Modern Home Design

Lonny's March/April 2011 issue is now live & it is a cracker as we say here in Australia. It is full of beautiful interiors & features on FEED founder Lauren Bush, Kelly Wearstler & ceramicist Josh Herman to name but a few.

Here are a few of my favourite interior pics from the issue.

There is so much more to drool over in this issue of Lonny, so go check it out.

Sandy K

Lonny's March/April 2011 issue is now live & it is a cracker as we say here in Australia. It is full of beautiful interiors & features on FEED founder Lauren Bush, Kelly Wearstler & ceramicist Josh Herman to name but a few.

Here are a few of my favourite interior pics from the issue.

There is so much more to drool over in this issue of Lonny, so go check it out.

Sandy K

Welcome to Dabble, the newest kid on the lifestyle e-magazine scene. As the cover  shows, this is essentially an e-magazine with an equal mix of design, travel & food.

Founder & Editor in Chief Kimberley Seldon of Kimberley Seldon Design Group, has gathered together a team of contributors who are highly qualified in their respective industries. As a result, the premiere issue of Dabble is one of consistently high quality information.

The travel section is also wonderfully informative as is the food section. But as I'm mainly interested in design I've only chosen to show you an eclectic peek at some of the interiors shown in the issue.

Looking forward to the next issue.

Sandy K

Welcome to Dabble, the newest kid on the lifestyle e-magazine scene. As the cover  shows, this is essentially an e-magazine with an equal mix of design, travel & food.

Founder & Editor in Chief Kimberley Seldon of Kimberley Seldon Design Group, has gathered together a team of contributors who are highly qualified in their respective industries. As a result, the premiere issue of Dabble is one of consistently high quality information.

The travel section is also wonderfully informative as is the food section. But as I'm mainly interested in design I've only chosen to show you an eclectic peek at some of the interiors shown in the issue.

Looking forward to the next issue.

Sandy K

Covet Garden Issue 8 is now live. This issue takes a look at the Toronto west-end home of Tomi & Karim. The light, bright, calm space has been largely renovated by Karim who is an editor, director & compositor with Tomi, a graphic designer, adding her touch in the finishes.

Tomi's sparse design & the pale blue palette contribute greatly to the sense of calm & relaxation which this 100 year old home evokes. Although sparsely decorated, the objects to be found in the home reflect the couples' history & cultural backgrounds (Karim's Moroccan heritage & Tomi's Croatian roots).

It's a lovely abode that I imagine all who walk through its' door instantly feel at home in.

Covet Garden continues to bring us "real" homes. Go check it out.

Sandy K

Covet Garden Issue 8 is now live. This issue takes a look at the Toronto west-end home of Tomi & Karim. The light, bright, calm space has been largely renovated by Karim who is an editor, director & compositor with Tomi, a graphic designer, adding her touch in the finishes.

Tomi's sparse design & the pale blue palette contribute greatly to the sense of calm & relaxation which this 100 year old home evokes. Although sparsely decorated, the objects to be found in the home reflect the couples' history & cultural backgrounds (Karim's Moroccan heritage & Tomi's Croatian roots).

It's a lovely abode that I imagine all who walk through its' door instantly feel at home in.

Covet Garden continues to bring us "real" homes. Go check it out.

Sandy K

Matchbook Issue No. 2 is now live. I like the cover of this issue more than the first as I find it more contemporary & the colour really grabs my attention. The cover of the first issue was more dated than I had hoped.

I've had a brief flick through the 168 page issue and it looks very interesting. Highlights of this issue includes interviews with some very interesting people such as Pamela Keogh - author of Audrey Style, Jackie Style, Elvis Style & the recently released Are You A Jackie Or A Marilyn? I own the first three books & must say that if you are an Audrey fan, the Audrey Style book is wonderful.

Other personalities of note to be found are fashion's "prince of colour" - Chris Benz, who is this issue's cover subject. Graphic design maven, Abby Clawson Low, who previously worked as the Senior Art Director for the Kate & Jack Spade brands features also. Abby now heads her own design studio HI + LOW as well as being a partner of Partners & Spade which is Andy Spade's & Anthony Sperdutti's studio & concept store.

Kelly Galvin Robson of online vintage shop High Street Market makes an appearance as do Candice Pool & Soraya Sichenstedt of Finn Jewelry.

But there's so much more. So go take a look at Matchbook. It's a great read.

Sandy K

Matchbook Issue No. 2 is now live. I like the cover of this issue more than the first as I find it more contemporary & the colour really grabs my attention. The cover of the first issue was more dated than I had hoped.

I've had a brief flick through the 168 page issue and it looks very interesting. Highlights of this issue includes interviews with some very interesting people such as Pamela Keogh - author of Audrey Style, Jackie Style, Elvis Style & the recently released Are You A Jackie Or A Marilyn? I own the first three books & must say that if you are an Audrey fan, the Audrey Style book is wonderful.

Other personalities of note to be found are fashion's "prince of colour" - Chris Benz, who is this issue's cover subject. Graphic design maven, Abby Clawson Low, who previously worked as the Senior Art Director for the Kate & Jack Spade brands features also. Abby now heads her own design studio HI + LOW as well as being a partner of Partners & Spade which is Andy Spade's & Anthony Sperdutti's studio & concept store.

Kelly Galvin Robson of online vintage shop High Street Market makes an appearance as do Candice Pool & Soraya Sichenstedt of Finn Jewelry.

But there's so much more. So go take a look at Matchbook. It's a great read.

Sandy K

What a week for lifestyle e-magazines! Aussie e-magazine, Ivy & Piper, just went live with their Love Issue.

The team of Ivy & Piper comprises Elizabeth Raptis (co-founder & editor) of the blog Chichi & Luxe, Melanie Parker (co-founder & editor) & Stuart Parker (director of photography). Elizabeth & Melanie are also the founders of the Ivy & Piper homewares store which provides "fashion for the home".

There are some gorgeous interiors featured including not just residential but interesting commercial interiors including David Hicks (the Aus one, not the British one). Also featured are Manhattan based jewellery designer Devon Haire of Devon Baer Designs, artist Mariska Meijers from Amsterdam, Arizona based interior designer Jamie Herzlinger of Jamie Herzlinger Interior Design, Australia based Diane Bergeron of Diane Bergeron Interiors and Melissa Hawks of luxury home decor online retailer & blog The Well Appointed House.

Not only can you browse the Love Issue online, but you can also buy a hard copy of this issue & back issues by Ivy & Piper from MagCloud.

Sandy K

What a week for lifestyle e-magazines! Aussie e-magazine, Ivy & Piper, just went live with their Love Issue.

The team of Ivy & Piper comprises Elizabeth Raptis (co-founder & editor) of the blog Chichi & Luxe, Melanie Parker (co-founder & editor) & Stuart Parker (director of photography). Elizabeth & Melanie are also the founders of the Ivy & Piper homewares store which provides "fashion for the home".

There are some gorgeous interiors featured including not just residential but interesting commercial interiors including David Hicks (the Aus one, not the British one). Also featured are Manhattan based jewellery designer Devon Haire of Devon Baer Designs, artist Mariska Meijers from Amsterdam, Arizona based interior designer Jamie Herzlinger of Jamie Herzlinger Interior Design, Australia based Diane Bergeron of Diane Bergeron Interiors and Melissa Hawks of luxury home decor online retailer & blog The Well Appointed House.

Not only can you browse the Love Issue online, but you can also buy a hard copy of this issue & back issues by Ivy & Piper from MagCloud.

Sandy K

High Gloss debuts today with its' highly anticipated premier issue. The team behind High Gloss include blogging heavyweights, Paloma Contreras (founder & editor in chief) of La Dolce Vita & Erin Gates (editor) of  Elements of Style. The other founding team members include, Shannon Wollack (editor) of the boutique business Life.Style. by Shannon Wollack which provides"exclusive personal shopping & styling services for an elite clientele, Kyle Knight (editor & director of advertising) of Knight Moves, Lauren Rauter (editor) of the stationery boutique & custom stationery line Rock Paper Scissors & Ashley Steen (art director) of Orchard 11.

Well, what do I have to say? OMG! This is an unbelievable debut from the team. Just astonishing. So many lust worthy items & then we get to the interiors that are to die for. I am blown away by the awesomeness of this new production. I want all of the items featured & would be more than happy to live in any of the homes featured.

Bring on the next issue!

Congratulations to the team for producing a stunning magazine that just exceeds expectations.

Sandy K

High Gloss debuts today with its' highly anticipated premier issue. The team behind High Gloss include blogging heavyweights, Paloma Contreras (founder & editor in chief) of La Dolce Vita & Erin Gates (editor) of  Elements of Style. The other founding team members include, Shannon Wollack (editor) of the boutique business Life.Style. by Shannon Wollack which provides"exclusive personal shopping & styling services for an elite clientele, Kyle Knight (editor & director of advertising) of Knight Moves, Lauren Rauter (editor) of the stationery boutique & custom stationery line Rock Paper Scissors & Ashley Steen (art director) of Orchard 11.

Well, what do I have to say? OMG! This is an unbelievable debut from the team. Just astonishing. So many lust worthy items & then we get to the interiors that are to die for. I am blown away by the awesomeness of this new production. I want all of the items featured & would be more than happy to live in any of the homes featured.

Bring on the next issue!

Congratulations to the team for producing a stunning magazine that just exceeds expectations.

Sandy K

Covet Garden Issue 7 is now live. This publication usually garners raves from me, but this issue left me a little disappointed. Although I found the couple featured, Alexx & Paul, very interesting & highly likeable, I wanted to see more of their home. This issue is probably the lightest of all Covet Garden's issue with respect to photos of the home's interior.

The quality of the production is first class, the writing is excellent & the subject matter always intriguing.

The issue is definitely still worth perusing, but I just wanted more.

Sandy K

Covet Garden Issue 7 is now live. This publication usually garners raves from me, but this issue left me a little disappointed. Although I found the couple featured, Alexx & Paul, very interesting & highly likeable, I wanted to see more of their home. This issue is probably the lightest of all Covet Garden's issue with respect to photos of the home's interior.

The quality of the production is first class, the writing is excellent & the subject matter always intriguing.

The issue is definitely still worth perusing, but I just wanted more.

Sandy K