Every year one of the local schools runs an open house scheme in the Hawthorn, Kew area and this year this house in Kew was featured. This unimposing Victorian weatherboard is hiding a secret....an ultra modern extension. The interior of the house is the epitome of an ultra-cool, inner-urban design aesthetic. With its minimalist colour palette of black and white, the owners run an interior design business and specialise in internal and external window furnishings. When they bought the house in 2007, squatters had been in residence, and it was in a dilapidated state. Look at it now - all original period design features, such as cornicing and skirting boards were removed giving the house sharp, clean lines throughout. Images : http://www.openhouses.org.au/index.php
I was in the city on Saturday and came across a lovely little shop selling delicous French Macarons and the chocolate was popular with my nieces. The current menu includes: 72% Cocoa Single Origin Chocolate (Venezuela),Caramel a la Fleur de Sel,Cherry Blossom & Sake,Ginger & Macadamia,Lemon,Olive Oil & Vanilla,Pink Grapefruit,Pistachio, Raspberry Ganache,Rose,Strawberry & Vanilla,Violet & Blueberry and Wasabi..... My mouth is watering just thinking about them.... 
They have beautiful gift boxes and the shop if lovely. Next time you are in Hardware Lane in the city...treat yourself.
La Belle Miette - http://labellemiette.com.au/mac/
Love this images used by Chivasso in their wallpaper advertising. These wallpaper drum shades look great. Hope you are having a wonderful Monday......where are the weeks going? 
