Edwina on 06 23, 2009 | No Comments
New York holds a certain appeal for those of us living in the suburbs of places less exciting. OK, so, we have land and space and fresh air. We can keep big dogs and grow veggie gardens and enjoy hav
Read MoreEdwina on 07 16, 2009 | 7 Comments
Recently, Dan and I decided that we will start thinking of building a new house within the next few years. It makes sense, because I am (most likely mistakenly) of the belief that I can design a good
Read MoreEdwina on 05 19, 2009 | No Comments
This book is a must for any HouseAHolic. It's chock full of beautiful homes from around the world, positioned in sections including interiors and exteriors, markets, shops and shared spaces. It posi
Read MoreEdwina on 07 7, 2009 | 1 Comment
I've decided to take a break from HouseAHolic holidays in the third world today and head north to Scotland. I grew up in Tasmania, possibly the most ridiculously long way from Scotland imaginable
Read MoreEdwina on 06 18, 2009 | No Comments
The former home of Paul Hogan is for sale. The home is at Possum Creek, Byron Bay and is expected to fetch something close to the $8 million it sold for three years ago. The current owners have subd
Read MoreEdwina on 07 7, 2009 | 1 Comment
I've decided to take a break from HouseAHolic holidays in the third world today and head north to Scotland. I grew up in Tasmania, possibly the most ridiculously long way from Scotland imaginable
Read MoreEdwina on 06 26, 2009 | 6 Comments
I'm not a girly girl as such, but I felt like a dose of pink in my world today. And what better way than to explore a few pink houses? Check out Hooked On Houses for other people's current loves.
Read MoreEdwina on 07 2, 2009 | Comments Off
It's off to South Yarra today for this lurvely home which is a crazy blend of Victorian design and a contemporary extension. The listing refers to it as a 'stunning marriage' as opposed to a crazy ble
Read MoreEdwina on 07 22, 2009 | 15 Comments
I'm thinking of starting a new project in the front garden - replanting it with edible plants. I was inspired by this home, where a side laneway has been converted into a herb garden that the whole ne
Read MoreEdwina on 06 1, 2009 | 1 Comment
What is it about Swedes and design? I discovered this houseboat by way of Tiny House Blog and may have fallen a little, tiny bit in love with it. I've been houseboating before and the rusty old tub we
Read MoreEdwina on 07 28, 2009 | 2 Comments
Another stamp in the passport this week, with a trip to Greenland ( population a tiny 57,564), to check out some of the homes there. According to some research I found, the traditional colours
Read MoreEdwina on 07 30, 2009 | 5 Comments
Today I'm taking a trip down memory lane, visiting all the houses I've lived in via Google Earth. So here it is, my life in houses... Age: 4-6 Location: Stone Street, Launceston, Tasmania Interesti
Read MoreEdwina on 07 8, 2009 | 11 Comments
I've gotten sick of the piles of papers and possessions that cover our table and decided to work out a way to divide them up, so headed off to Bunnings on Saturday morning and found these craft crates
Read MoreEdwina on 07 15, 2009 | 6 Comments
Today's HouseAHolic on Holiday is pure eye-candy and provided thanks - as usual - to the talented Flickr community. For more information on the images or their photographers, click the links below.
Read MoreEdwina on 06 18, 2009 | No Comments
The former home of Paul Hogan is for sale. The home is at Possum Creek, Byron Bay and is expected to fetch something close to the $8 million it sold for three years ago. The current owners have subd
Read MoreEdwina on 06 9, 2009 | No Comments
If you're going to dedicate your life to solitude, contemplation and general hermit-type behaviour, you may as well do it in a room with a view. Meteora is a Greek site where corroding rocks have l
Read MoreEdwina on 07 26, 2009 | No Comments
I have posted before about our 'deckovation', plans to build a 50 square metre deck that will run the entire length of the back of our house. I haven't mentioned the deck that we currently have, a scr
Read MoreEdwina on 07 16, 2009 | 7 Comments
Recently, Dan and I decided that we will start thinking of building a new house within the next few years. It makes sense, because I am (most likely mistakenly) of the belief that I can design a good
Read MoreEdwina on 07 20, 2009 | 2 Comments
I like having plenty of space at home, mainly because I have so much stuff and need somewhere to put it all. But big houses just aren't as cute to look at as teeny tiny ones, are they? Taking Tiny
Read MoreEdwina on 05 11, 2009 | No Comments
They aren't always conventionally beautiful, but I love people's shacks. These ones are on Karragarra Island, in Queensland's Moreton Bay.
Read MoreEdwina on 07 9, 2009 | 5 Comments
I don't understand what has happened here. How do you try and convey this to your builder? "We want colours. Lots of colours. And completely abstract shaped sky lights and furniture. And we'd like
Read MoreEdwina on 07 22, 2009 | 15 Comments
I'm thinking of starting a new project in the front garden - replanting it with edible plants. I was inspired by this home, where a side laneway has been converted into a herb garden that the whole ne
Read MoreEdwina on 05 25, 2009 | No Comments
I love tree houses and when I spotted Free Spirit Spheres, I fell instantly in love. They look like something out of Lord of The Rings. If only gum trees weren't notorious for unexpectedly dropping br
Read MoreEdwina on 06 5, 2009 | No Comments
It's a Friday afternoon, I have to work this weekend and unfortunately my thoughts have turned to tropical getaways, cocktails and hammocks... Like this luxury, resort-style home nestled in th
Read MoreEdwina on 06 14, 2009 | No Comments
Robert Fidler had a dream. He wanted to build a mock-tudor castle on his property in England. He also wanted to do it without planning permission. The solution? Why, build it inside a giant hay
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