Nothing baffles the schemes of evil people so much as the calm composure of great souls. Comte de Mirabeau
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War, what is it good for?
If there’s one thing that Australia does really well then it’s war memorials. Each one in the state capitals is appropriately […]
Seeking the chi in China
I was working as an interior designer in London in the 1980s when I first heard about the Chinese practice […]
Iconic Buildings update
You may not be aware that I am currently doing a series on iconic buildings for ABC Radio National’s Saturday […]
House whisperings
It’s the end of the year and I planned a quick post to wish my readers and fellow bloggers a […]
Very Inspiring Blogger Award
It was the end of rather a fractious day but then a lovely message popped into my Inbox: France Says […]
# Photo of the day #
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[Walking through Geometry, India © Source]
The soundtrack to my life
This week’s Design File is about wonderful Lloyd Loom furniture, one of my favourite styles. For me, they evoke […]
House of the day: Shearers Quarters by John Wardle Architects
A particularly beautiful work that totally responds to its setting. You can sense the calm and containment just in a […]
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