Is the Grayson Hamptons house the ultimate beach house?

I am working on a look book for a someone who is building a big Hamptons-style beach house. I have some gorgeous inspirational images but would love some more.

The Grayson mansion on the TV show "Revenge" is pretty much it, but it doesn't really exist!
The dramatic double-height entrance hall to the shingled turrets - the stuff of dreams.

The other all-time favourite is the Hamptons house in the movie "Something's Gotta Give", where Diane Keaton lived.
What is your favourite image?

Autumn Flowers In My Garden - Dahlias

Just couldn't resist taking some photos of the incredible autumn flowers blooming in my garden at the moment. The apple in the photo is to show how big they are.

These Dahlias were only planted in the past year so I'm quite chuffed they have done so well, even though it was quite a difficult summer.

They survived a very dry December followed by storms and the edge of a small tornado which hit our region some weeks back. Luckily we just caught the edge of it but our neighbours down the lane lost about six huge trees.

Dahlias make for wonderfully colourful flower arrangements and the vivid colours brighten up any room. I bought these Dahlia bulbs online from Garden Express and can recommend them!

Home Office Re-Design

If you study the elements that make this eclectic office gorgeous, it comes down to the green walls, white vintage desk with contrastingWassily chair and the bold floral rug which anchors it.

I have a new space for my home office which looks pretty sad, I'm sorry to say. I need some inspiration!
It is also a storeroom for all my house props so this will be a big challenge to bring it all into line.
I have an antique desk which I've had since school, but it either needs to go or be re-painted a happy colour.
The walls also need a paint so I might inject some colour - or wallpaper - here too. Its the one space in the house that is just mine and mine alone. I had never realised that until just now so that means I can paint it whatever colour I like!
Here are some of the must-have elements:
- a vintage desk with some personality, painted white or a bold colour
- an over-sized pinboard
- a stylish chair (no black vinyl swivels for me)
- great light fitting
- cool table/desk lamp
- heaps of attractive storage
- a graphic rug

What would your ideal home office look like? Chic and sleek or stylishly eclectic?

This modern office is probably like the space I have to work with - love the all-white with a touch of blue. This happy space is in a lovely house in Brisbane I photographed last year by designer Anna Spiro. The yellow vintage desk makes it!