I have been admiring the work of Paul Massey for a while now. Not only is he talented photographer but I especially love the houses that he has designed and built. His latest project (his thirteenth home!) in Primrose Hill, London, was recently featured in British magazine Living Etc. The use of subtle colors here is just beautiful. And I
INTERIORS
WEEKEND ESCPAPE: A FAMILY HOME IN THE PROVENCE
This is the home to which Séverine (who is the CEO of Louis Vuitton France), her husband Jean-Marc and their three children go to when they want to escape from the hustle and bustle of Paris. The house, which is located in the Provence, has seven bedroom and is always full with friends and family visiting. The house did not
Continue Reading
FASHION + STYLE
FRIDAY FASHION FILES: STYLISH HATS
I love hats! With this versatile accessory you can turn a cardigan, t-shirt and jeans into a bohemian chic outfit. My favorite styles are the floppy hat and the Fedora style hats that are very fashionable at the moment. Today’s post features some examples on how to wear these hats. Looking for a nice hat? I found these affordable ones
Continue Reading
INTERIORS
AN ELEGANT HOME DRESSED IN SOBER COLORS
This beautiful home in The Hague, The Netherlands, has been designed by Dutch interior decorator Remy Meijers. Mostly sober colors have been used which give an instant elegant touch. The French owners of this house enjoy a light surrounding. For the renovation of this more than hundred year old building that was the starting point. The original layout, the characteristic
Continue Reading
DIY + CRAFTS
DECORATING WITH WOODEN BEADS
There are a lot of things you can do with simple wooden beads. You can use a string of natural colored large beads just for decoration purposes but you can also use the string to hang clothes, photos or (kids) drawings, as a simple necklace or as a trivet. This week Le Souk is giving a 25% discount on the
Continue Reading
INTERIORS
FORMER SLAUGHTERHOUSE BECOMES DREAM HOME
Can you believe that this beautiful home in Haarlem, The Netherlands, was once a pig slaughterhouse? Owners Marjan and Kasper saw the potential of the building and rebuilt it to a modern and light family home. The decor is a lovely mix of modern design, vintage and industrial.
Continue Reading
INTERIORS
THE COPENHAGEN HOME OF VIPP’S HEAD DESIGNER
This is the home of Morten Bo Jensen, who is the head of design at Vipp, and his family. The loft apartment is located in a former factory building Islands Brygge, a harbour front area in central Copenhagen, Denmark. It is no surprise that this home is filled with stylish Vipp products. You can see the iconic pedal bin in
Continue Reading
INTERIORS
WEEKEND ESCAPE: A VILLA ON THE SPANISH ISLAND OF MENORCA
Today we visit an eclectic home on Menorca, one of the Balearic Islands located in the Mediterranean Sea belonging to Spain. This lovely villa is home to Ursula Mascaro. The Spanish shoe designer created a hippy chic atmosphere which is warm and inviting. There are some design objects but most of the furniture pieces and accessories are market finds. The
Continue Reading
FASHION + STYLE
THE FASHION FILES: CORAL DRESS FROM &OTHER STORIES
It is winter but I have summer on my mind. Coral is definitely a summer color and I love this open back dress from &Other Stories. The fitted waist gives the silhouette an ultra feminine twist. The good news is that it reasonably priced (75 EUR).
