Cucumbi is beautiful little guest house that is located in Alentejo, a geographical, historical and cultural region of south central and southern Portugal. Owners Catarina and ToZé decided to move away from the city and to embrace country side living by selling organic eggs and vegetables, and starting a small countryside accommodation. Their motto is keep it simple, keep it
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Posters als Blikvangers met Poster Store + Kortingsactie
Met een aantal mooie ingelijste posters aan de muur creëer je op eenvoudige wijze een blikvanger in je huis. Maar het vinden van de juiste prints en lijsten die goed bij elkaar passen kan een tijdrovende (en prijzige) klus zijn. Het Zweedse Poster Store biedt uitkomst! Het lifestyle merk heeft een groot assortiment van nauwkeurig samengestelde en betaalbare kunst. Het
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A Modern Home with a Natural Color Palette
Russian architect and designer Maria Marinina designed this beautiful home with a natural color palette. I like the open plan layout of the the 62 m2 house (see last image) as well as the use of textures. Cold materials (concrete) are mixed with warmer textures (wood and wool) which give a contemporary atmosphere. The rugs bring in warmth and a
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FASHION + STYLE
Basic and Timeless Summer Fashion
I have been a fan of Everlane for a while. It is where I shop for basic and timeless pieces. Their current spring/summer collection is beautiful: I love the dusty pink and brown tones! Everlane is a shop that offers great basics for affordable prices. Their style is a cross between Scandinavian simplicity and French chic, resulting in basic elegant
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FASHION + STYLE
White, Beige & Straw for Summer
I love white and beige for summer, especially combined with brown leather sandals and straw accessories. Above and below some affordable summer pieces from &Other Stories. Above: tie blouse & white flare jeans.
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The Cane Collection by Atelier 2+
Caning is a method of weaving surface used for furniture. The term for the material, cane, is derived from the peeled bark of the rattan stalk which is originally from a tropical area of the world and most commonly found in South East Asia. The Cane Collection is a collection of furniture pieces made of cane and wood, designed by
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DIY + CRAFTS
Happy Easter + DIY Bunny Ear Napkins
Happy Easter everyone! I hope you all have a wonderful weekend. We always put a lot of effort into decorating the Easter breakfast table. I will certainly be making these bunny ear napkins that I found on My Scandinavian Home. You can find instructions here.
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Bedroom Makeover: Create a New Look with Bemz
I recently changed the look of our bedroom. My aim was to get a warmer atmosphere by introducing shades of beige and brown. I also wanted to create a cosy corner with a comfy chair where I could read or work with my laptop (in case there is too much noise of playing kids downstairs ). Key words for the
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A Stunning Light Filled Loft in New York City
This pre-war loft in TriBeCa, New York, hadn’t been touched for more than 50 years. But for Soren Rose Studio, it featured the most important quality: plenty of natural light. With windows on three sides and an enormous skylight, it was a very rare find in New York City. Converting the worn-down studio space to a suitable apartment for a
