15Mar

El Convento

Every time I see Spanish Colonial Architecture, I can’t help but be immediately drawn to it. No need to mention that the next time I’m in Puerto Rico, El Convento is the place I’ll stay. No question about it. The building housing this effulgent Boutique Hotel was built in 1646, an order of King Phillip IV to serve as a Carmelite convent, hence its very eccentric name.

I can’t tell you enough how I would enjoy setting in this terrace while reading a book with the breeze caressing my hair. Oh, I need some of that so much…

This suite was named after Gloria Vanderbilt who was the first guest on the night of the inauguration. I would like to walk barefoot over those handcrafted tiles. I can even close my eyes and feel the freshness coming under my feet. Oh…to drink some mojitos and enjoy some tapas. Or maybe I would just stay still contemplating those always beautiful green and white awnings or those imposing wood beams.

Then I would jump into the pool and swim and swim those well consumed calories out.

14Mar

Have a lovely weekend

And turn to the person next to you and let him/her know how much he/she is loved. image from le love

XOXO Julie

06Mar

Enjoy your weekend

I love how these two completely different images from different sources have almost identical colors. The two of them frame a very similar romantic vintage ambiance. They make me sigh with happiness. The top picture is from the book A Passion for Blue and White by Carolyne Roehm.

03Mar

Jessica Stam

This Hollywood Glamorous residence is Jessica Stam’s house was designed by Rafael de Cardenas. I love the use of the magnificent Moorish door in the living room, bringing a little bit of organic mood into an otherwise too perfect decor.

02Mar

Elle Decor

Love the mix of colors and textures in this wonderful shot by photographer Simon Upton for the March issue of Elle Decor. A Global Chic Design perfectly interpreted.

Month: March 2009