Month: June 2013

“To my supporters, my champions — my sisterhood of the traveling pantsuits – from the bottom of my heart: Thank you.” Hillary Clinton

Jenni Kayne home in California  designed in white and wood tones

As much as I love wall embellishments, from simple wall paint to intrinsic boiseries, I understand that when applied to modern spaces the result could be as fake as a toupe.  Nothing more inspirational than an architecture that is real and genuine like Jenni Kayne’s home.  Her home in Beverly Hills is modern and simple but full of warmth and comfort thanks to the use of wood paneled ceilings and walls, and livable and comfortable furniture.  Enjoy!

Jenni Kayne living room in California  via belle vivir
Jenni Kayne dining room in California  via belle vivir
Jenni Kayne fireplace in California  via belle vivir
Jenni Kayne powder room in California  via belle vivir
Love how the white marble sink stands out against the wood tiles on the wall.
Jenni Kayne bathroom with freestanding tub in chrome finish in California  via belle vivir
The bathroom with its deep stand along bath tub is a dream.
Jenni Kayne garden with swimming pool in California  via belle vivir
The landscape was designed by landscape architect Pamela Burton.

all images via Architectural Digest.
Colin Radcliffe

Sconces have become more than just a simple object with a main purpose to illuminate spaces a long time ago.  It has become many things in one, a sculpture, a wall art; a strictly decor item.  Since such is its evolution many times its selection is based as being part of the details.  As much as part of the final touches that complement the room nevertheless, a wall sconce is an item with function and form.  As each of these rooms illustrates indoor wall lighting can be used for many different aim.  Ejoy!
Too high of a ceiling and too big of space? add intimacy by installing lighting on the shared walls. 
Dimore Studio via AD Faance.  In this small eating area the mid-century wall sconces add to the whole ambiance and mood of the space by taking the place of an art wall.

In this bedroom the sconces don’t take away from the bookcases and neutral tones, their most important purpose is function.

In the home of Gallerist David Gill a Serge Mouillie double swing arm sconce blends in with the industrial kitchen.  It also contrasts with the iron window frames.
Love this three arm sconce.  Its effect is more of a sculpture in itself to the white plain walls.
In this marblelous bathroom the sconces are barely noticeable, I assumed to not fight against the marble and golden mirror. by Kelly Wearstler via Lonny
 Nate Berkus
Informal and bohemian as in Carolina Herrera Jr. home in Spain
In this bathroom by Colin Radcliffe they seem to disappear in the mirrors.
Celine Fall Ready to wear 2013

Proportion is everything with this fall’s fashion center piece;
The-just-below-the-knee-skirt.  Not to reach the mid lower leg and not
to show your knee caps either.  Don’t you confuse it with pencil skirt,
the very uncomfortable tight version that if you trip while wearing them, good
luck balancing up.  Fall 2013 is the season for the comfort-conscious
women with a repertoire of fantastic unstructured pieces made of wool, cashmere
and pony hair available to cozy us all up.  And the best part is that all
these blessings happen during the daylight, yes, there is no need to become a
night owl to wear the pretty clothes now, thank God!  It was just about
time, wasn’t it?  I’m especially thrilled about this since it’s been years
that all I’m interested in when it comes to going out is to go for a brunch and
a stroll!
I love the pairing of the ankle boots but for the days I would probably
prefer to wear this elegant and feminine skirt with slip-ons or oxfords, just to tone it down a bit. 
Regardless of the way you would like to style it, this splendid skirt perhaps
will seal the return of a more feminine fashion.  The kind of femininity
that is sophisticated; feminine but not frou frou.  Enjoy! 

Celine Fall 2013
Jill Sander Fall 2013

Prada Fall 2013.  Not a big fan of the hair, but honestly who needs hair when wearing these clothes?

Prada Fall 2013
Lanvin Fall 2013