16May

Postcards from Europe and New to Tyche

Bahnhofstrasse Neighborhood

We’ve been having a great time away from home. We got to spend a few days in Zurich and plan to spend three weeks in Turkey. It’s amazing how time flies when you’re having a great time and I can’t believe almost two weeks have past. Here are a few images from my Instagram account and also two awesome new bracelets (last picture) coming soon to Tyche.

Lake Zurich

Paper factory around Bahnhofstrasse

Istanbul

Beyoglu neighborhood

TheHouse Cafe in Beyoglu

My cutie pituty is growing like crazy! Beyoglu

The macarons in Istanbul are pretty good. Pera Palace Hotel.

New Bracelets coming soon to Tyche.

13May

Vogue Editorial Inside Lazaro Rosa Violan house

While looking at the May issue of American Vogue I spotted a corner that looked strangely familiar to me. It was the white chesterfield sofa in Lazaro Rosa Violan’s studio with an oversized white architectural salvage piece behind. Then of course I saw the script and there it was. Photos taken at Lazaro Rosa-Violan Contemporain Studio. Then I did a little more research about it and found out at Lazaro’s Facebook page that some of them were taken at his house. It is always great to see more of Lazaro’s work and all thanks to American Vogue. Enjoy!

Vogue Editorial Inside Lazaro Rosa Violan House belle vivir blog

Here throw the door we can see the Chinese panels Rosa-Violan had in another area of his studio.

Model Sasha Pivovarova, singer-songwriter James Blake & editorial photographs by Mario Testino for American Vogue.

12May

Pietro Russo Design in Milan

Designer Pietro Russo restored this beautiful home in Milan for his brother and family. The home dates back to the early 20’s and it has beautiful features that Russo didn’t change. Beautiful Bay and arched windows and heavy carved ceilings are some of those details. Carved wooden doors and ornate ceiling juxtapose with modern glamorous furniture. The overall result is an eclectic but sophisticated style where the ornate blends effortlessly with the modern in a glamorous way. Pietro designed most of furniture in his home, such as the floor to ceiling shelf that also works as a divider, and the dining table. Pietro Russo, besides being a designer is also a painter a ceramist artist and with a degree in scenic design has worked on film sets. A very multi talented designer.

In another note, sorry for the sporadic posts. I’m traveling to Zurich and then to Istanbul for a month. I’ll try for the posts to continue coming in regular schedule but it may slow down one day or two. Until then enjoy!

Pierro Russo, Home decor article about Pietro Russo design

The blue sofa picks up the blue tones of the floor.

07May

Retail Therapy: 7 Modern Light Fixtures under 500 Guaranteed to Spruce Up your Home

7 modern light fixtures under 500 via belle vivir

This roundup of stylish lighting fixtures is more than guaranteed to bring that chic modern factor to any room in your house. If you are remodeling or redesigning your home this is the right moment to think about lighting fixtures, one of the most overlooked elements in Interior Design, however it’s perhaps one of the most important ones. From natural lighting to artificial lighting the ambiance that lighting can create in your home is powerful. Soothing lighting in the dinning room and bright lighting in the kitchen are good recommendations to consider when planning a home. Lighting doesn’t only play a role in the functional part of the design it also can make a statement and as Interior Design has become more of an expression of oneself than ever, choosing the right light fixture is crucial. It’s clear by now that a room looks better when there is contrast and chicer when there is some friction and dynamism. Regardless of your Design style, these 7 modern light fixtures under 500 fixtures will help bring that to any room. Enjoy!

Cone Table Lamp from Dwell, Brass Cone Table Lamp from Urban Outfitters, Gold Urchin Chandelier from Etsy, Jonathan Adler Ventana Double Wall Sconce, Arrow Vintage Marquee Light from Pure Home, Sabor Wall Sconce via Dwell, Regal Light Chandelier via Dot&Bo

06May

Terry de Gunzburg Manhattan Apartment by Jacques Grange

Terry de Gunzburg apartment by Jacques Grange via belle vivir blog

Terry de Gunzburg founder of make-up line By Terry sought the help of Interior Designer and friend Jacques Grange to help her design her New York City apartment. Terry and her husband Jean de Gunzburg are serious collectors but not the customary kind. Their home is far from a minimalist white open space. The apartment is located in a prewar construction building that has gracious spacious rooms that they have furnished with Art Deco furniture, modern classic pieces as Alexander Calder mobile and a jaw dropping art collection acquired
over the past 20 years. Damien Hirst, Francis Bacon and other impressive pieces are living in such a natural and effortlessly elegant way that only Jacques Grange is capable of accomplishing.

04May