Day: December 7, 2010

 Lazaro Rosa Violan Exceptional Interiors office via belle vivir
Lazaro Rosa-Violan says “The interior designer is an actor, he must dress up and change roles, understand new identities and integrate them with his own”  There is not much that can be said to match up that statement except to look at Rosa-violan exceptional work and delight on how spectacular Lazaro Rosa Violan reflects his clients lifestyle in a unique sense of style that is timeless and luxurious yet warm. I first came across Lazaro Rosa Violan‘s inspiring interiors work via Nevo Estilo and instantly loved the mixture of vintage furniture with modern art and touches of ethnic pieces. “Together, we aim to create rich and beautiful interiors that, although meticulously contrived, carry an air of ‘lived-in’ spontaneity” he says and I couldn’t agree more.  His interiors combine glam and laid back atmosphere to perfection.

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After giving thanks during Thanksgiving comes the time for giving and bringing joy and satisfaction to others. Any gift is always appreciable but gifts that make a difference and empower the lives of the less privileged are the ones that literally bring that awe feeling into both, the giver and the recipient’s heart.

ABC Carpet & Home’s Foundation with two new organizations have launched Gifts of Compassion, a charitable gift portfolio. “Consumers can wish the world and their loved ones well by giving a fully tax deductible gift that reflects the values they share with the foundation and its founder, ABC Home’s CEO and Creative Director Paulette Cole.”

Each gift offers life-changing interventions such as Safe Water for a School Child in Kenya, Restore Honeybee Colonies and their Ecosystems, provide a safe haven for an orphaned child, a birth kit for a rural mother in Nepal and many other incredible ways. Gift of Compassion are available at ABC Home & Planet Foundation.

Simple and elegant table settings don’t have to lack style. In all these four images below, simple little details lend them life.

 

 

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