14Feb

Love…& What I call “semi-customization”

I honestly don’t know when I’m going to be able to really enjoy my weekend like any decent person should. To get to read the NYT Weekender on the day I actually receive it, relax and just go out for brunch or walks and not rush to the hardware store would be ideal. Considering the fact that weekends are the only days I can dedicate to my house, I think it’s going to take a while. I have a little project to share with you and it falls under the category I call “semi customization.” I purchased this table for $100 for my entrance at an antique store in my neighborhood. It wasn’t the exact size I wanted but I liked the architectural details of it, so I paid $40 to make it the right size and then took it to a glass shop, usually if they make glass they can make mirror if you order it. Because it was not a specialized mirror place they only charged $150 to cover the entire surface. I decided to cover the bottom with reflective paper instead of mirror so it would not reflect the wood underneath the table. That wouldn’t be nice…Finally I covered the ball feet with gold leaves to add contrast.
Now I have to rush to take care of myself, I have a date with Placido Domingo tonight, well and with a few more members of the audience. After that we’ll talk about his most recent trip to Munich over a few good drinks.

I hope you have a full of love Valentine’s Day!

images by Julie for Belle Vivir

12Feb

Urban Outfitters goes Bridal

If I were to marry again, of course with the same guy, I would opt to wear a less conventional dress, like this dress which is going to be part of the Urban Outfitters first wedding collection called BHLDN launched precisely on Valentine’s Day. Their first collection will include shoes, bridesmaid dresses, vintage-inspired jewelry (now that’s something I’ll be interested to see), headpieces and lingerie. Later in May, they’ll include tabletop items that cover basically everything you’ll need for a wedding. Judging by this unexpected dress, I’ll like.

Have a festive weekend!!

via here.

10Feb

Kelly, Written all over it…

Yet, nowhere else. Did she secretly do it?

Chamberlain West Hollywood

10Feb

mirror mirror

I’m looking to doing a mirrored wall in my house and my first option is to be doing it in an antiqued finish, which would give me that collective look I’m looking for in my house. But, I’m not willing to pay thousands of dollars for a 5 ft wide wall. Another option is to get pieces of mirrors and antique it myself but I really don’t have the time or the energy for that. So, I think I’ll start focusing on the benefits of a regular mirrored wall for its function. For example, you can actually see yourself in it without any flaws, it’s brighter and I can always embellish it as much as I can.

10Feb

Today’s powder room

You didn’t think I was going to do a series of powder rooms this week and NOT include J Crew’s? I mean…look at those stripes.

09Feb

The Apartment by David Collins

I’m always mesmerize at David Collins use of soothing colors. In The Apartment at The Connaught Mayfair in London, Collins uses different shades of blues and lavender, very relaxing colors if you ask me; which is exactly what one should feel at a Hotel. Rumors are that you can even have the butlers arrange a private dinner party, with menus designed by a two-Michelin star chef. Now that’s what I call a life. Would you like a cup of tea?