07Jan

An Artist’s home in Bavaria

While in Buenos Aires a couple of weeks ago I bought a the November edition of Architectural Digest Spain where they showcase a home of an anonymous artist (yes, some people do so well don’t need the publicity) who inherited a home in Bavaria. The house was built in the 60’s and he smartly decided to furnish it with nothing less than gorgeous pieces of furniture from the same period. Most of the furniture is by Philippe Hiquily. The result is a modern setting of a very spare and sophisticated home with an good amount of gold throughout that assures me this owner’s work should be amazing. I took photos with my iPhone to share the beauty of this home with you. Enjoy!

The white sideboard is by Raymond Loewy

The sofa is upholstered in a Manuel Canovas velvet. The two beautiful gold chairs and side gold table are by Philippe Hiquily. The painting is by Neruth.

Original photos by Belen Imaz

Cow Parsley wallpaper by Cole & Son

Cow Prsley Wallpaper by Cole and Son in a grisaille effect

I love wallpapers, preferably geometric ones, because they seem to not get old (in my eyes). Cow Parsley by Cole and Son though has been in my “wanted list” for a while now and having seen it here and there and still love it the same, I know I won’t get tired of it. It’s not-too-precise-design perhaps has something to do with it. It allows my eyes to travel and rest
while looking at it. It comes in twelve different color combinations but my favorite is the black and white (sort of a Grisaille effect). I think this wallpaper would be amazing in a lobby. Enjoy!

Copacabana Palace Hotel review

Copacabana Palace Hotel via belle vivir blog

I suggested by hybby Copacabana Palace Hotel in Rio de Janeiro for our first visit to the City. I wanted to see firsthand the recent renovations this Orient Express landmark went through under the responsibility of French Architect Michel-Jouannet. After purchasing our plane tickets three weeks in advance (transaction done in Portuguese) it turned out we didn’t really buy any tickets so we had to drive 6 hours to get to Rio. We thought it was going to be a pain but the drive was actually pretty beautiful and it ended up being faster than I thought. There are still some renovations going on in some areas of the Hotel but, the main areas are finished. The lobby was expanded, including the steps and this sitting area below was added. Everything looks as it’s been there forever. We had a great time and can’t wait to go back to Rio.

Month: January 2013

An Artist’s home in Bavaria

Cow Parsley wallpaper by Cole & Son

Copacabana Palace Hotel review

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