31May

Chic countryside part I

Jenni Kayne home

We are driving to the country side this weekend with some friends to breath in fresh air and be eaten up by mosquitoes. But everything for la naturaleza. I’m one hundred percent an urban girl but sometimes I like to escape to the countryside and enjoy the simple life although I’m not quite sure why they call it the simple life, I don’t think there is anything simple about milking a cow, trying to grab an egg away from a mami chicken and waking up at 5 AM by a rooster. All my admiration! Of course all that would be a pleasure if I happen to wake up in either one of these places. Have a great weekend!

Daniel Romualdez via Vogue

via Riding Pretty

Vintage looking travel backpack available at Amazon

Can I have a summer home with a Wisteria filled veranda like this one?

Jessica Sailer via The Couveteur

Just amazing, this iron French doors are intoxicatingly beautiful.

Beautiful texture of plates and plaster shelf via Pinterest

Swan Lounge chair by Munder Skiles

30May

A cozy home by Concha Rodriguez

The exposed wood columns in this beautiful home designed by Concha Rodriguez has an inviting and cozy feeling that invites one to come in, sit down and possibly never go back out. The days are getting colder here in Sao Paulo where this weekend is a long Holiday. I can’t help but wish to be in a place like this, get swallowed up by that puffy daybed and only get up to eat. Although I don’t see a fireplace it is encouraging to imagine one. Enjoy!

The power of mirror, right?

Safari style chairs are paired with vintage side tables and a Moroccan rug in a seating area off the bedroom.

29May

Baby it’s sunny outside

“A cloudy day is no match for a sunny disposition.”

William Arthur Ward

29May

A well rounded point of view

As I have mentioned before I love sunglasses not only because they take good care of our eyes but because they also help cover up our worst days. You know those days when we haven’t had much sleep; moms can you hear me? Lately I’m loving the comeback of round sunglasses or how many people refer to them as John Lennon sunglasses. Here is a small round up for those coming up sunny days. Enjoy!

1- Wildfox Bel Air Sunglasses, 2- NYE Sunglasses, 3- Nude round keyhole sunglasses, 4- Lennon sunglasses, 5- Empire shape, 6- Dee shades, 7- wild soul, 8- Metal top, 9- carrington in khaki

28May

Every home should have: Modern Vintage Furniture

I can only see benefits when it comes to Modern vintage furniture, mainly because their flexibility to be paired with basically all kinds of furniture style. They are also a great option for homes of families with children due to their durability and endurance. They have stood the test of time. Besides being investment pieces, when original, they help lighten up an atmosphere that may look rigid or rigorous. And last but not least there is no better way than recycling when it comes to contributing to the safety of our planet.

Modern vintage furniture via belle vivir blog

S. Russell Groves home via Elle Decor. Etagere by Paul McCobb

27May

Memorial Day you’re so pale

Design by Studio Guilherme Torres

It’s a very thin line from the sublime to the ridiculous when decorating with pastel colors. It’s easier to end up with an adult-size shabby doll house; ouch! than an elegant and refined one. Since I believe or hope, that nobody wants to end up down that road I would only suggest to stay away from whimsically looking furniture or anything too-Victorian. And, please don’t paint them white unless it’s a distressed white. One thing to keep in mind is Pastel colors are those pale tones on the color wheel so pale is not only pink but any color in its lightest degradation. Enjoy!