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It has finally started to feel like Autumn, and I’m feeling moody saturated colors typical of Fall: deep reds, moss green, browns, and black are a few of the colors I’m looking for. Enjoy your beginning of Fall.
Fairfax Dorn apartment photo by Martyn Thompson
Hotel Il Pellicano, WSJ
Mikael Jansson
It’s all about saving our planet. Unfortunately, our current climate crisis puts us in a situation where we must find a way to reduce the pollutants that fossil fuel companies are releasing into the atmosphere as well as limiting our personal contributions to our landfills. As our population continues to grow, the implication of every individual carbon footprint is impacting the future of our planet. Luckily, we are continually educating ourselves about earth-friendly methods of responsible sustainability where we can adjust our lifestyles and contribute to a more environmentally conscious society. Recycling and composting are great ways we can contribute to the healing and future growth of our planet.
I’m so happy that I’m taking off tomorrow to Paris for a week with a couple of girlfriends. I’m in need of some serious distraction these days and this is the perfect excuse. As I’m sure you understand, the posts this week will be spare and light for the reason that when you are in Paris you have no other option than submerging yourself in the City of Light. You can always follow me on Instagram where I’ll be posting places and discoveries along. au revoir!
“If you want to be trendy, in the end you lose,” says Touitou to WSJ. “My design has been uncorrupted for 30 years.” Jean Touitou founded A.P.C. the eponymous fashion brand in Paris. The clothing line is characterized by its clean aesthetic. Although the apartment has minimalistic design the result is warm and inviting. Much in part for the for the space blond elm paneling. When we think of a paneling Parisian apartment, the first image that comes to mind is a more traditional ornate paneling but it’s also important to look a different interpretations of classic design. This is a great interpretation of modern and traditional design which in this case is executed in a very unique way as well. Just take a look at the laundry room, below for a lesson on subdued elegance.
Architect Laurent Deroo, who has worked with Touitou for the past 15 years on the design of the A.P.C. stores, designed the Paris. 
Nowadays, space comes at a premium so, why waste the square footage you have with appliances and fixtures that you don’t really need. Regardless of how small your apartment is or how large your mansion, we all like to maximize our space to make our homes spacious and welcoming. The timeless bathroom design we featured on Belle Vivir is a classic example of streamline and timeless design, which maximizes space and doesn’t feel cluttered. This is an example of what you should aim for in the rest of your home, from your bathroom to your kitchen and the bedrooms. With that in mind, let’s have a look at some more tips to maximize the space in your home.
Amanda Lindroth