Julie & Ev Launches Signature Linen Collection

Beautifully designed by Julie Paulino, our hand block printed linen collection is made to celebrate being together again.

Our Floret linen collection as seen here in Villa Mahal in the Turkish Riviera.

It’s been a long time coming and our Julie & Ev signature linen collection is finally available. Our hand block tablecloths, placemats, and napkins are printed on 100% cotton by artisans in Jaipur, India. With three different design styles that range from blue and white to pink and neutrals, Julie & Ev hand block print linen collection is sure to delight everyone around the table.

At the table is when we pass our values to our children, share with them our most valuable advice, and celebrate our joyous moments. This linen collection was made to celebrate amongst our loved ones and friends. Whether it is a promptus Sunday brunch, a formal dinner, or a solo dine-in at home, the designs of this Julie & Ev new linen collection is an appreciation of good life.

24Jul

Take A Tour Of Southern Living Magazine Idea House

This year’s Southern Living Magazine Idea House was built from the ground up in the Crane Island, Florida, 14 miles from Fernandina Beach. The house is absolutely gorgeous, Interiors designed by Heather Chadduck Hillegas, Architecture by Historical Concepts’ Jim Strickland and Clay Rokicki, and construction by Riverside Custom Homes. The decoration inside is elegant and classic but entirely livable with an emphasis on All American beauty. I can move into this house and not change a thing.

It took me more than usual to upload all these images, but they are all so worthy that I wanted to make sure I wouldn’t leave one out. The house has a resemblance to the Something’s Gotta Give’s house, but with a bit more on the classic modern side, with lots of browns, dark blue, ceiling beams, classic or antique furniture throughout and printed fabrics and wallpaper. Read more about it at Southern Living Magazine.

soutern living idea home, blue and white living room

The living room with a blue and white palette.

22Jul

Quinta Da Comporta: A Wellness Boutique Resort

We got back from the south last Friday, and you may think that while heading north temperatures would get more chill, but the opposite was true. Temperatures across the US are scorching hot, and although many still decide to not believe in Global Warming, it’s something to think about, to say the least. In the ideal world, the government would believe science, and we would all be in this fight together. On the other side of the world; however, there are still places that do everything with sustainability in mind and all without sacrificing style. Case in point Quinta Da Comporta: Wellness Boutique Resort is a sustainable signature project envisioned and designed by renowned Portuguese architect, Miguel Câncio Martins.

One of the villas with the characteristic thatched roof.

15Jul

5 Books To Read Before Visiting Charleston and Savannah

The Lowcountry: From Charleston to Savannah

While we are still down south- as I write this, I’m in my balcony in Palm Beach overlooking the ocean breaking waves in front of me. I can get used to this. I’ll be posting a guide to these three cities I’ve been visiting, Charleston, Savannah and Palm Beach soon. In the meantime I want to share with you 5 books about Charleston and Savannah which give us a glimpse into the socio-political, architectural, and economic history of these historical cities.

5 books to read before visiting Charleston and Savannah.

Charleston! Charleston! : The History of a Southern City by Walter J. Fraser, Jr.

This book covers Charleston’s development from its founding in 1670 to Hurricane Hugo in 1989, diving into the towns history from wars, slavery and racial issues, natural disasters as well as its art and architecture.

11Jul

Palm Beach Sophistication Designed by David Kleinberg

We’ve been driving south for a week now. Our first stop was in Charleston, then Savannah and now we are in Palm Beach. Yes, we need to learn to take shorter vacations. When driving around PB we saw many mansions that reminded me of this home designed by David Kleinberg which I posted two years ago. Enjoy and I’ll be back to post regularly once back home. Hope you are enjoying the summer.

This Spanish Style home in Palm Beach, designed by David Kleinberg exudes a modern sophistication rooted in the classics that stands the test of time. Traditional coffered ceilings take a modern turn with geometric shapes in cypress wood, in many of the graciously spacious rooms, traditional line furniture get an up-to-date feeling with shimmery and leather upholstery fabrics. David Kleinberg’s design has a great modern take on traditional Interior Design and I always get very excited to see his work. David has worked with these clients before, so many of the furniture fit seamlessly in this new home. There are many reasons why working with an Interior Designer is a good idea and choosing the right furniture that can be passed on though generations is one of them. David redid the entryway by replacing the iron railing and honing the limestone floor. The entry of this Palm Beach estate is actually my favorite part of the house for its modern interpretation of classic elements.

The entry way is a spectacular showstopper. The graphic floor in geometry shapes is a master piece.

07Jul

Global chic: Eclectic Style Sophisticated

global chic, eclectic decor, Martina Mondadori

Global Chic is a design style that mixes furniture, textiles, and accessories from different parts of the world. The eclectic design style combines all these foreign or ethnic influences in a sophisticated way. Design elements with traditional tribal patterns like Ikat fabric and Tibetan rugs are some of the forces found in this somewhat well-traveled look style. The strongest aspect of the global chic style is that it makes the space appears as if it was designed over time with collections from the owners’ many travels. The very distinctive style indeed reflects the homeowners’ sense of style and global lifestyle.

global chic, eclectic style, Caroline Irving home

Above, Carolina Irving’ Paris apartment has a beautiful mixture of global patterns and textures.

04Jul

Happy 4th!!

I’m taking off for the rest of the week since we are in the process of packing and getting ready for our road trip to the south. But, first HAPPY 4TH AMERICA!!!

happy 4th of july