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.

22May

10 Sophisticated Room Color Combinations

chic color combination, moss, ecru, brown and black

sophisticated color combinations, yellow curtains, grey walls, and brown chairs

Alisa Bloom’s Chicago penthouse

When choosing paint colors for our homes, the first color combinations that come to the majority of people’s minds is either blue and white or black and white. And while those color palettes are timeless and classic, there is plenty of other unusual and sophisticated color combination to choose from. Monochromatic rooms may as well be soothing, but it’s a room with a striking combination of sophisticated paint colors that keeps us enchanted.

20May

Cozy Interior Corners: Built In Banquettes

Banquette seating used to be mostly for kitchens. Nowadays we can find them in any corner inside the home. A custom banquette is the best way to save space and add coziness to a space. Regardless of what interior design you prefer, there is a style for everyone, from elegant ones, upholstered in sumptuous velvet to more casual ones covered in stripes.

A banquette in the kitchen adds functionality and a multi-use area where families can not only eat, but also do homework, play games, and enjoy a morning coffee. Below, a few cozy options that will sure inspire you.

17May

10 Spring Items On Sale Now

It’s starting to feel a lot like Spring. So if you don’t have your straw bag yet, this is the season to buy one. There are a handful of items that are a staple of Spring, floral skirts or dresses, balloon sleeves top, and pretty embellished sandals. The best part is that we all know how that works. Soon it’ll be Memorial Day Weekend and sales start popping up everywhere making it the best time to get your closet ready for Spring. Below, Ten beautiful pieces to get that are already on sale.

Floral printed maxi skirt

15May

Big Reveal: My Room For Columbus Designer Showcase

Julie Paulino Design, Designer Showcase, columbus

I’m thrilled to reveal photos of my room ” The Guest Bedroom Suite” for this year’s Designer Showcase which takes place at the Columbus Museum of Art. I was one of a handful of Columbus based Interior Designers asked to participate in this year’s Showcase. I’m very happy about how the room turned out. Since it’s a guest bedroom, my priority was to create a space that was welcoming, inviting, and cozy while still sophisticated and uplifting.

As I have stated here in Belle Vivir blog for years, I’m a firm believer that living beautiful goes beyond the visual. It’s a lifestyle where all the senses are at play. Consciously or not, we are uniformly influenced by our surroundings, from our choices in food, fashion, and home decor, the things we surround ourselves with influence our moods and emotions daily. On that line, this room was designed with that in mind. It is furnished with furniture that is not only comfortable but also timeless. The overall look of the space is timeless.

13May

Design To Know: 8 Maximalist Rooms That Will Make You Frown At Minimalist

Maximalist design, Dries Van Noten’s home

Maximalist decor doesn’t mean to go crazy without any reference and harmony. On the contrary, a well-appointed more is more design requires strict planning and focus. This is the Maximalist decor we’ll be covering here, an over the top design style that harmoniously and cohesively morphs into sumptuous, lavishly extraordinary homes that feel nothing if not authentic. Maximalist design has three main design bases, lots of colors, patterns, and comfort byways of a lot.

When it comes to Maximalist interiors, the more, the better. More patterns, more texture, and objects are a must. Most of these objects are often collected from travels, and if not it’s important to make them feel like it. If there is a design style that gives us the ways to have a happy home, that would be a more is more decor, since it’s a way for homeowners to bring inside what they genuinely love. Imagine a home where you cohabitate with your favorite books, comfortable, decorative pillows, collected objects that bring to mind favorite memories, and arts all while displaying them in a way that feels natural and innate.

Valentino Garavani’s home. This home is so beautiful that it deserves a post of its own. I’ll be doing it soon.

10May

6 Chic Slippers That Can Take You Far

Besides slippers being comfortable and in many instances chic, they are also very versatile in that we can wear them for a plethora of occasions. From fashion-forward embellished Gucci pairs to all over ultra soft genuine shearling slides, there is one pair of slippers to satisfy everyone’s social needs. Backless, airy, and swell-proof, slippers are great to keep under your desk when those heels are not bearable any longer, fashionable enough to wear around the house, and above all super comfortable.

For slippers that are meant for indoors only, Vogue magazine recommends getting them soled “Take them to a local shoe cobbler and get them soled. You’ll have yourself a pair of designer shoes…”

Below, 6 pairs of chic slippers that will provide you with comfort and style during the summer season.

Roam slippers, Faux fur straps are padded and lined in cotton fleece.