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.

08May

13 Fashion Documentaries All Fashion Lovers Should Watch

We all love to peek behind the creative process of design. Either you favor Fashion or Interiors, the take away from Fashion documentaries could be beyond inspirational with the films usually merging the two design fields simultaneously. They can also provide a glimpse of the reality behind success which is more often than not based on many personal struggles. These documentaries grant access into some of the world’s most inspiring figures and the iconic Maisons behind them. Below, 13 of the best Fashion documentaries to watch.

06May

Design Element: The Architectural Power of Trellis, Trelliage or Lattice

The secret garden at the Ritz, Paris via Town and Country

If you’ve been to Paris, then you may be very familiar with the Architectural design element known as trellis, lattice or trelliage. You may have seen lattice all over Paris’s parks and exterior building walls. Originally created as a garden element for mainly the separation between the more wild areas and the formal ones, trellis eventually took a more functional role as structures for grapevines, climbing roses and ivy plants to climb on. Nowadays their most modern use is more for the decorating aspect rather than for its function so much so that we can see it very often indoors covering interior walls. When lattice is used inside the house for covering the walls in intrinsic design its architectural effect is even more of a statement.

lattice, dining room with lattice on walls and ceiling

A home in Palm Beach with lattice on walls.

03May

Stay Stylish At Home In These Chic Lounging Clothes

lounging clothes, three graces london linen caftan

I make an extra effort every time I get back home at the end of the day to not slip into a non-acceptable although extremely comfortable sweatpants. I always try to wear chic lounging clothes in the house. I usually wear a nice long skirt with a tank top and a cardigan in the winter and kaftan or cotton jersey dress in the summer.

When we relocated to Dublin, Ohio, I made two promises to myself, one to never catch myself in a mall or anywhere outside the house for that matter, wearing sweatpants and two never to use a drive-thru. I can happily say I’ve kept those promises so far. It’s easy to let go of yourself for the sake of comfort, but lounging clothes don’t have to look like you are ready for bed. Actually, most of this selection below will also be suitable to make a quick emergency run to the supermarket.

High waisted pants, Nimo with love kaftan, Seaside off the shoulder top.

01May

Spring Inspiration: The Charm of Lemon Trees

Nothing is more charming than a beautiful lemon tree either in a garden or inside a home. At the end of this post, you’ll find a selection of potted lemon trees you can buy online as well as a roundup of citrus-infused perfumes ideal for Spring. Potted lemon trees can be kept outside in the summer and inside in the winter. To learn how to take care of them indoors read The Truth About an Indoor Lemon Tree.

Since I can remember my favorite scent has been bergamot. I seem to gravitate towards perfumes with this citrus undertone which for some reason make me feel incredibly happy. “Bergamot is a fragrant citrus fruit the size of an orange, with a yellow or green color similar to a lime, depending on ripeness. Genetic research into the ancestral origins of extant citrus cultivars found bergamot orange to be a probable hybrid of lemon and bitter orange. Extracts have been used to scent food, perfumes, and cosmetics. ^{” Wikipedia}

We started working on our backyard to make it into a garden that is soothing, inviting and very Mediterranean-looking. There is something to be said about that perfect Mediterranean weather where all the pretty plants and flowers I love seem to thrive. Here where we live, in zone 6, the cold season can be very hard on olive trees, cypress pine trees, French lavender, and climbing roses but I’m sure there are always alternate options to choose from. One thing is definite; I want a lemon tree or two or more. Happy Spring!

29Apr

Color Theory: Yellow Painted Rooms for A Spark of Happiness

It is said that the color yellow awakens our memory, encourages creativity, promotes communication and fuels our nervous system. All these positive and optimistic reactions are a result of the happiness the color yellow is known to spark. It’s an easy color to combine with other hues, and it adds a spark of light in the process. Although it is a color that enhances the mood, yellow can also provoke different feelings and emotions.

26Apr

Wedding Season: Three Wedding Outfits for Three Different Locations

philip treacy crystal embellished mesh facinator

Wedding season is fast approaching. Actually, there is a phrase in Spanish that goes “Las Novias de Junio” which means “June Brides.” The wedding season runs from the end of April to the beginning of Fall and no wonder they happen more during this season since it’s when nature is at its best. Weddings are super fun; they give us the chance to dress up and celebrate love and happiness. If you happen to be invited to a wedding or two this year, here are three different outfits for three different locations, from town, country to the beach.