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.

10Apr

Why Don’t You? Build A Swimming Pool in Your Backyard

I’ve always wanted to have a swimming pool in my backyard. So far the closest we are getting is to becoming a member of the country club which is literally across our home. I’m looking forward to enjoying those hot afternoons alongside the pool while sipping or not a few cocktails. Eventually, though We may or may not build a swimming pool in our backyard, which hopefully will be surrounded by tall cypress trees, white roses or hydrangeas and maybe one big climbing bougainvillea. I just realized that I described the South of France. In the meantime, it’s always a good idea to keep some inspiration for future additions. Here are nine dreamy swimming pool to inspire us.

swimming pool with blue and white chase lounge and striped awning

08Apr

Restaurant Le Chardenoux in Paris

Paris bistro Le Chardenoux is located in the 11th arrondissement, an area known for its gourmet restaurants and hip bars. The stunning restaurant Le Chardenoux is the latest acquisition of Chef Cyril Lignac who hired Martin Brudnizski to give it a fresh decor; Martin is the designer behind the fashionable London club Annabel’s. The bistro features beautiful belle epoque influences with wall mirrors, perfect moldings, a stunning hand painted ceiling, red velvet banquets, brass lighting, and Laduree-like green walls.

La Chardenoux

05Apr

This Dress Can Dress You From Morning To Evening

Lately, I’ve been searching for a dress for an evening event when I realized that I have a bunch of them in my closet. From cocktail dresses to evening ones and it’s perfectly ok to wear them more than once. Besides many of the clothes we buy that we wear for public events, we end up not taking them out of the closets as often as we’d like. That’s a waste. That made me think how great it would be if we got to style the same frock for different occasions. Here are three different looks using the same dress that will give you the power to go from work to cocktail hour to even brunch. One dress three ways which you can also accessorize with some of these well-priced shoes.

FOR WORK

03Apr

From The Archive: A Modern Classic Home Designed by Pablo Paniagua

Today is a very exciting and busy day. We are starting to set up the room for the Showcase. As I mentioned before here, I’m participating in the Designer Showcase at the Columbus Museum of Art. You can read all about it and buy your tickets here. Since I don’t have much time, I’m reposting this yummy home originally posted in 2012. Yes, that’s how old this blog is.

Pablo Paniagua and his Studio team designed this beautiful home in Malaga, Spain. They were in charge of almost everything from the architecture to the design and designing of furniture. All done with the very important goal of reaching a harmonious result. I love how the dark colors stand out on the white background. Enjoy!

01Apr

Color Theory: 10 Red Rooms To Awaken Your Fearless Side

It would be impossible to talk about the color red without mentioning the all-red living room of Diana Vreeland, the renowned columnist for Harper’s Bazaar and later Vogue magazine editor-in-chief. Originally featured in Architectural Digest in 1975, it is still today a source of inspiration, as well as a great example of what bold, daring and unique design, could look like. “All my life I’ve pursued the perfect red,” she said.

“I want my apartment to look like a garden: a garden in hell!” Diana told the famous designer Billy Baldwin.

29Mar

6 Colorful and Unconventional Fashion Pieces To Welcome Spring

Sometimes it is a good idea to come out of the shadows and shine by your own light. And there is never a better time than spring to do that, especially after such a long and cruel winter. I think we are all eager for some natural Vitamin D by now and thank goodness those hot sunny days are getting only closer. To transition from winter to hot days, here are six colorful and unconventional fashion pieces that will make everyone shine on their own.

metallic shell trench coat