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.

05Nov

Try These Ideas For A Fun Girlfriends Weekend Getaway

On every list I’ve ever read about what makes us happy, having friends is always one of the top ones on the list. Spending time with friends is needed in order to A- Increase our sense of belonging and purpose. B- improve our self-confidence and self-worth, and C- help us cope with traumas and serious illness. Source. Friends are also a lot of fun and spending fun time with them requires planning. Planning a weekend away for you and your girls can be stressful. How do you make sure that everyone is happy? Even though you’re all best friends, it doesn’t mean that you all have the same taste in getaways. Trying to keep all of your friends happy starts with choosing the right place to go and the right things to do – once you’ve settled on a budget. There are lots of things you can do. You just need to take into account what sort of things your group enjoys and what your goals are for the getaway. Are you planning to reconnect, relax or just have as much fun as possible? Keep reading for four ideas to plan a fun girlfriends weekend getaway.

02Nov

Five Blazers To Upgrade Your Basics This Season

Structured hourglass blazer

No other clothing piece can effortlessly dress us up as easily and conveniently as a blazer. One of the benefits of wearing a blazer is that regardless of the rest of your outfit, a blazer can make you look put-together and elegant. An added plus? People take you more seriously. Really! Either you choose to wear one of these five blazers for work or for transitioning into the evening, they are all on point.

31Oct

10 Autumn Wreath To Get Your Home Ready For Thanksgiving

I can’t believe it’s almost Thanksgiving again. It feels like it was yesterday. I know that today is actuallly Halloween, but it’s a great idea to start planning your Thanksgiving decor, and I say let’s start with the main door. Your main entrance should set the tone for what follows after. Hence it should look the part. A beautiful Autumn wreath is a great accessory to embellish your door, and now it’s the ideal occasion to add to your all-seasons wreath collection. Let your guests be greeted by one of these beautiful Autumn-inspired decorating accessories and let the holiday season begin.

Blooming Autumn Greenery, Pumpkin and Berry Wreath-White available here.

29Oct

Exposed Ceiling Beams: 12 Warm And Rustic Rooms With Ceiling Beams

Exposed ceiling beams can immediately add warmth and charm to any dull room. Mostly used in country or beach homes they can also be used, when painted, in more urban rooms. Either painted or left in natural wood color, its architectural statement even though pretty impressive, is down to earth and relaxed. We were lucky when we found our home, it came with a room with original beams in the ceiling. As most of the things in the house they had a very 70’s feel, they were in natural wood color, the same as the paneling in the room. I painted them in a dark white paint the same color as the rest of the wood trim around the house.

For any room with no architectural details, exposed beams can be an easy way to add just that missing element that will make that room more interesting. Real solid beams could be costly but when compared to the permanent architectural difference that it brings to the room, it’s worth every penny. There is also the less pricey option of faux ceiling beams.

So many different elements combined in this room above, gorgeous wooden bookcases, white painted thin ceiling beams, black and white floor, dark metal furniture and brass… Love it! The beams in this charming room works as the element that ties all together.

26Oct

Season’s Chic Double-Breasted Coats: Expensive And Alternatives Ones

The double-breasted coat is the chicest coat of the season, and Balenciaga hourglass figure coat is perhaps the most coveted one. Here is a selection of this season’s double-breasted coats from the expensive ones to the alternative ones.

Left corner; this red, blue, and white virgin wool tweed coat is inspired in the 70’s and is hip-length for an elegant casual look. For a similar version, this bonded wool jacket is an option. The second from left; the beautiful Balenciaga hourglass-shape coat is very flattering but it’s on the pricey side, this alternative trench coat doesn’t have the same shape but, it has some similar features like lapel collar, checked fabric and padded shoulders. Another more similar version is this Pagoda one. The red oversized tartan wool coat is very fitting for the holidays, on the other hand, is even more expensive than the Balenciaga one. This one may work. Last but not least, far right, oversized herringbone wool coat. An oversized plaid long coat as an option.

26Oct

New And Timeless Kitchen Trends

The kitchen is often referred to as the heart of the home, so there’s a reason that people tend to get a little obsessed with it. Now, as interior design becomes ever more important, families are looking for ways to up the ante with innovations and trends. The kitchen, once just a small room at the back of the house for chopping vegetables has fast become one of the most exciting places to be. Families and companies are always on the search for new ways to add utility to the space, and consumer tastes are changing all the time. Here are some of the kitchen trends that are timeless and hot right now.