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.

10Sep

Layering Rugs For a Cozy and Collected Look

Creating the perfect ambiance in your home can be fun and challenging. Various flooring trend ideas provide an ideal foundation for building beautiful and appealing decor in a home. Rugs can be the perfect accessory to make your space cozy and inviting. More specifically, layering rugs throughout your home will allow you to incorporate different textures and patterns into your living spaces. We all know that rugs protect floors from wear while also adding a decorative element to the home.

Layering Natural Texture Rugs

D’Apostrophe Design

One factor that should be taken into consideration when layering rugs are textures and patterns. One of the most appealing aspects of rugs over rugs is how cozy and collected can make a room feel. When a guest enters your home, you want them to feel welcomed and relaxed. Likewise, you want to feel that your home and its intimate spaces are peaceful retreats. Textures and patterns will make your living room or bedroom feel warm and inviting, especially natural textures such as cowhide, jute, and sisal. When layering rugs look to include various styles like wool, bamboo, and even animal skin, the space looks more exciting and inviting.

10Sep

These Are The 7 Top Travel Destinations According To Instagram

There’s nothing more exciting than scrolling through an Instagram feed to see all of the amazing destinations that this world has to offer. Instagram has definitely become the “it” place to go when looking the most fashionable travel destinations. Here are the top travel destinations according to Instagram.

07Sep

8 Must-Have Summer-to-Fall Transition Pieces to Transition in Style

transitional wardobe from summer to fall

Transitioning your Summer wardrobe into Fall is a bit overwhelming because frankly who wants to let go of our favorite comfortable and relaxed Summer dressing. Fall has tricky weather; some days may be chilly inviting you to cozy up in a chunky sweater while others may still bring some heat with them and all we feel like doing is stay under the AC. The crisp cool Fall weather doesn’t call for tons of layer of heavy wool and fake fur yet, but we can’t solely wear the oh-so-light soft summer outfits either. With this unpredictable kind of weather, it’s crucial to keep the right transitional fashion pieces in our wardrobe to help us transition into Fall weather smoothly.

When it comes to Summer-to-Fall transition pieces, one keynote to keep in mind is to keep those transitional Fall items of lightweight fabric in an Autumn color palette. With the right clothes to keep us comfortable, we can start enjoying all Autumn has to offer, the fall foliage, the pumpkin spice latte, and the crisp air. So before you begin filing away your summer pieces, set your midi skirts and maxi dresses items aside, you’ll still need them. We can’t be more excited about this year’s Fall fashion trends.

05Sep

Design Trends For Fall 2018 Anyone Can Follow

Summer might be over, but that doesn’t mean fashion season has ended. In fact, there are plenty of exciting fall trends to look forward to that will make a nice transition into cooler weather. Fur accents, sophisticated neutral tones, dimensional art, and layers of white are some of the fall decorating trends you can embrace. Read on to discover the design trends for Fall that anyone can follow.

Design Trends For Fall: Updated Neutrals

Decorating with neutral tones can create a bland look unless you add some visual interest. With a room that’s painted or wallpapered in a tan, beige, or another neutral tone, the key to design success is adding in shape and texture. This year’s Fall trends call for texture without being excessively rustic. Fur throws and pillows, three-dimensional fixtures placed on walls and used for decoration, and unique lighting fixtures are some creative design elements you can use in Autumn decor to improve the room’s appeal without using bold, loud color.

31Aug

Labor Day Outfits: 10 Pieces To Wear In Labor Day Weekend

Labor Day Weekend is here. This is a long weekend Y’all in which we have the opportunity to wear a few different types of Labor Day outfits in possibly many kinds of occasions. There will be the regular barbecues over at friend’s house, the casual visit to a park, and last but not least a favorite of mine, Sunday brunch. All that is more enjoyable when our outfits are well planned and weekend-ready. On my nearest future of activities, there lies a 7 o’clock Japanese dinner reservation, a Saturday morning gym duty and an afternoon digging out weeds in our backyard, (yuck) and finally a Sunday brunch ending in a German afternoon. Hence I’m starting to start aligning my Labor Day outfits.

Labor Day outfits, Jessica Parker

The best part of these Labor Day fashion pieces is that many of them you most likely have them already in your closet.

29Aug

Rattan Daybeds: 7 Rattan Daybeds To Warm Up Your Home

Rattan daybeds represent a summer allure that is irresistible. I’ve seen a lot of rattan daybeds surfing around in the Interior Design world lately, and every interpretation of its use is equally beautiful as well as warm. With all the tropical influence in design nowadays, you may be hearing the word rattan or wicker a lot. Actually many people get confused about the difference between the two. Well, be confused no more, the simple difference between rattan and wicker is that rattan is the material used, while wicker is the woven technique employed to make the furniture.

rattan daybed 1960s, atelier vime, wicker

A 1960’s rattan daybed from Atelier Vime. A French studio which offers a great selection of rattan furniture, vintage and new. here