Fall jackets, Utumn jackets, coats

I know many summer people prefer to not think about fall jackets, but it’s better to be early than late.  It will be time soon to put our summer dresses, mini skirts and open shoes in the back of our closets.  The only consolation to that is the fact that the best part about Fall weather is indeed Fall fashion and more precisely, layering jackets and coats which safeguards us from the cooler temperatures.  What’s chicer than an elegant Autumn outfit which consists of skinny wool pants, a pair of chic slouchy boots and an Autumn coat to layer on top…

Fall jackets, Utumn jackets, coats

We already stated last week that one of 2018 Fall trends is inspired in the 80’s fashion. Nonetheless, there are many options for Fall jackets and coats this Fall, from belted jackets, shearling accents, and the forever classic plaid coat.

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Tory Burch’s beach home in Antigua is not only chic by design but also by provenance. This beautiful beach house once belonged to the garden designer and private socialite, Bunny Mellon. Bunny is well known for her impeccable taste and fantastic garden designs. Albeit the house sat for years without being sold, once Tory Burch laid eyes on the beach house she undoubtedly saw the gem that Architect H. Page Cross built for Bunny Mellon in the 1960’s. Vogue describes the pretty house as a series of elegant pavilions. Back in the days, Bunny enlisted the legendary Interior Designer Billy Baldwin to jointly with her, design the house. This was usually the case with most of Bunny Mellon’s houses; she was an active collaborator in the interior design process of most of them. Her only design request for this particular coastal home? She told Billy Baldwin to make the interior look as if was furnished with furniture found in the attic.

Tory Burch's beach home, canopy bedroom

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A beautiful tile backsplash behind the stove can instantly be the focal point of the kitchen.  Granted that the kitchen is the heart of the house, serve well to treat it like one.  A well-designed kitchen requires proper planning as well as good Interior Design.  The kitchen backsplash is more than just a pretty design element;  it serves the purpose of protecting the walls behind the stove and the sink from getting water or any other type of liquids.  The choice for backsplash, whether for behind the range or for the entire area, is quite overwhelming.

The final choice will depend on the style of your kitchen design, from traditional subway tiles for a classic interior design, glass tiles for contemporary design to stainless-steel tile backsplash found in modern interior design.  Keep the design understated and simple by continuing the same material as the countertop onto the backsplash behind the stove or go ahead and make a striking statement by using a different design behind your stove.  In the end, the main purpose of good Interior Design is to make your home a personal reflection of yourself.  Here I’m sharing with you 10 beautiful ideas for the perfect backsplash for the space right behind the stove.  Go ahead and get inspired.

White Marble Slab Backsplash

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This kitchen has a very elegant and timeless white marble slab as backsplash behind the stove with a simple shelf that serves for easy reach for spices and condiments.  See the rest of this home here.

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Fall trend, Fall biggest trend, Fashion trend

I know what you are feeling; you are frightened that the big hair, bold neon colors and big puffy shoulders from the 1980’s are coming back right at you, but don’t fret, the more is more approach is only for the Runways.  Fall fashion’s biggest trend is a significant influence on the 80’s fashion but this time around the take on the excess of the decade is perfectly civilized with some restraints.  Pair one of these 80’s inspired fashion pieces with the always stylish skinny jeans for a more updated look.

Fall trend, Fall biggest trend, Fashion trend

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resurgence in classical design

To our delight and comfort, there is a resurgence in classical design from Interiors to Architecture.  The elegance and comfort that classical homes provide are hard to emulate in a modern setting.  Classic Architecture, as well as classical Interior Design, is never dull, and they provide a sense of belonging and gracious living.  Now when most homes in social media look strikingly the same, it’s very comforting to see this revival of new classical style.  The beauty of a Georgian Home, one of many traditional styles in Architecture, is indisputable.

resurgence in classical design

Recently I came across this very interesting article Inside Architecture New Classism Boom.  In designing a northern California stone house for clients who wanted to make a grand yet livable house for four children, Eric J. Smith—who collaborated with legendary designer David Easton for 25 years—looked to Irish Georgian houses and also old stone houses of America. An abandoned old quarry in Connecticut was the source of stones with a rich patina. He points out that classicism embraced the use of natural light and the prevailing breezes. “An enfilade of natural light connects one room to the next,” notes Smith. The paneled library is a masterpiece of wood carving. And indeed, Smith suggests that craftsmen are unsung heroes in classicism. “We are not embracing the role of the craftsman as much as we should,” he says.  “We are always trying not to copy the past, but to interpret it and reinterpret it as artists often do,” Robert A. M. Stern

resurgence in classical design, gray appartment

Some people prefer to combine classical Interior Architecture with a more straightforward decor.  Modern living in a traditional interior.  That is the case with this 18th-century architecture apartment in Copenhagen which is decorated in a monochromatic palette of grey and simple furniture.  An All-Gray Apartment That’s Not Blah, But Not Hygge Either. Read More…