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.

03Apr

How To Quarantine In Style

Simone D'Aillencourt in a caftan — Simone D’Aillencourt wears a Pucci caftan for a 1967 “Vogue” photoshoot at Lake Palace in Udaipur, India. Photo by Henry Clarke

Somehow the Universe is still on our side. Otherwise, I don’t have another explanation as to how on earth was this week gone by so quickly? Considering we are living day by day inside our homes in the most monotonous way ever possible. My heart goes out to those living in tiny quarters, such as studios in big cities… I understand it could be very difficult to quarantine in very small spaces, so next week, I’m going to share a few suggestions that may help to make this time more manageable. (Of course, first and foremost, we are fortunate to have a place where we call home. Hearts go out to those who are not as fortunate.)

02Apr

10 Furniture Styles That Will Always Be On Trend

Decorating any space comes with a price. However, you can save money in the long run by avoiding the common mistake of buying “fast-fashion” furniture that you will be tempted to replace in a couple of years. Below are ten pieces of furniture that will elevate the interior design of any space and also stand the test of time.

30Mar

Joseph Dirand And Ornamental Minimalism

Joseph Dirand describes his new Paris apartment as “Ornamental Minimalism”. As always in any Joseph Dirand’s creation, the craftmanship is front and center. Take a look at his previous apartment here. “I create space with equilibrium and a classic base.” Yet “there are details and compositions,” he told AD. The spacious apartment has breathtaking views of Paris while in the interior sumptuous stones and unique marbles embellish much of the surfaces.

Joseph Dirand at home — In the living room, Pierre Jeanneret sofa and side chairs, plaster chandelier.

27Mar

5 Floral Dresses For Different Occasions

Say Hello to Spring in one of these 5 floral dresses which will prepare you for any occasion. In this strenuous time, we are living in, under shelter-in-place orders and severe stress and fear, now more than ever we can use a floral pretty dress that will make us dream of the Spring season we are more accustomed to. Let’s all hope that this should all pass sooner than later and that soon we’ll be enjoying the simple pleasures of life that we so often took for granted. We’ll soon be enjoying outdoor cafes, hugging our friends and family, holding someone else’s hand while walking in the park and appreciating a new life that although a result of today’s situation, a more conscious and loving one.

Blue and White floral dress, 100% cotton, Brunschwigh & Fils Chifu Wallpaper in blue and white.

23Mar

6 Things To Do At Home To Welcome Spring

Spring has finally arrived and that’s the silver lining among all the disruption in the world right now. It’s always reassuring to know that better days are ahead of us. Isn’t it? There are a few things we can do to get into the Spring mood and welcome the pretty days of blooming flowers and full leafy trees. Now that we are confined to the perimeters of our homes, we can all use some extra work inside.

Welcome Spring By Cleaning Your Windows

6 things to do at home to welcome spring — Alfredo Paredes

Clean your windows from all the whitish marks of melted snow and rain marks that get accumulated throughout the winter and let the glorious morning sun come in without any interruption. I remember when growing up that was one of the first things my mom used to do come Spring and she still does it.

20Mar

What To Wear To Work From Home and Other Useful Links

Most Corporate Americans are forced to work from home in an effort to halt this crazy virus. If you are in this position, and your work requires a video conference then you must look the part. To assist, I have put together a list of items that you can use to look professional even if it’s from the waist up. Working from home can be stressful especially when we don’t know how long we may be confined in our homes.