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.

18Mar

6 steps to regain Inspiration and Start Creating Again

I’m reposting this post from 2013 in a moment when we are all in need of a morale booster. Sometimes Inspiration hides away and it’s hard to find. It’s a normal process of life itself. Nothing is static in life. I put together these 6 steps to regain inspiration that usually helps me find mine most of the time. I hope it’s helpful to you too.

Practice Forgiveness

6 steps to regain inspiration, via belle vivir blog

Inspiration comes from a greater force. I believe it is a positive response to our actions and thoughts. Therefore if you want to regain inspiration the first thing to do is to drop any resentment or anger inside you. It’s impossible to live a positive and inspiring life with a negative and resented mind.

16Mar

Spring 2020 Inspiration: Bring In The Optimism In Color

In these times of uncertainty and fear, it is key to not lose hope nor perspective while taking the precautionary measures recommended by professionals. Here in Columbus and in New York City, schools are closed, restaurants are only offering take out or delivery and social distancing is the temporary way of living. I really dislike how the media is using the term “new normal” to refer to this moment of social distancing. I like to see the glass half full and think that very soon things will be back to normal.

pink chinoiserie wallpaper, Mcmillen inc via Gracie Studio — Pink chinoiserie wallpaper, Mcmillen inc via @Graciestudio

12Mar

Caroline Gidiere’s Charming Alabama Home

Caroline Gidiere's Alabama Home Veranda facade

Caroline Gidiere‘s Alabama home must have appeared in everyone’s Instagram feed by now. The interior of the home was the first ere design job of Caroline and it proves that taste when combined with good proportions and good planning always work. Originally Gidiere was looking to renovate an old house but the circumstances of the previous old home weren’t salvable so she collaborated on a new construction with Architect James F. Carter. The Interior design was inspired by Caroline’s favorite designers, Miles Redd, Daniel Romualdez, David Netto, Frances Elkins, and Renzo Mongiardino.

The brick Georgian home located in Birmingham, Alabama was inspired by George Wythe house in Colonial Williamsburg “I wanted to do a riff on the George Wythe house,” Caroline told Veranda. The house is relatively new, it was built less than a decade but the feel of it is as if it’s been there for much longer than that. You read the entire article at Veranda.

Caroline Gidiere's Alabama Home Veranda entryway/foyer — The foyer with a black and white floor of the same design I have in my entryway.

09Mar

10 Home Decorating Tips To Boost Your Mood

I recently read somewhere that decorating is about self-respect, your environment reflects what you “think of yourself” so surround yourself with the best you can afford. It’s often said that we only get one chance to make a good impression? In this case, though, there are many opportunities to doing it right, meaning that we have infinite chances to make our homes the best and most we can. Our surroundings define our moods so why not make that work for us daily?
The best part of implementing these decorating tips to boost your mood is that they won’t cost you much.

decorating tips to boost your mood — Photo via Elle Decor

06Mar

Weekend Comfort: Special Date Outfit Edition

Loulou restaurant in paris — Loulou Restaurant at the Musee des Arts Decoratifs in Paris.

With Spring around the corner, the desire for enjoying the outdoors is starting to build up. Special cocktails for after hours, a walk in the park, a visit to a special exhibition and a special date with that special someone.

04Mar

Nate Berkus and Jeremia Brent Design The Perfect Neutral Adobe

Nowadays there is a lot of love for neutral decor. Neutral interiors pop up daily and constantly in every Instagram feed. But not all neutral decor are created equal. This 1925 Tudor home designed by Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent proves a soft neutral palette can be warm and modern at the same time. The design couple transformed the formal, dark Tudor home into an open, bright and more modern one.

Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent, neutral decor living room

A neutral living room is brought to life with a mixture of materials and texture. A travertine cocktail table juxtaposes with linen-covered chairs and sofas.