Tag: home decor

I’ve been very slow on posting lately due to be fighting a very bad cold. Everyone in this house seem to not getting completely over it but inspiration is always there. And I can’t help to get inspired by these lovely floors in the bathroom and in this eclectic kitchen below.

Images via Nuevo Estilo.

Lately I can’t get enough of masculine interiors. Perhaps it’s because I’m working with a golfer gentleman who is very classic and has an elegant taste. So, I find myself immersed in search for some good inspiration that is how I came across Javier Castilla‘s immaculate style. Javier is a madrileño and his projects have been featured in many international magazines. He loves classic movies and he translates the glamour found in them to his interiors. And it’s obviously worthy.

On the other hand. Better late than never, I would like to announce the winner of the Stealing Magnolias book and thanks those who were able to comment. The lucky winner is…

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Ever since I saw the images of David Collins’ London apartment at House and Garden I was smitten. The subtle palette of lilacs, blues, greens and pink seem to work together in a very sophisticated way. I would expect the very light colors when mixed with chrome and glass to look cold but surprisingly this apartment looks warm and inviting.

Photos by Simon Watson and Ricardo Labougle via Studio Annetta.

This time with an Australian accent. Loni Parker is the creator of Adore Home magazine and the summer issue is available online here. “Adore Home magazine is Australia’s first online only home and lifestyle magazine” says Loni. I had my eye candy and I can say I loved everything I see. I can only say the more e-magazine the merrier.
 Laudomia Pucci's home via  belle vivir blog

One of the things I enjoy the most is when I go through my files looking for inspiration and I find something I had forgotten about, impressing me again and making me sigh. Last night, while searching for rooms with geometric rugs, I came across Laudomia Pucci’s home, a estate located in the hills of Florence and I felt like looking at a home that has been published just recently, even when these images were published in W magazine in 2005. The estate dates back from the Renaissance and the “modern, kicked-back glamour” is my favorite feature of this house because it makes the Renaissance architecture warm and comfortable, two of my all time favorites as well. The earthy tones and red throughout the estate also adds to the overall elegant comfort atmosphere.

Laudomia Pucci's home via  belle vivir blog
Laudomia Pucci's home via  belle vivir blog
In the living room, the rug is a vintage Pucci.
Laudomia Pucci's home via  belle vivir blog
Laudomia Pucci's home via  belle vivir blog
Laudomia Pucci's home via  belle vivir blog

A typical Renaissance facade. During the 14th century Laudomia’s ancestors were political councillors of the Medicis.

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I’m looking forward to reading the Jan/Feb issue of VERANDA where Jennifer Lopez’s California home is featured. The subtle glamour of the interior was designed by Michelle Workman. “Jennifer wanted to go modern and streamlined but retain the sophistication and stylishness. It’s tastefully glamorous, like Jennifer herself” he says.  I personally llike the serene colors used throughout the house.

 

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