09Feb

The Apartment by David Collins

I’m always mesmerize at David Collins use of soothing colors. In The Apartment at The Connaught Mayfair in London, Collins uses different shades of blues and lavender, very relaxing colors if you ask me; which is exactly what one should feel at a Hotel. Rumors are that you can even have the butlers arrange a private dinner party, with menus designed by a two-Michelin star chef. Now that’s what I call a life. Would you like a cup of tea?

That’s what I call a Vanity…

Images via here here & here.

02Feb

A Parisién presence in Johannesburg

Howard Green house living room in Johannesburg

It’s all in the details! It’s the first thought that came to my mind when I first saw this home. I’m a constant admirer of anything related to interior architecture. Only a few things inspire me more than Architecture itself. And, God, this house is certainly one with exquisite architectural details that make these rooms shine by themselves, from the ornate coffered ceilings, clean boiseries and Greek key moldings to dark wood floors. Of course its owner, the couturier Howard Green is no novice when it comes to style. He knew how to pair this splendid home with equally sculptural pieces and show-stopping art. If this home appears to you like a French home, it is, because Paris is Howard Green’s favorite city. No wonder!!!

Howard Green house in living room Johannesburg

Howard Green house dining room in Johannesburg

All images scanned by Escapade.

24Jan

Even Masters keep on re-arranging

Even the masters don’t stop remodeling and making changes in their homes and offices. This is obviously the case with anyone who loves and/or is involved in Design. When I saw the office of Bunny Williams featured in the current issue of Lonny Magazine I couldn’t help notice how her office has gone through a major transformation from the last time I saw it in her website. This time her office has a more Scandinavian vibe than the more Roman/classic influence of the previous design. New white bookcases make the room lighter, brighter and younger and that yaw dropping Swedish bed corona above that table give another life to the ceiling.

Javier Castilla and a Lucky winner

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…

I love her banner. Congratulations…

08Jan

Sneak Peek of a work in progress

I thought it would be nice to show you a little bit of what I did today. I went out on the snow today to start setting up a client’s apartment that I’ve been working on for a few months. While awaiting for the truck full of furniture and lighting I walked around the beautiful neighborhood and snapped this beautiful shot.

This is a small corner of the living room, we chose a vintage modern demilune sofa with great lines upholstered in beige leather. Below is the chandelier that still needs to be hung above the dining table. I love everything about that chandelier, the lines, the regency influences and the masculinity of it. There is still a lot to be done like hang art work, window treatments. I’m going to make custom shades with Greek key borders for the windows in the dining area but I will show you more as soon as things are in the final stage.

Have a great weekend!

07Dec

Interior Designer Lazaro Rosa-Violan; Exceptional Interiors

Lazaro Rosa Violan Exceptional Interiors office via belle vivir

Lazaro Rosa-Violan says “The interior designer is an actor, he must dress up and change roles, understand new identities and integrate them with his own” There is not much that can be said to match up that statement except to look at Rosa-violan exceptional work and delight on how spectacular Lazaro Rosa Violan reflects his clients lifestyle in a unique sense of style that is timeless and luxurious yet warm. I first came across Lazaro Rosa Violan‘s inspiring interiors work via Nevo Estilo and instantly loved the mixture of vintage furniture with modern art and touches of ethnic pieces. “Together, we aim to create rich and beautiful interiors that, although meticulously contrived, carry an air of ‘lived-in’ spontaneity” he says and I couldn’t agree more. His interiors combine glam and laid back atmosphere to perfection.

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