This rustic house is located in a rural area at the foot of the Atlas mountains in Morocco.
The house had been abandoned for a long time before it was bought by the current owner. The renovation took over 1.5 years and was carried out with a sense of authenticity and respect for the architecture of the village. A spacious garden surrounds the house.
The unusual interior is simple but with lots of rustic charm.
I love the old silver trays in the kitchen that are used for decoration. Similar trays can be found at Le Souk.
Most items were bought in Marrakech or at local flea and antique markets.
(images from Marie Claire Maison Italy)
I love neutral colors in general but especially for bathrooms. These tones make a space serene and calm, just as a bathroom should be in my opinion.
Here are some examples of beautiful, serene bathrooms.
(image source: 1. unknown 2 & 3. Red Magazine)
Today I’m loving … this table setting. Great for an al fresco lunch or dinner!
(image via Glassveranda and NIB)
This is the home of Freddy Birdy, a reader of the style files who lives in New Delhi, India. His beautiful apartment was recently featured in the Indian Elle Decor. Freddy is an advertising Creative Director by profession, but is madly interested in interior design.
The house was built a year ago, and Freddy designed it himself. The apartment is basically a 3 bedroom apartment, but one bedroom was converted into a large open kitchen. Thanks for showing your beautiful home Freddy, it is a job well done!
Today I’m loving … these beautiful floor tiles.
It’s another busy day with my man being sick (food poisoning) and a baby who is teething. I am dreaming of a quiet moment on this veranda with gorgeous ocean view.
(It has been so hectic that I forgot to save the source of this image – please let me know if you have more information!)
I love this vegetable garden: it is practical (for small gardens and balconies), inexpensive and, not unimportant, it looks good! Wooden wine boxes are used as plant containers.
I found this idea on LLH Designs. You can find more information and instructions here.
I have some news to share: I am starting a new blog! While going though my files in search for a holiday destination, I got a light bulb moment: I want to share these great destinations that I have saved over the years with you. This is exactly the same reason why I started the style files over 4 years ago. The name of this new blog will be … drum roll…: the travel files.
Now, in order to start blogging, I need a website and a logo. As you can tell from the (rather standard) design of this site, I am not a graphic designer. So… I’m in desperate need of YOUR help. If you know a bit about graphic design and you would like to contribute to my new blog, I’d like you to participate in the travel files web design contest!
Rules:
- In order to be able to pick the winning design, I need an artists impression of the definite website design. This needs to include an idea for logo, header (including logo) and overall site design and lay out (the style files lay out serves as a good reference).
- The final logo needs to be able to be used for multiple purposes, including but not limited to business cards, stationary, Twitter avatar etc .
- The lay out needs to be based on the possibilities and limitations of WordPress, so in essence we are talking about a WordPress theme.
- I’m not a web design guru (nor do I have any experience in setting up web design competitions), so I need some support here and there!
- Submissions can be send to danielledelange [at] gmail.com.
- The winner will be picked by me on the 25th of May. The theme, logo banner etc then needs to be designed and created in the following 4 week period including feedback rounds. The launch of the travel files will on the 22nd of June!
- The winning design will only be used –and prizes will be rewarded- when the final result is satisfying subject to my approval.
Prizes?! What prizes?!
- The winner will receive goodies from Le Souk (and other items – all handpicked by me) with a total worth of at least 400 EUR. One of the items that will be in the prize winners box is the popular crocheted pouf.
- The winner (and a maximum of two ‘runners up’) will be mentioned on the style files in a post. The winner will be credited for eternity on the travel files as the designer of the site.
- If you are an avid reader of the style files you probably know what I like in terms of style but you can always send me an email if you have any questions!
I am very much looking forward to receiving your ideas!
Today I’m loving … this outdoor daybed. It has been a busy day and this bed would be perfect for a little nap!
The beautiful little cottage belongs to Andrea, who lives in the historic center of Spello in Umbria, Italy. She has restored the cottage with the help of her best friend Marine.
The kitchen has a rustic charm. The colors and materials that were chosen blend really well.
I love the poster with the giraf! I have seen it before but don’t know where it is from. Does anyone have more information about the poster?
(images via Cote Maison)
