I have posted about Peacock Pavilions in Marrakech, Morocco, before but Lonny magazine published a beautiful story about Peacock Pavilions and I had to share these images with you. Maryam did such a wonderful job decorating her stunning guest house, don’t you think? You can read the entire article in Lonny Magazine here.
(images by Patrick Cline for Lonny)
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Retro cool meets ethnic chic in this beautiful villa on Ibiza. Can Tiki has been completely refurbished and redesigned by London-based designers Godrich Interiors.
In the villa you can find a daybed and cushions from Violet & George, Tropicalia chairs by Spanish designer Patricia Urquiola for Moroso and Pumpkin Chairs from Chaplins. The beautiful Egyptian pendant lights are available from Le Souk.
(photography by Geoff Fenney/via White Ibiza)
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Today we take a virtual trip to Portugal where we will take a peek into this stunning country home in Palmela, which is not far from Lisbon. This is the refuge of interior designer Monica Penaguião. The building itself is simple and rustic, it’s the mix of modern furniture that gives color to the various rooms.
The lounge area (top image) is stunning. Thick mattresses and cushions made from Turkish fabrics are great for an afternoon nap. The kilim rug is an antique. The stools and chairs are from Tolix. The handmade pergola gives shade to the pool area (image above). Missoni towels brighten up the sun beds that were purchased on a trip to India.
The beautiful table ware is from Kenzo. The chairs around the dining table are the Wishbone chairs from Hans Wegner.
The stone sink in the kitchen is mounted on an iron frame. An old wood oven is used for baking and gives warmth in winter.
The green lamp in the dining room is designed by Marcel Wanders for Capellini. The rotan stools were purchased in the region of Alentejo.
The colorful painting by Brazilian artist Isabelle Tuchband gives perfect contrast against the white wall. The chair made from scrap wood is from Piet Hein Eek.
A perfect place for al fresco eating! The dishes are from Bordallo Pinheiro, the glasses from Kenzo and the chairs are made from recycled wood by Dutch designer Piet Hein Eek.
Doesn’t the pool look very inviting?! The whitewashed walls and old wooden doors (image below) maintain the authentic charm of the building.
(images via Nuevo Estilo)
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As spring has arrived and summer is on the way I will be featuring some gorgeous summer houses again. I start with some of my favorite summer homes that I have featured in the past years. Today I take you to this beautiful house on the island of Ponza Italy.
Ponza is the largest of the Italian Pontine Islands archipelago, located 33 km south of Cape Circeo in the Tyrrhenian Sea. The island is located about halfway between Naples and Rome. It’s a volcanic island with some nice beaches as well as spectacular cliffs. You can read more about Ponza in this article that was published in The Independent.
I love the white plastered walls of this cave house. Although the ceilings are low, the house is still light and airy.
(images by Adriano Bacchella)
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I already posted about Babylonstoren on my other blog The Travel Files but I found some gorgeous new photos of this fabulous place on Yatzer that I would like to share with you.
Babylonstoren is a Cape Dutch farm (one of the oldest!) in the Cape Winelands, South Africa, with vineyards and orchards surrounded by the dramatic mountains of the Drakenstein Valley. It has an exceptionally well–preserved werf dating from 1690.
The guest suites echo Cape Dutch farm buildings. The style developed in the Cape Colony of the 17th and 18th century: outer walls are whitewashed and decorated with ornate gables and thatched roofs
A fruit and vegetable garden of botanical diversity supplies a remarkable restaurant.
Guests staying here enjoy access to the entire farm, plus facilities like a spa and gym. The aim is to have guests feel more comfortable, more alive among warm smiles and the simple daily rhythm of the farm. Sounds like the perfect place to relax and escape busy every day life!
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I love how the books give color to this white room. The image is from the new Maison Martin Margiela hotel in Paris.
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This stylish hotel/restaurant/farm/vineyard is on my wish list of places to stay! More about this Cape Dutch farm (one of the oldest!) in the Cape Winelands, South Africa, can be found on The Travel Files this weekend.
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This week Peacock Pavilions in Marrakech, Morocco, is featured on The Travel Files. Check it out to see more inspiring pictures of this stunning boutique guest house.
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We did not have much sun here during the summer months. But this week, with autumn arriving, it has been sunny and warm. Better late than never! As I am in summer mood, today some images from Ibiza. The autumn inspired posts that I have lined up should wait for a while. I hope you are having a wonderful weekend!
(images by Janne Peters)
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A few days ago I featured a house on Île de Ré. Today’s post gives you a little bit more information about this island off the west coast of France, which is a lovely holiday destination. There are 10 villages on the island, each with its own character. Saint Martin is the capital where glamorous boutiques and antique shops hidden in its tiny lanes can be found, alongside good restaurants and bistros. The town of La Flotte is well known for its vibrant outdoor market.
House are painted white with shutters of duck egg blue or sea green. The government doesn’t allow development over two storeys and all new buildings must be build in the same style as the remainder of the island.
(images from Cote Maison)
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