I am happy and proud to tell you that my new website The Travel Files is now live! Together with Carlos (who created the winning design) I have been working hard to tweak the design to perfection. Check it out! I hope you enjoy it.
The Travel Files is about traveling, exploring, dreaming and enjoying life. We showcase beautiful destinations from all over the world. Small or large, urban or rural, budget or high end: it doesn’t matter, as long as a place has a certain charm, edge or uniqueness. The Travel Files is dedicated to search the globe for beautiful hotels, B&B’s, restaurants, shops and other places worth visiting.
We are working hard on the travel files which will be live soon! In the mean time some holiday inspiration pics here on the style files. The images are from the portfolio of Chris Court.
Today some gorgeous pictures from Marrakech photographed and styled by Studio Aandacht.
(Photography by Ben Lambers / styling by Tatjana Quax)
I am finally ready to announce the winner of the travel files website design contest. Reviewing all submissions took a bit longer than expected as I wanted to be sure that all submissions would be judged fairly and thoroughly. Receiving so many great ideas was exciting and I had a great time reviewing them. Initially I wanted to feature the winning designs as well as the two runners up. But as people put so much effort in their submissions and the quality was high I decided to show you the top 5 designs. The winner is announced at the end of this post.
Design by Sarah Lyth, who works for IflooksCouldKill.
Design by Carlos Lorenzo. You can see more of Carlos’ work on his website adesgana.com. His email address is carlos [at] adesgana.com.
Design by Joana Dionisio. You can find Joana’s contact details on her website where you can also see more of her work.
Design by Motoko Smith. Her website is motokosmith.com.
Design by Paula Biggs
And the winner is …. the second design by Carlos Lorenzo from Spain! Congratulations Carlos, I am looking forward to working with you on the final design. I would like to thank all the designers for their contributions. I very much appreciate the fact that you have taken the time to design for the travel files!!
Do you have plans to move to Ibiza, Spain? Then this renovated minimalistic finca might be the place for you! The beautiful finca with a Bali flavor is facing a 180º sea view with a hidden pebble beach down the mountain and total privacy on a 2000 m2 plot set within a natural protected bay where peace and nature are overwhelming.
Outside there are many terraces on different levels with spectacular views especially on the roof terrace, but also around the pool (yes there is pool!).
Are you ready to move in? I know I am but unfortunately this house comes with a price tag: 1,450,000 €. Perhaps I should start with that cool lamp in the top picture, which is from IKEA.
(images via Ibiza Management)
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!
La Maison Pujol is a small (only 5 rooms) luxury bed and breakfast in the South of France. Architect and designer Philippe Phi has renovated this former winery into a stylish boutique hotel.
Each of the rooms has been decorated with a vintage twist. The furniture is a eclectic mix of design classics, modern pieces and bric-a-brac finds. Vintage letters (I love them!) can be found on the exterior and interior of the hotel.
The location of the hotel, surrounded by Cabardès and Minervois vineyards, is also breathtaking. You can find more information about rates and availability on the hotel’s website.
Today’s beautiful weather inspired me to do this post about the Provence, one of my favorite holiday destinations. The food, the wine, the beautiful colors and the beautiful houses with those typical French door shutters … life is good over there!
The blue shutters are typical for the Provence region. You see a lot of houses here with shutters in this particular color.
Isn’t the purple color of the lavender fields stunning!
A traditional Provence farmhouse is called a Mas.
This post is for all of you who can do with a little bit of sunshine and who need some color in their lives!
In my part of the world it is winter time which means that is it dark and the days are short. At the Bahamas (where these gorgeous images are taken) there is plenty of sunshine (and color)!
(images from Cote Maison)
I could really use a holiday right now! Unfortunately baby Kick is still too little but I am already searching for places where we could go to next year. The Perivolas Resort is one on my wish list of place to stay.
This gorgeous hotel is poised on the cliff high above the Aegean, on the island of Santorini in Greece. The interior is stunning, I love the (subtle) use of color. There are no TVs by the way as it is a place to switch off. A place to read, recharge, relax, sleep, rest, and dream. I am wondering though if they will appreciate quests with small children..
Originally designed as a family home, Perivolas still feels like a private residence. Intimate in scale and atmosphere, every house is different. Built by native craftsmen using local materials, the interiors embody Cycladic style, with its organic forms and smooth surfaces. Breezy rooms are naturally cooled by sculpted stone walls and vaulted ceilings pierced by skylights.
Beds are built into snug alcoves, adorned with a posy of hand-picked flowers. Niches and archways are scooped out of whitewashed walls, low-slung sofas offset by hand-woven rugs and cushions in vivid fuschia and lilac. Timeless and quietly glamorous, interiors are pared down so that nothing distracts from the show-stopping views and nothing disturbs the intensity of the stillness. Simply perfect!
(images from Perivolas)
