Summer holiday has ended and today is the first day of school. It is a day of mixed emotions: on one hand I do not want summer to end but on the other hand I am relieved that things are back to normal. I did not get anything done with my son at home, which explains the lack of posts…
INTERIORS
A RENOVATED SPANISH HOME WITH A STUNNIG TILE FLOOR
Spanish couple Marcial and Andrea have turned a neglected house into a beautiful, modern home. The renovation was tackled together with Marcial’s brother, who runs the design firm Boor Studio. I love the mosaic tile floors as they are a striking feature of this home. The tiles are known as Nolla tiles as they were made by the Nolla factory
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TRAVEL
A Perfect Summer House for Rent on Formentera
One of my favorite holiday destinations are the Balearic islands of Spain. We have been to all of the islands: Ibiza, Formentera and Mallorca. Only Menorca is still on our list of places to visit.. The beautiful summer home featured in the post is located on the small island of Formentera. Casa Manuel is a beautiful oasis situated in the
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INTERIORS
FERM LIVING’S NEW KIDS COLLECTION AUTUM/WINTER 2017
I love the new ferm LIVING fall/winter kids collection which is full of bright colors, soft materials and playful designs! ferm LIVING about their latest collection: “Close your eyes and dream yourself away to a tropical paradise with the sound of the soaring ocean in the background. Our AW17 Kids’ collection travels to faraway places where new adventures wait to
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DIY + CRAFTS
A HAND DRAWN BOTANICAL MURAL PAINTING
Loving this illustrated mural idea by Mardrid artist Angela Leon. A great diy project for people with steady hands and drawing skills! Via Poppytalk.
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INTERIORS
A CHARMING SUMMER COTTAGE IN AUSTRALIA
This charming cottage dating from the 1880s is the perfect summer home. The cottage, which is located in Kangaroo Valley in Australia, is owned and curated by Lisa Madigan. I love how this Australian artist/stylist has created a tranquil, cosy-meets-chic vibe that is perfect for escaping hectic city life.
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A SMALL APARTMENT IN STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN
This lovely apartment in Stockholm, Sweden, measures only 48m2 but has a lot of character. Owner Elina spent years traveling for work to countries such as India, which is reflected in the boho chic style of her home. A similar rug (image below) is available from Le Souk.
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INTERIORS
AN OLD FARMHOUSE TURNED INTO A SUMMER COTTAGE
An old farmhouse near the beach of Comporta in Portugal has been turned into a stylish summer home by interior designer Thierry Mérillou and architect Daniel Suduca. Landscaper Louis Benech, responsible for historic gardens such as Versailles, helped them with the garden.
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FOOD + LIFESTYLE
SUMMER PEACH PANZANELLA SALAD
This tomato, peach, and red onion panzanella salad is a perfect summer salad. It’s delicious, healthy and easy to make. The recipe is from a new cook book: Feeding A Family by Sarah Waldman. You can find the recipe there on Say Yes. Credits & source: image by Elizabeth Cecil | via Say Yes.
