This stylish 19th-century home in Lyon, France, has been modernized by the current owners but luckily many original features such as the mouldings on the walls and ceilings, have been preserved. The modern elements are selected with care and the marble kitchen island, the midcentury furniture pieces, modern light fixtures and accessories really work well with the original details. I
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THE HAPPY SHOPPING FILES: HANDMADE IN BLACK & WHITE
I love all things handmade & unique and I try to avoid shopping at large stores selling mass produced items. For this reason Etsy has been one of my favorite websites for years now and I spend a large amount of time browsing Etsy stores and sellers. So why not turn the beautiful things I find (on Etsy and in
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MOROCCAN KILIM FLOOR CUSHIONS
A Moroccan floor cushion made of a vintage kilim is a great accessory as it gives a lovely bohemian chic touch to your interior. I have several in my home and we use them as extra seats when having guests. But also my son loves them for building a fort and and our dog Lola thinks that the cushions are
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THE TRAVEL FILES: A HOLIDAY HOME ON ANTIPAROS
Villa Tea is a beautiful holiday villa located on the Greek island of Antiparos. The house is a contemporary take on the typical Cycladic form, modern with hints of characteristic features of Cycladic architecture. The interior is decorated in a colour palette of earthy tones, while touches of vivid colours are found in the ethnic killim rugs, cushions and blankets.The
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TRAVEL
THE TRAVEL FILES: OUR FAMILY HOLIDAY ON CRETE
I am busy organizing our holidays for this year. But it’s always difficult to find a holiday destination that we all like. My 5-year old son wants a pool, a beach and kids to play with. My husband needs some luxury and I want accommodation that has the right feel, good food and warm weather. It ain’t easy to find
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A STUNNING MODERN HOME IN ST. KILDA, MELBOURNE
This distinctive house, located in the Melbourne neighborhood of St. Kilda, was purchased for its Spanish mission qualities, heavy masonry arches, and timber and wrought iron detailing. The new owner, a passionate builder and craftsman, engaged Meme to re-plan and update the interior for a more relaxed family lifestyle. Meme is an Interior Design & Architecture Practice based in Melbourne,
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THE STORY BEHIND: THE TRADITIONAL SWEDISH TILE STOVE
You might have seen a tile stove in one of the Swedish houses featured on this blog. These traditional stoves, which are called kakelugn stoves, date back to the eighteenth century. The Kakelugn stove’s was invented when a shortage of wood became a crisis. The winters were colder than normal, and the people at this time needed to get as
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FASHION + STYLE
SUMMER DRESSES IN A PERFECT SHADE OF BLUE
These cotton gauze summer dresses by NY label Alasdair have the perfect shade of blue! The twist front dress with elastic waistband and open front can be worn as a dress or a tunic.
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A LIGHT & WARM HOME IN LOS ANGELES
Of all the 35 residences featured in The Kinfolk Home book this stunning house in Los Angeles must be my favorite. The natural light and neutral but warm color pallet creates a beautiful atmosphere. I love the use of natural materials (such as rustic wood, sheep skin rugs & natural textiles) and the blue art work gives just the right
