things we love: masculine interiors

A little bit of masculinity love today. I really enjoy all of the masculine spreads in this old issue of Lonny!

currently crushing: Piece of Pink

Love the bold pink piece of furniture in each of these spaces.  A little peice of pink to brighten any room.

Currently Crushing: Maroon

When seeking a base accent color for a living room, maroon is an excellent choice when decorating. This pleasant shade of rich red is warm, comfortable and inviting, and it can be successfully used in a space of any size. Maroon can create a welcoming, well-decorated atmosphere, it is also a great fashion statment for these winter months.

Things we love: Grey Days

Every now and then it is good to stop and think. Slow your life down, relax, put your playlist on and I think grey days are perfect for that. I love gray days. Gray days makes me want to cuddle up with a big cup of tea and a good book…Gray days inspire me…

Architecture: Mountain Design Hotels | Part II

Back by popular demand, check out our Part I here of architecture mountain design hotels. Hope you enjoy our selection . . . wishing I could escape to one of these now. Enjoy your weekend everyone!

Hotel Valentinerhof Castelrotto / Italy / 2011

Lagació Mountain Residence Alta Badia / Italy / 2010

Romantik Hotel Muottas Muragl Samedan / Switzerland / 2010

a peek inside: monique lhuillier designer home

Having dressed everyone from Gwyneth Paltrow to Nicki Minaj, Lhuillier is best known as a red carpet regular for her signature sweeping gowns. So it was no surprise to us that when we came across her spectacularly decorated L.A. home we found the most warm, sophisticated and feminine aesthetic that’s completely in tune with Lhuillier’s design philosophy. Should I even mention that shoe collection!? No comment. I hope you enjoy the peek inside as much as we did.

  

Currently Crushing: Scandinavian Interiors

Ice cold winter days like today have an ambiguous effect on me. On the one hand, I start dreaming of warmer, sunny spring days with colourful blooms. On the other hand, I keep thinking of Scandinavia, the cold climate and the sophisticated designs and interiors. So, I’ve spent the evening browsing through some of my favorite Scandinavian interiors magazines and I got hooked on this simple Scandinavian beauty in Danish Bolig Magasinet.

Friday. Im in Love

Hey my beloved readers! It’s weekend again! Finally some quality time to reboot and recharge our inner battery. And since the days are getting colder and gloomier, I am planning on spending lots of time indoors, snuggling up in my bed with a good book, a sublime scented candle glowing, and serenity all around. Doesn’t that sound simply perfect? Have a great weekend!

a peek inside: ivanka trump home

Ivanka Trump seems to epitomize uptown elegance. So, we weren’t surprised to find that her Park Avenue apartment, which is featured in Elle Decor’s October issue, is pretty, cool and composed, just like its owner. I had to check out this issue after a friend told me about it so here it is.

She told the magazine: ‘I’m detailed to a fault. When we were moving into this apartment, and I was pregnant, I went a little nuts with the nesting instinct. 

‘I want a home where kids can live happily and my husband can put his feet on the table or lie on the sofa watching TV and not be worried,’ she explains.

‘Nothing should be so precious that you can’t use it.’

Currently Crushing: think big . . print big!

Big trend lately that I am crushing are the oversized prints that add an instant wow effect to any space. You can either buy a print or make your own by printing an oversized personal family picture. Instant “Oh la la” effect. Guaranteed!