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17 février 2010

Smells Like Spring

Hello Lovelies ! I've been awfully sick since last Tuesday. Tried to blog a bit, but the flu got the best out of me! I still feel a little sick but could not refrain from telling you about Liberty's new fabrics! Feminine, floral, and so evocative of Spring......

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Tags: pattern, fabric, floral, liberty

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1 mars 2010

Yellow is Your Color

I took this silly colors quizz and the result is the sunny YELLOW. ...and I quote : "You are quite the powerful thinker. It’s this talent that allows you to overcome a plethora of great obstacles. Luckily, this doesn’t affect your ego and you give off...

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Tags: color, orange, kitchen, yellow

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27 juillet 2008

I hope you had a happy weekend...

or at least one as tranquil and calm as this photograph conveys a sense of... Love it! This is part of the "Slow Food" range of Villa Collection online catalog. This is Danish design... Check it out! - found via the excellent decor8 blog who has just...

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Tags: ceramics, pottery, we

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4 juillet 2008

How about Orange?

hi all! So I guess by now you all know I love the chartreuse color best... but "how about orange?" Well, I found on AT Chicago a delightful house tour that combines both chartreuse walls in the bedroom and a wonderful refreshingly orange home office,...

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Tags: design, interior decoration, blog

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17 septembre 2008

Atelier LZC's 10th Anniversary!

LZC wall decal. Click to view larger. Yes, you read right, the "Atelier" (workshop) of L(ambert), Z(orn), & C(ailloux) has been producing wonderful, poetic products for 10 years! For the occasion, they have even re-published some of their more famous...

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Tags: inspiration, home decor, made in France

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14 décembre 2008

My recent purchases @ Etsy

Anna Cote's beautiful custom prints and 2009 calendar. I've tried to show here in this blog all things that i find beautiful. Now, what did I actually buy for myself lately? I did all kinds of purchases, not necessarily holidays related. So this is my...

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Tags: etsy, faves, handmade

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23 juillet 2008

"Checker Split" pattern

Anna of doorsixteen fame says of her own interior : "This IKEA rug (below) was clearly inspired by Alexander Girard's "Checker Split" fabric (as seen above), one of my favorite patterns." The original "Checker Split" fabric by Alexander Girard, 1965 as...

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Tags: pattern, textile, inspiration

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11 janvier 2009

Chuck Voelter's Art

Photos by Keller + Keller, via Boston Home While flicking through the Apartment Therapy blog, i stumbled upon this beautiful photo (above). What grabbed my attention was the seat, the wall color, and most of all the big painting over the mantle piece....

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Tags: art, artists, contemporary

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13 janvier 2009

My fave walk in Paris

wonderful Eiffel-shaped bento by Sakurako Kitsa hello, (more of my personal photos coming soon) I live in the South of France now, where the scenery is like that : ...but I can tell you about my fave walk in Paris, as i lived there for 15 years. Please...

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Tags: made in France, Paris, travel

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14 janvier 2009

a Quick Note about my Paris Description

photo by bellarosebyliz , view it larger here. Hey!It's funny! Just as I publish a miniature guide about my Paris, the superb Design*Sponge blog is doing the same thing!So I re-read my post about Paris and decided I needed to add more photos and useful...

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Tags: Paris, guide, travel

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25 septembre 2008

Leanne Culy : amazing textiles from NZ!

Grace over at the delightful Design*Sponge blog recently made an amazing find, amazing textile design by Leanne Culy. Here is what Grace says: "the beautiful textiles above and below are the work of leanne culy, an incredible designer based in new zealand....

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Tags: pattern, textile, favorite

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20 janvier 2009

Nicole Kidman's Wardrobe in "Australia"

Today I'd like to talk about Nicole Kidman's Wardrobe in "Australia", the movie. Let's face it: this is a disappointing movie. The only thing I'd save here are Mrs Kidman wardrobe... So glamorous! I love anything related to the thirties and forties -...

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Tags: 30's, 40's, fashion

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9 avril 2009

Diptyque Cosmetics

photo by frolic Diptyque's fragrant candles are now been renowned for some time worldwide, not only in France, where they set their first shop in 1961. Proof of it is the above photo, taken by Chelsea Fuss of {frolic!}, blogger and photo stylist extraordinaire....

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Tags: made in France, cosmetics, perfume

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3 avril 2009

Thé flottant

{image from Las Coleccionistas, photography studio in Barcelona} It's time for some hanging-in-the-air tea! It's like sipping Poetry itself, isn't it? These wonderful and whimsical photos were taken by a trio of talented women: Las Coleccionistas, a photography...

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Tags: tea, tea-time, made in Europe

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23 avril 2009

Japan Brand

It's no secret I heart Japanese design, both traditional and contemporary. I believe what "Japan Brand" is doing is an amazing twist on ancient Japanese craft, and a great idea. What is JAPAN BRAND? JAPAN BRAND takes the incredible wealth of traditional...

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Tags: made in Japan, craft, traditional turned modern

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28 mars 2009

Welcoming Spring at Long Last...

I've been busy this springtime with family matters and, well, missed the official Spring Day. So here's to Spring!A little tribute by adding flowers in my humble home. I also cover my beloved Art Deco brown couch with white linen, and change my pillows...

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Tags: inspiration, seasons, spring

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5 mai 2009

Tea with Camilla and Elisabeth

I, too, am loving the new Circus Violet collection from Violet Studio. From playful porcelain for TEA-TIME and prints to whimsical stamps and wall stickers, creators, Camilla Engman and Elisabeth Dunker bring magic to home decor. Click here to view the...

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Tags: artists, tea, tea-time

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20 avril 2009

An Owlie Moment

Owls are a classic symbol of the mid-century style. By tawnillia, $14. + owl sun glasses case by deluxejunque.com I just bought. Summer is just around the corner, right? And I certainly will need those for my vintage 70's sunglasses! + Kimberly's owls,...

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Tags: accessories, illustration, owl

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15 mai 2009

Treasures of the Silk Road

click to view larger image. The International Dunhuang Project: The Silk Road Online IDP is a ground-breaking international collaboration to make information and images of all manuscripts, paintings, textiles and artefacts from Dunhuang and archaeological...

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Tags: art, collections, silk road

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10 mars 2009

Vincent Van Duysen Architects

I love his minimalistic, quiet style. Minimalistic, but lived-in and warm: lots of creamy whites, warm greys and deep blues. see his profile here. his website: http://www.vincentvanduysen.com/ A few pics of his own home below: On the left, Vincent Van...

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Tags: interior decoration, inspiration, architecture

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11 août 2009

Introducing Robert le Héros' designs

Hello lovelies! Today I'd like to introduce you to the wonderful world of pattern design of French compagny called "Robert le héros". About: Go visit their Flickr photostream and their website for more patterns and info! Below are samples of their patterns,...

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Tags: pattern, made in France, RLH

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13 août 2009

Mingei : Japanese Folk Arts

Since I missed the exhibition "l'esprit MINGEI" in the quai Branly Museum in Paris last year, I was intrigued to know what it was all about... I'm a fan of Japan and its arts, both traditional and modern. And then I inherited a book from a dear friend,...

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Tags: design, art, made in Japan

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27 août 2009

Chartreuse Patterns

Hello, You know me... I'm a sucker for chartreuse. My fave design by sangeeta dhankani is of course this one: 'pin down * a cloud' is a freelance textile and surface design service by sangeeta dhankani, who is based in dubai, UAE. sangeeta loves textile...

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Tags: pattern, textile, chartreuse

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9 septembre 2009

A Fresh Danish Home

Hello lovelies, "Bath series" by Karen Skotte-Lund @ KopCup. I'm usually attracted to small home decor, since i live in a small apartment myself.... But this Danish home I'm about to scan (you can click on each image to view it real large) and show to...

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Tags: interior decoration, inspiration, made in Europe

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9 septembre 2009

Giveaway at Pistachio Press

Hello! Pistachio Press is hosting their first giveaway and they'd love to have you enter! The winner of the giveaway will receive this print and two sets of cards of his/her choice. To enter, please stop by their blog and leave a comment. The giveaway...

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Tags: art, artists, giveaway

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