Serenity Now

Beautiful colour for a rainy day. See more of the stunning home of interior designer Amelia Widell here.

(photo by andrea papini, styling by saša antic for elle decoration)

Sweetness and Light

Just a beautiful space to while away the afternoon in.

(via here)

Monday

A good place to wake up in. Have a lovely week.

(photo via here)

Moments of Beauty

Really loving the November 2017 cover of Harper's Bazaar Vietnam, with its gorgeous tones of amethyst and carbon grey. Stunning. More here.

(photo of sunghee kim in salvatore ferragamo by jingna zhang, styling by phuong my. via fashion gone rogue)

Moments of Beauty

Savouring the last few days of summer. Photo of Cici Xiang by Stockton Johnson, for the January 2014 issue of Harper’s Bazaar Vietnam.

(via fashion gone rogue)

Atelier: Kazuo Shiraga

Love the sumptuous colour and texture of this fluidly abstract work by Kazuo Shiraga. Gorgeous.

(via here)

Glam Minimalism

Stunning apartment styling for ESNY by Annaleena Leino Karlsson — love her selection of a few key glam pieces in unexpected colours, beautifully set off by the original architectural details (like that extraordinary rococo fireplace). Perfect. See more of Annaleena's work here.

(via the design chaser)

Playful Details

Located in northern Zealand, this renovated barn is now the bohemian home of Danish designer Christina Lund Steen, husband Marc Brøndum and their three children. Love how it's filled with all kinds of unexpected and playful details — especially like her interesting use of scale and fantastic colour sense. More here on KK Living.

(photography by birgitta wolfgang)

Weekend

Happy weekend! Hope it's a lovely one. Looking forward to taking things easy after a busy week here, with a movie and a good café haunt. Enjoy your own!

(photo by emily johnston anderson via pinterest)

Smile

Hope your weekend is super groovy. Futuristic interior design from the '60s by Verner Panton.

(via here)

Simple Pleasures

The extraordinary beauty that is nature. Always stunning.

(photo by frida edlund via ölsdalen)

Studio Life

Built in 1924, this modernist building had long been empty and abandoned when photographers Bèla Adler and Salvador Fresneda were shown it by a promoter friend. Its central city location, high ceilings, natural light and space were exactly what they were looking for as somewhere to both live and work. Their collection of vintage furniture, artwork and striking colour choices definitely make this a vibrant, creative and welcoming place to be. More here on Elle Decor España.

(photography by monica rodriguez machuca) 

Weekend

Happy weekend! Hope it's a lovely one. Looking forward to milder weather and meet ups with friends — how about you?

(photo by mark seelen)

Sweetness and Light

Fresh hyacinth blooms to start your day with a little colour. Have a lovely one.

(photo by michael piazza for gardenista)

Buffet

This week's links. Enjoy.

Bright White and Copper in a Swedish Apartment
Take a tour of a lovely, light-filled modern apartment in Gothenburg, Sweden. Beautiful.

100 Famous Artists and Their Studios
Fantastic collection of photos featuring artists at work in their studios — some famous, some not so well known. I feel inspired just looking at these.

Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty
If, like me, you won't be in London to see the Victoria and Albert Museum's stunning show of the life and work of the brilliant designer Alexander McQueen, here's the next best thing — photos of the exhibition to transport you to his beautiful world.

Kate Moss in Spring 2015 Haute Couture
And while we're on the subject of transcendently beautiful fashion, have a look at these lovely photographs of Kate Moss by Paolo Roversi for W magazine. Gorgeous. Oh, and a little NSFW, just so you know.

How Music Hijacks Our Perception of Time
Fascinating essay by composer Jonathan Berger about how music affects our brains. Choice quote: "In 2004, the Royal Automobile Club Foundation for Motoring deemed Wagner's Ride of the Valkyrie the most dangerous to listen to while driving. It is not so much the distraction, but the substitution of the frenzied tempo of the music that challenges drivers' normal sense of speed — and the objective cue of the speedometer — and causes them to speed." (via The Paris Review)

A History of Tall Buildings, Visualized
The Skyscraper Museum in New York has put together a great interactive timeline of the tallest buildings throughout history, beginning with Egypt's Great Pyramid, built in 2650 BC. Direct link to the timeline here.

The 50 Weirdest Albums Ever
Check out MOJO magazine's fascinating list of more experimental albums by a variety of artists. Some are brilliant, such as Loveless by the band My Bloody Valentine (one of my all time favourite albums, incidentally), and some are just, well, odd. Interesting listening.

Polenta With Winter Salad and Poached Egg
Spring may be officially beginning tomorrow, but this comforting dish would be perfect for those still chilly mornings.

(photo by mikkel adsbøl for femina magazine)

An Art Full Home

The extraordinary Milan apartment of Nina Yashar is really an extension of her work — as founder and owner of the legendary design gallery Nilufar, she's known as one of the leading dealers on the international scene. Her jewel-toned home is a reflection of her refined eye, filled with beautiful objects, furniture, paintings and more — each perfect. More here at T Magazine.

(photography by andreas ferrari)

Classically Modern

After almost a year of restoration, the lovely early twentieth century Alsation mansion of Sandrine and Hervé is now a fascinating fusion of old and new. Love how they've mixed colour and modern art with the original Belle Epoque architectural details, to great effect. More here on Marie Claire Maison.

(photography by yves duronsoy)