A stunning panoramic portrait by Dutch artist Ellen Kooi. Gorgeous work.
(via david is going to die)
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Pretty Vintage
Love this elegant interior from the portfolio of stylist Camilla Krishnaswamy, featured in a past issue of Sköna hem — and the vintage floors really make it shine.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Simple Pleasures
Cinnamon — a warm, aromatic and soothing spice that goes so well with winter food and drink.
(lovely photo by Cindy Chae via room 369)
Samantha Battersby
I am completely charmed by the vintage vibe in the work of artist Samantha Battersby — pretty charcoal, pastel and line drawings of elegant art deco girls, sweet birds, cats and more. You can purchase prints at her etsy shop matou en peluche.
Monday, January 17, 2011
Monday
A tranquil still life to start your Monday on a gentle note. Have a good one.
(via brabourne farm — still looking for a photo credit)
Finnish Modern
The lovely country home of Ulla Koskisen, editor of the decor section of the Finnish magazine Plaza. Just love its elegant and relaxed modernism. More photos here, too.
(photography by Morten Holtum and Sameli Rantanen)
Friday, January 14, 2011
Weekend
Happy weekend! Hope it's a good one. We'll be attending a birthday party on Sunday afternoon — I'm looking forward to catching up with old friends at this first gathering in the new year. How about you?
(lovely photograph by joe schmelzer via the brick house)
A Winter Getaway
This beautiful fourteenth-century chalet (Swiss, perhaps? The article doesn't mention where it is) has been faithfully outside while inside it's updated in a relaxed, Scandinavian-influenced style — the perfect retreat for a ski weekend. More photos here at Côté Maison.
(photos by Patrick Van Robaeys)
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Sweetness and Light
A poetic answer to recycling an old denim jacket — repurpose it as a planter. More here.
(from psfk via gardening in heels)
Buffet
This week's links. Enjoy.
Lonny Magazine
The latest issue of Lonny is online, and once again it's gorgeous! Get yourself a cup of tea and prepare to enjoy.
Adore Magazine
A lovely new online decor magazine based in Australia. Check out the newest issue, which is full of summery colour (perfect reading for those of us shivering in the north).
Brancusi Working
Check out this very rare short film of the sculptor Brancusi assembling one of his column works — and then goofing around with a friend and a dog. So cool that this exists. Via the Noguchi Museum on Twitter.
Tee Scarves
Wondering what to do with an old t-shirt that's too worn to give away? Make it into a very cool spaghetti scarf! Follow the link to the Method blog for easy instructions — you'll be wearing one in half an hour! Via pinterest.
Top 10 Talking Animals in Literature
Great list of novels featuring talking animals — ranges from The Golden Ass by Apuleius to The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame.
Honey Laundering
Do you know where your supermarket honey is really from — and more importantly, what's in it? An eye opening story from the Globe and Mail — and a good argument for eating locally whenever possible.
Guess the Technology
Utterly sweet short video of modern-day French-Canadian schoolchildren in the role of 20th century archaeologists, guessing the uses of gadgets from the ’80s and ’90s. Via Francesca Tronchin.
10 Risotto Recipes
I'm a big fan of risotto — usually I'll make it plain (often with a handful of fresh spinach or asparagus), or I'll make Donna Hay's tomato and eggplant version — but these recipes from Saveur look fun to try, too.
(photo from family living via this pretty space)
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Thinking of advertising on automatism? I'm now accepting sponsors for February — find out how you can have your ad viewed by thousands of visitors each month here.
(photo by maya lee photography via it's mary ruffle)
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
A Tunisian Retreat
Ready for a little escapism from chilly winter winds? This lovely nineteenth century Tunisian home, located near Carthage, is owned by two stylists for a Tunisian clothing brand. When they purchased the house, they asked the interior architect Philippe Boisselier to undertake its restoration, asking that he keep its original (and lovely) Art Nouveau details while infusing a breath of modernity into it as well. The result is a virtually untouched exterior, complete with a classic courtyard with a stone basin filled with waterlilies — a deliberate contrast to the modern interior, which has the look and feel of a loft. Inside, local Tunisian grey stone on the floor and an open layout helps keep the house cool and comfortable in the heat, allowing breezes to circulate freely throughout. Furniture and decoration are low key and minimal — the emphasis is on the space itself rather than what's in it. A tranquil and inspiring space to live in — perfect for two creative people. More (in French) here on Marie Claire Maison.
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