Moments of Beauty

An ethereal look by Giambattista Valli, featuring a delicate lace shirt, feathery textured fabric trim and a bead embroidered skirt. Exquisite detail.

(via maggie on the rocks via here)

Elegantly Small

When it came to designing their own Paris apartment, architectural couple Aurélie Trémolières and Aurélien Lespinas were more concerned with making the space workable for family life than creating a showcase — they also have three children. Their home, located in a 30 year old building, caught their eye thanks to its balcony and plentiful natural light — but it isn't a large space. Thanks to clever storage solutions, though, they've made it more than workable for their family of five. More here on Marie Claire Maison.

(photography by mai-linh)