Weekend

Happy weekend! And a very happy long weekend to fellow Canadians, celebrating Canada Day on Saturday. Have a fun one.

(photo of algonquin park, ontario, by matthew booth. via here)

Sweetness and Light

The low key bohemian. A quiet space for your Thursday.

(photo via armadillo and co)

Moments of Beauty

Flower power. Model Chanel Stafford Abbott, photographed by Leda and St. Jacques for the September 2011 issue of Elle Canada.

(via here)

Serenity Now

How minimalists do breakfast.

(photo by aubrie pick via here)

Monday

The beautiful space of designer Tom Delavan. Have a wonderful week.

(photo: tom delavan via here)

Small and Stylish

Admiring the glam yet warm look of this new Melbourne apartment, by Lauren Macer of Sisällä Interior Design. More here on Vogue Living.

(photography by eve wilson, styling by studio moore)

Weekend

Happy weekend! Have a lovely one. And a lovely space to spend it in—a loft in an old lace factory in Vaasa, Finland.

(photo by katja lösönen via here)

Smile

Hope you find a little inspiration this weekend.

(photo via here)

Sweetness and Light

The kind of shop that I can spend a whole afternoon in. Totokaelo in Seattle. Gorgeous styling and pottery for days.

(photo by cassandra lavalle on instagram. via here)

Buffet

This week's links. Enjoy.

Paris Bohemian
Take a tour of the lovely Paris apartment of Morgane Sézalory, founder of French clothing brand Sézane, and her family.

A Brief History of the Artist's Studio
Great short essay by George Philip LeBourdais on how the art studio evolved. 

What It's Like To Be A Professional Chocolate Taster
Interview with Georg Bernardini, professional chocolate taster, tester and author of the ultimate (and rather imposing-sounding) guide Chocolate: The Reference Standard.

Hubert de Givenchy on Audrey Hepburn and the Scent of Silk
The legendary designer speaks to AnOther magazine about his life, career and relationships with famous clients.

10 Photographers Who Captured the Romance of Paris
Lovely Artsy piece by Rachel Lebowitz on how the City of Light inspired the work of early photographers, ranging from Brassaï to Cartier-Bresson (as it continues to inspire today). 

Stunning Photos of Old Hong Kong
Gorgeous photo essay on master photographer Fan Ho, who chronicled the changing face of Hong Kong in the 1950s in beautiful black and white photos.

How Do You Conserve Art Made of Bologna, or Bubble Gum, or Soap?
Fascinating glimpse into the world of contemporary art conservation with Narayan Khandekar, director of the Straus Center for Conservation and Technical Studies at the Harvard Art Museums.

Aubergine and Herb Salad With Garlic Yogurt Dressing
Lovely mix of flavours in this eggplant and herb salad recipe from table twenty eight.

(photo by janis nicolay via apartment 34)

Moments of Beauty

Classic beauty. A simple heather grey sweater always looks good.

(photo: tomboy brooklyn)

Serenity Now

Glam minimalism. See more of this space here at Gatserelia Design.

(photo: gatserelia design via here)

Monday

A peaceful way to start the week. Have a good one.

(photo by kate zimmerman. via a gentlewoman)

Danish Glam

A tour of the stunning Copenhagen apartment of writer Annika von Holdt, husband Birger and their son Lukas. Annika is also a photographer and a stylist—and looking around her beautiful home, it's easy to see how she has such a popular Instagram account. What an amazing eye. More here on Architectural Digest.

(photography by annika von holdt. via planete deco)

Weekend

Happy weekend! Have a lovely one. And a lovely space to spend it in. See more of this pretty space here.

(photo by jeltje fotografie via vtwonen)

Smile

There is nothing more calming and mesmerising than sitting on a beach and watching the sea. Need to do that sometime soon.

(photo of sylt, germany by markus braune. via ignite light)

Sweetness and Light

Calm well being is how I feel, looking at this beautiful space. Hope it inspires the same in you.

(via a gentlewoman)

Moments of Beauty

The couture approach to the summer hat.

(photo: mature hat italy via spartan shop by way of abundance)

Serenity Now

Ideal work space. I think I'd never leave the studio if this was mine.

(via here)

Stable Influence

Love the character in Swedish blogger and stylist Daniella Witte's home, a former riding school just outside Malmö. A perfect balance of neutrals and greys, warmed with wood. More photos here.

(photography by daniella witte. via elle decoration by way of planete deco)

Atelier: Michael Tino

This work by Michael Tino feels summery to me, thanks to the fresh pink and touches of yellow. "Taciturn", mixed media on paper. See more of his work here.

(via art journal)

Monday

A quiet corner to start your Monday gently. Have a good one. See more of this elegant space here, too.

(photo by sharyn cairns via australian interior design awards)

Italian Getaway

Admiring the beautiful Villa Bianca today, located on the Sorrento coast in Italy with views of Capri and the Gulf of Naples. Amazingly, this art-filled space is available to rent—find out more here.

(photography: albeli via my scandinavian home)