Monday, July 31, 2017
Monday
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chandelier
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credenza
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greenery
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houseplants
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lighting
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minimalism
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minimalist style
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Monday
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monochrome
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rustic modern
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sofa
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storage
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summer
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summer house
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texture
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walls
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white
Friday, July 28, 2017
Weekend
Happy weekend! Have a lovely one. And an utterly lovely space to spend it in. Revisiting a favourite interior—the home of Juliana Foong and Benjamin Paul Gallagher. See the rest here.
(photo by sean fennessy)
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absolute favourites
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asian style
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benjamin paul gallagher
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black
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branches
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cushions
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flooring
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juliana foong
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rustic modern
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sean fennessy
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sofa
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styling
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weekend
Pale and Interesting
A lovely apartment by stylist and photographer Annaleena Karlsson. A sculptural approach to an interior, with its emphasis on form—plus a few delicate touches of colour to keep things interesting. Beautiful. More here.
(photography by annaleena karlsson. via coco lapine design)
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annaleena karlsson
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art display
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dining rooms
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elegant modern
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light
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monochrome
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pale
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small spaces
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sofa
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summer
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white
Smile
Have a sweet weekend.
(photo: christer strömholm, couple at the «la methode» cafe. paris, 1960. via here)
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art photography
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black and white photography
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cafes
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christer strömholm
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drinks
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love
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Paris
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people
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smile
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vintage
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vintage photography
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weekend
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wine
Thursday, July 27, 2017
Sweetness and Light
The beautiful home of Danish designer Kristina Dam. See more of it here.
(photography by ludovica canzutti. via coco lapine design)
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art wall
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chair
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coco lapine design
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coffee table
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Danish style
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elegant modern
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favourites
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kristina dam studio
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ludovica canzutti
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mirrors
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monochrome
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scandinavian modern
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sweetness and light
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wall art
Buffet
This week's links. Enjoy.
Pale and Interesting
Take a tour of a beautiful modern space in pale tones of cream, beige and a touch of the lightest of blue. Perfect antidote to noisy city life.
Women of Jazz: Stream a Playlist of 91 Recordings by Great Female Jazz Musicians
Excellent introduction to women jazz musicians, from early days to present day.
Why Opera was the Netflix of the 19th Century
Fascinating BBC article on how the 19th century European public demand for opera drove the development of early telephone technology. Thank opera for your iPhone!
When Salvador Dalí and Alfred Hitchcock Brought Surrealism to Hollywood
Fascinating glimpse into the making of the extraordinary dream sequence by Salvador Dalí, in the 1945 Hitchcock film Spellbound.
The World's Most Spectacular Art Islands
From AnOther magazine: "Take refuge from the modern world's perpetual distraction on an island devoted entirely to art—from the Swedish and Danish archipelagos, to Canada's rural Eastern coast." Definitely adding this to my bucket list.
Top 10 Female Detectives in Fiction
The Guardian: "From a Copenhagen scientist to a hardbitten single mother in New York, these are singular sleuths contending with problems that all women will recognise."
Turn Off Your Push Notifications. All of Them.
A good reminder about how the constant demands on our attention from push notifications create a state of continual distraction. Turning them off makes for a much more focused and peaceful existence without leaving your phone at home.
Wes Anderson Names 12 of His Favourite Art Films
This is a fantastically oddball list of films by director Wes Anderson—definitely not what you'd expect. Some I have seen, some are completely new to me and definitely want to see now.
Chocolate Meringue Cake
Salads are well and good, but once in a while you need something decadent. This delectable recipe from Donna Hay definitely fits the bill.
(photo: leanne ford interiors via sfgirlbybay)
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alfred hitchcock
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art retreats
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atelier
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baking
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buffet
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chocolate
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donna hay
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film
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interiors
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iPhone
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jazz
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leanne ford
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netflix
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opera
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salvador dali
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studio
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technology
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wes anderson
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women musicians
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
Moments of Beauty
Because what is life without a little mystery? Lovely photo of Roksanda Ilincic by Paolo Roversi, 2010.
(via here)
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art photography
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beauty
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fashion
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fashion photography
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light
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lighting
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lipstick
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moments of beauty
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mystery
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paolo roversi
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portrait
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red
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roksanda ilincic
Milan Modern
Admiring the chic Milan home of Arianna Lelli Mami and Chiara Di Pinto, founders of Studiopepe, a multidisciplinary design studio. Love their extraordinary eye for pattern and colour—and the seamless blend of antiques and modern pieces. Stunning. More here at AD France.
(photography by andrea ferrari)
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AD france
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andrea ferrari
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arianna lelli mami
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art display
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chiara di pinto
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chic
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credenza
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elegant modern
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entrance
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glam
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gold
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Italian style
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milan
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murals
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studiopepe
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trompe l'oeil
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wallpaper
Tuesday, July 25, 2017
Serenity Now
A beautiful Milan home to daydream about today. Have a good one.
(photo: nick pellegrino via pinterest)
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antiques
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balcony
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ceiling
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chandelier
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classic style
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doorway
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fresco
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Italian style
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mezzanine
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milan
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molding
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murals
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old houses
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plasterwork
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serenity now
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villa
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vintage
Atelier: Tadashi Ohashi
An exquisite illustration of the humble onion, by the late Japanese illustrator and designer Tadashi Ohashi. Read an excellent overview of his career and influence on emerging Japanese graphic design here at Monowolf.
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art
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atelier
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design
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food
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graphic design
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illustration
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japanese art
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japanese design
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onion
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tadashi ohashi
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veggies
Monday, July 24, 2017
Friday, July 21, 2017
Weekend
Happy weekend! Have a lovely one. And a lovely space to spend it in. See more of it here.
(photo: becki owens)
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becki owens
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california style
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ceiling
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curtains
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large spaces
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living room
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Mediterranean style
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natural light
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rugs
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sofa
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summer
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summer house
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weekend
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white
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windows
Azure in Amalfi
Completed in 1934, the Villa Templa Mare was built by Roman architect Giulio Barluzzi on the ruins of the 10th century Sant'Andrea del Pendolo church. Still in the same family today, this luminous summer home has retained the serenity of its religious origins. Love those stunning blue tile floors—the colour of the sea nearby. More here at AD France.
(photography by matthieu salvaing)
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absolute favourites
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AD france
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amalfi
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blue
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flooring
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garden
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Italian style
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italy
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large spaces
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matthieu salvaing
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natural light
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renovation
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seaside
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summer
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summer house
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textiles
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tiles
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windows
Smile
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advertising
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billboard
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black and white photography
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fun
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humour
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life magazine
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smile
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vintage
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weekend
Thursday, July 20, 2017
Sweetness and Light
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art display
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art wall
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becki owens
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coffee table
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elegant modern
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favourites
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laura c. singleton
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living room
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modern art
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neutrals
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rustic modern
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sculpture
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summer
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sweetness and light
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texture
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white
Buffet
This week's links. Enjoy.
A Modern Home in Amsterdam
Take a tour of a minimalist Amsterdam home with intriguingly textured walls, offset with pops of colour and modern furniture.
11 Very Short Stories You Must Read Immediately
Emily Davis at Lit Hub picks 11 great very short stories—ranging from Lydia Davis to George Saunders to Sofia Samatar—available online. Perfect summer reading.
The Most Famous 1950's Model You've Never Heard Of
Via AnOther magazine: "As a new campaign to create a book about her life launches online, John-Michael O'Sullivan reflects on the magic of Barbara Mullen." Great photos—and an amazing life, too.
12 Interior Instagram Accounts to Follow Now
Vogue picks 12 interiors accounts for beautiful daily inspiration (or a little escapism) on your Instagram feed.
A Sculpture Park Celebrating Femininity
Lovely Artsy piece on the wonderful, fantastical 14-acre Tarot Garden in Tuscany, created by the late French-American artist Niki de Saint Phalle.
5 Things We Learned About David Lynch From The Art Life
Still need to see this documentary by Jon Nguyen about David Lynch, but in the meantime here are 5 takeaways from it. My fave is learning film-maker Mel Brooks labelled Lynch "Jimmy Stewart from Mars"; an utterly brilliant description.
The Ultimate Gazpacho
A fantastic version of the classic Spanish chilled soup from Cookie + Kate. Definitely making this one soon.
(photo via the design collector)
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art
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barbara mullen
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books
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buffet
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david lynch
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fashion
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film
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gardens
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gazpacho
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instagram
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interiors
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literature
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models
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movies
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niki de saint phalle
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sculpture
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short stories
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soup
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women artists
Tuesday, July 18, 2017
A Brief Pause
I'll be away from the blog for a bit while I recover from a rather nasty migraine—back soon. In the meantime, enjoy a browse through the archives!
(photo: lean timms via pinterest)
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a brief pause
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bed
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bedding
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bedroom
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branches
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cosy
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lean timms
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lighting
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linens
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minimalist style
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side table
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sleep
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white
Monday, July 17, 2017
Friday, July 14, 2017
Weekend
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absolute favourites
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art display
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beams
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bench
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books
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ceiling
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flooring
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heidi lerkenfeldt
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large spaces
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library
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lighting
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loft
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loft style
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lofts
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mid century style
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rug
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weekend
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white
Thursday, July 13, 2017
Sweetness and Light
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classic style
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fireplace
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flooring
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french style
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neoclassical
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neutrals
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new traditional
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paneling
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Paris
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sweetness and light
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white
Buffet
This week's links. Enjoy.
White Washed Cottage
Take a tour of a perfect Danish cottage by the sea. I could easily live here year round.
The 6,000-Year History of Blue Pigments in Art
Nice overview over at Artsy of the history of the colour blue.
Bookstores' 'Blind Dates' Link Books and Readers
This is such a fun idea. From the Wall Street Journal: "Booksellers are enticing readers to take a chance on books wrapped in paper, so the cover and title remain a mystery."
Text SFMOMA and Get Art Sent to Your Phone
I love this. The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) has come up with a great way to share its 34,678 artworks, only 5% of which can be displayed at any given time. With the SMS service Send Me SFMOMA, you can text 572-51 with the words "send me" followed by a keyword, colour or emoji, and receive a related artwork image and caption via text message.
Five Legendary Authors and the Clothes They Wore
From AnOther: "A new book by Terry Newman draws parallels between the personal style and writing of 50 seminal auteurs—here, we spotlight five of them."
The Vacuum Cleaner
Utterly surreal 4.5 minute silent film from 1908 by Segundo de Chomón, about two men who find what was then a fairly new device—a motorized vacuum. Looniness ensues.
Why Cheese Is Art's Greatest Muse
A new exhibition at the Mauritshuis features what Clifton Fadiman called "milk's leap toward immortality". Slow Food: Still-Lifes of the Golden Age features cheese in art from the Dutch Golden Age to the 21st century. Follow the link for some delectable selections from the show.
Black Bean-Smothered Sweet Potatoes
Quick, healthy and easy to make, this is a great weeknight supper. Vegan friendly, too!
(photo by brooke giannetti via pinterest)
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art
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art gallery
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axel vervoordt
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blue
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books
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bookstores
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buffet
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cheese
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cottage
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fashion
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film
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literature
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paint
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sfmoma
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silent film
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smart phones
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texting
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texts
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vegan
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vegetarian
Wednesday, July 12, 2017
Moments of Beauty
Summer mood. Lovely photo of Dutch model Maartje Verhoef by Paolo Roversi, shot for the 2016 launch of McQueen Parfum. More from the shoot here.
(via dazed by way of pinterest)
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beauty
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couture
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dazed and confused
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dress
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fashion
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hair
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haute couture
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leaves
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maartje verhoef
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moments of beauty
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paolo roversi
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perfume
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summer
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sunlight
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texture
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trees
Atelier: Jared Fowler
Love these so much. 'Back Burn' is an exquisite botanical series by Australian photographer Jared Fowler, featuring studies of burnt leaves left behind as a result of preventative fires. More here.
(via wolf eyebrows)
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art photography
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atelier
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australian art
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botany
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favourites
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fine art photography
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fire
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jared fowler
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leaves
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nature
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still life
Tuesday, July 11, 2017
Serenity Now
A room in the Santa Clara 1728, a new hotel in Lisbon. See more of this calm, minimalist space here.
(via dpages)
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arch
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architecture
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calm
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chandelier
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door
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doorway
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lighting
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lisbon
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minimalism
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minimalist style
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neutrals
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santa clara 1728
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serenity
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serenity now
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sofa
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tranquil
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white
Monday, July 10, 2017
Monday
Labels:
abundance
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fruit
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linen
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minimalism
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minimalist style
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Monday
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still life
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summer
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table setting
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tablecloth
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tablescape
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white
Mexico Modern
A ruined seventeenth century hacienda in the Mexican jungle of Yucatan is now a stunning mix of Mayan culture and modern design, thanks to the inspired vision of sculptor Jorge Pardo. Asked to be part of a project by Mexican banker Roberto Hernandez and his wife Claudia Madrazo to purchase ancient haciendas (in order to protect the remains of Mayan culture), Pardo opted for the most dilapidated one, to have the most creative freedom. Working with his team and local craftsmen, Pardo spent six years making what is essentially an artwork you can live in. Magical. More here on AD France.
(photography by martyn thompson)
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AD france
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art spaces
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artist homes
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bedroom
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claudia madrazo
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favourites
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glam
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jorge pardo
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lighting
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martyn thompson
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mexican culture
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Mexican style
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modern
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pattern
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roberto hernandez
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staircase
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walls
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