Profile of artist Amy Sherald, commissioned last month by the Smithsonian’s National
Portrait Gallery to paint the official portrait of former first lady Michelle Obama. Love her work—and, after reading about her life up to now, hugely admire her personally, too.
75 Years Later, Now Voyager Remains a Poignant Depiction of Mental Illness
Lovely essay by Angelica Jade Bastién on how the 1942 film Now Voyager is not only one of star Bette Davis's best performances, but an unexpectedly nuanced and sympathetic depiction of mental illness—and how it helped her cope with her own struggles.
Only Once Away My Son
Gorgeous new collaborative piece by ambient music pioneer Brian Eno and Kevin Shields of My Bloody Valentine. Hope there's more of this from them in the future...
Ginger Shakin' Beef
Perfect for a weeknight when you're starved and want something substantial, this recipe from Jamie Oliver's new cookbook 5 Ingredients: Quick and Easy Food is just that—quick and easy to do.
Thursday, November 30, 2017
Sweetness and Light
Labels:
absolute favourites
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art display
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Eames
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eero saarinen
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elegance
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elegant modern
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fireplace
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glam
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lamp
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light
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lighting
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marble
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mid century style
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mirror
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paneling
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sculpture
,
sweetness and light
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tulip table
,
white
Wednesday, November 29, 2017
Moments of Beauty
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
Serenity Now
Labels:
absolute favourites
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bodie and fou
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calm
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chair
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eclectic
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elegant modern
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fireplace
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karine kong
,
minimalism
,
minimalist style
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peace
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quiet modern
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rugs
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rustic modern
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serenity now
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tranquil
,
white
Monday, November 27, 2017
Monday
Labels:
curves
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eclectic
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elegance
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elegant modern
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glam
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large spaces
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lighting
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minimalism
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minimalist style
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modern
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modling
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Monday
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sofa
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white
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window
Friday, November 24, 2017
Weekend
Happy weekend! Have a lovely one. And a lovely spot to spend it in.
(photo and styling: michelle halford for tdc)
Labels:
art
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art display
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bed
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bench
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candles
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chaise longue
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cot
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cream
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cushions
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day bed
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flooring
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michelle halford
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monochrome
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neutrals
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the design chaser
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vases
,
wall art
,
weekend
Thursday, November 23, 2017
Sweetness and Light
Labels:
belén lópez
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bohemia
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bohemian style
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chaise longue
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eclectic
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factory
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large spaces
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lighting
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loft
,
loft living
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loft style
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madrid
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mid century style
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sweetness and light
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textiles
,
windows
Buffet
This week's links. Enjoy.
Modern Glam in San Francisco
Tour the stylish San Francisco home of Susan and Ben Work, founders of architecture and interiors firm Homework. Modern with lovely glam touches here and there. That's the dining room above.
5 Places to Visit in Central Italy That Aren't Florence
Vogue shares some great alternatives to the usual tourist spots (lovely as they are).
The Best Smelling Body Lotions to Use Obsessively this Winter
Great round up of 10 body lotions that absorb perfectly into your skin, smell amazing and range in price from utterly affordable to utterly indulgent.
Artist Margaret Braun's Magical Sugar Sculptures
Watch a mesmerizing video of artist Margaret Braun creating stunning Renaissance and Rococo-influenced sculptures out of sugar. She's decorated cakes for a royal wedding—and designed 2,000 cups for the Museum of Art and Design, too.
Epicurious Fall 2017 Cookbook Preview
The staff at Epicurious share the 34 best cookbooks to buy this season. Some great gift ideas.
Art News Morning Links
Have a look at what's been happening in the world of art this week with this list of links over at Art News.
The Last da Vinci: The World is Watching
Utterly lovely. A short video of people gazing at the Salvator Mundi, with gorgeous music by Philip Glass.
Herby Lemon and Quinoa Chicken Soup
A comforting variation on the classic chicken noodle, this soup features the addition of fresh herbs and Greek yogurt as well as quinoa.
(photo by nicole franzen for domino)
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art
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beauty
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body lotion
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buffet
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cookbooks
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cooking
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epicurious
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food
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glam
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interiors
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italy
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leonardo da vinci
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nicole franzen
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philip glass
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soup
,
travel
,
video
Wednesday, November 22, 2017
Moments of Beauty
“Women are like water”. Photo by Annie Lai for Puss Puss Magazine. Love the fluid lines and transparency in this image—just beautiful.
(via bienenkiste)
Labels:
annie lai
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beauty
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clothes
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clothing
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fashion
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fashion photography
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gestures
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hair
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moments of beauty
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movement
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natural tones
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puss puss magazine
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translucence
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transparent
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women
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women photographers
Tuesday, November 21, 2017
Serenity Now
Glam style and cheerful colour to offset the gloomy November weather (and news).
(photo via sfgirlbybay)
Labels:
antiques
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brass
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cactus
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chairs
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coffee table
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colour
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colouring books
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elegant modern
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fireplace
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gilt
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glam
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gold
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houseplants
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mid century style
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mirror
,
pink
,
rugs
,
serenity now
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vintage
,
weather
Monday, November 20, 2017
Monday
Feeling inspired by this room today—the home of Spanish artist Pepa Poch. Have a good week.
(photo by rubén ortiz via here)
Labels:
artist
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artist homes
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atelier
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beams
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ceiling
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favourites
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flooring
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large spaces
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loft style
,
Monday
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natural light
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neutrals
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pepa poch
,
rubén ortiz
,
rustic modern
,
skylights
,
studio
Friday, November 17, 2017
Weekend
Labels:
absolute favourites
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beams
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ceilings
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chandelier
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cream
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elegant modern
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fireplace
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flooring
,
loft
,
loft style
,
natural light
,
neutrals
,
rustic modern
,
sofa
,
walls
,
weekend
,
white
,
windows
Thursday, November 16, 2017
Sweetness and Light
Labels:
art photography
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beauty
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bouquet
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camila falquez
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delicacy
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floral
,
flowers
,
garden
,
gentle
,
gestures
,
nature
,
pastels
,
petals
,
pink
,
pretty
,
still life
,
sweetness and light
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Moments of Beauty
Feathery glam. I am fascinated by how this is styled—unusual and interesting. Photographed by David Luraschi for L'Officiel Italia.
(via bienenkiste)
Labels:
beauty
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boots
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clothes
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clothing
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coat
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david luraschi
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dress
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fashion
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feathers
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glam
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gold
,
gold lamé
,
l'officiel italia
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moments of beauty
,
pink
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Serenity Now
The perfect place to read, brainstorm, or just pause for a quiet moment.
(photo: herz & blut via my paradissi)
Labels:
couch
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delicacy
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elegant modern
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floor lamp
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gentle
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herz and blut
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pastels
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quiet modern
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serenity now
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sofa
,
softness
,
throw
Atelier: Henri Matisse
Love the expressive, economical line of this portrait by Matisse. Perfection. “Tête, Marie José" 1947.
(via pinterest)
Labels:
art
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art history
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artists
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atelier
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drawing
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henri matisse
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portrait
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portraiture
Monday, November 13, 2017
Monday
Minimalism with a touch of cheerful pink, to start your week on a happy note. Have a good one.
(photo: dinesen via the design chaser)
Labels:
dinesen
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eero saarinen
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favourites
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flooring
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mid century style
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minimalism
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minimalist style
,
Monday
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pastel
,
pink
,
pretty modern
,
quiet modern
,
scandinavian modern
,
scandinavian style
,
softness
,
the design chaser
Saturday, November 11, 2017
Remembrance Day
Labels:
current events
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flowers
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history
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irving penn
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poppy
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remembrance day
,
war
Friday, November 10, 2017
Weekend
Happy weekend! Have a lovely one. And a lovely space to spend it in.
(photo: the style files via pinterest)
Labels:
coffee table
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cosy
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favourites
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fireplace
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lamps
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lighting
,
living room
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mid century style
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rug
,
rustic modern
,
weekend
,
winter
Thursday, November 09, 2017
Sweetness and Light
Labels:
atelier
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ceilings
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desk
,
doors
,
eclectic
,
flooring
,
grand houses
,
large spaces
,
molding
,
new traditional
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office
,
studio
,
sweetness and light
,
work
Buffet
This week's links. Enjoy.
A Beautiful Abandoned Château
Stunning photos of an abandoned château in Belgium by Bryan Sansivero, a photographer who has spent his career seeking out abandoned locations to shoot.
Getting Dance to Look Right Onscreen
Interesting New Yorker piece on how the intricacies of getting a dance performance to look right in movies, from the crash course needed by a non-dancing actor to the complexity of filming bodies in motion.
After a Late Start, An Artist's Big Break: Michelle Obama's Official Portrait
(photo via here)
Labels:
amy sherald
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art
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beef
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belgium
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bette davis
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brian eno
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buffet
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chateau
,
cooking
,
dance
,
film
,
jamie oliver
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kevin shields
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mental health
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michelle obama
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movies
,
music
,
my bloody valentine
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old houses
,
wellbeing
Wednesday, November 08, 2017
Moments of Beauty
The weather finally turned cooler and more seasonal this week—time to break out the layers. A stylish interpretation by Noir Kei Ninomiya, Spring/Summer 2016.
(via bienenkiste)
Tuesday, November 07, 2017
Serenity Now
Tranquil minimalism for stressful times. Love the sculptural feel of this living room, with its focus on form rather than colour.
(photo by kristofer johnsson for annaleena's shop. via a merry mishap)
Labels:
annaleena karlsson
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art display
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calm
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coffee table
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favourites
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kristofer johnsson
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minimalism
,
minimalist style
,
sculpture
,
serene
,
serenity now
,
sofa
,
white
Atelier: Tasos Gaitanos
Absolutely love this. "Toast Henge" by London-based photographer Tasos Gaitanos. See more of his wonderful work here.
(via here)
Labels:
art photography
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atelier
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bread
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fine art photography
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food
,
humour
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smile
,
still life
,
tasos gaitanos
,
Toast
Monday, November 06, 2017
Friday, November 03, 2017
Weekend
Happy weekend! Have a lovely one. And a lovely space to spend it in. See the rest of this stunning London loft over at the Style Files.
(photo: airspace locations)
Labels:
airspace locations
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antiques
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chandelier
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eclectic
,
large spaces
,
loft style
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lofts
,
london
,
retro
,
the style files
,
vintage
,
weekend
Thursday, November 02, 2017
Sweetness and Light
The kind of work space where you get inspired just being in there. What a beautiful room.
(photo: blake suárez via pinterest)
Labels:
absolute favourites
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atelier
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blake suárez
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chandelier
,
desk
,
elegant modern
,
flooring
,
minimalism
,
minimalist style
,
office
,
studio
,
sweetness and light
,
white
,
work
Wednesday, November 01, 2017
Moments of Beauty
Labels:
art photography
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beauty
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clothes
,
clothing
,
fashion
,
fashion photography
,
hat
,
millinery
,
moments of beauty
,
paolo roversi
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