Interior: A Home in Belgium

A photographer's home.

Today we take a look at different parts of Belgian photographer, Bieke Claessen's, lovely home. Her beautifully composed kitchen is far cry from my typical choice of a few brights mixed with plenty of neutrals, but perhaps due to the apparently quality and well-planned cabinetry, more rustic, inviting wood table, and large windows that allow for natural light to shine in, I will admit that I appreciate this lovely kitchen…

The remainder of the home seems to be saturated with a inviting warmth by the way of selected colors and textures. As for the living room, the unique compilation of shapes and weights of objects make for quite a gracious and surprising space. (and isn't that children's space sweet as well?) Additionally, that gorgeous bath featured in the last image rightfully deems a second look—desired with a hot cup of tea, plenty of warm water, lavender, and relaxation. What are your thoughts on this home?

Images: via Desire to Inspire 

Weekly Finds № 32

This week's discoveries and links, starting with:

01 Maryam Nassir Zadeh: Located in bustling New York city, this shop boasts a careful selection of goods within its airy, minimalist shop—some vintage, some hand-crafted, all lovely. Above and below, you will find a nice selection of just some of their many items. I am especially in love with the handbags—simple and elegant, pattern-less—as well as the footwear… okay, everything!

02 A fascinating and fragile shelter in Japan—this you won't want to miss! 
03 Re-found objects—a great shop—is selling very pretty heart shaped soaps
04 Neutral Heaven featured some incredible baths, that let the outside in
05 Baggu is selling some chic and fresh ipad covers for Spring and Summer
06 Jacquelyn, of Lark & Linen, featured some beautiful inspiration
07 Fabulous vintage photographs from 1901 of a garden party in Versailles
08 A fun print created by a lovely designer in Barcelona

Images: discovered via Grace Bonney on Twitter | Photography by Uday Kak via Maryam Nassir Zadeh

Photography: Instagram

A note about instagram.

I hope that you are having a fabulous weekend! While many of you are probably watching The Oscars live, enjoying the beautiful gowns and dashing suits, I am catching glimpses here and there between emails. Speaking of pictures, I do not believe I've mentioned that I have joined instagram! As for my account, I have been (quickly) capturing a number of different things, mostly from around the home and studio—things I've recently purchased, or am just enjoying at the moment. I look forward to connecting with more of you, so please do share in the comments section if you are also on instagram—I would love to see!

Images: Sunbear

Interior: With A View

And what a view indeed.

A view of the mountains or of the city streets? A view of a lake or rolling hills in the country? Views are such a large part of where we live, and where we choose to live. They can alter how we feel—a city view may energize and motivate (even after a long work day), as where a view of the countryside may relax and rejuvenate.

But views are not only relating to exteriors, but also interiors—how we and what we fill our homes with. For many, they enjoy an interior that is neutral and calm—serene and understated. For others, they need color and vibrancy—bold shapes and patterns... and some, may enjoy a mixture of the two—carefully planned. This beautiful home made me consider all such things. What do you prefer for a view both inside and out?

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Plus, just in case you missed this week's {take me away} post, stop over—it is purely elegant, and brimming with beautiful photography and intriguing notations!

Images (scanned): Coté Paris, Jean-Marc Palisse

Style: Two Prints

A fabulous mix of pattern.

Now typically, this combination of busy, bold floral pants and striking leopard shoes, would not sit so well within my mind and eye. However, somehow it seems to be pulled off beautifully here. Perhaps this is due to the simple, solid colored pieces (such as that fabulous handbag) to balance the combination—acting as a neutralizer of sort. What are your thoughts? Would you be this daring?

Images: Meek-N-Mild, discovered via Dawn Guarriello

Weekly Finds № 31

This week's discoveries and links, beginning with:

01 100% Capri: Italian linen products for the home and personal fashion—with lovely scarves, dresses, jackets, and more, for men, women, and children. For the home, one can pick up a stunning table cloth, towels, sheets, and much more. Such an exquisite representation—enjoy their video as well, at the end of the series of photographs.

02 Monies of Denmark: An earthy, yet modern, hand-crafted jewelry collection. (and one that we have looked at once before) They utilize beautiful materials such as: petrified wood, fossils, precious stones, mammoth, shells, coconut, amber, coral, cowbone, cowhorn, copper, many kinds of wood, seeds, stones from Danish beaches, as well as 24 karat gold from Greenland.

03 Garance Doré has recently launched "Pardon My French" —episodes one and two
04 Francine, of Art de Vivre, inspires us with modern eclectic style
05 Mady, from Abundance, shared a great movie to see: Jane Eyre
06 Chanel has such a pretty beauty collection to look forward to
07 Jules, of The Diversion Project, shared an amazing suspended cabin
08 A few pictures of Judy Aldridge's lovely new home (already looking so fabulous!)
09 Le Journal de Vitrines shared beautiful floral décor by Diptyque
10 The Coveteur goes inside Miroslava Duma's wardrobe

Images: fashion: 100% Capri, discovered via Taigan | jewelry: Monies