* ** * * ** * ** * * ** * ** * * ** * ** * * ** * ** * * ** Sextantio Le Grotte della Civita – It’s easy to see why this tops the list of our recommended hotels. The design was carried out to perfection…honoring the rustic history while […]
Art
Artist’s Studio
A dedicated creative space in every home…imagine how life-enhancing –world-enhancing– that would be. above images via Antiek Amber linen & lavender visit our new site: www.linenlavenderlife.com from the ARCHIVES: A concert on the beach: Amadou and Mariam A Night at the Museum: Luis Meléndez and Audrey Hepburn April Airs and Bliss Around the World with […]
A visit to Garnier Antiques and Interior Architecture, Belgium
Today, a visit to Northwest Belgium to visit the beautifully renovated, historical property, “Vaucelleshof” – owned by Brigitte and Alain Garnier of Garnier Antiques and Interior Architecture, a company that resides among the best of the best on our l&l loves list. Vaucelleshof is located in the countryside just ten minutes from Bruges, near the […]
A visit to Garnier Antiques and Interior Architecture, Belgium
Today, a visit to Northwest Belgium to visit the beautifully renovated, historical property, “Vaucelleshof” – owned by Brigitte and Alain Garnier of Garnier Antiques and Interior Architecture, a company that resides among the best of the best on our l&l loves list. Vaucelleshof is located in the countryside just ten minutes from Bruges, near the […]
Chateau Domingue
The warm and inviting kitchen of Ruth Gay, proprietor of Chateau Domingue, an import company specializing in reclaimed architectural elements and grand scale antiques sourced throughout Europe. Her own house was designed from top-to-bottom by the incomparable Pamela Pierce who was given carte blanche – free to select from the array of stunning building […]
Saladino Style and Guiding Principle
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . In understanding the power of shape and form, the seventeenth century Dutch painter Vermeer is a model for me. He placed people and furnishings, windows and architecture, in the foreground of his canvases with […]
Campagne Decoration
.. CAMPAGNE DECORATION .. linenandlavender.net visit our new site: www.linenlavenderlife.com .. You might also like: “splendor in glass”
I Dolci
Fichi Canditi (Candied Figs) an ancient recipe, Grosseto Caffé in Forchetta (Coffee on a Fork) Lucca Cookbooks by Lorenza de’Medici: TUSCANY The Beautiful Cookbook (image 1 and 2, photographer Peter Johnson) ITALY The Beautiful Cookbook (image 3, photographer Mike Hallson) ALSO BY Lorenza de’Medici: MEDITERRANEAN The Beautiful Cookbook ITALY TODAY The Beautiful Cookbook The Heritage of […]
Inspiration File ~ Artful Living
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Design Daily – The X factor
The X factor: That intangible “something” that makes a person, place or thing special or intriguing. In design, restraint is often the most essential element in achieving the drama and intrigue we seek. A bare wall, an uncluttered tabletop —a stage for light and shadow to play out their dramatic roles. linen & lavender see our new site: www.linenlavenderlife.com
Design Daily – antique console
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Design Daily – moody ambiance, bedroom
Maisons Côté Est Sep-Nov 09 Loving the drama. linen & lavender magazine subscription: Maisons Côté Est (us) ~ (fr) ~ (de) see our new site: www.linenlavenderlife.com
Design Daily – black hutch, pitchers
Côté Est Sep-Nov 2005, A reminder that our anniversary celebration continues with another giveaway coming up July 8th! To be eligible, join our global community and/or become an email subscriber. Please note that as a new email subscriber, you need to confirm by responding to the first “confirm your subscription” email you receive. A number of people have […]
Design Daily – art and rustic elegance
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Astier de Villate at Trove
Astier de Villate ceramics and glassware along with many beautiful and unique antiques, textiles and objets d’ art at Trove… Heather and Bobby Lee have settled in at their new location. 370 Ocean Avenue Laguna Beach, California Trove Trove on 1stdibs I have yet to meet Heather and Bobby, but from our correspondence, it is clear […]
La Grande Maison
La Grande Maison, Artedu bed and breakfast, restaurant, workshops (art education) * La Grande Maison has 9 guestrooms in La Grande Maison and an apartment, La Cabane. This house was fully renovated in 1998 and is next to the Roman abbey of Chanteuges. Bright, spacious and antique designed guestrooms with marbled bathrooms. A cozy and […]
Design Daily – studio inspiration
Ambiances Méditerranée 2006 linen & lavender see our new site: www.linenlavenderlife.com
Design Daily – portraits and perspectives
Côté Sud, Oct-Nov 2006 linenandlavender.net Maisons Côté Sud Magazine subscription available in the emporium (de) . I was putting together today’s post and while the image was uploading, my mind wandered. I was lost in thought until I found myself focusing in on a novel here in my bookcase next to my desk…”Venus of Urbino” was looking back at me and seemed […]
Design Daily – Pastoral Portrait
Maisons Côté Ouest, Aout-Sept 2003 .. Côté Ouest magazine subscription in the emporium (us) ~ (de) see our new site: www.linenlavenderlife.com
Design Daily – mantelpiece art
Nature’s art. Always in style. image via: Country Houses of Tuscany linen & lavender see our new site: www.linenlavenderlife.com .. by Barbara and René Stoeltie