Recommended Reading ~ Interiors Atelier AM

I recommended this book prior to its release the end of 2012, but it’s worth mentioning again…for those of you who haven’t yet purchased your copy, it’s a beautiful gift for yourself or anyone who loves tranquil environments and timeless design. Interiors Atelier AM  by Alexandra and Michael Misczynski  introduction written  by Axel Vervoordt .. Photographed by […]

At Home with May and Axel Vervoordt

Recipes for Every Season by May Vervoordt with Michael Gardner and Patrick Vermeulen (beautiful!) photography by Jean-Pierre Gabriel .. (it)~ (es) I pre-ordered and had my copy in-hand on the September 4th release day and I’ve enjoyed perusing its pages since. The recipes reflect May’s penchant for healthy, balanced meals based on seasonal offerings and influenced by […]

Worth a Second Look

I’ve shared this image before, but it really caught my eye today as I was browsing around.  Maybe it is because it is yet another beautiful sunny day here in Southern California and once again, the bluest of skies.  It was the ideal temperature to have my cappuccino outside at our wood trestle table this morning -embraced by our […]

Axel Vervoordt – “Openduerdagen”

Interior Design:  Axel Vervoordt Landscape design by Jacques Wirtz and Elisabeth de Lestrieux Photograhs by Jacques Dirand, Veranda Sept-Oct 2001 linen & lavender Each spring and fall the Vervoordts invite the public to tour their private home -the castle of s’Gravenwezel and “Kanaal” (their showroom/warehouse) where they unveil their latest antique treasures available for sale.  Greet of Belgian Pearls was fortunate […]

Design Daily – Vervoordt, more outdoor living

AXEL VERVOORDT, OUTDOORS  Axel Vervoordt’s Timeless Interiors in the emporium Editions in English: (us) ~ (uk) ~ (ca) ~ (fr) ~ (de) ~ (it) ~ (es) Editions in other languages: (fr) Français (de) Deutsch . . . . . linen & lavender see our new site: www.linenlavenderlife.com

Design Daily – Axel Vervoordt, inside-out

Image via Timeless Interiors by Axel Vervoordt linen & lavender  Axel Vervoordt’s Timeless Interiors in the emporium Editions in English: (us) ~ (uk) ~ (ca) ~ (fr) ~ (de) ~ (it) ~ (es) Editions in other languages: (fr) Français (de) Deutsch see our new site: www.linenlavenderlife.com

Design Daily – Axel Vervoordt – Bed and Bath

Image via Axel Vervoordt’s Timeless Interiors linen & lavender  Axel Vervoordt’s Timeless Interiors in the emporium Editions in English: (us) ~ (uk) ~ (ca) ~ (fr) ~ (de) ~ (it) ~ (es) Editions in other languages: (fr) Français (de) Deutsch see our new site: www.linenlavenderlife.com

Design Daily – Axel Vervoordt

Simply inviting. linen & lavender Axel Vervoordt  in the emporium Axel Vervoordt: In Finitum (us) ~ (uk) ~ (ca) ~ (fr) ~ (de) ~ (it) ~ (es) Axel Vervoordt: Academia Editions in English: (us) ~ (uk) ~ (ca) ~ (fr) ~ (de) ~  (it) ~ (es) Editions in other languages: (fr) Français Axel Vervoordt: The Story of Style Editions in English: (us) ~  (uk) ~ (ca) ~ (fr) ~ (de) ~  (it) ~ (es) Editions in other languages: (fr) Français  Axel Vervoordt: Timeless Interiors Editions in […]

Source Sharing – Epica Imports – Handmade Italian distressed leather journals…

…photo albums, guest books, diaries and more. The above photo is from Axel Vervoordt’s “Timeless Interiors” book and is most likely authentically old, but I’ve included the photo because it is very similar in appearance to the leather books offered by Epica Imports. They offer a number of customizing options and have many ideas on their website including calligraphy, […]

Design Daily – chalet design by Axel Vervoordt

Chalet designed by Axel Vervoordt  as seen in his book: Timeless Interiors in the emporium Editions in English: (us) ~ (uk) ~ (ca) ~ (fr) ~ (de) ~ (it) ~ (es) Editions in other languages: (fr) Français (de) Deutsch linen & lavender see our new site: www.linenlavenderlife.com

Design Daily – Axel Vervoordt Kitchen

Kitchen by Axel Vervoordt Image via Timeless Interiors, page 239 linen & lavender  Axel Vervoordt’s Timeless Interiors in the emporium Editions in English: (us) ~ (uk) ~ (ca) ~ (fr) ~ (de) ~ (it) ~ (es) Editions in other languages: (fr) Français (de) Deutsch see our new site: www.linenlavenderlife.com You might also like… The Heart of the Home It occurred to me that I prefer a neutral home […]

Design Daily – wine cellar by Axel Vervoordt

Axel Vervoordt, Wine Cellar and Tasting Table images via Timeless Interiors by Axel Vervoordt linen & lavender  Axel Vervoordt’s Timeless Interiors in the emporium Editions in English: (us) ~ (uk) ~ (ca) ~ (fr) ~ (de) ~ (it) ~ (es) Editions in other languages: (fr) Français (de) Deutsch see our new site: www.linenlavenderlife.com

Design Daily – Vervoordt, kitchen design

Image via Timeless Interiors by Axel Vervoordt, page 126 linen & lavender  Axel Vervoordt’s Timeless Interiors in the emporium Editions in English: (us) ~ (uk) ~ (ca) ~ (fr) ~ (de) ~ (it) ~ (es) Editions in other languages: (fr) Français (de) Deutsch see our new site: www.linenlavenderlife.com

Design Daily – Axel Vervoordt

Axel Vervoordt Axel Vervoordt began purchasing antiques in his teens and has steadily built a vast collection of exquisite objects from around the world. He is renowned for his prestigious exhibitions at major world antique fairs, including the New York Design Fair and TEFAF Maastricht. His interior designs, in both traditional and modern settings around […]

Design Daily – Timeless Interiors, Axel Vervoordt

Axel Vervoordt from his book Timeless Interiors,  photograph by Christian Sarramon. linen & lavender  Axel Vervoordt’s Timeless Interiors in the emporium Editions in English: (us) ~ (uk) ~ (ca) ~ (fr) ~ (de) ~ (it) ~ (es) Editions in other languages: (fr) Français (de) Deutsch linen & lavender see our new site: www.linenlavenderlife.com

Design Daily – industrial zen

 “Zen bathroom,” Axel Vervoordt Image from Timeless Interiors by Axel Vervoordt linen & lavender  Axel Vervoordt’s Timeless Interiors in  the emporium Editions in English: (us) ~ (uk) ~ (ca) ~ (fr) ~ (de) ~ (it) ~ (es) Editions in other languages: (fr) Français (de) Deutsch see our new site: www.linenlavenderlife.com