I was flipping through the pages of Côte Est Magazine last night and dreaming I was on a ski trip holiday ensconced somewhere in a cozy chalet (dressed like Carrie Bradshaw with the Russian, no less) lounging near a crackling fire after a full day on the slopes. Though a snowy mountain escape is a far […]
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Advice from a French Grandmother…
“It is not necessary to hide your reserve of winter logs. Crude wood gives a different aspect to this dignified room, evoking a Venetian palace.” ~excerpt from A Well Kept Home, Household Traditions and Simple Secrets from a French Grandmother . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . […]
Design Daily – a favorite kitchen
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Design Daily – ancient symbols
image via Maisons Côté Ouest “As above, so below.” always comes to mind when I see a cross. Joseph Campbell, a favorite philosopher of mine expounds on this ancient dictum a number of times in his writings and lectures. If you aren’t familiar with his work, “The Celebration of Life” is a good place to start. Enjoy! […]
Design Daily – fireplace mantel, composition
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linen and lavender’s anniversary today – 1 hour to give-away!
Flamant interior as seen in Maisons Côté Ouest, Oct-Nov 2009 JUST ONE HOUR TO GIVEAWAY TIME! Deadline is 12 noon PST Winner of the ONE YEAR SUBSCRIPTION to Maisons Côté Ouest will be announced tomorrow, June 9th. To be eligible, become a Follower and/or Email Subscriber (both for two chances to win!) before the cut-off […]
Design Daily – charming eat-in kitchen
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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 – Debra Thomas chandelier
Beautifully designed room with interesting artifacts. The showstopper: a weird and wonderful chandelier by Debra Thomas composed of broken glass. linenandlavender.net image via La Dolce Vita, Living in Italy by Catherine Fairweather in the emporium (us) ~ (fr) ~ (uk) ~ (ca) ~ (de) ~ (it)~ (es) see our new site: www.linenlavenderlife.com
Design Daily – casual offsets formal
Côté Ouest Fev-Mar 2003 linen & lavender see our new site: www.linenlavenderlife.com
Design Daily – Rose Tarlow Feature
The Private House by Rose Tarlow A timeless room with a composition of colors and textures that I never tire of. Perfect. Order this book: The Private House Visit Rose Tarlow’s new website: Rose Tarlow Her new flagship showroom is located on Melrose in Los Angeles: Rose Tarlow Melrose House 8540 Melrose Avenue Los Angeles, […]
Design Daily – refined rustic
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Design Daily – fireplace
Côté Sud Dec 2001-Jan 2002 More design inspiration you might enjoy: linen and lavender – origin of a name -Not unlike one might hold on to a bit of rare truffle they’ve splurged on; -stowing it away until the perfect opportunity to incorporate it into just the right recipe… Dream Weavers I found my dreams but […]
Design Daily – romantic hideaway?
Côté Sud Dec 2002-Jan 2003 linen & lavender see our new site: www.linenlavenderlife.com
Design Daily – winter wear
As I’ve said before, I can’t get enough of white slipcovered furniture. I adore it against ancient stone or plaster. That said, I could definitely see cloaking my furniture in this lovely color-soaked velvet for winter. Love, love and love. Côté Sud Dec 2000-Jan 2001 linen & lavender see our new site: www.linenlavenderlife.com
Design Daily – artistic placement
Côté Sud, Dec 2000-Jan 2001 linen & lavender see our new site: www.linenlavenderlife.com
Design Daily – just the essentials
Uncluttered room = uncluttered mind. image via Côté Maisons linen & lavender see our new site: www.linenlavenderlife.com
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 – yin and yang
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Design Daily – Ralph Lauren
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