“Destiny is not a matter of chance. It is a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for. It is a thing to be achieved. ”
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interior inspiration
“Do it with passion or not at all”
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travel
“Travel is not a reward for work, it’s an education for living.”
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happy friday
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did so. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover”
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office happiness
6 years at the company - an exciting, interesting and happy time. This is my office happiness.
Image from my own collection. Book by Garance Dore.
Interior Inspiration
“In the summertime, you are allowed to go for a wider range of colors, even something crazily flamboyant like grey.
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hello monday
a new york minute
It's summer in the city.
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yours to build
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happy friday
be yourself
Image via here. A Duane Michals portrait of Elsa Peretti at her worktable, in Halston, 1974. Photo: from the Condé Nast Archive.
interior inspiration
Chairs have such influence in a space. To me they are like a statement necklace - it elevates the design of a room. Of course Atelier Doré did a great piece on the Paris apartment of Emmanuel De Bayser a few months ago and so did Trendland of his Berlin home- below some pictures that feature exquisite chairs.
Photos by Photos Erik Melvin. Image via Atelier Dore.
“Emmanuel’s ability to incorporate an ornately decorated bedroom into a crisp modern aesthetic proves he knows exactly what he’s doing – in design, comfort, and space.”
Photos by Photos Erik Melvin. Image via Atelier Dore.
Image via Trendland. Photos by Manolo Yllera For images of his Berlin Home, visit here.
“Emmanuel just re-painted the apartment, dyed the parquet, added a library and a fireplace in the living room, not much more was needed to showcase his amazing mid century collection”
Image via Trendland. Photos by Manolo Yllera For images of his Berlin Home, visit here.
happy friday
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“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.”
zimmermann x curacao
Lovely to see that Curacao is the inspiration for a few Summer pieces of the Zimmermann collection.
Image via Net-a-Porter: "Named after the idyllic Dutch Caribbean island, Zimmerman's 'Curacao' playsuit is cut from cream silk-chiffon and printed with delicate blue and lilac florals".
This iconic Australian brand has stayed true to its original vision: sophisticated femininity, a passion for detail and a love of colour and print. Sisters Nicky and Simone ZIMMERMANN founded their namesake brand in Sydney in 1991. - From their website.
Image via Net-a-Porter: "Named after the Caribbean island, Zimmermann's 'Curacao' blouse is a light and breezy choice for your next getaway".
Image via Net-a-Porter: "Zimmermann's breezy 'Curacao' dress is perfect for outdoor events, but we also like it for staying comfortable and cool while exploring markets on vacation".
flowers
hello monday
happy friday
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inspiration
“I want every little girl who’s told she’s bossy, to be told instead that she has leadership skills. ”
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the crazy ones
“Here’s to the crazy ones, the misfits, the rebels, the troublemakers, the round pegs in the square holes the ones who see things differently—they’re not fond of rules. You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them, but the only thing you can’t do is ignore them because they change things. They push the human race forward, and while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius, because the ones who are crazy enough to think that they can change the world, are the ones who do.” –Think Different
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the giri cafe - engage your senses
The quiet town of Sant Joan in Ibiza seemed deserted during the lunch hours as we made our way from the parking lot to the Giri cafe. Siesta was going on and it was noticeable. Once inside the restaurant however, the atmosphere changed completely. Here were families, couples and friends enjoying their mid-day cava and soaking in the sun on the daybeds in the vegetable garden or enjoying a delicious lunch on the restaurant's patio. This is more than a cafe - it is a place to retreat to. When in Ibiza do make a point to drive up North and enjoy this place. Or stay at the Giri residence for a few days to truly recharge and engage your senses.
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Image from own collection.
Image from own collection.
The Residence. Image via here.