Pure Magic

My husband and I spent our honeymoon in Barcelona. Magical Barcelona. With its fanciful, centuries-old architecture, lyrical language, beautiful people...that trip will forever be ingrained in my subconscious. So when I came across this masterpiece of an 18th Century flat, smack dab in the middle of Barcelona, there was no way that I wouldn't fall hard. And I did. Look at the tile, people. You know they had me at the tile.

For more images and to read up on this fantastic renovation, visit Dwell, here.

{p.s.- thanks, Cassie}

This & That.

This great light fixture.

This simple, but striking art piece.

That tile, those chairs, that table. Heaven.

{images via Manolo Yllera}

Architect in Residence

We've been in our home for a solid decade now and while that seems like a long time for our young family, it really is no more than a sneeze, a blink, a flutter in the grand scheme of things.

This home however has been standing since 1967 and is still inhabited and enjoyed by its original owners. The home, designed by well-known California architect Ray Kappe, sits on a hillside adjacent to a creek and if the views from the multiple floor-to-ceiling windows are any indication, the setting is a veritable verdant escape. The house itself is a symphony of wood, concrete, and glass constructed over seven levels which are in turn attached to six concrete towers. In our era of seemingly disposable everything, I love the idea that this beautiful, timeless home is still being enjoyed by its now 80-year-old designer and is as inspiring as ever.

{images via Dwell, read the accompanying article here}

Thursday I'm in Love

I know, I know, it should be Friday I'm in Love, but I just couldn't wait another day to post this beauty. Gorgeous architecture and an especially beautiful kitchen from designer Alejandro Sticotti.

{images via Dwell and Nicety}

Fallen Hard...

...for the work of photographer Bobo Olsson.

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