Peaceful white

The last edition of Côté Sud is a dream come true. Not only for the immaculate white punctuated with colors but mainly for the ethnic chic flavor that products added to this house. Recycled blown glasses (the green one on image three), bright handwoven pompom blankets (images 6 and 8) and the wooden stool as a bedside table (image 8) are all made by moroccan artisans. The last image shows two rugs called boucherouite in berber, recycled and also moroccan. We've spoken about boucherouite rugs here and here.
Fresh concrete floor, touch of wood here and there... simple living.

images Henri del Uomo
via French by Design

A última edição da Côté Sud é um sonho. Não só pelo branco imaculado pontuado com cores, mas principalmente pelo toque étnico chic que os produtos deram a esta casa. Copos soprados em vidro reciclado (verde sobre a pia na imagem três), cobertores 'pompom' tecidos a mao (imagens 6 e 8) e o banquinho de madeira usado como mesa de cabeceira (imagem 8) são todos feitos por artesãos marroquinos. A última imagem mostra dois tapetes 'boucherouite', reciclados e também vindos das tribos berberes do Marrocos. Falamos sobre esses tapetes aqui e aqui.
Piso de concreto que traz frescor, toque organico da madeira aqui e ali ... jeito simples de viver!

Designer Maria Calderara's home - white punctuated with colors

Jewellery and fashion designer, Maria Calderara renovated a fifteenth-century house in the Lake Garda region, half way between Brescia, where she lives with her family, and Milan, where she works.

What strikes the most is the harmony of the place. So soothing, calm, that one just feels like relaxing in those gigantic pillows throughout the house. White and light grey walls, luminosity, color punctuation, art wall, some vintage furniture and that's it.

Maria chose a colorful shaggy rug for her office and a stunning tribal moroccan rug (Azilal) for the hall that leads to her bedroom.

A perfect dosage of personality and elegance. I were to choose an old farm in the La Dordogne region, I would be inspired by her project...

Via Marie Claire Italia - photo Gianni Basso

White Turkey!

Kar's Hotel in Turkey... Oh, life sweet life...

An immaculate boutique hotel that is at the same time modern and traditional, luxurious and intimate. White predominates in this gorgeous old russian building.

"Kar's Hotel is determined to make you have an unforgettable holiday" is stated at their landing page. Ok, got me, I am convinced, especially now that Geneva surrounding mountains already show first signs of snow.... Temperature must be considerable higher at Kar's...