Without a doubt.
04 March 2015
03 March 2015
Vintage Elegance in Lyon
This flat in Lyon completely gave me goosies! I am in love with the simplicity, the mix-and match monochromatic dining room, the few vintage icons. It is minimal, clutter-free and yet warm.
02 March 2015
Inspiration Block
Ohh, it's monday…
Our home is in shambles, and forever I am torn. Editing is such a daunting task, and doesn't seem to end. I can't find a place for everything! So then I decided I will discard of items I haven't used or longed for in a while. This is normally a quarterly event, but somehow it continues to be this looming chore.
My love for an all-white interior slowly diminishes as my days go on here in New York City. The dust that settles here is rather relentless and gritty. My clean, OCD self cannot handle it. Inspiration these days have been leaning towards light grey and white combination with warm touches of rustic wood. Still clean and krisp. Minimalism seems to be a far-fetched dream so my inspiration is often blocked. But I will not give up.
Here are my finds this early in the week…
Our home is in shambles, and forever I am torn. Editing is such a daunting task, and doesn't seem to end. I can't find a place for everything! So then I decided I will discard of items I haven't used or longed for in a while. This is normally a quarterly event, but somehow it continues to be this looming chore.
My love for an all-white interior slowly diminishes as my days go on here in New York City. The dust that settles here is rather relentless and gritty. My clean, OCD self cannot handle it. Inspiration these days have been leaning towards light grey and white combination with warm touches of rustic wood. Still clean and krisp. Minimalism seems to be a far-fetched dream so my inspiration is often blocked. But I will not give up.
Here are my finds this early in the week…
Forever indebted to my heroes for inspiring me.
01 March 2015
Joe's Cabana
Back in the 90s, I used to spend my days off visiting concept stores and model loft homes to find inspiration. Let me tell you a story...
Are you a fan of the fashion brand Club Monaco? Back in the mid 80s, Joe Mimran was in search of the perfect, krisp white shirt. Unable to find one fitting his standards, he made one. This led to a later successful brand, Club Monaco, which focused on minimalist basics, and a palette of black, white + neutrals (a palette I hold so dear). It helped that he came from a family background of a garment-making business. His entrepreneurship didn't end there -- hungry for a wider appeal and love of branding he created a lifestyle store called Caban.
So here's the end of the 90s, young little me, slowly discovering that interior concepts and visual merchandising brought tears to my eyes out of pure happiness, I spent my days in these shops such as Caban and UpCountry in Toronto just taking it all in. Joe Mimran's world resonated with me. Ralph Lauren purchased Joe's brand and has stayed loyal to its core design. Joe ventured on to new avenues, such as the label Joe Fresh, and today resides on the Upper East Side of NYC with wife Kimberly Newport, the fashion genius behind Pink Tartan. This couple love their art, design and fashion. Together they have created a fantastic sanctuary that houses an eclectic collection of furniture, art and dreams. I can only dream of my own Joe's cabana.
Are you a fan of the fashion brand Club Monaco? Back in the mid 80s, Joe Mimran was in search of the perfect, krisp white shirt. Unable to find one fitting his standards, he made one. This led to a later successful brand, Club Monaco, which focused on minimalist basics, and a palette of black, white + neutrals (a palette I hold so dear). It helped that he came from a family background of a garment-making business. His entrepreneurship didn't end there -- hungry for a wider appeal and love of branding he created a lifestyle store called Caban.
So here's the end of the 90s, young little me, slowly discovering that interior concepts and visual merchandising brought tears to my eyes out of pure happiness, I spent my days in these shops such as Caban and UpCountry in Toronto just taking it all in. Joe Mimran's world resonated with me. Ralph Lauren purchased Joe's brand and has stayed loyal to its core design. Joe ventured on to new avenues, such as the label Joe Fresh, and today resides on the Upper East Side of NYC with wife Kimberly Newport, the fashion genius behind Pink Tartan. This couple love their art, design and fashion. Together they have created a fantastic sanctuary that houses an eclectic collection of furniture, art and dreams. I can only dream of my own Joe's cabana.
Via ELLE Decor
Architect Edward I. Mills
Interior Design John Barman + Erik R. Smith
Photography Simon Upton
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