Eye Candy

Eye candy from the interiors of Ramon Garcia Jurado and Paco Pocovi as featured in Nuevo Estilo here. I think it's time I subscribe to this magazine.

A Spanish Courtyard Extraordinaire

Back in Oct. '09 I posted about Lorenzo Castillo's beautiful Madrid home. Now here is the equally stunning courtyard. Aren't the black and white tiles incredible?
I particularly like the photographer's choice of photo here - with the reflections in the antique mirror.

All images from Nuevo Estilo, here, name of photographer not known. Hope you have a great start to your week.

Sewing a Leopard Cushion

This weekend I'm hoping to start-and-finish a cushion for a small bench. The fabric is a white and gray leopard spot that I bought from Pink Wallpaper's Designer's Attic back in October. The gorgeous image of Elvira Manrique de Lara's home from Nuevo Estillo will be my subtle reminder this weekend to get going! (Although I think those chairs are covered in a cheetah print?)

TGIF Eye Candy!

This has been a crazy busy week - so happy it's Friday! The first three pictures are from the home of Pepe Torres. Love these bright rooms that mix traditional and contempory elements. These images are from one of my favorite magazines. For much more, go to: Nuevo Estilo - here.

More to Read:

If you're a huge fan of Greet LeFevre of Belgian Pearls like I am, be sure to check out James at Garvinweasel's wonderful interview here.

Also, this past Wednesday I met a new DC area blogger, Daniela of Aesthetic Oiseau, at the celebration party for Sally Steponkus's regognition as one of House Beautiful's Next Wave of Designers. Daniela and I had a great time talking and discovered that we were similar in many ways - in particular, that we each have yards and yards of fabric that we love but haven't used yet! I was so glad my husband was there to hear that I am not alone in my obsession with collecting fabrics. Here's a peek at her stylish dining room!

And, thanks so much to Lavender & Lilies for choosing my post on Beacon Hill Christmas decorations as one of her favs this week. I love the montage she made w/all the posts - it looks great! Very happy to be in the company of these other 4 bloggers.

Hope you have a great weekend~ Michele

Luxe Eye Candy

These beautiful interiors are from Lorenzo Castillo's Madrid home and were recently featured in Nuevo Estilo magazine here. I love the contrast of the dark furnishings against the white walls, the eclectic mix of antiques and contemporary styling, and the incredible marble flooring. The basket of African violets is a great touch - you don't often see these in photo shoots.

I like how the gallery of paintings and mirrors is wrapped around to the adjoining wall.
Here's another view of the lattice work that borders the doorways and runs along the lower part of the wall in this part of the home.

For many more photos of the interiors and the courtyard, click here. (All images from Nuevo Estilo magazine. I was unable to locate the photography credit.)

Tropical Eye Candy

Would love to spend a day or two here. Just sitting, reading, drinking and feeling chic.

Source: click here ->> Nuevo Estillo