Category: Art & Design

Weekend Maison: Casa Malaparte

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I watched this old movie the other day and  decided to share this little find with you. The house in this movie is just so dreamy! Casa Malaparte is a house on the Isle of Capri which sits on a cliff 32 metres above the sea overlooking the Gulf of Salerno. It was designed in 1937 by Adalberto Libera for the italian writer & journalist Curzio Malaparte. In 1963 the house was used in Le Mépris, a film by Jean-Luc Godard starring Brigitte Bardot.

Watch the trailer below after the images.

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This a perfect weekend maison to spend some time with your partner or friends or family. Isn’t beautiful and dreamy ? Would you like to visit or leave in a house like Casa Malaparte ? Let me know in a comment below.

*Maison:  House in french.

xoxo,

Janice

Be Inspired: The Artist Is Present

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Marina Abramovic and Ulay started an intense love story in the 70s, performing art out of the van they lived in. When they felt the relationship had run its course, they decided to walk the Great Wall of China, each from one end, meeting for one last big hug in the middle and never seeing each other again.

At her 2010 MoMa retrospective Marina performed ‘The Artist Is Present’ as part of the show, where she shared a minute of silence with each stranger who sat in front of her. Ulay arrived without her knowing and this is what happened.

This is her ex-husband and first love… she used to peform with him, soulmate..twin flame kind of bond. They hadn’t spoken for years before this and no one told her that he would be coming into the exhibit or sitting with her.Via zengarage.

What inspires you ? Let me know in a comment below.

xoxo,

Janice

Spring & Summer Backyard Style Ideas

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I know I have been working on this for a long time now, but I’m almost finished and as spring is here…it’s time to let you see what I came up with! I found this fabulous idea for my backyard. An hanging bed for a relaxing session or do some reading with my little man. Decorating or finding style ideas for your backyard was a bit difficult, because this process requires having special knowledge. Indeed, there are lots of important things to consider to make your backyard attractive, cozy and practical. If you lack experience you should consider hiring a professional landscape designer. Designers know how to improve the appearance of your back yard and make it more attractive. Of course these services may costs a lot, thus if you are pressed for money you should do everything on your own. Check out some of the indoor and outdoor hanging bed styles below.

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Images via topofdesigns.

There are lots of simple ideas you can use for decorating your backyard. The hanging bed is my best way to unwind with my family: swinging on a backyard gigantic bed.

 I can’t wait for the hot summer days! Do you have any backyard ideas you would like to share with us ? Let me know in a comment below.
xoxo,
Janice

Most Beautiful Libraries In The World

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I came across these photos of the most beautiful libraries in the world. They are breathtaking and remind me of the fantasy worlds in some my favorite novels.

I visited 2 of these libraries  (see below Spain & France) and hope to visit a couple of them in the near future.

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Trinity College, Ireland

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Handelingenkamer Library, Netherlands

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Admont Abbey, Austria

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Melk Monastery, Austria

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Stahov Monastery, Czech Rep.

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Clementinum National, Czech Rep.

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Abbey St. Gallen, Switzerland

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Bibloteca Geral University of Coimbra.

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Library of El Escorial, Spain.

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Bibliothèque Nationale De France.

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Monastery, Germany.

Have you visited one of these libraries or are you planning to visit a couple of them in the near future? Let me know in a comment below as I would love to hear from you.

xoxo,

Janice