Getaway in Garzon

Check out this adorable bungalow located in the countryside in Garzon, Uruguay.  It is certainly packed with stuff, but it looks like they have everything you would ever need or want.  I love all of the windows and the natural light they give.

Photos courtesy of www.livingagency.com

Magical Troncoso

I can't get enough of the homes that I am finding in Trancoso, a small fishing village on Brazil’s idyllic southern Bahian coast.   I would love to visit this lovely beach community; its on my list the next time I go to Brazil!

UXUA Casa Hotel has ten unique casas that are located in the historic center of Trancoso. Four casas are restored fishermen homes on the 16th century town square called the Quadrado, while six others sit in a lush garden. The casas were built using traditional building methods, reclaimed materials, and Brazilian antiques and art.  

http://uxua.com/

Another stunning home in Troncoso, is the house of Tierry Moriceau.  So simple and beautiful with a wonderful use of materials.

Jacare do Brasil Casas is a cluster of five distinctive homes with a communal pool.  The concept is that it provides all of the conveniences and services of a hotel, but within the privacy of a home.

http://www.jacaredobrasilcasas.com.br/ingles/

Online Shopping Sources

Here is a small collection of boutiques I like.

Laviva Home - www.lavivahome.com  - Bolivian Frazadas

Tine K Home - http://www.tinekhome.com

Hedge Gallery SF - http://www.hedgegallery.com/


Canvas Home Store - http://shop.canvashomestore.com/ - they also have a nice selection of antiques that can be found on 1st dibs

Brass Beauty

I have noticed lately, for good reason, that people are using brass and bronze fixtures in their interiors projects, as well as in jewelry and fashion.  I am loving the contrast between brass and white and brass and black.   

Space to Create

Studio space is so important.  All you need is nice work table, natural light, lots of surface room, a confortable task chair, pin board, a grand selection of pens, markers, pencils, paper, book shelves, and of course a Mac.

Here are some of my favorite work spaces.