weekend!

Oh, spring where are you? Whenever it gets a bit warmer or the sun shows up, I feel so "renewed" and reinvigorated, only to get back into a forced hibernating mode a couple of days later when temperatures drop again. Is it just me or do you too feel physically exhausted by these sudden temperatures swings we've been experiencing this winter? Oh, spring, please, please, show up soon.

Have a fab' weekend my dear! See you back here on Monday! Xo, Si-

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Happy friday!

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Sneak peek : E-shop update

Here is a sneak peek at a FrenchByDesign shop update. I've come across some more amazing vintage wire baskets with brass tags [and with some elbow grease and a good triceps workout, they look pretty darn good with their rusty patina and shinny front tag], and some beautiful vintage wooden crates [for some strange reason, these have been extremely hard to find lately]. All of these beauties should be listed in the e-shop by the end of this week.

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Today I am loving

No... loving is not the right word... Today I am adoring these spaces by Prïvate 02 04 Danish rug company. You might remember a post I did about rugs a month ago. It turns out one of the rugs shown was from Prïvate 02 04...
Prïvate 02 04 rugs are simply to die for, with their aged patina and washed out colors as only sun rays and time can do. This is the epitome of an eclectic mix of ethnic chic and scandinavian minimalist style. Superb!
More inspiring images of their splendid rug collection here.

All images via Prïvate 02 04

You're invited...

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Ode to Love

Pure beauty from Le Maitre, Mr. Serge Gainsbourg.
♡
Si-




The Drowned by Serge Gainsbourg, 1970

You’re drifting away
On the river of memory
And I’m running along on the bank
Shouting at you to come back
But slowly, you slip away
And in your frantic race
Little by little, I recover over you
Some of the lost ground


From time to time you sink
Into the moving liquid
Or else, brushing past some rambles
You hesitate and wait for me
Hiding your face
Inside your upturned dress
For fear of being disfigured by both shame and regrets


You’re now nothing but a poor wreck
Carrion floating by
But I remain your slave
And jump into the brook
When the memory stops
And the ocean of forgetfulness
Breaking our hearts and heads
Forever makes us one again.

House Tour : Fatti + Pierre

Fatti, Pierre and daughter Romana live in Brussels, Belgium in this artsy loft, full of vintage treasures. Fatti brought a feminine touch to Pierre's world, ruled by sober, functional design. The loft, inudated with light is also a vast playground for their 18-month-old daughter Romana.

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Monday Mornin' coffee/tea!

Hello you! Hope you had a relaxing weekend! Wanted to share this pic with you because it made me smile. So, what is it gonna be today? A posh Monday, or do you feel royal? No, your Monday is gonna be a Jedi one... Happy new work week my dear! Si-

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weekend!

Yay, finally, weekend, Pjs, a couple of hot cocoa cups, a book, a good movie, still in Pjs, wine, food, food, and another glass of wine... What are you plans this weekend? I may just hibernate in a bed like this... Oh, have a good weekend my dear! Xo, Si-

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Dar Kawa

Well, it's that time of the year... when the excitement of winter with its cosy wool sweaters and nice leather boots is all gone, your skin is dry, your toes are bluish because they haven't seen the sunlight for so long... I long for spring so bad... Don't you? To top it off, I keep coming across pictures of sunny paradisiac spots. Like this one spotted on the latest edition of Cote Sud : Dar Kawa in Marrakech, Morocco. Arhh... take me there... What's not to love about this place. Really.
Redesigned by Valerie Barkowski with the help of architect Quentin Wilbaux, Dar Kawa's style is all about simplicity and authenticity - and extra bonus, it's located in Morocco, a place I call home... Blissful, truly...

 

Easy DIY : Pimp your old cupboard!

Yeah, I know, that old plain chest of drawers or cupboard you have stored somewhere [mine is collecting dust in the garage] that you can't seem to donate or sell because you know it can have a second life, you just don't know which life it is, but somewhere, there must be... Look no more, these are 3 easy options for pimping up that old plain piece of furniture and get the instant "wow, did you do this?" effect we all love about DIY projects. So grab an old tee shirt and your brushes, and get ready to pimp up your old cupbaord, 2012 version!

Update it with the 2012 Pantone color :
Tangerine Tango! 

Unleash the Picasso in you and play
with your brush, à la Jackson Pollock!

Chalkboard paint {again!}, but then, once it's painted,
have fun with the chalk and write your favorite poem
or a paragraph of your favorite book.

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