An elegant Paris apartment

Why, hello! I hope you had a fabulous weekend?! Mine was so relaxing: the thing with having an injury (or torn calf muscle to be precise) means you can totally get away with putting your feet up and making your way through a pile of magazines, guilt-free - heaven! Today, I exchanged the analogue for online portfolios - specifically that of architect JeanCharlesThomas - and what a find it turned out to be! This fine specimen of an apartment in Paris was designed to 'juxtapose lush materiality with sleek, edited lines' as well as 'highlight both masculine and feminine silhouettes with high contrast, architectural detail, an eye for improvised sophistication and effortless luxury.' I think it'd be rude not to take a tour, don't you?!

Credits -  Architecture: JeanCharlesThomas / Photography: Benoit Linero

So elegant! And although, I'd usually plump for a more feminine touch, I almost want to reach in and touch the cool marble and sink into the sumptuous velvet  (I love the decadence of using velvet in  the dining area - and the cool colour combination!).

Is there anything that stands out to you?

What do you say about heading over to drool over more Parisien apartments today? Why not! Here are a few favourites from the archives: Lisa's happy Parisien home, an inspiring space with bold colour and pattern, and a fabulous home in Fontainbleu.

Jolie, n'est ce pas?!

Have a wonderful start to the week! 

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The cheerful Brooklyn home of an artist

Here in Malmö, the sun is shining and I've got one of my besties visiting from London - hurrah! I hope you've got some great things to look forward too this weekend too? If so, I've got just the home to match the FRIYAY mood.  This cheerful apartment in Brooklyn, New York belongs to the incredibly talented Leah Goren, an illustrator and surface pattern designer who counts brands such as Anthropologie, Penguin and Revlon as her clients and is the author of BESTIES and co-author of Ladies Drawing Night. Her natural eye for bold colours and playful design shines through in her relaxed home where art, rugs and accessories add cheerful pops of colour and vibrant green plants stand mid-century pieces and other vintage finds. Enjoy! 

Credits: homeowner - Leah Goren. Photography -  Kelly Fondots. Found via Glitter Guide, with thanks.  

Such a great home! I love all the quirky touches. Is there anything that catches your eye? 

Get the look from Leah's home: source vintage terracotta pots here, the big plant next to the parrot wall hanging is a fiddle leaf fig tree  (check out this piece on how to keep them alive and well). Knit pillow by Leah,  source a similar pouf here. Visit Leah's shop for colourful and playful art and accessories. 

You can read the full interview and see more pictures of Leah's lovely home here.

In case you'd like to see more from the neighbourhood - here are a few other fabulous Brooklyn homes to enjoy: the Brooklyn home of a Swedish expat, the boho home and studio of a creative duo and the lovely, relaxed home of a fashion designer. Oh so inspiring!

While on the subject of New York, my family and I are headed in that direction this summer - eeeee, so excited! We're planning on staying in Manhattan for a few days and then looking for somewhere  to go relatively nearby to explore and chill out afterwards - any tips?

Have a wonderful weekend and see you Monday!

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