Colors: Delicious color palettes by Irene (02)

Would like to share with you today this delicious color palette in beige, soft pink and turquoise hues. What a delightful color combination! On my PINTEREST account I am sharing lots of more colorpalettes. Be Inspired ......

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Sources: Pinterest and Design Seeds

Fashion: Summer 2026 Top Fashion & Style Trends .......

Fashion & Style Trend: Polka Dots

Summer 2026 fashion is all about effortless elegance, modern sophistication and pieces that make a statement without feeling overdone. This season, style feels fresh, polished and incredibly wearable with trends that bring a perfect balance of comfort and refinement. Whether you’re updating your wardrobe or simply looking for inspiration, these are the key trends everyone will be talking about.  

 Here they are: 
1. Polka dots. 2. Maxi Dresses. 3. Coastal Style. 4. Sculptural Tops. 5. Linen Suits. 6. Woven Raffia. 7. Butter Yellow. 8. Capri Pants. 9. Elevated Sandals. 10. Silk Scarf. 11. Crisp Shirts. 12. Shirt dresses. 13. Bold Jewelry. 

The video below (about 15 min.) from 'Timeless Elegance Style' gives a good impression of 13 fashion & style trends Summer 2026. I added some extra photos made with my mobile phone. Earlier I wrote more blogs about FASHION, SEE HERE Be Inspired .........

Fashion & Style Trend: Coastal style

Fashion & Style Trend: Maxi Dresses

Fashion & Style Trend: Sculptural Tops

Fashion & Style Trend: Butter Yellow

Fashion & Style Trend: Woven Raffia

Fashion & Style Trend: Silk Scarf

Fashion & Style Trend: Bold Jewelry

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Source: video via You Tube channel Timeless Elegance Style

Architecture: Residence in Ramat HaSharon, Israel

While surfing this morning on internet I found this inspiring private residence under the Israeli sun by Pitsou Kedem Architects. What a beautiful residence to see! Be Inspired .......

This inspiring private residence located in Ramat HaSharon, Israel, creates the perfect background for a life filled with happiness and relaxation. Under the harsh Israeli sun, creative minds of Tel Aviv-based studio Pitsou Kedem Architects imagined a contemporary oasis. Collaborating with architect Jonathan Munjak, the architecture studio infused this previously vacant lot with life. Photographed by Elad Sarig, the home presents itself as a highly modern residence open to the outdoors via large windows, glass doors and glass partitions. For more photos from this beautiful project, see the enclosed link below. 

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Source: Pitsou Kedem Architects

Couture: Ziad Nakad F/W 2026 - Black is Beautiful (02)

 
In love with these stunning black evening gowns by Lebanese fashion designer Ziad Nakad. What a beauty, elegance, femininity and craftsmanship. With his Fall/Winter 2026 offering, Ziad Nakad refines his signature language of opulence through a lens of modern restraint. Presented as a lookbook, the collection explores the balance between couture-level embellishment and the evolving demands of contemporary dressing, where elegance is expressed with clarity rather than excess. Be Inspired ..... Earlier I wrote more blogs about Couture, SEE HERE

More about the fashion designer

Born of a Lebanese descent, Ziad Nakad knew from his very early teens that he was to work in fashion. Since his young years, he was attracted by eccentric fabrics, sheer embroideries and unconventional beadings which married his designs back then especially sketched for his family to wear. Encouraged by this genuine success, the talented young man decided to explore more his passion for fashion and embrace the dressmaking art with studies in the field. In parallel, he mastered the art of couture by working with many famous fashion designers in Beirut. In 1997, he turned his dream into a career when he was invited to take part to the Beirut International Fashion Show for Couture in Beirut and dressed renowned super models like Karen Mudler, NadjaUrman and Jennifer Driver.

His first fashion shows garnered much praise from critics and opened the doors to a whirling series of defiles sparking international interest for the designer. Such exposure led to another milestone to his career with his first international defile in Milano in 2001 followed suite by another one in Cannes in 2003… and that was only the beginning…

Celebrated for his ability to reveal the feminine side of every woman, Ziad Nakad is now a design reference in fashion shows in Lebanon, the Middle East, the Gulf, Europe, Asia, the Americas, and the world.

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Source: ZIAD NAKAD
Photos: Courtesy of Ziad Nakad

Fashion Books: Dior Couture by Patrick Demarchelier

 
Dior is one of the most revered names in fashion, the archetype of the Parisian couture house. Famous for launching the “New Look,” Christian Diors landmark first collection that marked a sea change in womens dress after the Second World War, Dior is known today for its exquisite couture line of dramatic dresses. This book comprises a portfolio of portraits of over one hundred incredible gowns from the entire era of Christian Dior haute couture, including dresses designed by Dior himself. All of the images were shot by Patrick Demarchelier, known for his exquisite fashion portraits that grace the pages of Vogue, Elle, Harpers Bazaar, Glamour, and many other magazines. Be Inspired ...... Earlier I wrote more blogs about DIOR, SEE HERE

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Sources: DIOR, Demarchelier and Amazon

Have a lovely day .............

I love soft pink peonies ...... It always makes me happy.
Could not resist to share this beautiful bunch of peonies with you.
Have a lovely day! 💖💖💖

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I wrote more blogs about Flowers, SEE HERE

WELCOME JULY!

Wishing you a wonderful July month with lots of sunny, joyful and relaxing days .......

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Decorating Ideas: Exquisite handmade wallpapers & fabrics by Fromental

A wall covering by Fromental is unmistakable. Although the handmade wallpapers are as versatile as they are beautiful, ranging from traditional embroidered chinoiserie’s to painted geometric motifs, there is something so, well ‘Fromental’ about them. Very hand crafted and with a bespoke way of working, the presence of an artisan or creator is always felt when you look at the pieces. This blogpost is a repost of my blog of 23-03-2015. Be Inspired ........

Having worked within a fashion and interiors portfolio that includes international names such as Paul Smith, Timothy Everest, Duchamp, Ralph Lauren and Osborne & Little, partners Tim Butcher and Lizzie Deshayes established handmade interiors house Fromental in 2005. ‘Our ethos and aims are to combine the finest skills together with luxurious fabrics,’ say the duo, ‘blend that with a distinctly British style, historic classicism with the cutting-edge cool of London’s fashion scene to create contemporary, timeless interiors.’

The creative team is a collaboration of talented designers and craftsmen from London and China. The company, which now has showrooms in London, New York and LA, has four main wallpaper collections alongside a selection of luxury fabrics, suitable for both residential and hospitality spaces. 

Handmade wallpaper by Fromental - Paradiso in fern.

Handmade wallpaper by Fromental - Paradiso in fern.

Handmade wallpaper by Fromental - Paradiso in Kelly.

Chinoiserie wallpaper by Fromental used in Shangri-la Hotel, Paris
to adorn the lobby's lounge.

Chinoiserie wallpaper by Fromental used in Shangri-la Hotel, Paris
to adorn the lobby's lounge.

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Sources: Fromental UK and Shangri-la Hotel Paris 

Photography: stripes everywhere

I guess you've noticed already that I love stripes. Below you will find some great ideas for stripes. Be Inspired .........

Lanvin, pair of trousers with stripes

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Images are from Pinterest moodboards:

Pinterest/Stripes and Pinterest/Hats

Enjoying Life - Beautiful infinity pool at Chedi Muscat, Oman

While surfing on internet I found this article about 20 of the most incredible infinity pools worldwide. What a pleasure to look at these inviting photos! I decided to choose one and would like to share with you this pool: it's the stunning location Chedi Muscat, Oman. Isn't it a great place to be? It looks like paradise ..... For more incredible infinity pools around the world, see the enclosed link below. :-) This blogpost was published earlier on 16-04-2022. I republished it today. Be Inspired .......

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Source: Projectinspo