BEDROOMS: a dreamy canopy bed by interior designer Jackye Lanham

A fabulously subdued color palette deserves a dreamy canopy bed. Love this elegant and dreamy canopy bed by interior designer Jackye Lanham. She chose an iron canopy bed to balance the soft elegance of the space. What a beauty! I wrote earlier more blogs about canopy beds: blog 1, blog 2, blog 3 and blog 4.

Sources: FRESHOME and Jackye Lanham

KITCHENS: A stunning Kelly Wearstler-designed home in Washington!

Love this beautiful Kelly Wearstler-designed home in Mercer Island, Washington. The island in the kitchen is brass, the cabinetry is cerused oak and the countertops are marble. For more information, see the enclosed links below. 

Sources: ELLE DECOR and Kelly Wearstler

RUNWAY: VALENTINO F/W 2016-17 MENSWEAR

Highlights from the fashion show from Valentino for the season Fall/Winter 2016-17 for Menswear. I wrote more blogs about VALENTINO Be Inspired ...... 

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Source: VOGUE

COLORFUL OUTDOOR FURNITURE FROM PAOLA LENTI (05)

While surfing on internet this afternoon I found some beautiful outdoor furniture by designer Francesco Rota for Paola Lenti. Love this pink armchair as well as the colorful poufs. The furniture designs look so inviting, for a real Summer feeling. Hope I inspired you too!

Ami Compact Armchair by Francesco Rota for Paola Lenti. Ph. Switch Modern

Afra Pouf by Francesco Rota for Paola Lenti. Ph. via Switch Modern

Sources: Paola Lenti, Purity Dubai and Switch Modern

Glamour & Magic by interiordesigner Paul Linse (Woonbeurs Amsterdam)

Earlier seen at Woonbeurs Amsterdam 2011: beautiful lighting design for the “More Than Classic House” by interiordesigner Paul Linse.

Paul Linse, interior designer (Studio Linse Amsterdam).

More about Studio Linse Amsterdam

Founded by interior designer Paul Linse in 1999, the studio is based in Amsterdam, where a group of inspired and talented professionals is dedicated to deliver top quality, sound project management and clarity of design. The Studio Linse team designs commercial interiors that express a warm welcome, in hotels, café restaurants or corporate environments, museums and other high traffic locations (e.g. Bubbles seafood & wine bar at Schiphol Airport and the F&B locations of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam).

Sources: Kus-sen.nl and Studio Linse Amsterdam

COLOR INSPIRATION - BOATING HUES (37)

As Interiorstylist/Color consultant/Homestager I am always looking for interesting color palettes which I can use for decorating rooms and to inspire my weblog readers. Below you will find the color palette 'Boating Hues'. Be inspired by this lovely color palette. Enjoy your week! 

Source: Design Seeds. For more photos, 

see also my Pinterest moodboard "Color Palettes"

Salone del Mobile 2016: Lighting collection 'Optical' by Lee Broom

A few pieces caught my eye this week, like this interesting lighting range called 'Optical' by Lee Broom. The new lighting range was showcased at Milan Design Week 2016 in a unique travelling show staged inside Broom’s industrial delivery van. Lee designed the interior of his studio’s delivery van to look like a traditional Italian palazzo and then installed the black & white light for an overall dramatic effect. The van was then driven from Broom’s London headquarters all the way to Milan for Salone del Mobile to be shown in various spots around the city including Brera Design District, Spazio Rossana Orlandi, ZonaTortona, San Gregorio Docet, Ventura Lambrate and more. The idea’s name? Salone del Automobile. Pretty genius. When viewed from all sides, Optical’s linear pattern changes at every angle. The Optical lighting range will be available in September 2016.

Sources: Design Milk, Lee Broom and CNN

RUNWAY: MAISON MARGIELA S/S 2016 COUTURE

Source: Fashionista

Remembering music icon Prince, 1958 - 2016

Legendary artist Prince has died at 57 (June 7, 1958 – April 21, 2016). Revisit his career in photos. Rest in Peace, Prince. Thank you for the Music and Inspiration! 

Prince Rogers Nelson was an eclectic virtuoso who penned such gems as "Kiss" and "Let's Go Crazy" and who took on the music industry in his fight for creative freedom. He left his imprint on many aspects of popular culture, from film to movies to sports to politics. "As one of the most gifted and prolific musicians of our time, Prince did it all. Funk. R&B. Rock and roll. He was a virtuoso instrumentalist, a brilliant bandleader and an electrifying performer, " U.S. President Barack Obama said in a statement. The music world is going to miss him greatly. Our prayers and thoughts go out to his family and friends. 

Prince at the 2005 NAACP Image Awards in Los Angeles.

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Prince performs at the Palladium in New York in 1981.

Prince watches the NBA All-Star game in Las Vegas, in February 2007.

Prince appears on stage at the 50th Annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 10, 2008.

Prince arrives with his 2nd wife Manuela Testolini for the 77th Academy Awards 2005 (LA).

Prince performs during a jam session in the Montreux Jazz Cafe after his concert
at the 41st Montreux Jazz Festival, Switzerland.

Prince presents the album of the year at the 57th annual Grammy Awards.

Prince performing at the Femoren on August 6th, 2011 in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Prince performs during a news conference for Super Bowl XLI in 2007.

Prince performs in London in 1986.

Prince, 1990.

Prince live in Antwerp.

Thank you for reading this blogpost.Sources: CNN, USA Today and Fashionista