La Maison Du Bonheur as seen in Maisons Côté Sud (fr)

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 Côté Sud

(us) ~ (fr) ~ (de)

Côté Est

(us) ~ (fr) ~ (de)

Côté Ouest

(us) ~ (fr) ~ (de)

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Luxe Living

Today we meet Stacy Andell, winner of our Kindle Paperwhite Giveaway.  Stacy and her friend Jill Egan own the interior design firm Luxe Living Interiors in Houston, Texas.  

A look at some of their beautiful work...

"Fashion is not only in the way we dress, but the way we live. The home should have a timeless elegance, with an edge, a certain flair that resembles each person who lives within it. A balance of neutrals and interesting textures, with pops of bold color is the perfect fashion statement."

—Stacy Andell, Luxe Living Interiors

"Since I was a young girl, I have always wanted to make my surroundings beautiful.  I find beautifully designed spaces comforting, and this has inspired me to show people how to enjoy their homes.  Traveling is one of many sources of my inspiration, and has shaped the timeless look of my interiors."

—Jill Egan, Luxe Living Interiors

 

Luxe Living Interiors

Houston, Texas (us)

I feel so fortunate to have this forum where I get to meet such lovely and talented people!  My congratulations again,  Stacy...much continued success to you and Jill.  

P.S.  As you may know if you've been following along with us, the first name we drew for this giveaway never responded and so after several weeks and many emails sent to her, we were forced to draw again. We're thrilled for Stacy of course, but feel bad we were not able to make contact with the person whose name we pulled first.  

So, just a reminder to all our email subscribers:  Please make sure we have your correct/current email address and to ensure our messages make it to your inbox, please add our address to your contact list.  (hover over my signature above) 

Luxe Living Interiors 

all images via Luxe Living Interiors

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Have you heard? Pamela Pierce has a new magazine in the works!

Founded and edited by interior designer Pamela Pierce, Milieu will be a quarterly print magazine, debuting in September 2013. 

FALL 2013

World of Change

Take an art-history tour through the deep South, sample the surprisingly sophisticated fare of a food truck, and enter a stunning mix of interiors.  Plus, see how otherwise ordinary furnishings can be transformed into pieces to be adored. Welcome to the world of change.  —Milieu Magazine, editorial summary

WINTER 2014

Winter Whites

As temperatures fall, cozy up with winter's warmest whites.  Luxuriate in everything from cashmere to leather, diamonds to chocolate.  We show how white is invigorating, alive, inspiring — the most versatile color of all.  

—Milieu Magazine, editorial summary

SPRING 2014

Fresh and Unafraid

It's the season of renewal.  And we're not afraid to try new things or indulge in the ever-welcome familiar.  Embrace the scent of lavender and the fresh looks of the season, both indoors and out. 

—Milieu Magazine, editorial summary

SUMMER 2014

Spirited Summer

Things heat up.  Take advantage of a passionate palette of oranges and hot pinks. We visit second homes and the people in them, dive into swimming pools, and relive the joys of childhood.  Come summer with us.  —Milieu Magazine, editorial summary 

Milieu speaks directly to readers who are sophisticated about design, worldly, well-traveled, and possess a discerning eye, but who also are playful, free-spirited, insatiably curious, and unafraid of the new and bold. 

—excerpt, Milieu Magazine, Mission Statement

"Why does good design matter – so much so that I wanted to launch this magazine?  Because when you live with the things and the colors, the materials and the arrangements that appeal to you, you live better.  It's true.  You'll be inspired daily because you occupy rooms you love.
Good design always makes you see the world differently  – it becomes a brighter, even happier, place."
–Pamela Pierce excerpt, editor's say Milieu Sept 2013

Pamela Pierce's design sensibility has resulted in many beautiful spaces we have all long admired so when I received an email from her announcing this exciting creative project she has undertaken, I told her I would be happy to share the news with linen & lavender's  readers.  (See subscription link below.)   

Again, all my best wishes to you and your team, Pamela...can't wait for the first issue to arrive!

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See this previous post featuring Pamela's design work: 

Chateau Domingue

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Darryl Carter ~ The Collected Home

"What surrounds us either uplifts, inspires and energizes us 

 or bogs us down, overwhelms us and depletes us."— LeAnn, l&l

"As I see it, the home should be a collected assemblage of treasures meaningful to the homeowner.  I believe it is better to have an empty room that an instant room.  Forgo the immediate and embrace the lasting.  This is the guiding principle for collecting a home."

 —Darryl Carter, excerpt: The Collected Home

I've always admired Darryl Carter's design acumen and I very much like the above quote from his new book.  As l&l readers know, the idea of leaving the blank wall or plenty of "negative" (unfilled) space in a room is something I am often bringing up because I think it is so important in creating a successful living space.  

As I wrote in "The Heart of the Home", I believe a simple but profound question when designing a room is:  

Have I left room for living?  

—More specifically, have I left room for the expression of the people living in this space or am I more concerned with "filling" or "decorating" it?  

We live in a fast-paced, acquisition-driven world and it's easy to get caught up in it all, losing sight of what makes us truly happy.  

Fortunately, if we're willing to ask the question, the answer is waiting for us.  Mind, body and spirit thrive in serene, uncluttered spaces so it becomes just a matter of tuning in to listen...just a few quiet moments to go to that place of clarity within us. 

For me, I drink in the sunbeams across our old wood table, a gentle breeze meandering through an open window and the play of shadows across our unadorned wall...and I am content.  

 a h h h...b r e a t h i n g  r o o m.

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U.S. release date:  October 30, 2012

Click image to pre-order now.

To pre-order now in other countries:

United Kingdom - (release date December 15, 2012)

Germany - (release date October 30, 2012)

Canada - (release date October 30, 2012)

France - (release date November 15, 2012)

Italy - (release date October 30, 2012)

Spain - (release date November 15, 2012)

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images 1,2,3,6,7 via Darryl Carter website

images 4 & 5 via The Collected Home by Darryl Carter

images 8 & 9 via Urban Electric Co.

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A Sophisticated Blend

Antiques Dealer and Designer, Richard Shapiro, 

has struck a beautiful balance in his residence in Malibu.

  

Pieces from around the globe ... old and new, ornate and primitive...
all coexist peacefully. 

I am especially impressed by Mr. Shapiro's light hand with the antiques and decorative objects he used – with access to so many pieces, he could have easily filled every nook and cranny.  Instead, he wisely chose to leave much negative space throughout giving a relaxed, unpretentious air to the home.  

— Beautifully curated.

P.S.  I shared the living room of this home last year if you missed that 
– or would like to visit it again, see link below (I'm still coveting the fireplace): 

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Antique Cypriot fireplace.  

See previous post {here}

all images via Architectural Digest

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Architectural Digest feature,

"Renaissance Man" in the April 2011 issue.

Photographed and produced by Miguel Flores-Vianna

Styled by Robert Rufino

Owner/Designer: Richard Shapiro, antiques dealer and

head of Studiolo home furnishings

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The Shapiro residence architect:  Douglas Burdge  

An image from another beautiful home by this firm: