Inspiration File ~ Art et Décoration

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Art Et Décoration Magazine

images via Art&Décoration April 2011

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Inspiration File ~ Monastic Simplicity

A room that asks nothing of you...the ultimate luxury.

Wishing you a peace-filled day.

xo~

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Musings on light and letter-writing...

Loving the light in this bedroom and the downy white duvet  . . .so inviting.  I can see myself lingering with a favorite book in the morning or inspired to write a good old-fashioned letter here.

What a treasure the handwritten letter these days. 

Such a rarity in our modern age, it hardly matters how eloquently composed —the feat itself makes poignant work of any prose!     

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This book contains some of the most passionate and romantic poems and love letters ever written.  Explore the private longings and passions of the greatest men and women in history, spanning a period of five centuries. . .letters of great Kings and Countesses, War Heroes and Philosophers.  -excerpts from the publisher's description.  Release date Feb 5, 2012

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I predict sweet dreams and blissful mornings...

This simple room is proof that a rejuvenating, "feel-good" space is well within reach for most of us. 

• unadorned plaster walls
• natural light
• crisp white linens
• sensuous blankets/throws

key descriptors:

tactile, natural, fresh, uncontrived

  

Image via:  Côté Sud Magazine 

A "FEEL-GOOD"  MOVIE RECOMMENDATION:

Mamma Mia!

Dismiss any criticism you might have heard about the movie and just allow it to be what it is:  a light-hearted romp filled with charm and silly humor and songs that will lift your spirits and send you dancing around your house for several days after.   Tip:  Set the DVD to play in the background as you tend to your household chores.   —You won't be sorry. *   :)

For Gita:

I Have A Dream (MP3 download)

Thank You For The Music (MP3 download)

sung by Amanda Seyfried, Mamma Mia!

Mamma Mia! The Movie Soundtrack

*A favorite movie quote: 
Janeane Garofalo as Vicki Miner, Reality Bites: 
"Can you turn this up, please? Please?  You won't be sorry."

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Sleeping Pretty

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Hotel Feature - Le Chaufourg

Le Chaufourg

en Périgord,  Dordogne

In the heart of the Périgord, overlooking the Isle river is the 17th Century manor house photographer Georges Dambier converted to a romantic hotel in the late 80's. 

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Georges Dambier was 20 when the Second World War came to an end, a moment when the social scene in Paris suddenly took off. Nightlife, subdued during the Occupation, exploded. Le Bœuf sur le toit, Le Lido, la Rose Rouge, Le Lorientais, Le Tabou : he frequented cabarets and jazz clubs in Saint Germain des Prés, where famous artists and celebrities organised glittering parties and balls. One night, he managed to take pictures of Rita Hayworth who had come incognito to a famous night club, Le Jimmy’s. He sold the exclusive images to France Dimanche, a daily magazine recently created by Max Corre and Pierre Lazareff, and won himself a job on the magazine as a photo-reporter. In his new post, he was sent to all over the world to cover current events. However, with his predilection for graphic design and aesthetics, his liking for refined mise-en-scene, and at the urging of many friends, such as Capucine, Suzy Parker, Jacques Fath, Bettina, Brigitte Bardot, Jean Barthet, he was led towards fashion photography.   -excerpt from Georges Dambier website, continued [here]

Georges Dambier Photography

Fashion model and actress, "Capucine"
photograph by Georges Dambier for ELLE 1953

Images from:  Chaufourg website and 

The Hotel Book, Great Escapes Europe

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update 2012:  La Chaufourg now closed.

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Design Daily - writing desk, "A Life Worth Breathing"

Looking for inspiration?  Try:  "A Life Worth Breathing" 

by Max Strom
 

Image via:  Maisons Côté Ouest

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Midnight tonight - Are you in?

Maisons Côté Sud, Dec 01-Jan 02

TO BE ELIGIBLE, you have until midnight tonight* to Follow or Subscribe. For more chances to win, just leave a comment.  Each and every comment you post prior to the deadline gives you an extra chance at winning!

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5 names will be drawn:  One lucky winner will receive a

$100 Gift Card to use in

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and four others will receive one of the following books courtesy of Travelers' Tales:

TRAVELERS' TALES ITALY: True Stories of Life on the Road;

TRAVELERS' TALES TUSCANY: True Stories;

30 DAYS IN ITALY: True Stories of Escape to the Good Life;

100 PLACES IN ITALY Every Woman SHOULD GO by Susan Van Allen.

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Design Daily - moody ambiance, bedroom

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Loving the drama.

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