White on White Home

Paula and Artur have 4 kids and live in a white home. This is what each member of the family have to say about it:

Paula: ‘What makes our white home work?’ ‘People think I’m chicken for only using white but I came to this through a process. The more white I added, the calmer I felt. I pick furniture that’s designed to rescue life’s mistakes, everything is washable. And I’m neat. Time is a luxury with four kids, why waste it searching for things? For me chores are life’s little pleasures. I share them with the kids. When they’re small like Ella, 3, and Kalle, 1, being involved is enjoyable. Nils, 11, and Noa, 8, are older and have a different idea of what’s fun!’

Artur: ‘For my wife Paula it’s important that this place is functional, but I love the aesthetic of our white home. It’s so bright it almost feels transparent. I love the feeling of openness – it’s energising.’

Nils: ‘Our home is so WHITE!!!!!!!! I like white, but it would be nice to see some blue or yellow. Life is easier in a tidy house and rules are OK but sometimes they mean I have to do more chores than my younger sister Noa. I like my room best – I enjoy having some space and privacy!’

Noa: ‘I have this great idea to paint my room like the sky – light blue with a yellow sun and white stars. Our home is mega fantastic and the best thing is the huge bed in Mum and Dad’s room. On Saturdays we all sit on the bed and watch movies.’




Even the baby's pacifier is white!
























All images from here.

Provencal Framhouse

This typical Provencal stone farmhouse is located in Aigaliers, a village in the Gard, near Uzès, in the south of France. You might think it's been standing here for centuries but it is actually a new construction. Decorated with antiques and vintage pieces, its spaces take you back in time.


A stone staircase outside leads to a guest room.


This small terrace is right outside a guest room and at the top of the stone stairs we saw in the previous picture.


A warm dining room with a massive step-in fireplace with room enough for the fire and a chair. Indian cotton tablecloth.




Satin pillows on a wrought iron bed by the fireplace in the large living room.




The bathroom, entirely done by Richard Goullet, opens to the left on a wall with rounded lines behind which hides a spacious shower. Terra cotta tiles. The full length curtain brushing the floor adds drama though I think they are not such a good idea in a bathroom!

Photos Ivan Lainville.
All images from here.

Interior Designer Natasha Baradaran

Today I'd like you to meet interior designer Natasha Baradaran. Born in Los Angeles, she founded her firm in 2000. Here you will see a selection of interiors belonging to 4 different homes. As you will notice, she does not stick to a specific style. She is currently developing her own furniture and fabric line based on her custom creations for her clients over the years. Fresh and always elegant. Come and see her rooms.

Bel Air-Whimsical.
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Holmby Hills-Georgian.

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Beverly Hills-Tuscan.
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Canyon-Eclectic.
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Brentwood-Traditional.
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All images from her portfolio right here.

Catherine Sack and Annie Jackson's Shop

Holly Park is owned by sisters Catherine Sack and Annie Jackson. A shop brimming with lovely vintage items which change with the seasons. During winter there will be gifts and Christmas decorations. In spring you'll find fresh potted daffodils, a selection of quilts, cushions and accessories. Summer is Provence with lavender filled enamel jugs, old painted baskets filled with meadow flowers and sachets with scented rose buds. Their products are sourced from all over Europe.
The first and last four pictures are of their shop. The ones in between are shabby chick style interiors furnished with their items.



























All images from here.
Photography by Brent Darby