2013: The Year of the Snake Plant ? Love or hate it ?

2013 is the year of the snake plant !! I have seen it in so many magazines and places and yes, I fell for it too !!! :)
A bit of information on this green:
‣Name: Snake Plant, or Mother-in-Law's Tongue (Sanseivieria trifasciata)
‣ Description: A low-maintenance, tough succulent, recommended for improving air quality, that grows almost anywhere‣Origin: West Africa
Light: Tolerates most light (grows better in medium to bright light) ‣ Water: Every 1 to 2 weeks (allow the soil to dry between waterings) ‣ Humidity: Average ‣ Temperature: Average
I have always looked at them with mixed feeling... A very old fashion plant that can really destroy or enhance a decor.
Although,  I know think that it is a pretty sculptural addition to any empty corner though, incredibly easy to take care ( which makes it the perfect plan for men!) , and did you know, it is one of the best plants for improving indoor air quality ??
Here are a few snapshots with the trendy plant. The first one is the plant in my home. 
 Do you own one too ? Love or hate it ?

                                

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Borne Barcelona Apartment

Because this apartment is where I live: Barcelona. :) I  know that so many of you are big fans of this vibrant city too. It is located in the Borne area, a boho-trendy area who used to be very bad just a few years ago. Very simple and stylish.  Apparently it is rented for short stays too. I love what they made of it, simple and laid back styling. 

Love with tiling on the floor and walls. These wooden cabinets in the kitchen are just fabulous too.

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Stylish bachelor Apartment Soho NYC

I love masculine apartments and men with a sense of style. :)

I particularly loved this Soho loft of Dean DiSimone on FVF, a creative director/designer with an incredible stylish apartment. Love the sense of details, dark floors, the mix of vintage and contemporan furniture, the quality design, the mix of materials and textiles, the  color coordination. Minimalist but very inviting. Makes me miss NYC so bad. ;)

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Most repinned picture this month

Are you a compulsive pinner like me ?? 

Such a wonderful and ecological way to collect ideas! :)

Thank you to my 383 followers on Pinterest!  ♥ 

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Country home in Portugal

When it rains, what do you do ?  Me, I browse holidays homes... ;)  And I just found this beautiful one in Portugal !
This is the retreat and country home of Portuguese interior designer Monica Penaguiao in Palmela, Portugal. The country home is full of charm with all-white walls,  many colors and patterns, seamlessly and efforlessly mixing modern and vintage. Missoni towels, Kilim rug,  Tolix and Wishbone chairs... A perfect mix. Don´t you love this swimming pool lounge ?? Very ibiza style.    Wanna get away too ?? 

 

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Industrial home with a twist in Brooklyn

Sweden meet NYC meet London. This home shows exectly how to mix clean scandinavian aesthetics with a twist. This couple - Swedish-born Sebastian Stubbe and his American girlfriend Karis Durmer- had been searching for the perfect industrial warehouse to transform into their home. They had nearly given up hope finding it, when they heard through a friend of a friend about this old factory building in the heart of Dumbo.Dumbo may not be the most glamorous name, but the tiny neighbourhood in Brooklyn. Dumbo is actually an acronym for Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass.

 Although the area is now a hive of artistic activity, at the time it was still somewhat undiscovered. 

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