This week I am on a mission, firstly to get to the gym at least 4 times and secondly to eat healthy. It’s been a whirlwind these last few months of cabs collecting me in the small hours taking me to stations all over London and then zooming out of the city for very long days. Fundamentally this means I have eaten rubbish for ages, skipped means, munched cheese sandwiches on last trains out and it’s taken its toll. I need a big dose of energy so in ten minutes from now I’m off the gym for a workout (maybe also a swim) and then home to coffee and a smoothie (yoghurt, blueberries, raspberries) that’s the plan.
I was looking at Olatz Schnabel’s house the other day in T magazine and it’s quite an interesting space. Not very New York ish more Parisian and quite casual in feel. Her kitchen feels instantly warm and welcoming and although I would never dare to use such a bright colour on the walls it totally works.
I flit continually between a rustic vibe and something way more glam. Fundamentally I think I veer towards glam more than rustic but then I’m just about to order a 10 foot old vegetable counter for the kitchen that looks like its been taken from the oldest grocery store in Paris so who knows.
I have to say (sorry Olatz) the living room is not such a success. Customising columns to turn them into lamps doesn’t work or at least they might if the lampshades were supersized, these just make no sense. Plus the whole space needs messing up a little its way too perfect.
However if you want to gasp, get your pulse racing and jump for joy check out the garden. I want, I really want that tree.
the garden is a fabulous space – the tree does bring it alive!
x
i flit between global, organic, industrial, bohemian, ethnic and eclectic!! I find it so hard to stick to only a couple of them.
good luck with the mission
That living space doesn’t look like it is owned by the same person that owns the garden or the kitchen how odd.
Enjoy your workout and looking after yourself !
Thank you x
I’m totally loving that kitchen, not a colour I would have used perhaps but now I’ve seen it, yes it works brilliantly. I agree about the rustic v glam as well, I constantly have that battle, loving both styles for all the opposite reasons ( if that makes sense!!)
Makes total sense
What a place! I do love the kitchen and colour, and it looks lived-in and relaxed, yet the lounge just looks too ‘show home’ and not practical for family living! I’d be afraid to sit down and make it look messy!
Very pleased I’ve just discovered your blog – I’m new to the world of blogging, but I am inspired!
Ooh yes you’re right about the sitting room. It looks like a hotel foyer and the lampshades are way too small.
PS I wrote a post about how brilliant you are last week (here: http://wp.me/p1nATt-1kK ) and you got a lot of love in the comments too! xx
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