All About Eva

We've seen the closet of Vivre founder Eva Jeanbart-Lorenzotti in Domino magazine and all over the internet but not many photos of the rest of the apartment.  I recently came across a few on the blog of the Vintage and Modern blog that had me searching for more.  Turns out it was photographed for a magazine called Grund Genug.  The photos are a little dark and moody but you can still see some of the fabulous furniture and those amazing floors. I don't have the story so I can't give you any details.  I'm surprised that one of the American shelter magazines haven't shot it yet.  It would be fun to see more of it besides the enviable closet. 

Revisiting Lázaro Rosa-Violán

I just picked up the January/February 2011 issue of Australian Vogue Living (we're a month behind in the States) based on the photo above which also graces the cover.  It turned out it was part of the "home studio" of Barcelona based artist turned interior designer Lázaro Rosa-Violán.  I posted about this spectacular space last June but I think it's worth revisiting especially since it includes some new shots like the one above by photographer Richard Powers.  It's also one of those spaces that I don't think I could ever get bored by no matter how many times I viewed it.  The mix of styles and periods and artwork is perfection.  As are those herringbone floors.  

The bronze from from 1900 was once a ceiling decoration while the chandelier was designed by Paco Rabanne. 

The leather Chesterfield sofas are from Belgium and the coffee table the white leather chairs were custom dsigned by Contemporain Studio.

Stucco rosettes look like sculptures on Chinese console tables.

The leather and chrome chairs in the meeting area are from the 1960's and sit around a prototype table from Contemporain.  The upholstered "waiting canape" is from an old hotel in Marseilles. 

The artwork is by Lázaro Rosa-Violán.

I don't know many designers who would hang Chinese screens in a kitchen but they look amazing.

I want Lázaro Rosa-Violán to take me vintage shopping with him because he has a great eye for chairs.  These are Swedish office chairs from the 1960's.

Wish I had seen this view of the kitchen before my butler's pantry post. I'm very jealous of that storage space.

The wood paneling in the bathroom came from a textiles warehouse and headquarters.  The tub is by Philippe Starck and the stool Sempre. The entire place is the epitome of chic but if worked here, I would definitely hold every meeting out of doors.  Now, wasn't that worth looking at again?!

Photos by Richard Powers for Australian Vogue Living

Unknown Inspiration

If I forget credit a photo, someone will point it out to me right away.  But yet there are entire blogs and tumblr sites that post photos without any information let alone a credit.  It's very frustrating when you want to know who designed a space or see the rest of the home.  I even tried to contact one blogger and received no response so now I'm asking for your help.  I've found all of these inspiring photos online and would love to know more about them.  If anyone has any information, please let me know.  I would also love to give credit where credit is due. 

UPDATE: Thanks to everyone who left comments and emailed me with credit details.  I've updated the post to label the images.  The top image is from Ralph Lauren.

Salon de Bois designed by Alex Papachirstidis

via New York magazine

Jeffrey Bilbuber photo by Don Freeman for House Beautiful

Kitchen by Plain English

Paris apartment from The New York Times

Julian Strangler

Leslie Williamson

Kitchen Lab in Chicago

Photo by Tim Even Cook

High Point Here I Come!

I'm off to North Carolina this morning to attend the High Point Market.  For those of you who don't know, High Point Market is the largest industry trade show held every spring and fall.  There are more than 2,000 exhibitors which means I have packed my comfy shoes in my carry on bag.  (I have to switch planes which means no big suitcase and some strategic packing on my part.)  I look forward to seeing what's new in the design world and all of my design friends from around the world.  I am also very excited to have my travel partner in crime, Stefan Hurray, along for the ride!  I'll be back Tuesday but don't worry, I have uploaded lots of goodies to keep you entertained while I am away! Just don't get into the liquor cabinet, or you'll definitely be grounded! 

April

The sun was warm but the wind was chill.

You know how it is with an April day

When the sun is out and the wind is still,

You´re one month on in the middle of May.

But if you so much as dare to speak,

A cloud comes over the sunlit arch,

A wind comes off a frozen peak,

And you're two months back in the middle of March.

                                                       - Robert Frost

Special Sponsor Discount from Marigot

I'm off to High Point on Sunday and wish I had a new pair of Marigot pajamas for the trip.  While I don't have time to order a pair, you probably do and can get a discount.   Marigot has graciously offered Habitually Chic readers 10% off of their pajamas and cashmere sweaters in coordinating colors with the code HabitChic.  You can buy Marigot pajamas in sets or the tops and bottoms separately.  Perfect for those of us who are a little bigger on the bottom than the top or vice versa.  I'm off to pack.  Happy Shopping! 

Revisiting the Art of James Nares

I wrote about artist James Nares shortly after a began my blog which was almost three and a half years ago.  Since then, his work has shown up in many more publications.  I love seeing how great his flowing calligraphy brush stroke art looks in such a variety of interiors.  What's even more interesting is James Nares suspends himself to paint them.  I think I might have to see if he's open to a studio visit!  Bon Weekend!

John Barrett residence from Elle Decor

Todd Alexander Romano via New York Social Diary

Josie Natori from Elle Decor

Baroness Bruno de Pampleonne

Michael Rosenberg and Assoc.

Foley & Cox

Alexandra von Furstenberg

Kara Mann

Laura Day via Lonny

Michael Smith

Blue Carreon

“It’s a fine balance between design and the thing making itself happen. The stroke has to have complete precision to work. Sometimes I lose it on the exit. You can’t fudge it. It ruins the whole thing.” The resulting figures are almost always contained within the rectangle. “It’s less of a window if I keep it within the confines of the canvas, but there’s almost always a drip that’s an umbilical cord.” - James Nares