Decor – Exceptional designs

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Crystal Bulbs, Inspiration, Interior design, Lee Broom, light, Pendant, Trends, UK

UK designer Lee Broom’s lead Crystal Bulbs are individually hand blown and cut at Cumbria Crystal, the sole remaining producer of handmade English full lead crystal in the UK. The bulbs are available directly from Lee Broom for £109 each.

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Ice Skating @ Somerset House, London

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Black and White, Christmas, Ice skating, London, photography, Vintage

Photography from Facie Populi Blog

We’re getting closer to Christmas now and the weather outside is frightful! Well, in London it is!

The right time for ice skating? What are you up to this weekend? Xx

Grey London & Heart Warming Shopping

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English Pear, Jo Malone, London, Perfume, Scent, Shopping

What to do on a rainy weekend in London? There is nothing better than a cocooning shopping trip. I had a beautiful shopping experience at Jo Malone in Covent Garden London, where I found the most exquisite cologne: English Pear and Freesia. I wish you all a relaxing Sunday afternoon ! Xx

 

Murmure Paris @ Pinterest

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2012, 2013, Catwalk, Clothing, Jewelry, Mood Board, Murmure Paris, Pinterest, Social Media, Street Style, Trends

This is my number one coffee break fun. I went there a year ago, and I am still totally hooked! If you don’t know about it, don’t wait, have a look! And if you are already spending hours on Pinterest, then look for people and search for Murmure Paris! Let me know if you have an account, or if you follow some interesting people.

Home Sweet Home

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Colours, Cushion, Interior, Interior design, Patterns

 

1. MISSONI HOME Noceda cotton-sateen down and feather-filled cushion 2. Bonnie & Neil Watercolour cushion 3. Marika Giacinti Fringe cushion 4. MISSONI HOME Large Neda down and feather-filled sateen cushion 5. Jonathan Adler Punk and Blue Bargello Flame Pillow

Douce Soiree En Provence

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Ampoule, Decoration, Filament, Interior design, Lamp, Light bulb, Vintage

I love the look of these old fashioned light bulbs just hanging together. Perfect for an outside living room and warm summer evenings…

Available in Les Petites Bohemes website here

Mother’s Day Gift Guide

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ASOS, Crinstina Re, Diptyque, Essie, Gift, Guide, Ladurée, List, Macarons, Melody Rose, Mother Day, Present

Every year, I call my mum a month too early for mother’s day, because in France, we are celebrating Mother’s Day later, much later! I can’t help but wonder if it is not just another way to be fashionably late!

Anyway, Mother’s Day is THIS WEEKEND and here is a little gift guide: 1.ASOS Flower & Jewel Drop Earrings 2. Diptyque Candle 3. Bouquet de Pivoines 4. Crinstina Re Blush Tea Cup 5. Melody Rose Vanity Tea Cup 6. Essie Nail Polish 7. Macarons Ladurée

Ps. For Essie, I chose Saint Tropez Sand and Mojito Madness — My mum’s pêchés mignons!

Fornasetti Faces

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Artist, Ceramic, Design, Designer, Fornasetti, Interior design, Liberty London, Plates

Top picture: Everswoon.com/blog

I mentioned in a post in January my obsession for Fornasetti plates. I love his graphic style. Fornasetti designs are magical, whimsical, and full of spirit. Which one would you choose?

The Cool Drink

Cucumber Mint Limeade – Credit: A Beautiful Mess – Gem: Labradorite

I love the taste of cucumber in my drinks – Have you tried the British Mojito? If not, that’s your news mission, this is just too good to remain unknown!

But on a Sunday, let’s choose the softest option, shall we? Discover some really cool lemonade recipes here and surprise your friends with an unusual jug.

More recipes here on the Beautiful Mess Blog

Flowers Please!

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Bouquet, Flowers, Homes, Interior, Lilac, Moonstone, Spring

Gem: Moonstone – Photo: Dreamy Whites

I love the scent of flowers when I come back home. Last month I wrote about Ranunculus, and now I these days I am obsessed with Lilac… Its colours, its scent, its look… I love it! Do you like the look of it in an old French jar?