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European Chic
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European Chic showcases interiors and design from all over Europe with the odd travel article thrown in. My style is pretty eclectic mixing time periods, textures, colours, price points, and influences. I'm based in Paris but I´ve lived in a bunch of European and non-European countries.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 171 )
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Beautiful Venice
Hello, dear Reader! I've missed you! Good to be back and blogging from Canada. Fingers crossed that the technical issues are resolved. I thought I share some... Read more
Posted on 01 August 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
Mediterranean Country Chic
In this Greek house it is a tie between having breakfast in bed, on the terrace or on the roof. Tough choices to make early in the morning! I love the simplicit... Read more
Posted on 17 June 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
Swiss Winter Wonderland
Photo: Pinterest The capital of Switzerland, Bern is wrapped in a blanket of snow. It is so pittoresk that it reminds me of model train cities, doesn't it? Read more
Posted on 14 June 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
White Flowers
Simple white flowers and the world makes sense again. Does that make sense to you, dear reader? There is something about buying or getting flowers that makes... Read more
Posted on 10 June 2012 INTERIOR DESIGN -
German Impressions XI
If there is one thing Paris doesn't have and I miss - it is surely a harbor. So everytime I am close to a harbor I go picture mad and snap like a papparazzi as... Read more
Posted on 07 June 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
Casa Camper
Welcome to Casa Camper (yes, of the shoe fame) in Barcelona! Just like the shoes the design is cool, functional, laid back and includes lots of their signature... Read more
Posted on 03 June 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
French Impressions XI
Every once in a blue moon a city girl yearns for the countryside and some culture and where else can you so easily combine the two of them than by visiting the... Read more
Posted on 01 June 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
Garden Party (European Style)
Any excuse for a party, right? Especially in summer when you can set everthing up in the garden or the park. I am partial to the paper pompoms floating above th... Read more
Posted on 30 May 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
Monochrome Milanese Home
The owner of this house in Italy is a former classical dancer who is interested in interior design! I have a soft spot for houses where soft powder colours are... Read more
Posted on 28 May 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
Swedish Gustavian Chairs
In November I've posted about a lovely Gustavian settee before so today whilst browsing Skona Hem I saved my favorite Gustavian chairs in my inspiration folder. Read more
Posted on 26 May 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
Converted Orangerie
The conversion of an old Orangerie in Geneva, Switzerland inspired me today. With a building like this one you can go either way and the owners decided to boldl... Read more
Posted on 22 May 2012 DESTINATIONS, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
An Ode to Kartell's Bourgie Lamp
Photo: Kartell Italia The Bourgie lamp is one of Italian manufacturer Kartell's greatest designs in my opinion. It is at the same time classical and... Read more
Posted on 21 May 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
Maison Du Monde
This house is located here in France but the style is truly 'mondiale' and eclectic. Napoleon epoque hallway, Nepalese pavillon in the parc, art deco dining... Read more
Posted on 17 May 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
German Impressions X
I was lucky to visit Berlin again just a few short weeks after my last trip. This time we looked for traces of the Berlin wall (above and below), treated... Read more
Posted on 13 May 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
Collecting Stuff
is fun and decorating it at home is even more fun (at least for those of us who read design blogs). What do you collect and how do you showcase it at home? Read more
Posted on 09 May 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
Four City Gardens
Since the garden season has started and I live in a big city I am very interested in city gardens. How do you turn a few squarementers surrounded by buildings... Read more
Posted on 05 May 2012 GARDENING, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
Pale Tale
When I recently asked you, read readers, which countries I should feature more a reader said: Scandinavia. Today I present a Swedish summer house to my liking. Read more
Posted on 01 May 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
German Impressions IV
Enfin, photos from my trip to Berlin, one of the most the dynamic capital in Europe! Above and the next two photos are from Rosenstrasse, the site of a major... Read more
Posted on 28 April 2012 DESTINATIONS, INTERIOR DESIGN, TRAVEL -
Grand European Bedrooms
Photos: Pinterest I am dreaming about sleeping in such a grand European bedroom and listen to jazz, or maybe classical music (from hidden speakers as not to... Read more
Posted on 26 April 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
Industrial Style Bookshelf
Photo: jarederickson.com A bookshelf made out of plumbing! Genius! Great way to fit your big coffee table books in a corner space, too. Read more
Posted on 25 April 2012 ART & DESIGN, BOOKS, CULTURE, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN