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I adore this sweet apartment in Hungary designed by A+Z Design Studio. Herringbone floors (oh yaaaasssss!!!) and mid-century and randomly eclectic furnishings give this space a Parisian feel. Now if I could just reach through the photo of the desk and steal those legs….

Found in the portfolio of Los Angeles-based Shapiro Joyal Studio. Love it.

The focus of Chicago-based interior designer Wendy Labrum is on creating spaces that evoke a sense of timelessness by combining elements from various periods – a way of learning from the past with a view towards the future. As a mother of two young children, she also believes in developing intelligent interiors that enhance the way families utilize their homes without sacrificing the elements that inspire. Fundamental to her design approach is a belief that a home is the backdrop for our most precious memories. As such, designing them is not an “off the shelf” endeavor, but rather an individualized process resulting in one-of-a-kind environments. Living spaces should be curated, not installed. In the end her spaces are elegant and chic, yet liveable and lasting. I could not help but notice brass accents in just about every room – brass makes everything better (and more glam) IMHO.

It’s quiet here. The kids and their dad are off doing those weekend autumn sports that guarantee muddy boot prints on old tiles on return. The light is soft and the peace is palpable. The tick tock of a mantle clock, the crack of well seasoned log in the fireplace. I’ve been tinkering with recipe books and pots and pans but my hearts not in it. Instead I think I’ll nestle in with those magazines I haven’t had a chance to read. Ssshhh… I’m daydreaming. This is my country house. A Grade II listed 17th Century farmhouse with Victorian editions in Hertfordshire, England via jj Locations. Don’t you know that everything old is new again?

I have been a fan of Amber Lewis‘ designs for what seems like ages, but just realized I have never done a feature on her work here before. So here you have it – bohemian chic at its finest! A white walled background is the perfect backdrop for warm woods, kilim rugs, graphic pillows, plants and the coziest of furniture. Vintage combined effortlessly with modern, Amber’s signature style continues to impress me with each project she completes. (She even has a shoppe!)