ciao, si from the french by design blog here. today, we’re visiting a 13th-century-old franciscan convent in brianza, lombardy region, italy, brilliantly renovated as an artist’s home and studio. in this 13th century brianza franciscan convent, partially destroyed during WW2, lives architect and painter marco grassi. marco, who curated himself the renovation project,... 
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hello again! today i bring you a pink wall, and a stunning gold panel at casa barragán in mexico city - the former home of mexican architect luis barragán: this space is almost perfect, but i just want to pop in and add one more little golden touch to this gorgeous alcove: oh. the amazing portraits (mixed media on wood panel) by german artist tilo uischner. i love that... 
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Jonas Ingerstedt is a stockholm-based photographer with an amazing range — from cozy swedish cottages to mid-century modern, and more contemporary homes. as a photographer, he captures all interiors beautifully no matter the style, but today i chose to share an eclectic mix with a few of his more vintage-inspired spaces. to see his whole gorgeous portfolio check out... 
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you know that moment when you’re hearing yourself say ‘omg, i’m stalking this person online’? no, you don’t? i have it all the time where i’ve got a mad crush on someone’s work and i don’t really know the artist, but still there they are on twitter, or instagram or pinterest and i’m ‘liking’ everything they... 
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everyone needs a black forest house, don’t you think? a modern cottage tucked away beneath green pines away from the bustle of a busy city life. i love this space from light locations, a black cladded home in east sussex, england. the light furnishings, textiles and accessories are a lovely contrast to the cottage’s modern black exterior. i’ll bet it’s... 
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