hk living. the home in italy which contributor si of french by design shared with us here this morning was light and airy and oh so lovely. but now, well we’re headed to the dark side. opposites attract as they say, and much unlike how i like my men, i love a moody, dark and dramatic space. leave the drama to the decor! here’s some dark and stormy rooms, rich with... 
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ok, technically, i wouldn’t really live here because it’s a summer home. but let’s pretend for a second, because this home is just divine. pack your bags, we’re boarding for salento, italy to visit the summer retreat of a famous product designer duo. welcome to the palomba summer residence, where ludovica and roberto palomba, the acclaimed italian designers duo,... 
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hi again! ok, look at this lovely room that i found in one of victoria’s bohemian posts - and guess what i’m going to do to it?! yes. art is going to go there! i love that quilt, and i love that white wall (and that lamp!). but maybe just a little cluster of these which, by the way, i also love: oh yes. i absolutely love anything by italian artist tracciamenti,... 
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oh san francisco, how i love you. i must, to put up with some of the chilliest summers around. just when a lot of the country is starting to get great, warm weather san francisco says hello to chilly winds and fog. not all the time mind you, but summer evenings can very often not be relied upon. so this weekend, i decided to play it safe and bring the summer picnic inside.... 
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abigail ahern. i haven’t been dreaming nearly enough lately. dreaming of wonderful places to live beyond san francisco. this city is amazing, but in my dreams, i live lots of other places. this week i’m dreaming again and this time i think i’ll live in vermont. mind you, i’ve never been to vermont, but i imagine being tucked away in a modern cottage... 
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