Elle Decor Sept 2013

The September issue of Vogue wasn't the only hefty one out there.

This issue of Elle Decor packed in a lot of homes.

There seems to be so many brands crossing into other markets than the one it started out in.  

Lacoste bedding might be a good idea but personally I am afraid I will wake up with an alligator imprint on my cheek after a night's sleep on its logo.

I like minimalism and marble but for some reason
 this just seems so Miami drug dealer digs to me.

I am so guilty of having nick knacks to hold my other nick knacks.

I couldn't help perusing these options.

I love studs and it is the only "crafty" thing I have tried myself.

I am thinking of studding my headboard when I move back in.

Anouska Hempel has been a bit quiet of late but is creating a new collection for Ghurka.  She sure made an impact with Blakes Hotel in London that is still going strong and is a design classic.

The travel feature this month was on the Loire Valley.

I think this is the second place to go after Paris in France.

French royalty hardly spent any time in Paris. 

One of the many reasons being there was a famous stench there.

The aristocracy followed suit so there are plenty of chateaus to visit.

This is one of the most popular ones to see called

Chateau Chenonceau.

For a tour of the chateau, you can click here.

Below is one of the many royal bedrooms.

This is the famous double helix staircase at Chambord, 

the royal chateau also known for its hunting grounds.

Some scholars suggest that the staircase was inspired by Da Vinci's drawings.

They did a great guide to the area if you are interested.

This feature is more for the garden buffs.

Perhaps not so easy to recreate at home...

I love the Greek key motif and if I ever have a garden 

I want to recreate this.

Don't we all intrinsically love classical, hence the name?

But I loved this Parisian home as it had a streamlined interpretation.

I would make an exception and live in Paris if I could live here!

I love the modern wall hanging of the prints. 

The bedroom is unpretentious and designed for its intended purpose.

One of my lifestyle change fantasies is to move to Marrakech.
This isn't a riad but the homeowners seemed to have forged a lovely mix of various cultural influences.

I didn't really see how this Roman palazzo made the cut 
but who am I to say?

I like understated simplicity but the kitchen 

would definitely not survive a new owner.

 

This home belonging to fashion designer Yvan Mispeleare 
earned its feature however.




I like the modern quality but that it isn't too in your face and 
still conducive to living.

Not too sure about the tiles in the bedroom but would help you wake up on the cold surface in the mornings.

It is rare that Elle Decor do two classical styles in one issue but they also featured an Irish historic home called Russborough House.

I am suck a sucker for libraries in historic homes.

If I lived in a period home the one thing 
I would splurge on is cornices. 
In fact, I would have added even more than they did!

I find that canopy beds are necessary in this sorts of high ceilings.
The unofficial architect's bible called the Pattern Language states that one needs a lower ceiling to feel safe and comfortable.

Well I hope that you enjoyed at least one or more of the features of the issue.

Have a great weekend!