Home + Fashion: Sunlight Over Me

Open Up

Nothing could be more refreshing in a home than letting the sunlight in and the soft wind breathe clean air through the room. Nowadays it seems our houses and apartments lack the most essential part to having a breathable home; windows. 

Ceiling-t0-floor paneled windows is a dream come true for those who love to let the sunrays in. We happen to be one of them ;)

We've gathered a dreamy collection of windows that all create a space perfect for self-centering and relaxation. Get inspired!

Enjoy :)

Home and Fashion: 8 Great Homes from Vogue Living

It doesn't get more posh than the homes and decor shared by the geniuses behind Vogue Living. The beauty of these homes and designs are endless, so we've narrowed it down to 8 of our favorite styles that inspire.

Enjoy! :)

This apartment in Paris’ oldest square, Place des Vosges, has been faithfully restored to its original classic beauty.

Muted cream and apricot tones do justice to this historical apartment, on the Place des Vosges, which was lovingly restored by French interior designer Marianne Tiegen.

What does luxury mean to you? The refined taste of the creatives behind Day Birger et Mikkelsen shows through in their master bedroom, which is replete with fresh white linen by Day Home and complemented by Rococo-style armchairs.

Vogue Living's editor-in-chief Victoria Carey reports from day three Milan Design Week: from Marni to Paola Lenti to conversations with Nendo head designer, Oki Sato.

Paris designer Virginie Manivet's bedroom is plush and inviting, with white linen from Caravane, hand-embroidered cushions from Lindell & Co and a Mongolian lamb throw. She found the 1960s sun mirrors at antiques markets in the south of France.

An intricately hand-embroidered wedding quilt from Marseilles, a 19th-century christening dress and an antique provençale chair provide a nostalgic vignette at the Fragonard museum as part of the whimsical Conversation Piece (curated by Carolyn Quartermaine) at theMusée Fragonard, Grasse.

The beautiful ocean view from the award-winning holiday home designed by Crosson Clarke Carnachan Architects at New Zealand’s Coromandel Peninsula.

The gorgeous new venue The Sunset Room (perfect for glamorous weddings and chic beachside lunches) at Watson’s Bay Boutique Hotel was designed by architect Jeremy Bull.

Home & Fashion: Rumi Neely

Keeping it Minimal

Number 1 fashion blogger in the world, Rumi Neely, opens her doors to reveal the simplistic fashion sanctuary she calls home. Her minimalist approach to her personal style is beautifully reflected upon the soft atmosphere of her Los Angeles home. Her open space, white walls and subtle touch of green life inspires us to clear out the clutter in our own homes to make room for clarity. The bits and pieces of her impeccable personal wardrobe is just the icing on the cupcake we're already drooling over. 

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Recipe of the Day: Squash

Squash Soup with Sage and Orzo

2 medium butternut squash (about 3 lbs)
1 large onion, diced
4 cups vegetable stock
1 tbs vegan butter
2 tbs olive oil
2 tsp ground coriander, divided
1 tsp white pepper
2 tbs fresh sage, chopped, plus additional for garnish
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups orzo, cooked

Directions

Preheat oven to 425°. Peel and halve both squash, scooping out the centers. Coarsely chop three halves of squash and set aside for the soup. Dice the remaining half, into large pieces for roasting (approximately 3/4” squares). Toss the cut pieces with 2 tbs olive oil, 1 tsp coriander, and a generous seasoning of salt and pepper. Roast the squash on two baking sheets for 30 minutes, flipping the pieces, and rotating the pan halfway through. When squash is done roasting, set aside for serving on top of the soup.

In a large dutch oven, heat 1 tbs vegan butter over medium heat. Cook the onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the coarsely chopped squash, vegetable stock, 1 tsp coriander, sage, white pepper and generous shakes of salt and pepper. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes. Remove soup from heat and either using a stick blender or working in small batches in a convention blender, puree until smooth. Depending on the size of your squash, your puree may be very thick. If this is the case, thin soup with water, adding one tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached.

To serve, place 1/2 cup of cooked orzo in bowl and top with roasted squash. Pour the squash soup around the orzo and garnish with fresh sage and freshly cracked pepper.

Source: Squash Soup with Sage and Orzo | Free People Blog http://blog.freepeople.com/2013/09/squash-soup-sage-orzo/#ixzz2ffnrc9fx

Home: Good Vibes

Green Life

Bring life to your home by having more houseplants! Not only do they bring good vibes to your living space, but they can also provide fresh oxygen. According to NASA, houseplants are one of the best air-filters you can have!

Get inspired by some of our fave green-life home decor pics below :)