2017-06-02 12:07
1, 2, 3, 4, 5I'm looking for the perfect white summer dress, if such exists. Not too long, not too short, not too tight, not too cheesy.... Flowing and soft but a statement of sort, ma… Read More
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2017-06-01 19:28
Alfredo Paredes Manhattan home with stunning arched steel casement doors which make this space so spectacular. I get so smitten every time I see a room with steel casement windows or… Read More
2017-05-31 16:11
Usually Ranch and sophisticated are two words we don't find in the same sentence. However Interior Design well planned and executed can do wonders as it's proved in this Upstate New… Read More
2017-05-30 16:31
When we started remodeling our home I knew we were not going to live here forever, I also knew what many people know, that the time of the housing boom was over. Knowing that, my cho… Read More
2017-05-29 11:54
How perfect is this outdoor swimming pool space. A pure nature-inspired color palette, blue, green, white, wood...A very unexpected color combination, green and pink with a black and w… Read More
2017-05-27 16:58
The Netherlands Theo van DoesburgThe Netherlands: De Stijl One Hundred Years Celebration De Stijl, "the style" in Dutch, was an artistic perio… Read More
2017-05-26 18:36
Thankfully it's time to take out our denims, espadrilles and ruffle tops because summer and all its glory is here. It culturally starts this weekend with the celebration of Labor Day… Read More
2017-05-25 12:23
When I came across this modern home designed by Pablo Paniagua, the custom black and white geometric floors stopped me on my tracks. If not for the visual impact, then for what it doe… Read More
2017-05-24 17:37
Pierre Yovanovitch is an exceptional Interior Designer I have posted about, many times before. In one of the posts was a sneak peek of his Chateau Fabr… Read More
2017-05-23 15:23
via petitpandaIt's impossible to not feel our heavy hearts after such a tragedy. This time it happened in Manchester, England at Ariana Grande's concert. Parents, family… Read More
2017-05-22 13:56
This Spanish Style home in Palm Beach, designed by David Kleinberg exudes a modern sophistication rooted in the classics that stands the test of time. Traditional coffered ceilings… Read More
2017-05-21 18:20
In a beautiful lace dress designed by Giles Deacon, Pippa Middleton married James Marshall yesterday at St. Mark's Church in Englefield, Berkshire. The Duchess of Cambridge, Pippas's… Read More
2017-05-19 12:33
I feel like winter flew by, even skipping Spring in the process. Now is the time to seek exciting and cute Summer items to add to my travel bag, with time running short. Many maj… Read More
2017-05-18 17:38
While searching about this black and white kitchen in the image above, I came across the sitting area of another kitchen that looked as they belonged together, sort of like a Dream K… Read More
2017-05-17 18:42
Mark D Sikes Patio Summer version Mark D Sikes has quickly become a very popular Interior Designer thanks to his All-American, exquisite timeless style as it's greatly represented in his b… Read More
2017-05-16 23:07
Belle Vivir Interior Design blog is going through a simple makeover. Hopefully tomorrow our site will be easier and prettier for all your enjoyment. We apologies for any inconven… Read More
2017-05-16 15:19
The living room Of Caroline Sieber's London home with its custom tropical wallpaper by Zuber makes such a focal point, no need for wall art.Caroline Sieber's London home is a colorful oasis… Read More
2017-05-15 18:45
Poppy Delevingne's luxurious bathroom is like a gift that keeps on giving. It's also a girl's dream with marble covering counter tops, shower and floors and accents of polished brass… Read More
2017-05-12 15:15
Lately dresses and tops are all about soft layers of classic romantic ruffles. I remember when growing up my mother used to dress my sister and me the same and ruffle skirt dresses w… Read More
2017-05-11 14:15
The exclusive shoe collection created by Aquazaura for De Gournay is now available online at Matches Fashion digital trunk show. Shoes aficionados who are also Decor aficionados can… Read More
2017-05-10 18:02
I was happy to receive these images yesterday of the room designed by Robert Stilin for this year's 2017 Kips Bay Decorator's Show house. The room was inspired by a contemporary Europ… Read More
2017-05-09 15:47
Custom sofas covered in mohair in the living room. It's always inspirational to see home renovations resulting in unique stylish spaces, as is the case of the Greenwich, Connecticut ho… Read More
2017-05-08 17:41
A very uncompromising way to bring pattern and personality into your home decor is by painting your floors in a graphic pattern. Painted floors are perhaps the easiest way to change an… Read More
2017-05-07 15:33
Belle Vivir is a blog about Interior design, fashion, home decor Ideas, art and shopping suggestions for the chic woman. Founded by Julie Paulino Read More
2017-05-05 14:03
There is no better time for suede shoes than Spring. The perfect weather makes you feel free of regrets with no snow or rain to ruin them. Stilettos are the type of shoes that… Read More
2017-05-04 17:58
Mother's Day is everyday, cliche but true. In the perfect world we would treat our mothers regularly with one or two of these gifts listed here but, we either lack the monetary acces… Read More
2017-05-03 19:14
Francois Catroux courtyard in Laurmarine, France. The provencal garden has ancient fortified stone walls with shutters on the windows, the floor is in gravel and the green throughout i… Read More
2017-05-02 14:39
Photo by The Met via Vogue This year, on the 1st Monday of May a.k.a Costume Institute's annual The Met Gala happened last night, as I'm sure it's no news. This year the exhibition is… Read More
2017-05-01 17:17
Many of you may have already seen this home in Houston designed by Bruce Budd in collaboration with Bute King Architects, previously featured in Architectural Digest. The Georgian sty… Read More
2017-04-30 22:46
Belle Vivir is a blog about Interior design, fashion, home decor Ideas, art and shopping suggestions for the chic woman. Founded by Julie Paulino Read More
2017-04-29 12:02
The month of May appears to bloom in other forms than just Nature. This month is full of interesting events and exhibitions around the world. From New York Art Week, the height o… Read More
2017-04-28 16:16
We are planning our 2 weeks long vacation to the South of France and since we are a bit adventurous, but in a low risk way, no bungee-jumping for us. We are more of leisurely adventur… Read More
2017-04-27 16:43
As everyone knows, a first impression is important. In many cases, definitive. Accordingly, a gracious foyer speaks volume of what lies ahead. Whether you are lucky enoug… Read More
2017-04-26 20:02
When I think of a beach or vacation home I think of a home with some level of restrain in the decor but comfortable enough to serve its purpose. Now that summer is approaching… Read More
2017-04-25 15:58
From light wood to darker tones a herringbone or chevron floor can be used in many types of home decor. From elegant and classic style to modern to rustic, parquet flooring can add n… Read More
2017-04-24 16:56
On Friday morning I got a preview of this year's Columbus Decorator's Show House where as I posted here, 11 designers had the challenge and privilege of creating 11 spaces inside Columbus… Read More
2017-04-22 01:22
Now a days is easier than ever to look stylish without braking the bank specially when it comes to summer dresses. Yes, it'll be hot and messy soon but for the fashionable and stylish… Read More
2017-04-21 12:33
Ellsworth KellyRobert Motherwell Bruce Budd designBelle Vivir is a blog about Interior design, fashion, home decor Ideas, art and shopping suggestions for the chic woman. Founded by Jul… Read More
2017-04-20 18:25
Gilles and Boissier is a world renowned Interior Architectural firm with international recognition and success that mostly everyone in the Design world have heard of or seen one of th… Read More
2017-04-19 13:59
Love the regal look in this kitchen. Hexagon tiles on the floor gives it an old world feeling. The cabinets are of a very light green color which gives the black stove a fr… Read More
2017-04-18 14:15
The Columbus Decorators' Show House, yes it exists and it takes place every other year, is taking place inside The Museum of Art this year. It's the first ever Show House to take par… Read More
2017-04-17 13:43
Transitional design is like meeting traditional and modern decor half way. It integrates all the good elements of both styles. While Traditional Style can sometimes feel too i… Read More
2017-04-16 14:18
Belle Vivir is a blog about Interior design, fashion, home decor Ideas, art and shopping suggestions for the chic woman. Founded by Julie Paulino Read More
2017-04-14 13:58
How to do you wear your Romantic blouse; Flowy and soft tops can go with basically everything from formal pants to even shorts or under a blazer for a casual chic evening outing. Here… Read More
2017-04-13 17:28
In this entryway, the vertigo pendant lamp seems to welcome guests. Every so often comes the case when a designer creates a classic. Vertigo Pendant by Constance Guisset is one o… Read More
2017-04-12 14:09
I love to see classic interior structures decorated with more modern furniture, as I stated here. The contrast is beyond exited and chic. This Modern Parisian Apartment is grace… Read More
2017-04-11 17:52
The Paris library of Lee Radziwill has a very classic decor which makes it look regal and sophisticated. While I was driving around with my husband a couple of weeks ago admiring clas… Read More
2017-04-10 14:56
This is a modern take on the classic blue and white home accessories for those who enjoy and are looking to incorporate a younger and fresher version of it. The different textures, p… Read More
2017-04-07 15:16
The pretty Chrissy Teigen wears a more modern version of shirt dress with black jeans and high heel boots. It's the weekend and it calls for a more laid back approach to what to wear… Read More
2017-04-06 16:16
Styling a home bar for a gracious entertaining is as important as the result of the cocktails you create. As I'm sure most people know, there are two types of home bar. Wet bar i… Read More
2017-04-04 17:26
I'm thrilled to announce that we at Julie Paulino Design are offering custom interior design services online. This virtual design service will allow savvy clients, who enjoy to be inv… Read More
2017-04-03 18:08
Love the serenity in this children's room designed by Reed Krakoff. This bedroom may be for a child, but it's not short on style. The steel and bronze bed is by Maison Jansen and… Read More
2017-04-03 18:02
Marble bathrooms are as exquisite as it gets. The exotic and exclusive material is the most coveted option when it comes to choosing stones for more refined bathrooms. The myriad… Read More
2017-04-01 13:14
Paris Art Paris Art Fair 2017March 30th to April 2th This is particularly interesting for young and new collectors because the fair is dedicated to making contemporary art accessible… Read More
2017-03-31 15:26
Ever since I can remember, going on a safari has been in my bucket list. For some reason it feels like a far place to go. While living in Munich we contemplated going to South… Read More
2017-03-30 14:58
Jean Louis Deniot designBlack is the color that can elevate the most a simple decor to a more elegant and austere one. There is probably no other color as classic as black and it nev… Read More
2017-03-29 14:24
Dark-painted shiplap in this powder room gives it a cozy feeling.It took a while for urban dwellers to get caught up with shiplap. Thanks to Joanna and Chip of HGTV's show Fixer… Read More
2017-03-28 16:56
I thought it was about time for a post like this since it is already April, yes time is flying and so are some excess in design that are saying "boy bye". This list is solely based o… Read More
2017-03-27 16:31
A Joan Michell painting hangs in a dining room designed by Aman and Carson via Architectural Digest. Over the weekend my husband and I took a short ride to Cleveland where we had a gre… Read More
2017-03-25 18:06
Images via Design Darling, Lovely Clusters, Bread & Olives, A blog about home decorating ideas, interior design, fashion trends, jewelry and shopping suggestions for the chic and modern… Read More
2017-03-24 14:51
Whether you call them slippers, mules or any other fancy name, they are definitely not flip-flops which give you either the flexibility to hide your toes before getting a pedicure or… Read More
2017-03-23 14:50
Simone Rocha's clothes are well known for their imaginative mixture of feminine, romantic and eclectic. No wonder her home in London, which she shares with her partner and her toddler… Read More
2017-03-22 14:07
Aquazzura x De Gournay CollaborationIf this is not the most clever collaboration, then I don't know what is. Two of the things women love the most, anything that resembles flowers an… Read More
2017-03-21 14:01
If I was not a designer, Joseph Dirand would be the one designer who I would give complete authority to do my home. But of course I don't own an apartment in a 19th-century Haussmann… Read More
2017-03-20 21:31
From Chinoiserie wallpaper, mosaic flooring and iconic Salamandre Zebra wallpaper to free standing tubs, all these bathrooms have a must have feeling of coziness. Images top Roman and… Read More
2017-03-19 15:16
I still can't get over this amazing home office. If you missed some of our posts, below are the links to this week's.The outfits you'll want to wear this Spring/Summer.An Unexpected an… Read More
2017-03-18 13:06
If you find yourself complaining about having nothing to do, here are a few suggestion around the world's most popular cities for you to choose from. Because life is too short to spend… Read More
2017-03-17 16:07
You may have seen the very chic minimalist button-down white linen dress wore by a few bloggers in their Instagram accounts. This dress as well as the rest of Mango's 45-pieces of thei… Read More
2017-03-16 19:02
This modern Parisian apartment was designed by Studio Razavi. The clean lines throughout the apartment was an attempt to step away from the neo-classical features of the Haussmannian s… Read More
2017-03-15 14:54
Green is certainly the color closest to nature. From rich saturated ones to more soothing tones, it can create an oasis of serenity. More people than we know like it, yet few ch… Read More
2017-03-14 16:40
Susan Ferrier is a very well recognized Interior Designer who was born in New York and later moved to the South where in 2000 she partnered up with Bobby McAlpine and Ray Booth to form the v… Read More
2017-03-13 16:29
To know more about Iznik decor go here. Living room by Miles Redd, quote from here.A blog about home decorating ideas, interior design, fashion trends, jewelry and shopping sugg… Read More
2017-03-10 21:01
I don't know about you but, I can't decide what I love more about Summer: the easiness of its clothes or the absence of heavy ones, which in either case pretty much results in the same feeli… Read More
2017-03-09 15:41
It should not take you by surprise the fact that Americans love to collect, thus their love for big kitchens with lots of cabinets. European kitchens on the other hand tend to be small… Read More
2017-03-08 17:36
I think Country interiors are underrated and overlooked while more polished decor take center stage. One reason could be because country or rustic interiors look and feel better in per… Read More
2017-03-07 16:00
The old French technique of wall mural paint, where the final effect is a monochromatic tone in different shades of grey, dark and light, is as old as it gets. Reinvented or discovered… Read More
2017-03-06 15:14
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2017-03-03 12:20
What is design if it's not a reflection of your life, travels and taste. This Brooklyn apartment owned by Apparatus Studio founders, Gabriel Hendifar and partner Jeremy Anderson speaks… Read More
2017-03-01 18:50
The Kensington Hotel in London, appears to be more a Parisian apartment than a hotel itself. Beautiful paneled rooms with parquet floors are found throughout. Each room and suite… Read More
2017-02-28 16:56
European Design is very different from American Design. It's simpler yet stylized, restrained and unpretentious. European interiors is more about how the furniture complements… Read More
2017-02-27 17:47
Image via DomaineA blog about home decorating ideas, interior design, fashion trends, jewelry and shopping suggestions for the chic and modern women Read More
2017-02-24 15:38
There is something powerful in the color black whether it's used in interiors or fashion. I love seeing it as an accent in a home and it's always captivating seeing someone dressed head to… Read More
2017-02-23 16:31
The simple version of the trench coat that was popular in the 70's has gone through major upgrades. New and versatile versions range from suede, leather and even transparent material… Read More
2017-02-22 22:07
If you are a regular at Instagram then without a doubt you've seen the Pink monochromatic restaurant, The Gallery at Sketch, designed by India Mahdavi with artwork from British artist Turne… Read More
2017-02-21 16:10
We lived abroad for the past five years. It's amazing how time flies. Three years in Sao Paulo, Brazil and two years in Munich, Germany. Now we are back in the USA reloca… Read More
2017-02-20 15:54
I came across the women fashion line Loeil via Instagram. The Los Angeles born fashion line prides itself for using superb quality and creative craftsmanship in an understated minimali… Read More
2016-10-19 07:56
At the most resent fashion weeks, there was one particular fashion-trend that caught my attention for all the good reasons, but mostly because it's quite hard to not notice a fitted feminine… Read More
2016-10-05 09:33
The world is definitely changing in all aspects of life. Mostly when it comes to social media and the power that has provided to many. The world has never been this democratic… Read More
2016-05-23 11:21
I'm very excited to reveal one of Tyche by Julie Paulino new collections. The Modern Fasteners Collection is manufactured in New York City and entirely made of Deox Sterling Silver, a… Read More
2016-05-18 14:09
It's interesting to see how sometimes a home becomes sort of like the opposite of its owner personal fashion style. Ines de la Fressange's Paris home is an example of this with its tra… Read More
2016-05-08 10:24
"A mother is she who can take the place of all others but whose place no one else can take" Cardinal Mermillord… Read More
2016-05-04 14:38
I had been waiting for The First Monday in May to be available on iTunes and yesterday it finally happened. The documentary directed by Andrew Rossi, the same director behind the film… Read More
2016-04-28 12:05
For the third time LVMH group will host Les Journées Particulières. Over the space of a weekend 40 Fashion Houses in France and across Europe will be opened to the public… Read More
2016-04-20 14:39
Remember the days of the messy ponytail, well now is the time for the ultimate hairstyle, the half-bun, the hun or the half-up-bun. Whichever way you prefer to call it, the half-bun is… Read More
2016-01-27 12:02
Pink is the color most often associated with love, beauty, charm, politeness, sensitivity, tenderness, sweetness, childhood, and the romantic.-Wikipedia. A.K.A Femininity. Oth… Read More
2016-01-21 14:32
top, pants, backpack, shoes, watch, hatVisiting a museum is a rather casual, albeit elegant, thing to do and putting together that just-chic-enough appropriate outfit could be more diffic… Read More
2016-01-18 12:08
Brandhorst Museum in Munich, Germany is one place to keep in mind the next time you have a long lay over while in route. Opened in 2009, it holds an impressive private collection of… Read More
2015-10-19 09:39
The Isabel Marant fashion pieces we didn't get to see in the Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2016 runway are like everything else she makes, quite stunning. Isabel Marant is known f… Read More
2015-09-29 08:29
While more and more people are showing themselves naked in Instagram, it is a relief and source of inspiration seeing the elegant femininity displayed in the runways of New York Fashion W… Read More
2015-09-11 11:47
We've all have found ourselves in awkward situations, you know like when you don't know how to start a conversation. If the first thing that comes to your mouth is negative comment… Read More
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