Infinitely stunning pool

Set high up in the hills around the bay of Funchal, Susana Jesus of MSB has designed a stunning infinity pool that complements the Atlantic Ocean effortlessly into the horizon. 

Palacio Estoril Vintage Heaven by Lucien Donnat

Had to share this picture I took of the bridge room in fabulous retro Palacio Estoril Hotel in Portugal, untouched since it was designed in the 1960´s it has it all: Zuber panoramic wallpaper, pineapple lamps, empire furniture and rich terracota velvet fabrics. Created by Lucien Donnat, a master in theatrical settings.

Ooooh the Joy of a beautiful dream dressing room!

Having the luxury of a whole room dedicated to clothes (the perks of living in a large old house) we finally decided to make it into the dream dressing room we had always wanted. As always the budget was tighter than Dita Von Tees´s corset.

It all started with the Tiger rug, which my mother kindly badgered all her friends about until one lovely eighty-year old lady said yes she had a very old tiger rug that her family had brought back from India nearly a hundred years ago, and as she was moving into a home would be happy to give it away. So with this beautiful, very weathered but stunningly regal tiger - we built the theme of the room around him.

This was the dressing room Before. One thing that I hated was how messy the open wardrobes made the room look. The dust crept into all the clothes and it was just a bland utility room not a place to dream in pre-party mode. So Jorge the carpinter supermo transformed them by adding mirrored doors, drawers and uplifting them to a glamorous sleek new life.

To make the most of the high ceiling we painted a large chandelier coral red, the walls were painted in a bright shiny Indian green shade, about three coats. The wood frames and closets were painted in a sleek ivory white. The walls look so glossy now you can almost see your reflection in them. 

The 1930´s vintage armchair was bought from a friend, and upholstered in Manuel Canovas Ming fabric with Ralph lauren velvet leopard fabric. The footstool is the essential Air Max foot prop.

 

The dressing table drawer is organized with old hermes perfume boxes, easy and very effective

 

Hermes bright orange boxes bring a wonderful contrast to the green walls and ivory closets, a fashion installation that creates a fun focal point

Placing pretty curtain hooks on the sides of the closet is a great way to increase your hanging space, specially for long garments