by the light

this is the same Barcelona flat i posted a month ago, the home of architect carlos nicolau.

the light in this flat makes me feel connected to the sky and the indoor patio with the potted tree's really connects one to life.

the casual approach to this room is so welcoming..from the pillows on the floor to the pallet like coffee table. i need more space.

scrub brushes

save the day or at least they can prevent everything from falling out of your cupboard. this is another photo of the same flat in barcelona, spain. i really do find the wink in this kitchen starting with that old wooden scrub brush holding those 2 cabinet doors together. make it work people...make it work.

i love this kitchen and it is another reminder that in our search for a home, there are creative ways to make old world kitchens work for you. i mean really, can't you just imagine yourself in this kitchen, listening to npr and baking up a storm? they just don't make charm like this anymore.

tile file

this is the same flat i posted a few days ago. the home of architect carlos nicolau. i have been obsessing over this home for over a month now and keep going back to the photo's. it is one of those "ah ha" moments (coined by PM) for me in regards to tiling a home.

the light has gone on and i can't turn it off. the details in this home are so special that one would be forced to simplify everything to give way for the details to play their role. carlos does it perfectly. this room has a simple lounge with pillows and that great farm table with benches in the background...simple and done.

i am going to post more this evening, but thought this naturally lit room was a great way to start another beautiful spring day (70 in sf today).

PS...the jury is out if this is an authentic love for the tile or truly enchanted as it is located in barcelona, spain.