There is elegance and then there is French elegance furthermore if it comes in the form of a Chateau completely restored respecting its history and functioning as a hotel.  Alexandre Lafourcade, an expert in restoring historic properties with...

 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 doors, gladly they are getting more and more popular as we can...

2, 4, 5, 3, 1Interesting Links Worth Sharing  When the journey may outpace the destination.  Amazing roads you\'ll want to travel.  This dog\'s reaction when seeing his owner after three years will give you a lump in your throat.The facial...

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 York ranch designed by Ernest de la Torre.  The home the...

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 choices on materials and structural changes needed to be more...

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 white striped rug.  Designed by Amanda LindrothHow romantic is...

The Netherlands       Theo van DoesburgThe Netherlands:  De Stijl One Hundred Years Celebration  De Stijl, "the style" in Dutch, was an artistic period born in The Netherlands in 1917.  The movement\'s ideology is one of Universal...

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When I came across this modern home designed by house through which the Madrid based designer became more well known among Interior Design Blogs.  While I found this house in his online portfolio, there is not much information about it. ...

 WSJ Magazine featured the entire Chateau giving us a complete view of the property.  The eight year restoration project which started in 2009 when Provencal Garden. The Farmhouse dining room would be perfect for "Al fresco entertaining"...

 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 members and friends are suffering the loss of loved ones for...

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 take a modern turn with geometric shapes in cypress wood, in...

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 sister wore an elegant and soft pink dress by Alexander...

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 Kitchen.  The black and white kitchen with ceiling-high subway...

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 major Fashion Websites are already introducing the Pre-Fall Fashion. ...

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 beautiful West Hollywood outdoor patio.  Not to mention...

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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 fixtures. Delevingne\'s bathroom is right up my...

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 that aims to bring the happy touch to the often grey...

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 were usually the norm.  Now, although this season\'s dress...

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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 European salon where luxury and comfort coexist.  The...

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 home of Interior Designer Emma Jane Pilkington and her...

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 and enhance the interior design of your home.  There is a...

Belle Vivir is a blog about Interior design, fashion, home decor Ideas, art and shopping suggestions for the chic woman. Founded by Julie Paulino