BELLE VIVIR

Vakkum is a painter and illustrator from Holland whose illustrations are full of color and tropical feeling with a vintage edge that takes me to the old times of elegance and glamour. See more of his fantastic work here.

I've always loved peacocks, like my friend Maryam. Yep, believe it or not she is not the only one. I love the beauty and elegance of these so full of pride birds. According to here Peacocks represent Pride & Immortality and for Greeks and Romans was considered sacred. You can read more about it here. For now take a look at these pictures and see in how many different ways we can have these gorgeous animals in our homes.

Christmas ( my favorite time of the year) is almost around the corner. Together with the joy and happiness of Christmas comes the worry about what to give to our love ones and friends. Here are some suggestions for that elegant, aristocrat friend. Images above, clockwise from top left: L'Object coral Sea Urchin Box, Bee Frame by Jay Strongwater, Fringe Small Kate Tray at Bloomindales and Yseult Designs Octosun Silk Chameuse.