From New York To London.

Back in town, I have a lot to share and post about my marvellous trip to The Big Apple. Looking forward to.

For today I leave a moment when I was enjoying the city and people walking up and down, some busy others not quite.

Have a good week.

A delicious Americano @ 88 Orchard, Lower East Side.
If you're around pop in & try their special in celebration of Apple Day: ham, cheddar melt and apple with mustard on focaccia.

New York City.

This week I'm away enjoying NYC (for the first time).
Lots to see, admire and photograph - I will share later on.
For now I leave a picture which caught my eye the moment I walked down Madison Avenue, and I pretty much relate to.


Have a stylish week.

A Welcome Feature.

Doors, an important feature in any building. They welcome you (or not). I like the way they always challenge my expectations on what's behind it.
I love this door and the material surrounding it. Very rich entrance, isn't it?

One single detail I like about it, is the asymmetric handle. I wonder if was designed like that or a simple mistake.

County Hall @ Southbank

Rough Choice.

I like when art, whether photography or paintings, have an aesthetic connection with the interior decoration, rather then standing on its own. The space makes more sense and energy flows much better. Some call it shallow, I think it's balance, don't you think?

Photograph by Massimo Listri (on the left) next to a door at the Rough Luxe Hotel.

Home Is a Coat Rack.

Always loved analogies. Quite often is my short cut to express my sometimes clumsy explanations.

This one, I heard years ago and never forgot:
"Home Is a Coat Rack" by Ally McBeal (when she decided to buy that falling apart town house, remember?)

Photo via Apartment Therapy.

Vacant.

Sometimes the moment we don't pay attention at all is exactly the one we're going to like the most. It happens quite a lot when I'm photographing, or rather clicking my camera's button. This is a perfect example of that. The detail grabbed my attention and clicked! As I'm downloading the pictures on my computer I felt in love with it.

Got it all: blurred reflection, vertical lines, round forms and rough textures. All VACANT.

Door detail at the Rough Luxe Hotel.

Stay tuned. Soon I'll post a few more together with few words.

1:1 Architects Build Small Spaces @ The V&A. Sou Fujimoto.

This structure creates a space where notions of "inside and outside" and "nature and artificiality" are inverted and convergent. It explores the crucial duality and "in-betweenness" that defines traditional Japanese architecture. - V&A


Retreats and refuges harness and protect us, as they share the close and intimate scale of the user. They engender our most intimate imagination. They are the first other. This is why they are interesting. - Sou Fujimoto

Spell It Out, If You Must.

Windows are those little spaces where dreams start, specially when it comes to fashion.

Selfridges windows display is indeed one of the best in London. Always simple yet right straight to the point. The other day, quite late though, I passed by and couldn't resist to snap a few shots.

Get inspired. Start dreaming and spell it out loud. Sometimes is the only way to be heard.








Any special fashion wish?

1:1 Architects Build Small Spaces @ The V&A. Terunobu Fujimori.

Have a Classy WeekEnd.

Any ideas for the weekend?
I always find inspiration walk around classic (and classy) spaces absorbing the energy.

Dale Chihuly's Chandelier (right).