ANNA FENDI VENTURINI ~ AT HOME IN HER 17TH CENTURY ROMAN VILLA

This over-the-top gorgeous home led me into a state of euphoria from the moment I laid eyes on it. The daughter of the founder of Fendi, Anna Venturini lives in this three story villa, surrounded by stone statues on a two-and-a-half acre lot.  The Venturinis brought in film costume designer Cesare Rovatti to help design the interior.

The art and Italian antiques in this home are spectacular to say the least.  From a bust of Julius Caesar to century old oil paintings, there is a presence of splendor throughout this beautiful home. The architecture is breathtaking, with thick stone walls and vaulted ceilings.

Settle yourself with a cup of tea or a glass of wine, maximize your screen, and ENJOY the beauty of this villa!

I am going to have to express my awe over the November issue of Architectural Digest. Seems the shakeup has been beneficial to those of us who devour these publications after waiting impatiently for them to arrive.  Please take my word for it, you need to get your copy now.

A dear blogger friend is having a beautiful giveaway!

To enter, go to her blog Cote Provence!

See you soon,
Teresa
xoxo

Photography by Adriano Bacchella
Architectural Digest November 2010

GEOFFREY BRADFIELD ~ INTERIOR DESIGN IN MANHATTAN

This Manhattan apartment on the water was designed by Geoffrey Bradfield for Oliver Stone, and the nautical feel of the home is amazing.  What else would we expect in the home of this directing giant?  ENJOY!

Geoffrey Bradfield and Oliver Stone

I hope that you have enjoyed this post.  The November issue of Architectural Digest is beautiful. Pick up your copy today.

A dear blogger friend is having a beautiful giveaway!

To enter, go to her blog Cote Provence!

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Teresa 

xoxo

LARS BOLANDER ~ SCANDINAVIAN DESIGN

Lars Bolander's ~ Scandinavian Design

by Heather Smith MacIsaac

I was so excited to find that I had won this beautiful book as a result of the lovely giveaway on one of my favorite blogs, the hampton hostess.  This truly is a gorgeous book.

I have posted some of the beautiful images from the book below.  I hope that you enjoy them as much as I have.  Don't forget to maximize your screen.

Agree?  These are just a few of the stunning images in this book.  Hampton Hostess, thank you so much for such a nice gift!

A dear blogger friend is having a beautiful giveaway!

To enter, go to her blog Cote Provence!

See you soon,

Teresa

xoxo

LOFT IN MANHATTAN

Purchased in 2007 by a London couple, this beautiful loft in Lower Manhattan is a reclaimed industrial building that covers an entire block in length.  The couple had planned to renovate the loft and sell it, but it has become the perfect home for the couple and their three children.  ENJOY!

This is a beautiful home with lovely clean lines.  I hope that you have enjoyed this post.  Pick up your copy of the November issue of Elle Decor.  It is a wonderful issue.

Thursday I will be sharing some photographs from the beautiful design book, Scandinavian Design.  I was the lucky winner of the gorgeous book given away by the author of the beautiful blog  hampton hostess!

A dear blogger friend is having a beautiful giveaway!

To enter, go to her blog Cote Provence!

   

See you soon,

Teresa

xoxo

GWEN DRISCOLL ~ INTERIOR DESIGN IN KENTUCKY

Jane Scott Hodges never expected to end up back in her childhood state of Kentucky, but after Katrina, she  was evacuated from New Orleans.  At home in New Orleans, Jane had just opened her flagship office of Leontine Linens two weeks prior to the hurricane hitting.

The rest is history.  When Jane saw that the home of her childhood dreams was available, she and husband Philip purchased the home and soon moved in.  The home is absolutely beautiful, nestled in the beautiful town of Georgetown, Kentucky.

Interior designer Gwen Driscoll designed the interior, and as you will see, it is absolutely stunning.  In addition to her interior design business, Gwen is also the author of Ragland Hill Social, a popular blog, and her website, Gwen Driscoll Design, so I was so excited to see that she was connected with this lovely effort. Congratulations, Gwen!

Don't forget to maximize your screen and ENJOY!

I hope that you have enjoyed this post. There is NO WAY that these scans capture the beauty of this home, so pick up your copy of the November issue of Elle Decor.

See you soon,
Teresa

xoxo