happy friday, one and all. it’s cooling off, so maybe that’s why i feel a bit sleepy today. or, perhaps i’m transitioning into the fall hibernation season. whatever the case, i seem to be in the mood for nesting, so i’ve been doing a lot thought about my new decor. more about that soon. in the meantime, here’s the friday finds putting some inspiration in my step. have a great weekend.
xo, victoria

1. it’s hard to imagine that this pretty living area featured on petite passport is actually a place called fosbury and sons, a beautiful co-working space in Antwerp.
2. isn’t this the lovliest greenhouse-like dining room? it’s the dining area of a hotel on the costa brava called les hamaques, Considered by Traveller Condé Nast as one of the 25 most romantic hotels in Spain. make me a reservation, please.
3. i’m such an admirer of stylist molly velte, and i’m also a fan of pretty bowls — so this shot she styled only makes me want to collect more bowls!
4. if you don’t follow Whitney Leigh Morris’s tiny canal cottage you need to. i love this little peek at her pretty little kitchen in venice, california. such a lovely view.
5. i still have a thing for juju hats even though they were perhaps on trand awhile back. this one is particurlary pretty.
6. i really adore a high contrast photo, and this one by photographer suzanne saroff is really beautiful. i love the exotic blooms, too. check out her whole shadows series.
7. another beautiful home in venice is jewelry designer irene neuwirth’s canal home shot by todd selby. i love her lush green patio and wicker lighting pendants.
8. i’m working on bringing back a home office, and this one is so un-office-like i really feel inspired to pull this off too. i just need a desk for some reason — a place to be creative, and sadly a spot to store my bills!

i can feel the weather changing, getting cooler and cozier, so i thought what better time than beautiful autumn to pop on over to londontown? and this rustic cozy cafe looks like the perfect spot to spend some quality tea time. housed in one of jolly olde England’s most historic buildings (dating back all the way to 1658!) in hackney is jolene, a lovely little bakery, restaurant, and chic wine bar. with hand-written daily menus it’s things like this that endear us to its old world meets modern day charm. we’re going to get our classic london plaids out with a Double-Breasted Blazer, a casual linen vest and comfy hi-rise jeans, paired with some good old doc martens and soft, cashmere beanie and scarf. london’s a city constantly shifting and changing so we suggest picking up one of my favorite guide’s — the wallpaper* London city guide as a trustworthy source of what’s new and noteworthy.

wear this there: Caldwell Double-Breasted Blazer in Desert Check; cos linen vest top; madewell hi-rise flare jeans; NEED Agent Sunglasses in Tortoise Light; Sundays Nail Polish No. 33; cos cashmere scarf; free people Brato Belt Bag; read this there Wallpaper* City Guide London; Farrow Margo Acetate Earrings; cos RIBBED CASHMERE HAT; bando HANSEL FROM BASEL PLAID SHEER CREW; Dr. Martens 2976 Chelsea Boot.

• photography via remodelista

i’ve been kind of really missing having an actual physical desk, after converting my home office to a guest bedroom. however, that room also has a fairly decent-sized closet that i’ve been thinking of creating a built-in desk for — a convenient spot to stash away my larger desktop computer, my scanner, office supplies etcetera.  anyway, i digress, but i’ve been eyeing built-ins of all sorts for some inspiration, and i think there are some nice ideas here that might inspire us for all kinds of built-ins which are highly functional and great to look it. i love my built-in floor to ceiling bookshelves and adding them was one of my better ideas, really adding something special to the architecture of the house. whether it’s a built-in desk, book shelving, a dining nook, or extra beds you’ve been daydreaming of, here are a few thoughts.

• photography credits in order of appearance: heju; arch daily; amie corley interiors; MIES VAN DER ROHE’S FARNSWORTH HOUSE via cereal magazine; vanstaeyen; inside out magazine; jäell & tofta; larissa johnston; est magazine; inside out; heju; remodelista; homedsgn; domino; picture perfect house.

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sonoma is such a restful, beautiful place to visit — if you’ve never been you might like to add it to your bucket list. and since they’ve struggled after the terrible wildfires in northern california late last year, they could use our tourism dollars. this is kind of sunny, relaxing and typically Californian home you’ll find up there — this one belongs to photographer laura resen and was featured a while back on one kings lane. full of great vintage finds, it’s easy, laid back and eclectic, and laura’s motto is much like my own — “There are things that I love and they’ve followed everywhere I’ve lived. There’s no reason to replace them, because they’re beautiful—they remind me of the people I love and places I’ve been.” recycling and repurposing vintage furniture at its very best. have a look and for the full tour, visit one kings lane.

• photography by laura resen for one kings lane.

it’s not unreasonable to crave a bit of space for one’s self. a little nook to take care of paperwork, sort the bills that come in, a sweet spot to stash your favorite magazines and books, and perhaps start your very own inspiration board. a home office of sorts, but not one that has to scream ‘office!’. i like the idea of an un-office home office — perhaps a nice desk or hutch strategically spaced in your existing environment that doesn’t have to mean converting an entire room to a home office. or, if you are fortunate enough to have a spare room to use as an office, maybe it’s got other functions, too — a guest room / home office, or keep it open and airy, creating a very minimalist office feeling with space to spread out a yoga mat or an art project when the mood strikes.

• photography credits in order of appearance: remodelista; fantastic frank; stylist pella hedeby; one kings lane; sight unseen; Claire Cottrell via freunde von freunden; fantastic frankatelier dore; ditte blog; stylist pella hedeby; hazel and scout; one kings lane; the kinfolk home book amy bartlam photography; laure joliet photography; bo laget; remodelista; stylist pella hedeby; Genbyg design; ledansla; coco lapine design; the u lifestyle.

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