Inspirational Homes


Alexandra Heitz’s Apartment

A tour of fashion blogger Alexandra Heitz’s apartment with it’s fresh, girly decor that is engulfed in spring themes, pink and lot’s of lovely modern feminine details.

This art is by my mother Kerri Rosenthal. Her fearless use of colors in her paintings inspire me everyday. This one is located across from my bed so it is the first thing I see every morning; I wanted something big and beautiful to give a great start to my day.

pink green and yellow living room

I am half Dutch—my father is from Holland—so I love having fresh tulips in my apartment.

tulip centerpiece

Layers of pillows keeps everything looking cozy and create a color story. My mom and I take the dust covers from our bags that we buy such and turn them into pillow covers.

handbag dustcover pillows

The worst thing in the world is a bare-looking bed. Layers and layers of pillows and blankets make it look like a big pile of fluff. The cashmere teddy bear on the bed is from my father’s cashmere company, Repeat Cashmere, and it’s pretty much the softest thing I own.

pink white pink stripe bedroom

pink white bedside table

I am constantly editing this rolling rack to make sure that everything is up to date and inspirational. It has all my favorite pieces for the next two weeks that I plan to wear on my blog. Even though I have a closet, my rolling rack is like my inspiration board.

clothing rack

I painted my doors bubblegum pink. It’s an inexpensive way to add a splash of color and if you get bored of the pink, you can always paint over. I may paint them my new favorite color mint green tomorrow.

pink alcove

Alexandra Heitz’s desk.

desk

Images via Teen Vogue

Livraria Lello, Porto, Portugal

Neo-gothic bookstore in Livraria Lello, Porto, Portugal opened it’s doors in 1906 and is home to the most magical, enchanted staircase I have ever seen. Carved wood, pressed copper, stained glass and more in a superbly ornate neo-gothic style.

Livraria Lello red staircase

White Marble Stairs

I had to look at this image for quite a while before I deciphered the stairs. Surreal beauty!

marble stairs

Penrhyn Castle

Let’s indulge in the gorgeousness that is Penrhyn Castle in Wales.
Penrhyn Castle exterior

This enormous 19th-century neo-Norman castle sits between Snowdonia and the Menai Strait.

It’s crammed with fascinating items, such as a one-ton slate bed made for Queen Victoria, elaborate carvings, plasterwork and mock-Norman furniture. In addition, it has an outstanding collection of paintings.

Printing Press Converted into Loft

An old printing press in down-town Barcelona was converted into a chic, urban industrial styled loft by Minim Architects. Exposed bricks and rafters, pipes anc conduits with plenty of concrete, this loft is an industrial style explosion. So much light streams into this space, so many amazing detailed design features mixing in original elements from the building with modern design.

warehouse to loft conversion in Barcelona