…another favourite magazine for me is marie claire maison. it’s full of inspiration and i love reading the stories. Somehow the french know how to whisk me away in the most romantic of ways, and marie claire maison does just that – taking me far away and then bringing me back with a bundle of new ideas for my own home projects.
I adore the selection of homes featured in each issue – marie claire maison finds the most incredible abodes, tucked away in the most remote parts of the world. This particular dwelling I’m sharing with you today is on a picturesque lake in Finland called Saimaa. The home is owned by Ritva Puotila (who makes exquisite textile installations). Furnished in the gentlest of ways with vintage and handmade Finnish furniture and textiles, Ritva’s home is breathtaking…
The article’s writer, Marion Bley, calls it a modern day summer home for the Robinson’s, with only the bare necessities – there is no electricity, and no hot water. There is however, a separate dwelling for bathing, which is down by the water’s edge…
Marion writes (something like this), “like the tableware, glassware and linen, the furniture, though sparse, has been chosen for it’s beauty and simplicity…”
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This article featured in the July/August 2007 issue.
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all photographs by ingalill snitt.
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click here to be whisked away to the marie claire maison website. if you don’t read french no problem, just click away and you’ll be sure to stumble across some beautiful rooms that are sure to inspire!
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This mag is one of my favorites as well. I stumbled upon it recently while looking for a replacement for Domino, and I adore the issues I own. I just flip though them again and again.
April 8th, 2009 | #
I just adore these photographs! They are so beautiful. And, I love this series you are doing.
April 8th, 2009 | #
Mmm, this style makes me dream about a holiday in Norway, Sweden or whatever country north from here. I’ve always loved this simple and natural style.
April 9th, 2009 | #
Everything they showcase is stunning.
April 9th, 2009 | #
Adore Marie-Claire Maison, and these images make me want to drop everything for a weekend away . . .
April 9th, 2009 | #
We have a cottage on a lakeshore of Saimaa too. It is truly the most gorgeous area I’ve seen. I love the style and atmosphere in these photographs. Thanks for sharing!
April 9th, 2009 | #
i adore this magazine as well. i have many of its pages on my inspiration board at home.
April 9th, 2009 | #
I just adore the red accents in a rustic setting. It’s such a pleasing combination!
April 9th, 2009 | #