[a beautiful converted barn]

There is nothing I love more than a converted building be it an old button factory or a city fire station.  There's something about their previous life that's so beautifully retained in its bones that gives the space "soul".

I read and hear of people managing to acquire buildings of this nature and I dream of one day having the opportunity to take on a similar project.

Oh how wonderful it would be!

For now, I'll continue pouring over innovative and awe-inspiring renovations like this one, until it's our turn.

The interiors of this beautiful converted barn are the work of French interior designer Joséphine Vérine- Gintzburger.  For more images of this amazing home or if you fancy swooning over more of Joséphine's inspiring work, visit here.
Jx

images via josephine interior design

[she shall be inspired - living room art]

We have one big white (no longer dirty green with oversized silver tick-shaped book shelves) wall in our living room crying out for some art.

I'd love an amazing book shelf unit however drilling into the concrete walls has not been fun for even simple jobs, so I think we'll opt for something a little less labour intensive.

Jordan from Oh Happy Day styled her apartment in Paris like this...

and I'm liking...

image via oh happy day

I'm particularly interested in the shape. Two large square canvases to capture the focus rather that the black void of the television.

I think they'd look lovely and finished with a beechwood frame sitting flush to the canvas, a bit like piece featured on June's Real Living.  The lovely turquoise and pink combination in this piece is definitely a contender.

image via Real Living

Suggestions lovely readers?

Jx