Green Mid-Century Modern - my sister's moodboard!

Soothing peaceful green

I've convinced my sister that the Hollywood Regency style would suit her and the way she likes to entertain - casual, comfortable elegance.  So Susan - here you are...now all that's left is the buying!


Also - how could I forget Florence Broadhurst prints which she covets.

Circles & squares - Florence Broadhurst

Love the chair in Schumacher's Imperial Trellis

Imperial look coffee table

Florence Broadhurst

Zebra skin rug - sublime

Fabulous skins in all hues of blue

Florence Broadhurst print

She already has this geometric green fabric

Black,white,orange & turquoise with a twist

This stairwell is magnificent - alive with pattern & colour

Cherry red and tangerine

The ultimate must have chandelier

Chinese motif chandelier

Animal print feature chair

Orange fretwork carpet

Casablanca and the mystical Moroccan influence

Imagine the blend of African, Berber, and Islamic culture. Cold colourful tiles underfoot and plush cushions in richly textured fabrics lie on cedar moucharabi furniture. Pierced metal, coloured glass and brass lamps hanging overhead. Seating, tables, and accessories are shaped in hexagonal, octagonal and arched forms and patterns.

Terrace fountain

Soothing turquoise of these tiles

John Paul and Talitha Getty in Morocco

 I was always fascinated by John Paul and Talitha Getty.  They lived the absolute hippy lifestyle of the rich in Morocco entertaining the jet set and indulging in everything that the 70s had to offer - sex, drugs and rock & roll.  Sadly, Talitha died of a heroin overdose. However I thought she never looked as stunning in this Lichfield photograph taken on the rooftop of their home in Casablanca.

Beautiful tilework around the pool!

Blue on blue....very soulful

Modern twist on the Moroccan theme

Viva Cuba - crumbling beauty

Havana turquoise and baroque style - Source Tommy Images

The beauty of the colourful urban decay of Havana Cuba is a style of its own.  Cuba has become an inspiration for me since someone showed me some window panels in Havana Green, almost a dark bottle green.  I have always been curious about Cuba since I saw the movie Godfather II many years ago.  The big 1950s American cars, the architectural influence of the Spanish missionaries, the languid approach to living a la Caribbean and splashes of colour which put new life back into old crumbling buildings.

A chorus line of deco, neo-classical, colonial & spanish mission buildings.

A kaleidoscope of lolly colours

Peach painted exterior complete with wrought iron and 1950s car.

Cohiba cigar!

The colours of Cuba

Che!

Cathedral in the centre of Havana

Beautiful hotels - glorious design

Oyster Bay Hotel, Durban, South Africa Source: Verandah House

 Oyster Bay Hotel, Durban, South Africa

This beautiful hotel located in Durban, South Africa has the most beautiful interiors.  These pictures were featured on the fabulous blogsite Verandah House.  I love the clean white lattice effects set against turquoise soft furnishings, wood and gilt lighting.  Love with molto passion the cream beaded chandelier.

But wait....there's more.  Also featured on this blog was a fabulous hotel in Penang, Malaysia - the Eastern & Oriental Hotel.

Turquoise Lurv

These beautiful things in turquoise are absolutely stunning. I'm particularly enamoured with the turquoise chandeliers. I think for this season we'll see a plethora of items show up in magazines in this colour.