Lifestyle – Page 23 – Stylishly Zen

Inspiring Interior

Published on November 16, 2016November 15, 2016 by soreiya1 Comment

The moment that I saw this week’s inspiring interior I began to mentally redecorate my home. It is a stark contrast to the black and white with a pop of colour palette that I currently live in. I don’t normally gravitate to complete neutrals but there is something calming about this light filled penthouse. Located on the Belgian coast, this weekend getaway blends seamlessly into its environment. The sandy tones, cool neutral colours and natural accents combine to create a spacious zen environment that would calm even the most harried of souls. While most of us are unable to getaway to the Belgian coast, take a few minutes to take a deep breath as you scroll through the pictures of this stunning sanctuary. Enjoy!

Photo Credit: www.vincentvanduysen.com

I hope that you have a beautiful day! XXS

Inspiring Interiors

Published on November 2, 2016October 30, 2016 by soreiyaLeave a comment

Lately I have been craving simplicity. I have been gravitating towards clean and simple interiors that feel cozy and spacious at the same time. This week’s inspiring interior is exactly that – clean, simple and beautiful.

Located in Stockholm, this light filled one bedroom apartment is a masterclass in minimalism. With stark white walls, light natural coloured flooring and contrasting rich green cabinetry and tiles in the open kitchen and shower, this apartment is the perfect space to relax and unwind after a busy work week. The cozy little balcony would be perfect for enjoying a cup of coffee on a lazy morning. This apartment will be a part of my interior dreams for the foreseeable future. Love it!

All images are from http://www.fantasticfrank.se

I hope that you have a fabulous day!

XXS

My Latest Beauty Obsession

Published on November 1, 2016October 31, 2016 by soreiyaLeave a comment

I love to try out new beauty products, and without a doubt my favourite beauty product in my beauty arsenal are masks. Sheet masks, foam masks, clay masks, DIY masks – I love them all and I try a new one every chance that I get. I consider masking a bit of self love for my skin in my on going quest to be the glowy-est possible version of myself. Recently, I treated myself to the new Honey Potion mask from Farmacy, and to say that I am obsessed with this mask is an understatement. It is fabulous! Filled with hydrating ingredients and anti oxidants, this mask leaves your skin moisturized, glowing and refreshed.

True to it’s name Honey Potion looks like a jar of honey (just don’t eat it) and when you massage it onto your skin it turns white and begins to warm up. The warming sensation adds to the spa feel of this mask. Wash it off with warm water after 10 – 15 minutes and enjoy the glow! As an extra little bonus the spatula that comes with the jar magnetically attaches to the lid – perfect for someone like me who always loses the spatula!

The ingredients in Honey Potion include ultra hydrating honey, propolis and royal jelly all of which makes this mask a must have for winter as cold outdoor temperatures and indoor heating can be incredibly dehydrating and wreck havoc on your skin.

For those of you that are not familiar with the Farmacy brand, it is definitely one that you should check out. They combine farm grown botanicals with cutting edge technology to produce clean irritant free products. Plus all of Farmacy’s products are made from naturally derived ingredients and free of parabens, formaldehyde and artificial colourings plus their products are not tested on animals. Effective clean, green beauty – this mask checks every box and is the perfect addition to my beauty arsenal.

Have you tried any products from Farmacy? What is your favourite beauty product?

I hope that you have a beautiful day!

XXS

Inspiring Interiors

Published on October 18, 2016October 17, 2016 by soreiyaLeave a comment

Interior design and architecture have been a life long passion of mine. I love how some fresh paint and light can completely transform a room. One of my favourite interior designers is Barcelona based designer Katty Schiebeck. Katty is a design forced to be reckoned with. Her show stopping interiors are a lesson in simplicity and minimalism, and her use of colours and contrasting materials is absolutely breathtaking. To say that I am obsessed with her work would be an understatement, so it made sense that one of her projects would be the first in the Inspiring Interiors series here on Stylishly Zen.

This project located on the Passeig de Concepcio in Barcelona is part of a conversion project that Katty worked on. The use of natural light and marble contrasting with dark wood and pops of colour makes this aparthotel a showstopper. The herringbone pattern on the floor elevates the level of design in the entire space. Simple and elegant, this apartment is straight out of my dreams.