These are just a few of my favourite things from around our house - ostrich eggs (entry), white bottles (guest bathroom), hat rack (guest bedroom), kitchen mantelpiece, banana leaf bottles that I found in India (the Accountant's bathroom) and my small collection of snuff boxes, cigarette cases and hip flasks (living room). 
As you can see from these photos of our kitchen and laundry I love old baskets, especially picnic and fishing baskets. Just when I think I have enough, something too lovely to resist appears and I have to rearrange!
I love Flickr! every time I check it, I find the cutest things ever ;-)
A little while ago, I did a post on fun photographs that
I'm positive this photo was not set up or posed for.
I know I've taken my share of silly photos but I never
This one is really well done. The fingers look positively
What is that bird poop for the eyes?
So instead of birds resting on the electrical wires, it's planes
Perfect spot, perfect moment.
This one is so funny. The man's expression
#1 indeed.
I wonder how this photo was taken.
Ok, not quite as clever but still fun.
I really liked this one with the clouds being blown out of
I just thought this picture was so cute. It's not
Do you have any photos like this? Here's one of mine from
Platforms replace walls to define the living space. To the right is the painting studio to the left the living area. Raw industrial surfaces provide the backdrop for art and sculpture. A large skylight lets in daylight to paint by.
I love the spare furnishings - what a wonderfully unique side table.
El Caminito in the La Boca neighborhood of Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is a city that I have longed to visit for quite some time now. My husband's parents are from Argentina (but from a different city) and I am constantly hearing about the wonders of the country. For some unknown reason, we haven't ventured there yet, but being the city-loving girl that I am, Buenos Aires appeals to me more than any other Argentine destination.
A beautiful fountain in a city park acts as a refuge for Porteños
The sprawling city is home to tango, soccer, fabulous food, and a vibrant art scene. Affectionately referred to as "the Paris of the South" it is a beautiful and elegant city comprised of wide boulevards, beautiful architecture, and lovely parks. The city and country are very European in comparison to other countries in South America as the great majority of its inhabitants are of Italian, Spanish, or French descent.
El Congreso Nacional
The dollar still goes pretty far in Argentina, so one can indulge in a luxe travel experience more easily than in say, Europe, where the exchange rate is not in our favor. My in-laws are constantly telling me about delicious steak dinners for two accompanied by a nice bottle of wine for about $25 or custom made suits and leather goods that can be bought for very little compared to what they would go for here in the States. Favorable exchange rates aside, I long to visit Buenos Aires for its beauty, the romance that seems to fill the air, and the passion that is so intrinsic to Porteños (people from Buenos Aires are called this because their city is a port). I want to be inspired by the gorgeous architecture, great food and wine, by antiques in the San Telmo market, or by a couple dancing the tango in the streets.
French-inspired architecture in the elegant Recoleta neighborhood
The colorful neighborhood of La Boca is the birthplace of the tango.
A couple dances the tango in the streets of Buenos Aires
Vintage telephones are among the fantastic finds at the San Telmo Antiques and Junk Market. Seriously, how cool are these?
You've got to love a fruit stand whose produce is as fresh as its hot pink antique, claw-foot tub! 
The Lobby at the Legado MÃtico Hotel
A desk and vintage typewriter in one of the suites
The Carlos Gardel-themed Suite
Most of the suites feature fireplaces original to the building.
Decadence and comfort are combined in the guestrooms at Faena Hotel + Universe
The hotel's bar was inspired by the old cantinas of Argentina
The hotel's restaurant, El Mercado, was inspired by old-world markets and features natural and seasonal products. It has been described as "a spot where simplicity goes hand-in-hand with nobility", which is certainly reflected in the décor.
The stylish pool terrace is a place to see and be seen.
The Palacio Duhau Park Hyatt is located on Buenos Aires' famed Alvear Avenida in Recoleta, the city's most elegant and fashionable neighborhood.
Understated elegance is paired with every possible comfort in the guest rooms at this hotel.
The hotel is home to the Duhau Restaurant and Vinoteca, as well as the Oak Bar.
This elegant hotel has received countless awards and is considered to be among the finest in Buenos Aires.
An estancia is the equivalent of a Mexican hacienda, or an American plantation. It is essentially a wealthy landowner's estate. Isn't this building beautiful? "Nestled in 40-hectare woods, planted 150 years ago, with avenues of eucalyptus, casuarinas and ombú trees is Estancia Santa Rita, situated in the "Partido de Lobos". Without doubt, one of the charms of Estancia Santa Rita is its history, which goes back to the times of the Virreinato." 
The estancia was built in 1790 by the Ezcurra family. The Spanish and European influences are very evident in its spectacular architecture. "In 1890, the estancia was acquired by the provincial senator Antonio Carboni, founder of the small village of the same name located 4 km from the estancia. Estancia Santa Rita remained in the Carboni family until 1988, when Isabel Duggan & Franklin Nüdemberg became the estancia's proud owners."
Located about 120 kilometers from Buenos Aires, it would make for the perfect weekend destination to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city with its cozy and romantic atmosphere.
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