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AT: What attracted you to your home?
LF: This apartment started out 30 years ago as an empty white space. I loved having a blank canvas to work with so I could create somewhere that I would be surrounded by the things I adore.
AT: How do you display favourite objects?
LF: When I give parties I don't want people to feel they're unable to move, so I have a lot of crystal bottles and vases kept slightly out of reach. I don't like things feeling too precious because it's not relaxing.
AT: What sort of atmosphere were you trying to create?
LF: My home is like a gypsy as it has a lot of colour and generosity. I want it to make people feel happy and surprised but at the same time it needs to be beautiful.
AT: How do you keep the space fresh and relaxing for when you're not working?
LF: Colour has helped to make my home feel tranquil. I'm drawn to tones provided by nature, plus hues from vibrant precious stones such as ruby and coral.
AT: In which part of your home are you most creative?
LF: I often gravitate to my daughter Anna's end of the flat where there's a big table. I need to have a clean open space around me.
AT: Is there anyone or anything you find particularly inspiring?
LF: I have always been drawn to Moroccan and Iranian cultures and I love the Chinese for their sense of colour.
Wonderful post!
ReplyDeletepardon my french ... it's spelled "je ne sais quoi".
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