This week's links. Enjoy.
A Finnish Summer House
This simple Finnish cottage is just perfection — rustic elegance.
Flipping the Script
A new generation of critically heralded women directors are not just making movies, but rivaling the male establishment at the box office, too. Interesting and inspiring interviews.
A Neon Map of Paris
Explore Paris with this gorgeous map print by French designer Antoine Corbineau that looks like pop art stained glass.
My Grandmother Audrey
Actress/model Emma Ferrer is also the granddaughter of Audrey Hepburn — here she chooses and reflects on 7 of her favourite photos of her iconic grandmother.
Top 10 Hotel Novels
Author Mark Watson chooses his top 10 novels set in hotels, from the more positive, like These Foolish Things (the basis for the film The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel) to full on scary ones like The Shining.
Lauren Bacall: Hollywood's Most Beautiful Face
Sali Hughes writes a lovely tribute to the untouched beauty of Lauren Bacall, who we sadly lost this week. As Bacall herself said, "I think your whole life shows in your face, and you should be proud of that." Bonus link: 10 Things Lauren Bacall Taught Us.
A Hair Mask for Swimming
If you're spending the summer by the ocean or a pool, keep your locks lustrous and moisturized with this simple hair mask recipe by Love Aesthetics. Via @amerrymishap.
Gazpacho: Not Hot and Not a Bother
Mark Bittman puts together 12 different recipes for gazpacho, the chilled soup that's perfect for steamy August weather.
(photo from the bolia 2013 catalogue. via stil inspiration)