July 2010
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Summer Inspiration - Garance Doré
I always am inspired by the blog of Garance Doré. I was lucky enough to stumble upon it nearly two years ago - long before she was canoodling the Sartorialist. I think these two looks, though very different, are perfect for summer. Maybe not the heat, but if I were to aspire to a certain level of style at this particular moment in time, both of these looks fill my wishes in some way. Chic,...
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Christmas in July.
Please?
Yves Saint Laurent Rosette Ankle Sandle.
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Airy. Natural. Carine Gilson.
Maybe it’s due to the fact that I just came back from a long wedding weekend or that it’s so incredibly hot (Texas summers), but my thoughts have ventured to lingerie as of late. I am not a person that likes tight fitting, corset-like clothing, or garments- I prefer loose, ethereal, feminine, and well, comfortable. A lot of the lingerie out there just doesn’t look...
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The Falling Garden
I have never seen anything quite like these images. There are many beautiful things in this world, but it is far and few between when something or someone truly takes your breath away. At first glance, this installation immediately transported me to a different place and I envy those that actually had the opportunity to rest under the installation at the Church of San Stae on the Grand Canal...
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A DVF HOTEL ROOM !!!
Did EVERYONE else on the planet but me know that DVF was redesigning hotel rooms for a suite at the Claridge’s Hotel in London? It appears so- and on top of that she called it “the most glamorous hotel in the world.” The makeover of the Piano Suite is von Furstenberg’s first design collaboration outside of her stores and… turned out quite brilliantly.
As...
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oops. i did it again.
Moments ago, when I saw that it had been two weeks since my last post I physically cringed. Where did those two weeks of my life just go? I remember the night I fought my scanner to post the last piece as if it was just… well, at LEAST last week. It’s funny how the summer season- no matter how sticky - seems to just fly by. Maybe it’s because we are just a little bit...
June 2010
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a breath of fresh air.
There are some homes that just invoke a feeling of serenity and ease. This one I recently spotted in Australian VOGUE Living does just that. Located in West Chelsea in Manhattan, I can imagine what a breath of fresh air it is to come into this open light haven. I am sure it is quite the escape from the city and a welcomed one.
I love the Dorothy Draper candle holders on the coffee table,...
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Busy Bee.
My mom finally yelled at me for not posting more often. I know. Sad, but it still has an affect on me. Anyways, I’ve had lots going on this past month. I thought I would go ahead and post a few recent pieces below (and- there are more to come)! Then, I will go ahead and give you a “real” post - or whatever that amounts to at nearly 11pm on a Monday night! Enjoy :)
My...
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WatchSweetest Kill- Broken Social Scene
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Very French Summer Reading: Part 2
Bonjour! Just as I promised, albeit - a bit late, here are some additional novel recommendations from Dr. Elizabeth New of French Affaires.
One of the additions was Madame Bovary. I have been wanting to read this particular selection, a classic, for some time, so I may bump it up on my list. :)
Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert
Then of course, we have another classic: Dangerous...
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Very French Summer Reading : Part One
Because I am currently taking a French class review with the fantastic Dr. Elizabeth New of French Affaires, I have been feeling French in many other areas of my daily life. Some of my favorite books I’ve read in the past year, have been French inspired. I absolutely loved The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery and True Pleasures by Lucinda Holdforth, which I spotted ages ago on...
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Thoughts on Mystery.
“It’s the quiet ones you always have to watch out for….”
I wish I could always remain mysterious.. to everyone! Maybe it stems from my mother’s obsession at a young age (and hence, my later obsession) with Nancy Drew Mysteries. Too many people give everything away at first glance. They are like a bad US Weekly cover, you know what’s there without even...
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Tom Ford Lipstick - NUDE PLEASE!
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There's Nothing Chintzy about Chintz!
Maxwell and Williams
I love a great chintz pattern. Not so long ago, I ordered some wallcovering samples from a new collection by Ralph Lauren. They are gorgeous, but a part of me is afraid to cover the entire wall in the pattern. I think it might be great for a small powder room, but then possibly too dark. Isn’t it beautiful?
Ralph Lauren: NEW FEATHERBED FLORAL - VINTAGE BLACK
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Sophie Dahl Cookbook.
So, I am REALLY wanting this cookbook. I know absolutely nothing about it, but fell in love with the cover and pictures. I thought I almost had it at Barnes and Noble tonight. The computer said “IN STOCK,” but as it so happened, it was just taken off the truck and they couldn’t find it in the storeroom.
super cute cover- CHECK.
Charming nonchalance - CHECK.
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Optical Opulence.
I’ve been dying for a new pair of glasses for some time. However, now that I have PLUM in the picture, extra funds somehow go to her and her new cupcake collar, cupcake id tag, and doggy day care. That’s not even INCLUDING the list of things I want to get her, like this POPPY collar and cabana crate cover.
So, how can I POSSIBLY shop for a pair of glasses for myself with a list...
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Jane Wilner Designs
I was recently searching online for a new bedspread. There is so much to choose from now, it is really hard to narrow the options down to one particular color palette or even style! In addition, though I’ve been considering a solid color in a super luxe material (and accenting it with an array of pillows) there are so many gorgeous print selections, it’s hard not to fall head over...
May 2010
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Friday Night Romper & Beach Chic.
Because I’ve had MORE time than usual to think about it, I’ve been thinking about what in the world I’m going to wear tonight to hear my favorite Motown band play live by the ocean this evening. Thanks to J.Crew, 75% of my outfit was delivered yesterday! Because I am vacationing in the fabulous Seaside, Florida, I knew the ring below would be positively perfect. I’m...
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“You were born an original. Don’t die a copy.”
– John Mason
from the NeoTraditionalist
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For the love of shoes....
Bouquet Platform- Christian Louboutin
Rose Platform Sandal - Valentino
Sublime Sandal- Yves Saint Laurent
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Jamie Hayon and one gorgeous restaurant
I have been continuing to explore the May 2010 issue of Canadian House and Home and fell in LOVE with the chair below. There are both indoor and outdoor versions.
The chair is by the young Spanish artist and designer, Jamie Hayon. The chairs are part of the Showtime Collection he’s designed for B + D Home.
Jamie has worked on the amazing La Terraza del Casino restaurant in his...
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subscribe to NONSENSE!
HELLO!
After advising a phenomenally inspirational friend last night to add a subscription aspect to her website, I thought I should probably promote mine a little more as well. Not that I update nearly as regularly, but, when I do- it will email you to let you know instead of having to check all of the time (because of my irregularity with blogging)! So, to direct your attention to the email...
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Serendipity.
I forgot how much I love this movie. Fate. Wouldn’t it be loverly to think so?
ser·en·dip·i·ty
–noun 1.an aptitude for making desirable discoveries by accident. 2.good fortune; luck: the serendipity of getting the first job she applied for.
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my new favorite magazine.
Well, VOGUE aside (because you simply can’t compare VOGUE with another magazine), I have a new favorite publication. It is called: THE GENTLEWOMAN. Go ahead, laugh at its name, but wait to be in awe of its pale pink cover and exclusively raw (and real) interviews. I love its style. It’s fresh, honest, direct, and quirky. And, let me tell you, I receive A LOT of magazines. So many...
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Anna Spiro's Bungalow
After loving the closet spread in House and Home, I purchased the May issue over the weekend after eyeing it at Borders. I immediately fell in love with this spread of Australian Interior Designer, Anna Spiro. I was delighted to find she is the blogger behind Absolutely Beautiful Things, which I visit frequently. Browsing through her blog this evening, I found that she of course mentioned the...
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They call it spring fever?
Please excuse my lack of posts the past few days. I am in the midst of moving and do not currently have an internet connection in my new residence. Me? Without internet? Shocking I know. Anyways, I wanted to share this song with you because ever since I heard it live last week, I haven’t seemed to get it completely out of my mind! I love the live saxophone!
I actually burned a CD this...
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'Scuse Moi - More is More!
Clutter is BEAUTIFUL!
It’s not only the fact that she used to work for Domino magazine that I follow Rita Konig’s posts on The Moment blog religiously. It’s because she gets it and I agree with EVERYTHING she says, does, and features. The very first line of her most recent post states: “I find abundance very reassuring.” Yes and yes! Look how fabulous this...
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It's a HAPPY FRIDAY ... in these shoes.
I thought I’d post these gorgeous knotted-toe ballerina flats from the Prada spring collection available at Bergdorf Gooodman. I think they are so beautiful and fun for summer! Of course, they are in a peony foulard twill print!
love. love. love. HAPPY WEEKEND!
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Art Brussels
Are you as amazed as I am? Trying not to think of the oil spill, I have been gluing myself to VOGUE. French VOGUE, American VOGUE, Italian VOGUE, VOGUE Living Australia, etc. A new VOGUE is my version of Audrey Hepburn’s Tiffany’s since nothing bad can ever happen to you amidst the hundreds of glossy pages. No, only good things of course! These fantastical things include the trip...
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Love to the Gulf.
A roommate used to always comment on the fact that she’d never seen me cry. And no, I do not cry that often. I think it’s a matter of when it’s warranted. For me, something has to hit just the right chord and feel almost unsurpassable. So, no, I never cried over The Notebook, or a past relationship, or anything that wasn’t real and couldn’t be fixed or handled...
April 2010
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WatchHALSTON - ULTRA SUEDE - premiering tomorrow night at the Tribeca Film Festival. I WOULD LOVE TO SEE THIS, but unless someone is willing to fly me to NYC tomorrow and score me a ticket to the premiere, I guess I will have to wait.
Did I mention Roy HALSTON Frowick grew up in my home town and went to the high school a mere BLOCK or two from mine? Yes, fashion greats do come from Indiana,...
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Oh, KEDS - look how far you've come.
I think part of the reason I’ve always been obsessed with fashion is due to the fact that I had to wear a uniform from the ages of 5-17. Therefore, I was constantly THINKING about clothing. The Catholic Schools I attended often wrongly assumed that by issuing a uniform “clothes no longer mattered” and that every student went merrily about their every day lives not thinking...
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Stella McCartney - Chic
Stella McCartney is just as oh-so-chic as her brand. She recently created and named a wedge sandal for spring after her mother Linda and even more adorable yet, she’s promoting it as one of the pieces for Mother’s Day.
The Linda Wedge
“There’s a mid-heeled shoe in my collection called the Linda wedge which is very much inspired by my mum. I wanted to capture a...
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Floral Art LA : In Bloom.
Living in a garden, or in a place surrounded by gorgeous bouquets of fresh blooms might literally be my dream. I love flowers, lots of them, and especially fresh cut.
That’s why, when browsing through a back issue of Traditional Home (I knew I had it in my “SAVE/IMPORTANT” magazine pile for a reason), I was again, struck by the fantastic spread Floral Art store located on...
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In Love with MUD.
I went into one of the most fantastic Dallas home stores for the first time the other week. I’ve been meaning to go in for quite sometime, but it’s right across the street from my gym, so I’m either a.) ready to go to the gym b.) post-workout and not home store appropriate. The store is called Napa Home, and yes, they are the vendors of the fabulous graphite hand from my tea...
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Italy is fantastico.
How gorgeous is this picture from T Magazine? It’s a picture of Villa Necchi Campiglio one of four museums in Milan that showcased new pieces during design week. Above, is a picture of Gaetano Pesce’s La Michetta modular sofas for Meritalia. The colors are just gorgeous. I thought the collection of them scattered about the room was stunning, then I found they were also stackable! ...
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I knew it.
No matter what, I somehow always tend to pick the most expensive thing in a store, at a trunk show, at an event, etc. and fall in love with it (even if if does not beyond any means look like it’s the priciest). Tonight, I didn’t fail my glorious track record and not that I often have any intention of purchasing these items, it’s fun to pretend and stage the “what...
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A Wall : The Modern Inspiration Board
An entirely separate post I hope to one day write and research, every creative individual more than likely has some sort of inspiration board or file. Today, the inspiration board could take many forms. It could be an index of your favorite blogs, a box of your favored keepsakes, a stack of treasured magazines. But, in its most classic style, it looks like that of Jenna Lyons as posted today...
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knockin' on heaven's door
Door Knockers & Questioning The Big Bang Theory (the mass importance of a door knocker):
Because I now have a townhouse to dream of and decorate, of course, the one thing I’ve been non-stop fantasizing about lately is what kind of door knocker I’m getting for the front entrance. I mean, this couldn’t be more important as it sets the entire tone of the home and I...
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spring palette - parfait.
I don’t think I will be getting sick of gray any time soon. Just last weekend, I purchased the perfect gray polish from Deborah Lippmann and I rarely ever paint my nails. Now, I can’t stop staring at them (good thing I type a lot!). And, though I’m sure many of you have seen this apartment as it was featured in last month’s ELLE Decor, I am in absolute love with every...
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The Underground Library
Excerpts from “A Night of Mysterious Literature” from meredith kaufman on Vimeo.
I truly have no idea how I came aross this organization, but from the moment the homepage loaded on my Mac, I was instantly intrigued. I am not demanding that you watch this entire video (even though it’s very interesting), but at least watch a bit to get a feel for the group.
Ambre...
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A truly mad tea party.
TEA FOR THOUGHT: What happens when you want to throw a modern day tea party with serious shock value? Well, that all rests in the dress and the audacious personality of your tea set. A great resource to start is THE ENGLISH TEA PARTY with their collections of vintage tea sets, pure gorgeous glamour.
To balance the antique worn charm of the cups, I love this teapot by Fornasetti for...
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i love books.
I came across a really depressing article the other week in the New York Times predicting the end of real books. I’m talking the books that sit on your desk and nightstand. Books that have a smell, whether it be that of an old dusty library or crisp new pages that crack with every turn. I love books. There is something extremely comforting about them. They are doors to knowledge and...
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Madame Vionnet Today.
Of course, I had certainly heard of Madame Vionnet before the Spring of 2006 when I was given the opportunity to study her designs while abroad in Florence, Italy. With the History of Italian Fashion (oddly enough, taught by a Belgian), we studied Vionnet and the fact that her collections were inspired by the fashions of Ancient Greece. The french designer (who celebrated the feminine figure...
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still SWOONing/this is what talent looks like.
Voila : SUBLIME SHELTER AND SPLENDOR. I went in without any expectations other than knowing I’d adore the decor (and that it would no matter what be fabulous), but from the masked greeters right at the doorstep of Neiman Marcus, what unveiled tonight was talent and pure MAGIC… all from the wand of Samantha Reitmayer Sano.
I would rather be anything but boring. ...
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David Mallett - But A Dream
Getting my hair done by David Mallett in Paris, is possibly my newest dream. This is the coolest space I’ve seen in ages! I mean an ostrich in the middle of gray room with gilded touches and soaring ceilings? So posh! I want one for my new living room. I wonder how much that would cost + shipping across the Atlantic… hmmm…
I’m assuming this is the...
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obsession of the week.
don’t worry, someway, somehow, I will be getting this magical neon art piece and it will be shining brightly over my new WORKING fireplace in my new townhome! (don’t even ask….) I’ll take the black and gold chairs too :)