{ivanka & madison avenue}

Ivanka Trump has partnered with Dynamic Diamond Corp. to design a collection of jewellery that was recently unveiled at the opening of her brand new, flagship store on Madison Avenue. While the collection is beautiful, (especially the Diamond briolett double tassel lariat, pictured below) it's her super stylish boutique, done in black and white with splashes of yellow and coral, that is really quite stunning.




{update:}
The design of the shop was done by Brian Humphrey with Kramer Design Group.

{images: GlamChic, nytimes.com & ivankatrumpcollection.com}

{completely & utterly inspiring}

The amazingly talented Ditte Isager proves it takes more that special equipment and lighting to get the perfect shot . . . As one of pdn's 30 new and emerging photographers to watch, Isager needs no introduction (you may recognize her work at Fritz Hansen, Domino, Living etc. and many others) and is fast becoming one of my all-time favourites.

{And I've just discovered that LauraB has also posted about Ditte Isager this morning as well--click here to read her post.}

{samourai 1947}

While I definitely appreciate a good handbag, mine are usually large and while beautiful, they are also a little practical (this one in black was my favourite for travelling), for carting around my daybook, BlackBerry and all of the things I can't live without. Dior's new Samourai 1947 pieces, however, are complete works of art. The bags are part of Dior's 60-anniversary collection and come in five limited-edition designs.

{lovely glow}

Came across these lovely hanging pendants at elle decor, and was reminded that Zenza's new catalogue is out and full of beautiful, handcrafted things, especially hand-pierced metal lights that emit a soft, luxurious glow.

(And if you think these lights are romantic, you should read the Zenza story.)

{rosenbaum design}

My maximalist tendencies went into overdrive at the site of all these mismatched framed photos at Rosenbaum Design. The grouping reminded me of Liza Giles' south London home and seems to be current Bohemian-meets-old-Victorian look of the moment. In fact, the large table-setting, piled up china, and white furniture against the graphic and dramatic floor made everything feel as it were in a dream . . .

{all images: Rosenbaum design; via Review Australia}