{photographer: camilla akrans}

. . . swedish photographer camilla akrans never fails to amaze with intoxicatingly beautiful combinations of dreamy lighting and stunning backgrounds, spilling out in mixes of fashion and flowers and fleeting moments, all captured perfectly and unforgettably . . .









{more camilla akrans:}
* upswept hair
* hermès
* countryside
* sequins
* sheer vibrancy
* lounging

{images: edita vilkeviciute by camilla akrans via a glamorous little side project}

{interior designer: miles redd}

. . . most often drawn to bright and airy, spaces, crisp whites and pale and pretty neutrals {here & here}, but every once in a while, something comes along that changes everything and suddently it's deep hues and jewel tones, an intoxicating mix of colours, patterns and textures, and pure and unbridled maximalism -- hervé pierre's paris apartment, david kaihoi's new york flat, hamish bowles' paris apartment -- and now boxwood, an enchanting and wonderfully romantic old 1920's home in altanta filled with fish ponds and gardens, grand columns and archways, french doors and luxurious velvet sofas, elegant monogrammed linens and de gournay . . .

{p.s.} the living room walls are upholstered entirely in turquoise satin

{images: photography by francesco lagnese for town & country via the love list}

drew

wenn

drew barrymore is lookin' good!

drew

wenn

drew barrymore is lookin' good!

on the road

velvet

on the road

velvet

{have a wildly romantic weekend + links}

. . . every evening, fading beautifully into dreams, always overflowing with excitement for the surprises and enchantments that a new day will bring, for the very next morning and the early light, freshly brewing coffee and time for reflection and plans -- but weekends -- on weekends all of these things and even more so -- the mornings are a little longer, evenings a little later, and it's on weekends that romance is everywhere and daydreams fill every waking moment . . .

wherever you may be in the world and whatever plans you may have, wishing you a wildly romantic weekend & hope it's beautiful where you are,
xo

{a few lovely links:}
* while there's still time: seaside dreams
* fashion inspiration: enchanted
* in the kitchen: charlotte storrs stoneware, england
* round-up: wire
* the books everyone is talking about & where to find them
* décor inspiration: paper lanterns
* recipe: triple berry pie
* round-up: canopy beds
* summertime inspiration: picnics!
* pretty, pretty: paper {sarah via twitter}
* warm & woodsy: mountain retreat
* dessert: from coconut to fresh fig
* perfectly stylish: custom camera bag & in leopard print
* from before but still love: bubbles

{as always, a few things you may have missed:}
* hello & a few things
* back to work: trench coats + pretty pastels
* design inspiration: wooden laptop cases
* travel: bella italia
* table for two: desserts for breakfast
* inspiration: pear martinis + summer's end
* colour inspiration: brown, black and bits of gold

{& amazingly, three new for the weekend:}
* in the bedroom: only sweet dreams
* photographer: camilla akrans
* in the bedroom: crisp linens & scalloped edges

{images: photography by dan martensen for details magazine via love with the proper stranger; also seen at dustjacket attic}

{photographer: ellen silverman}

. . . there is a beautifully serene, painterly quality to new york-based photographer ellen silverman's work -- a perfectly moody, atmospheric light that infuses each frame and inspires thoughts of sultry august afternoons moments after a rainstorm . . .

{p.s.} an interview & more work

{images: all photography by ellen silverman, via my paradissi}

{pear martinis + summer's end}

. . . every thursday, a late lunch with my sister, and yesterday was not unlike any other, with the exception of the discovery of a magical and secret garden terrace for drinks and laughter, and while catching up over pear martinis to the sultry sound of late-august leaves rustling in the golden afternoon light, had wished that summer could last forever . . . on the way home, however, a reminder in all the shop windows that the crispness and energy of autumn has its own romance and must confess that the fall lookbooks in late summer are nearly as exciting as the spring books in the last of the winter days, which can only mean one thing: le changement est bon / change is good . . .

{images: warehouse via katie armour}

WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU LEMONS

When life gives you these
LOVELY, LOVELY

LEMONS

You can make lemonade...

or a lemon drop...

or...

DECORATE WITH THEM!!

After all they are such a pretty

and lively fruit!

They can be so welcoming,

invigorating,

understated,

elegant

enticing,

and unexpected

These colorful lemon cookies

sure are eye catching!

These may be tarts

but they sure are

SWEET

CUPCAKE ANYONE??

I don't know about you,
but it sure feels like
LEMON LOVE
to me,
so pucker up and have a
lively, lovely and
Lemon-y weekend!!

IMAGES FROM: MARTHA STEWART, COUNTRY LIVING, PEPPER DESIGN BLOG, SODA HEAD,THE SWEETEST OCCASION, ELIZABETH ANNE DESIGNS, VINTAGE ROSE GARDEN, SABRA KROCK, THE PARTY DRESS, WEDDING DECORATING IDEAS, KAREN WERNER, TWO INSPIRE YOU, POSH PAPERIE, LAURA DOWLING, BLUSH FLORAL DESIGNS, CHIC COOKIE KITS, CRYSTALLIA, WE HEART IT, THIRD AND FAIRFAX, WORLD LUXURY, BOTOMBA, AMOUROLOGY WEDDINGS, VELVET AND LINEN, WOMAN'S DAY, WEDDING BLOG DIGS