SEA FOAM

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SEA FOAM

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SEVENTIES

1. Jen Kao Shrunken Tank
2. Linda Farrow for The Row Leather Round Sunglasses
3. Pamela Love Sun Cuff
4. AG Adriano Goldschmied Farrah High Waisted Bell Bottom Jeans
5. 3.1 Phillip Lim Benjamin Envelope Wristlet
6. Sachin + Babi Roma Quartz Ring
7. Giuseppe Zanotti High Platform Clog Sandals

SEVENTIES

1. Jen Kao Shrunken Tank
2. Linda Farrow for The Row Leather Round Sunglasses
3. Pamela Love Sun Cuff
4. AG Adriano Goldschmied Farrah High Waisted Bell Bottom Jeans
5. 3.1 Phillip Lim Benjamin Envelope Wristlet
6. Sachin + Babi Roma Quartz Ring
7. Giuseppe Zanotti High Platform Clog Sandals

{storage inspiration: on display}

. . . if the glass-front cabinet in the living room were not filled with books, old photographs and love letters tied with ribbon, it would be filled with shoes, shoes, shoes -- only there would not be room for his things as here, and of course, everything would be heels . . .

{p.s.} more shoe storage here

{image: vtwonen via interiors porn}

{ribbons, ruffles and . . .}

. . . yesterday was one of those days were it seemed as if inspiration was always just nearly out of grasp, and while coffee & a moment of repose, a late lunch date and a little fresh air seemed to help, when all else fails, {with the exception of a flight to paris}, there are always ribbons, ruffles, and tulle, tulle, tulle . . .

{p.s.} what do you do when you're in search of inspiration?


{images: marchesa via the wedding chics}

TULLE

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TULLE

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Tokyo’s Tweed Run General Store

Tweed Run General Store – is a pop-up boutique in Tokyo's Ebisu district.

Photographer: REI SHITO

Tweed Run General Store (part of Wild Life Taylor), is devoted to Tweed styles for the well-dressed gentlemen – perhaps one who is ready to go off on a Tweed Bicycle Run or Tweed Ride?! These photos were taken in December when lots of festivities and parties happened at the shop...

“Shosuke Ishizu, one of the patriarchs of Ivy Style in Japan, was on hand to be an unofficial participant in a talk show. A host of gentlemen enjoyed themselves at a party held afterward.”-- via Rei Shito

What I love about these photos is the exceptional Tweed Bicycle Style worn by these dapper gents! I'm sure the shop was quite the scene. I hope all is going well and forward!
If I could I would certainly shop there.

Please Remember....

( : WHAT COLOUR MAKES YOU HUNGRY ? : )

 

my outfit: ALL CLOTHES- second had , shoes -mellisa

COLOUR INSPIRATION

artwork by: agata olek

Via TCGS and Via F. SQUAD

from shapeshiftrnyc

from stockholmandsouth

 from orginal seed

A Day In The Life of A Designer

Life as an interior designer can be crazy.  Here's a snap shot of my day.

First, I started out with a space that needed a little TLC:

(These images are from before my client owned the home.
I didn't want you thinking my client is into buffalo and  ram heads amongst other clutter...)

Then I took several weeks to brainstorm, space plan, create design boards, shop, select finishes, materials, etc. etc. Today I was able to check in on the progress:

(painting out the hood, island, and built-in china TOTALLY changed the whole look of the kitchen.
It's much more fresh and clean.  Don't you just die over those pendants? That's all my client.  She has great taste.)

(Custom window seats and new carpet in progress- no low pile shag here!
Doesn't this room look so much better without Bullwinkle staring us down?)

I then ran to several different workshops to check in on the progress of custom furnishings:

(Custom captain's chair almost ready for the most adorable slipcover you've ever seen.)

(Reclaimed barn wood table after a little sanding, but before some finishing top coats.)

(Trestle table base)

After I gave my thumbs up on the custom pieces, I had to run and pick up a rug pad that just happened to be the last one in-stock, called the slipcover lady and text/called client with updates on the above progress.  All this before noon. Whew!  Interior design isn't as glamorous as it looks in the magazines, now is it?  

I wouldn't want to do anything else. I love it.

Stayed tuned for images of the completed project! 

{images via Brooke Jones Designs, LLC)

SPRING DRAMA

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SPRING DRAMA

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{happy st. patrick's day & spring things}

May you have warm words
on a cold evening,
A full moon on a dark night,
And the road downhill
all the way to your door.

~ irish blessing

. . . a little wish for this stunningly beautiful, warm and sunny day, and whether you're traipsing about in quaint and charming pubs or have plans for a quiet and cozy night, wishing you a happy st. patrick's day, and hope you're having a lovely week so far xo

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{images: 1 - country living via french by design; 2 - saipua for sunday suppers; 3 - scan by this is glamorous, ad campaign: claudia schiffer for jones new york from vogue; 4 - photography by katie quinn davies; 5 - lopp; 6 - mixr; 7 - a glamorous little side project; 8 - bloom magazine via pinterest; 9 - lappen; 10 - zara; 11 - house & garden may 2006 via habitually chic; 12 - a glamorous little side project}