{colour inspiration: autumn greens & golds}

. . . monday comes in shades of green & gold -- westminster and huntington, chardonnay and woodside moss -- and even while there are overcast skies, and soon, the last of the fallen leaves, there is the warmth of these elegant and regal hues, and along with them, a certain anticipation of things to come, or perhaps the anticipation could be attributed to the start of a new week and so many beautiful things to look forward to in the days and weeks ahead . . .

{images: keira knightley by mario testino for vogue september 2008 via ru glamour; pretty stuff; david wiseman via haute design; enterprise hotel, milano, italy; the glamorai; the cherry blossom girl; the diversion project; walker zanger via linen & lavender; from me to you; charles anastase via style.com; designer lucien rees-roberts via remodelista; billy bride; photographed by pascal chevallier for house & garden october 2005 via moodboard; candid, kate moss & rolls-royce}

{have a fantastically fun weekend + links}

. . . hello! it's the weekend and what are your plans? . . . currently out of town to breath in every last moment of one of the last of the summer weekends, an ivy-covered country house and floral bed linens, italian coffee and pale morning sun, vibrantly lush english gardens and azure august skies . . .

hope you're having a fantastically fun weekend and that it's beautiful where you are,
xo

{a few lovely links}
* summertime: a perfect afternoon
* sneak peek: a beach cottage
* first love: monet & giverny
* travel: the augstus hotel, forte di marmi , italy
* décor inspiration: stairways & headboards
* at home: stylist tricks
* let's picnic: french willow baskets
* photography: artist kotori kawashima's daughter {via scout-holiday}
* architecture: sand beneath your toes
* summertime: fireworks & forests
* décor inspiration: blue velvet
* colour inspiration: streets & reflections
* design: air lamp
* wedding inspiration: white lanterns
* architecture: beach wood

{as always, a few things you may have missed:}
* happy monday & thoughts for a new week
* lookbook: lover, spring/summer
* utterly romantic: feather clutch
* décor: unapologetically pretty
* lookbook: lover, autumn/winter
* shoes, shoes, shoes: pink suede & bejewelled
* colour inspiration: falling for fall
* travel: new york city

{& new for the weekend:}
* photographer: ellen silverman

{images: editorial - americans in paris, daria werbowy by mario testino for us vogue, may 2010; fashion editor, marie-amélie sauvé via absinthrill}

{colour inspiration: gold}

. . . always in love with all things gold, and after covering a cocktail table in gold-leaf in early spring, even more drawn to its elegant shimmer, especially as gilded accents on walls and along ceilings, and on luxuriously beautiful carved sofas . . .

{p.s.} the fourth guest post for lucky magazine can be viewed here

{images: 1 - fendi ad, elle decoration uk march 2010; kate moss by mario testino, vogue paris january 2006 via fashion gone rogue}

{in dreams awake}

. . . early november and already dreaming of festive things, especially delicate lace and layers and layers of tulle at holiday parties . . .

{also:} a warm congratulations to emily from texas, winner of the lovely jess lc three-strand necklace give-away!

{congratulations, emily!}

{editorial - stone age; lara stone shot by mario testino for british vogue december 2009, styling by lucinda chambers; via fashion gone rogue; more of this editorial at a glamorous little side project}

{weekend + links}

. . . this weekend is soft silk scarves and mid-october sunsets, long evening gowns and red lipstick, and along the way, a little time to reflect on the wonder of it all . . .

have a beautiful, beautiful weekend, everyone!
xo

{as always, some things you may have missed:}
* at the shops: cranberry milk
* two lovely things: iron console + on the water
* side project: camilla belle
* falling for fall: mustard + gold
* roberta furlanetto: dreamy dresses
* give-away: three-strand necklace

{a few lovely links:}
* nyc: the classic trench
* shopping: gold teapots!
* adore this calendar: paris: a love story {via decor8}
* pretty paper chandeliers: here + here
* DIY: antique wallpaper
* polka dots: in rooms + on tights
* joy's fun new blog: happy lady eats
* roberta furlanetto: dreamy dresses

{p.s.} still time to enter the give-away for a lovely, lovely three-strand necklace . . .

{images: editorial: secret passion; edita vilkeviciute by mario testino for vogue germany june 2008; chandelier, heart - previous post; holding hands - previous post}

{chandeliers + fête nationale}

One of the best things about entering a room is looking up, up to discover streams of reflected light from the crystals of a stunning chandelier -- instantly everything is transformed under a soft and elegant glow . . .

{p.s.}
* happy bastille day {fête nationale} to friends + family in paris xo





{1 - martha stewart weddings; 2 - irina via tfs; 3 - loulou de la falaise from a previous post; 4 - sfgirlbybay; 5- kate by mario testino; 6 - made by girl; 7 - coté sud from a previous post}

{all the time in the world}

. . . for a few days, just the two of us and summer skies, talking until dawn, languid mornings and all the time in the world . . .

Have a beautiful, beautiful weekend!
xo

{a few lovely links:}
* lacy details
* isn't this sweet?
* summer love+ side project
* the making of
* backstage at phillip lim

{image: editorial - like a virgin}

{lovely lucite}

Absentmindedly flipping through past issues of domino awhile ago and came across a favourite vignette {above} in the first ever issue, and was reminded of how beautiful lucite can look when paired with the perfect pieces and accessories . . .

{a lucite console is the perfect complement to a large antique French mirror and weathered floorboards}

{lucite office furniture in a february 2005 versace ad campaign featuring madonna and shot by mario testino; aside: also included, the eames soft pad aluminum group chair}

{lucite bases make these large mirrored coffee and end tables appear as if they are floating . . .}

{see also:}
* further reading
* caring instructions for lucite
* custom lucite trays {via here}
* lucite letters

{p.s.} Lauren Moffat Spring dress give-way continues until Thursday

{images: 1 - domino spring/summer 2005 - photography by squire fox; 2 - from boudoir by hilary robertson via concrete and honey; 4 - livingetc.}

{a celebration of sunny days}

{Natalia Vodianova photographed by Mario Testino}

If you're feeling the full affects of Spring fever and are ready to commit to more than a few vibrant accessories, drench your walls {and disposition} in sunshine:

"Yellow is a happy, bright, and uplifting colour, a celebration of sunny days. It is associated with the intellectual side of the mind, and the expression of thoughts. It therefore aids the powers of discernment and discrimination, memory and clear thinking, decision making and good judgment. It also helps good organization, assimilation of new ideas, and the ability to see different points of view. It builds self-confidence and encourages an optimistic attitude."

{via desire to inspire}

{unless, of course, you are a sulky heiress . . via All Things Bright and Beautiful}

{christian louboutin's countryside chateau}

{Jeffers Design Group}

{photography by didier delmas for elle decoration}

{photography by Paul Costello for Domino}

{luxist via design smack}

{via retro home by suzanne trochme}

{The Yellow Oval Room in the White House, via Surroundings}

{via hidden in france}

related links:

the gallery affect
spring things