{a new week & notes from the weekend}

. . . hello again! . . . unexpectedly called out of town and away since wednesday of last week, and while there may be a million things to catch up on, this morning was perfectly poached eggs with avocado & brie, and the scent of freshly ground coffee . . . and just a little note to say that things may be a little sporadic here for the next few days, with wednesday & thursday away, but still much, much to share . . .

hope you had a beautiful weekend & that your week is off to a most perfect start,

~ roséline xo

{a few lovely links:}
* inspiration: winter wonderland
* travel: a french organic farm {via chelsea on twitter}
* recipe: candy cane marshmallows & candied citrus peel
* fashion inspiration: natalie portman in lanvin for h&m
* holiday how-to: gift-wrapping
* photography: snow, snow, snow

{as always, a few things you may have missed:}
* holiday inspiration: glittering gold
* a new week & happy december
* hello & brand new things
* in my closet: tartan hooded paddington
* photographers: bela adler & salvador fresneda
* table for two: the rose martini

{more glamorous:}
* feature: utterly engaged
* guest post: at home in arkansas

{images: georgia may jagger by alasdair mclellan for vogue uk, january 2011 via oh fashion models}

{have a romantic weekend}

. . . has become somewhat of a tradition to send along fondest weekend wishes after the weekend has already begun . . .

and so, where ever you may be, hope you are having an utterly beautiful weekend,
xo

{a few lovely links:}
* inspiration: magic surrounds {via a cup of jo}
* photography: stop & smell the roses
* spring things: shoulder bags + bicycles
* art: beautiful student work {via kate}
* glamorous: glossy hair + red lipstick

{as always, a few things you may have missed:}
* pretty, pretty: florals
* shoes, shoes, shoes: stiletto heels + pom-poms
* rustic elegance: a farewell to wintry things
* colour inspiration: morning light + smokey violet

{for the weekend:}
* how to: a classic english hand-tied bouquet
* perfectly luxurious: chanel shoes + velvet

{and one last thing:}
* a give-away: cable and heart bracelet

{images: sigrid agrin by alasdair mclellan for french label new man spring/summer 2009 via miss at la playa; new man spring/summer 2010 here}

{two lovely things: white + silver}

. . . have always adored white with gold, never fully considering white and silver -- that is -- until happening upon these perfect pairings of a beautifully ornate mirror & a tiny metallic lampshade and crisp bed linens & a shimmering sequined pillow . . .

{p.s.}
* more: two lovely things
* ornate mirrors: here & here
* pretty, pretty: headboards

{images: 1 - editorial: yves forever, photography by alasdair mclellan for vogue paris, stylist: jane how via tfs; 2 - tony hutchinson}