{colour inspiration: golden coral & morning sky}

. . . a softer, subtler, more romantic version of the classic combination of red and turquoise -- golden coral and morning sky -- and whether a bouquet of peonies at an afternoon dinner party or a delicate silk blouse against luxurious bed linens -- the intermingling of the two feels like a rush of spring air, billowing past curtains and fluttery skirts and bright petals in carved vases, ushering in long-awaited days of summer . . .


{images: style me pretty; katie fogarty by nicolas moore for flair, june 2011 via fgr}

{a new week + notes from the weekend}

. . . a very late but warm hello! it's lovely to see you again . . . this weekend was miles and miles of sunshine, some time at the shops and a new pair of perfectly chic suede summer sandals with gilded clasps; long walks at sunset and a saturday night film {bill cunningham new york -- [have you seen? so good]} with buttery popcorn; scented candles in the evening and strong coffee in the mornings, a table for two high above the world, with utterly breathtaking views of the city, and gardens overflowing with the intoxicating scent of white lilacs and sweet-smelling secret bunches of lilies of the valley . . .

happy monday! hope you had a beautiful weekend filled with little moments of repose & that your week is off to a perfect start, roséline xo

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a f e w l o v e l y l i n k s
* for the office: stripes & flats
* travel: chenonceau, loire
* pretty, pretty: sheer & pleats
* photographer: martin morrell
* in the kitchen: glamorous gold
* collections: duchesse & bergère
* out the door: with a perfect chignon
* colour inspiration: this palette
* late-spring shopping: this lace strapless dress & these sandals
* inspiration: lazy sunday mornings
* recipe: poached peaches & lemon verbena icecream
* at the gallery: the wallace collection

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{as always, a few things you may have missed}
* monday, monday & all in a day's work
* style inspiration: bright whites & bits of colour
* spring things: closet organization
* shoes, shoes, shoes: rose suede & bits of gold
* hello & early morning musings
* favourite five: actress & writer shiva rose
* summer inspiration: let's go on a picnic
* hello & a few updates



{images: one | two | three | four | five | six | seven | eight & also here | nine | ten | eleven | twelve | thirteen}

{hello & early morning musings}

. . . while it may be infinitely easier to slow things down {just a little} on weekends, during a busy work week, there is the wonderful opportunity to find a perfect balance, and while there is always time for cups of coffee and spring bouquets, after reading this earlier in the week, have come to the realization that, now more than ever, there might be more time set aside for breakfast and the morning paper, for afternoon tea away from the office and more late lunches on terraces, and time spent in the sun, especially with summer soon on its way . . .


{images: getty images; *peanut (lauren) on flickr}

{a new week, a favourite bedroom & a few links}

. . . you know weekends are good when friday links become late-sunday ones, and sunday links are moved to monday . . . and this weekend was paris vogue and spanish wine, a late saturday night of dreams and plans and moonlight, an always leisurely sunday brunch and drinks on a sun-drenched terrace {first of the season!} . . . and, now monday, monday and it's good to see you again -- how are things?

wherever in the world you may be, hope you had an extravagantly lovely weekend and that your week is off to a perfect start, roséline xo

a f e w l o v e l y l i n k s
* the perfect intermingling of: modern & ornate
* patterns & textures: fall versus spring
* architecture: a castle in miami, complete with a moat
* style: are you a marilyn or a jackie?
* photography: chandeliers & lace
* details: in black & white
* spring hair inspiration: ponytails
* spring things: container gardening
* travel: norwegian architecture & nature
* all in a day's work: this chiffon blouse & these shoes
* travel: horses & geysers in iceland
* décor inspiration: a lacy curtain {via 79 ideas}
* a study: in fireworks

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a s a l w a y s , a f e w t h i n g s y o u m a y h a v e m i s s e d
* spring things: april showers
* table for two: oceanside dreams
* favourite five: camille eddera
* style inspiration: plexiglas clutch
* spring things: organization

i n s p i r a t i o n f o r a b r a n d n e w w e e k
* two lovely things: green & white
* style inspiration: colour, colour, colour
* two lovely things: open selves & elegant black
* hair how-to: sexy & tousled

i f y o u a r e o n l y j u s t a r r i v i n g , a l i t t l e h a p p y n e w s
* an interview



{images: current favourite bedroom -- the chambre aux oiseaux -- in a 16-century french château, the wallpaper is antique zuber; scan by this is glamorous, photography by tim beddo for architectural digest}

{a beautiful spring weekend + late-sunday links}

. . . the weather has been so astonishingly lovely, it is nearly impossibly not to be swept away by the blossom-scented breezes and glittering rays of sunlight . . . and this weekend was out-of-town guests and charming dinner conversations, luxuriously late mornings and sunday brunch {smoked salmon & scrambled eggs with chives, rosti, creamed horseradish & caviar} and time to fall in love all over again with every last moment along the way . . .

happy april! hope you've had a spectacular spring weekend & that it's beautiful where you are, roséline xo

{a few lovely links:}
* lovely, lovely: lilacs
* painterly palette: decorating with art
* collection: thonet chairs
* for breakfast: fresh bread & french jam
* colour inspiration: mint madness
* vintage: brass pendant
* before & after: a tufted sofa & a campaign dresser
* online shopping: this dress with these shoes
* at the movies: pure decadence
* diy: silver-leaf cabinet
* colour inspiration: coral & seafoam
* spring things: love and lilacs & beautiful bouquets

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{as always, a few things you may have missed:}
* décor: french chic
* inspiration: pinkish lavender, pleats & tulle
* travel: springtime in munich
* all in a day's work: classic neutrals
* at the shops: florence & florence
* at this moment: musings & romantic florals
* two lovely things: books & bouquets
* table for two: le petit déjeuner
* style inspiration: spring's sexy brights

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{& new for the weekend:}
* spring things: bar carts & blossoms
* décor inspiration: luxurious elegance
* favourite five: rent the runway


{images: 1; 2; 3; 4 - bhldn via raina dawn; 5; 6 - style me pretty; 7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12 - french bedroom company via lynn; 13}

{décor inspiration: french chic}

. . . soaring ceilings and chevron floors, juliet balconies and a luxuriously grand and perfectly ornate gilt mirror, and most of all, the dusky, smokey, sexy french-ness of it all . . .


{image: south of market}

{décor inspiration: ruffles & lace}

. . . one of the guestrooms in p's parents' home has the most luxuriously lovely floral bedding trimmed in yards and yards of ruffles, and always seems to be enveloped in a perfect slant of dusky sunlight; and ever since the waking up in such loveliness the very first morning, have had a new-found fondness for ruffles, whether floral, or enchantingly dreamed up in the most breathtaking lace . . .

{image: elle decoration uk}

{a sunny monday & a brand new week}

. . . hello! lovely to see you again, and hope you had a warm & wonderful weekend; luxurious to spend a part of the time at home, a little shoe shopping and late-saturday brunch, but equally nice to head to the countryside on sunday, for dinner and après, a glass of wine and a crackling fire to a golden pink sunset and the languidness of nightfall . . . and now, a sunny, sunny monday of a brand new week, with so many beautiful things ahead, and it's nearly impossible not to fall in love with the spring-like sunshine . . .

happy monday! hope your week is off to a perfect start,
xo

{p.s.} a special thank you to alison for one of the loveliest comments x



{images: bed, kiss the groom via soft-alas via the paris apartment; perfume, miller harris fleur du matin eau de toilette; toothbrushes, jäneke; gold bobby pins, here}

{happy valentine's day}

"In dreams and in love there are no impossibilities."

~ janos arany

♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

. . . a quick & fondest hello to wish you a day of fluttery happiness and whispered sweet nothings, candlelight and crème brulée, and best of all, time spent with those you love most . . .

à bientôt and a sweet & sexy valentine's day to you,
xoxo



giuseppe zanotti gold-heeled sandals | tom ford lipstick | silver mercedes | rosamosario lace corset | valentino nude studded handbag | ben-amun deco pearl drop earrings | h&m conscious collection dress | modcloth pearl glam necklace | little.lovely heart-shaped cookie | moët & chandon pink champagne | coral cupcake wrappers | kevin stone antiques & interiors chandelier | kate spade crystal saucers

♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

{p.s.} thanks so much for all the lovely valentine's cards & well-wishes!


{top image: tumblr}

{have a wildly romantic valentine's weekend}

. . . oysters and lobster bisque, pink champagne and chocolate molten lava cakes, french candles and chantilly lace, and most of all, warm laughter and cozy conversations that last long into the night . . . and whether you adore valentine's day or are just in love with love, wishing you a wildly romantic weekend filled with magic . . .

hope it's beautiful where you are,
~ roséline xo

{a few lovely links:}
* at home: gold & glitter in the desert
* ten: pretty little things
* fashion: bows, ruffles, pleats & lace
* for the boys: cavalier essentials
* restaurant: love.fish
* storage inspiration: jewelry displays
* travel: a bed & breakfast in belgium
* spring: in shades of rose suede
* inspiration: castles & carerra
* recipe: chocolate pound cake with rose-scented cream cheese frosting
* photographer: tomo kohsaka
* video: paris

{as always, a few things you may have missed:}
* valentine's how-to: sweet nothings garland
* love & lustre: chocolate mini cakes
* bright & beautiful: things to look forward to
* spring collection: alexander berardi
* décor inspiration: a kiss of colour
* perfectly pretty: dreams of early spring picinics

{& new for the weekend:}
* valentine's inspiration: diamond love knot

{images: photography by prue ruscoe, scan via bluepool road; dress by elie saab via tumblr; katie lee's townhouse in domino magazine via dreamy whites; 79 ideas; a previous post; bhldn via the doll house; dress by elie saab via tumblr; 79 ideas; quote via truly smitten}