{two lovely things: open shelves & elegant black}

. . . while lately have been favouring wallpapered cabinets, {especially in romantic spring florals}, had forgotten how classically beautiful shades of onyx and midnight can be for showcasing stacks of beautiful books and antiques, or a collection of everyday dishware and fine china, and adore how strikingly lovely the palest pink of the roses and stacks of gold-rimmed teacups look against such a background . . .

{p.s.} more black shelving


{images: 1 - patrick cline for lonny; 2 - high gloss}

{at home with: freunde von freunden}

{home of kirsten hermann, stylist & gallerist}

. . . my wonderful friend felicity always sends along the most amazing things, and freunde von freunden is one of them: a berlin-based selby-esque {perhaps a little more gritty & artsy} project by german design agency no more sleep, that documents the agency's friends, partners and creative people around berlin in their living or workspace; overflowing with visual details, the shots are glimpses that feel like an exclusive look behind the scenes . . .








{home of helena kapidzic, make-up artist}

{images: freunde von freunden via felicity & seesaw designs}

{two lovely things: light & lavender}

{two lovely things:} the most utterly perfect and palest shade of pinkish lavender in a warm and dusky reading corner . . . and tiers of extravagant chocolate truffles dusted with flourishes of cocoa perfect for a daydreamy tuesday morning . . .

{p.s.} recent two lovely things:
* champagne & lace
* smokey violet & chevron
* warm & woodsy
* inspiration boards

{images: light locations via greige; 2 - scan by this is glamorous, photography polly wreford for wedding inspirations by margaret caselton}

{currently reading: lonny magazine}

. . . hello! an overcast thursday afternoon and how the week has flown, but bright days await, and even brighter dreams & plans . . . dashing out the door, but leaving you with a few favourites from the latest issue of lonny . . .

hope you're having a wonderful week,
xo

{images: photography by patrick cline for lonny magazine; via lynn via twitter}

{a farewell to wintery things}

. . . and after all the sunny and sun-drenched days, thoughts of wintry things are banished and it's farewell to cozy mohair blankets, tucked away for light and breezy linens, the fallen ashes of fireplaces cleared away for a fresh bouquet or an arrangement of candles for romantic summer nights, or, for a little adventure and all-out glamour, charmingly rustic wood alongside a dazzling mirror ball . . .

{images: scan, photography by polly wreford for easy elegance by atlanta bartlett}

{styling inspiration: time-worn nostalgia}

. . . charming styling by japanese design studio, jamo associates, with the same wonderful, time-worn nostalgia as sibella court -- bits and pieces and memories from travels, tiny vases and slants of light, but drawn most of all to the vintage cadbury glass case, perfect for storing and displaying old and favourite books . . .

{jamo associates via desire to inspire}

{three beautiful storage solutions}

. . . a gliding guest bed

. . . a curtained closet

. . . vena cava's barrister bookcases

{p.s.} one more lovely idea: letter holders

{images: 1 - livingetc; 2 - daniel hertzell via desire to inspire; 3 - refinery29}

{inspiration: two lovely things}

. . . absolutely adore this bookcase {above} with sliding glass French doors, and this dark-stained herringbone floor {below}

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{images: hus & hem magazine via made by girl}