{inspiration: pretty totes & whisps of chiffon}

. . . a very favourite blogger collaboration must be alix from the cherry blossom's girl's with french lingerie company étam -- the pieces are so perfectly pretty and draped in sheer romance, it's nearly impossible not to be swept up in the delicate ruffles, elegant lace, and powdery whisps of chiffon . . .


{image: photography by the cherry blossom girl}

{notes from the weekend + late-sunday links}

. . . this weekend was french wine and oysters, window seats in quaint cafes and watching the world go by, porchetta in the park on sunday afternoon and snow pea leaves for dinner, an evening in the country and beautiful plans for the week ahead . . .

hope you had a lovely weekend
& that your week is off to a perfect start,
xo

{a few lovely links:}
* photography: stunning sea-scapes
* spring things: fantastic florals
* in the kitchen: breakfast
* spring things: tulips
* at home: bookcases
* packaging: crabtree & evelyn
* shopping: for the work week
* at home: decorated minimalism
* diy: dorothy draper
* style inspiration: middleburg
* spring things: lemonade & seaglass

{as always, a few things you may have missed:}
* like a fairytale: ribbons, ruffles & tulle, tulle, tulle
* colour inspiration: all the luck in the world
* in the bedroom: ruffles & lace
* look book: whispery nudes & shimmery champagne
* party inspiration: always classic camellias
* two lovely things: storage inspiration
* all in a day's work: elie saab
* spring things: coming up roses
* favourite five: denise pocaro

{new for the week:}
* storage inspiration: on display
* look book: lacy dresses & pretty neutrals
* a place for everything: shoes, shoes, shoes
* french chic: pretty polka dots

{elsewhere this week:}
* elle decor's design insiders' weekly finds

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{& most of all, as posted last week, ways to help:}
global giving | google person finder | british red cross | american red cross or text: redcross to 90999 to make a $10 donation | canadian red cross or text: redcross to 30333 to donate $5 & the canadian government will match the amount to $10 | australian red cross | or here to find a local chapter


{images: sandro spring/summer 2011 lookbook, discovered via the lovely eclecchic, images via zsadánka, eclecchic & sandro}

{style inspiration: beribboned}

. . . have been stepping out, lately, with a long metallic gold leather sash in place of a belt, cinched around a camel wool & cashmere coat, and so, was delighted to happen across a similar look recently: a length of gold satin ribbon, tied in a bow, and cinched around a classic trench -- such a pretty alternative to a belt, don't you think?

{diane kruger by norman jean roy for glamour us march 2006 via haute design}

{runway inspiration: philosophy, new york}

. . . elegantly tailored a-line princess coats perfectly paired with matching lace-trimmed satin, crocheted mohair, and appliquéd floral lace, and best of all, in irresistible shades of pale & pretty pastels . . .

{alberta di ferretti for philosophy fall ready-to-wear 2011 via style.com & fgr}

{dreams of early spring picnics}

. . . last week's mid-winter pedicure left newly golden toes and still-lingering dreams of sandy shores and wind-rippled bays . . . and today, it's bare shoulders and legs and thoughts of billowy dresses with layers of lace and pretty scalloped edges and the sweet promises of early spring picnics . . .

{spring dresses by h&m}

{a few lovely late-sunday links}

. . . another beautiful weekend has come and gone, filled with silk pleated dresses and vintage champagne, late dinner reservations and things to celebrate . . .

hope you had an impossibly lovely weekend,
~ roséline xo

{a few lovely links:}
* photography: northern lights
* in the powder room: warm winter whites
* shoes, shoes, shoes: in shades of rose
* storage inspiration: bits & baubles
* before & after: an amazing attic transformation
* print & pattern: stripes
* streetstyle: more stripes
* photography: swedish winter wonderland
* at home: grey velvet
* shopping: soon it will be spring
* weekend away: a tiny, cozy cottage

{as always, a few things you may have missed:}
* happy february & tiffany's blue
* mid-week musings: classic elegance
* oscar party inspiration: gold buttercream frosting
* two lovely things: clean lines & cozy afternoons
* hello & leopard print
* colour inspiration: deep onyx & bits of gold

{& new for the week:}
* lookbook: 3.1 phillip lim spring 2011
* recipe: homemade baguettes

{image: lopp}

{style inspiration: pretty pleats}

. . . currently playing with the notion of a quick trip to new york -- {only pause for consideration being, taking the trip without p, who is has always been my constant travel companion} -- there would be meetings & appointments and catching up with friends, as well as a launch party, meaning, of course, much planning and dreaming up ideas of what to wear, and imagine something floor-length and with sleeves, cinched with a bow and flowing in pretty pleats a whispery shade of champagne-drenched honeysuckle may be just the thing . . .







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{ce matin la}

. . . one of the best things about winter is that things seem to slow down a little, the overcast skies and shorter days inspiring less time traipsing about, and more cozy and candlelit nights at home, and rather than spend the rest of january and february whiling away the days until spring, shall spend more time in moments of repose and pretty lacy things, to plot and plan and dream . . .

{images: tati cotliar by benny horne for exit, fall/winter 2010 via oh fashion models}

{artful arrangements}

. . . whether a perfect mix of white mattes and black frames intermingled with ever-elegant gold for a stunning display, or a glittering pavé bow ensconced between whispers of champagne-coloured silk, the artful arrangement of beautiful things never fail to inspire . . .


{images: skinny mommy; the vamoose}

{photographers: bela adler & salvador fresneda}

. . . have featured the beautiful work of barcelona photographers bela adler & salvador fresneda many times before, and every time, swept away all over again, and since always adore finding party inspiration in weddings, for this year's holiday soirées, it's perfect shades of winter white and pink champagne bows on sky-high peep toes, seafoam satin opera gloves and sheer jackets strewn with roses, and most of all, tiffany's blue bows that fall just below the collarbone . . .















{images: bela adler & salvador fresneda for martha stewart}

{have a beautiful weekend + links}

. . . this past week has been one of changes -- a new cut and colour at the salon, a new resolve to get things back on track at the gym, and here, wonderful new ideas and plans . . . but for now, it's the weekend, and already, 8:15 dinner reservations friday evening, devastatingly handsome company and a glass of red by candlelight, and early saturday morning, a little shopping, coffee and lanvin, and late saturday afternoon, a glittering and golden sunset and a cozy drive out of the city in the last fading light . . .

hope you're having an astonishingly beautiful weekend,
~ roseline xo

{p.s.} black sequined dress here & gold shoes here

{a few lovely links:}
* décor inspiration: vintage luxury
* fashion inspiration: perfect flares, milan
* diy: tinsel garland wreath
* collections: wire baskets
* at home: round table
* online: fun new site
* gift guide: warm & woodsy
* from the florist: perfect peach

{as always, a few things you may have missed:}
* at this moment: new & exciting news
* décor inspiration: warm & woodsy
* for the holidays: rose wristlet
* style inspiration: luxe layers
* tabletop: monograms & roses
* style inspiration: perfectly polished
* at the shops: dollybird design, chicago
* travel: brussels, belgium
* style inspiration: knotted belt

{& new for the weekend:}
*décor inspiration: modern & classic

{images: 1 - johanna stickland by willy vanderperre for jil sander ad campaign spring 2007 via the vamoose; 2 - a glamorous little side project; 3 - asos; 4 - kurt geiger via tea for joy; 5 - abbey lee kershaw by julai shauenburg, scan by mrsjamesdean (tfs) via the vamoose}