{to sleep perchance to dream}

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”

~mark twain

. . . one of the best things ever is to wake up at an insanely early hour and catch a flight to some wildly romantic, far-off place, even if it means a tiny cat-nap, mid-coffee in the airport lounge, moments before take-off . . .



{p.s.} and to p, thank you for being the best travelling companion in the world, and can not wait to make a million more memories on our next adventure . . .

{images: julija steponaviciute & guy robinson by raymond meier for vogue UK, february 2011 via oh fashion models}

{holiday inspiration: tinseltown}

. . . and as a perfect foil for all the glittering & glamorous gold recently: shimmering silver pine cones and sparkling numbered votives, and for good measure, a bit of silver tinsel atop a pair of peeptoes for nights merry & bright . . .




{images: 1 - scan by this is glamorous, olivia morris shoes, photography by hugh stewart for british vogue december 2003; 2 - photography by sandra aslaksen; 2 - numbered glass votives by cox & cox via bliss}

{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}

{style inspiration: knotted belt}

. . . have an inordinate amount of cardigans, from lightweight and summery to cozy and cashmere, hand-embroidered and trimmed in velvet ribbon to embellished with crystal fasteners or mother-of-pearl buttons; perfect for any season and any weather, and nearly always layered over bow blouses, silky camisoles, or the softest brushed cotton . . . but suddenly quite smitten with the idea of wearing them on their own, buttoned and belted in a simple and easy sophistication . . .

{p.s.} the belt is from asos

{image: photography by ben weller for british vogue, november 2010}

{two lovely things: cool august nights}

. . . summer is flying pass at a stunning pace and soon, the hot, sultry days will slip away into cool august nights, and quite adore the idea of mixing soft cashmere sweaters with the shortest skirts, or cozy cardigans with perfectly tailored city shorts . . .

{images: kendra spears by ben wellers for vogue uk august 2010}

{valentine's inspiration: breakfast at tiffany's}

. . . soft mohair throws and paper flower hearts, elegant monograms and pretty lacy envelopes, sheer silk blouses and sexy pencil skirts -- there's romance in the air, and in dusky and dreamy shades of mid-february blue . . .

{images: 1 - hotze eisma via brabourne farm; 2 - elena on flickr via everything fabulous & mary ruffle; 3, 4, 6, 8 - martha stewart; 3 - the city sage; 7 - piet boon via house of turquoise; 9 - photography by ellen silverman for metropolitan home april 2009; 10 - scan, kate moss via british vogue, december 2009, photograph from 2005}

{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}

{let's get nautical}

{via chic shack}

I love it when, every season, things get a little nautical in the dying days of winter. It's stylish and fresh, and always reminds me of off-shore breezes and the sound of the crashing waves that used to lull me to sleep . . .

{NataliaVodianova photographed for Vogue US}

{Life Jacket, painting, acrylic & oil on masonite, by Holly Farrell}

{Pleasure Cruise by Gilles Bensimon, Elle US}

{via Creature Comforts}

{Summer Days by Corrine Day for Vogue UK}

{Life Ring, 2007, painting, acrylic & oil on masonite, 20 x 22 inches by Holly Farrell}

{via anthropologie}

{ferry ride, last summer}

{via anthropologie}

{via The Inspired Room}

{via Martha Stewart Living}

{via house to home}

{3.1 Phillip Lim}