{table for two: the rose martini}

. . . nearly always prefer champagne, with the exception of a mango or french martini every once in a while, however, the discovery of the beautiful and utterly romantic rose martini may shake things up a little . . .

{ingredients}
1 1/2 oz. vodka
1 oz. white crème de cacao
1/4 oz. rosewater
small pieces of turkish delight or rose petals to garnish
1 drop rose food color

1. fill half of a cocktail shaker with ice
2. add liquids
3. shake
4. pour
5. garnish

{images: photography by jacinta moore via design*sponge}

{two lovely things: mirror, mirror}

{two lovely things:}

one.
there is a mirrored tray on the marble vanity in the bathroom that holds favourite perfumes and an hermès box of hairpins, and every morning, adore the beautifully organized and perfectly pretty way everything looks, but had not thought to include a personal photograph -- such an inspiring idea!

two.
next to aerin lauder's glamorous white & gold office, this one has been a long-time favourite for its wonderfully elegant mirrored desk, inviting stacks of books and magazines, and always seem to work better when surrounded by shoes . . .

{images: 1 - ryan korban's apartment photographed by lucas allen for domino magazine via brides; 2 - samantha reitmayer's home via design*sponge}

{spring things: bicycles}

. . . must confess am not much of a bicycle girl {petrified of the traffic and would most likely try to ride in heels}, but after coming across this pretty city bicycle in the most spectacular shade of smokey violet, suddenly dreaming of careening down side-streets with reckless abandon . . .

{bicycle design by note + abici, discovered via design*sponge}

{two lovely things: lonny + tartan}

{two lovely things:} the brand new issue of Lonny, with a lovely feature on grace of design*sponge, and vivienne westward for cole & son's tartan wallpaper . . .

{two lovely things: headboards}

. . . upholstered perfection and custom cane . . .

{images: 1 - design*sponge; 2 - the french bedroom}

{lovely gold leaf}

Developing quite an obsession for these hand gold leafed papier-mâché bowls by up in the air somewhere . . .

{p.s.}
* more stunning gold leaf
* silk-screened journal give-away continues below

{via design*sponge}

{happy weekend!}

A beautifully busy week here at {this is glamorous}, and along with guest posting and a fun new little side project, there will be a fantastic give-away on Monday . . .

{Do you have any exciting plans?}

Have a lovely, lovely weekend, everyone!
xo

{p.s.}
It's been delightful posting at the design*sponge guest blog -- here's a quick wrap-up of the week 's posts:

> monday: flowers on windowsills

> tuesday: easy chic
> wednesday: torn & glossy
> thursday: curling up
> friday: highland games

{top - camilla akrans for hermès; bottom - girl meets nyc, cropping, editing & polaroid treatment by this is glamorous}

{inspirational workspace}

Lovely little work area, part of a collage at {record the day} by Lobster & Swan.

{more lovely collages here}

{happy weekend!}

Another wonderful Fall week has come and gone . . . Will be certain to stay away from work {at least for a bit} and dance the night away in impossibly high heels . . .

Have a lovely, lovely weekend everyone! xo

{some posts you may have missed and a few extra links:}
> from 10 to 60 years old: one model & plenty of make-up
> a great place to hang your sexy tartan ties
> really adorable photobooth puppies
> designers go green
> lovely, lacy doilies
> the latest happenings at {this is glamorous}
> and finally, would love for you to join me for a series of guest posts at design*sponge next week

{p.s.}
wonderful {i love you} dishware discovered by summer at mudpuppy

{vintage + chalk}

Love the idea of using vintage frames to create pretty chalkboards . . . little too late for this one, available only days ago, but it is in good hands . . .

{discovered via poppytalk; image - blue bell bazaar}

{summer 2}

. . . always preferred glitz and gloss to earthy, and yet, this feels like calm, breezy, summery perfection . . .

{images 1+ 2: jessica helgerson interior design via design*sponge}

resort 2009 - Diane von Furstenberg - runway; model: georgina stojilkovi; photographer: ivan lattuada/SGP}

{see also: summer}

{the gallery effect}

{Photography by Bjarni B. Jacobsen for Livingetc.}

Recently, P. {dashing as ever in Versace} and I had the chance to attend a gallery opening for a well-known British artist, and while we were sipping our wine and admiring the work in the bright and lovely gallery space, remembered how wonderful art looks against a clean, white background . . .

{via Homes & Gardens}

{via absolutely beautiful things}

{via emmas designblogg}

{via timfalle on flickr}

{via carolina eclectic}

{via Livingetc.}

{via andyland}

{photography by debi treloar}

{via house t0 home}

{via More Ways to Waste Time}

{a brick wall was exposed and painted white to add character, and a collection of art from Cornwall hangs above a vintage Tulip table and chairs; Livingetc., photography by Penny Wincer}

{via andyland}

{via Homes & Gardens}

{via Livingetc.}

{via decor8}

{via house to home}

{via design*sponge}

{via Livingetc., photography by Sharyn Cairns}