{décor inspiration: always herringbone}

. . . while chevron most certainly comes close, in the end, and from any view point, there is nothing quite like the timeless elegance of herringbone . . .

{from convoy, discovered via chelsea on twitter }

{office inspiration: light & bright}

. . . after spending two days organizing and re-organizing the office, have been irresistibly drawn to images of office inspiration, and while aerin lauder's classic white & gold décor will always be a favourite, quite adore this light and bright workspace with french doors and wood panelled walls, luxuriously over-sized and mirrored desk, and most certainly, the glossy, honey-coloured herringbone floors . . .

{p.s.} more office inspiration

{image: laura ponte via nuevo estilo via vt interiors}

{home inspiration: scandinavian style}

. . . there is so much to love about this workspace -- the modern desk juxtaposed with the grand gilt mirror, the stacks of magazines for inspiration and the candlelight, the luxurious pools of drapery, and of course and most of all, the herringbone floors . . .

{p.s.} more beautiful glimpses, including a cozy settee and crackling fire, and elegantly wrapped gifts strewn about:





{photography by joakim bergström for sköna hem via the sweetest occasion}

{a charming mix of things - two}

. . . had such fun composing the last mix that was utterly inspired to create another and perhaps shall even be a regular occurence here on {this is glamorous} . . . and so, a lovely new collection of the things that are drifting prettily through thoughts on this perfect thursday afternoon . . .


. . . chevron & herringbone floors

. . . rock & refined {by maniamania}

. . . ombré

. . . perfectly ornate

. . . pashley's princess sovereign {via all the mountains}

. . . barrister bookcases {via apartment therapy}

. . . bare shoulders

. . . working

. . . daydreaming

. . . butterflies

. . . artful arrangement

. . . always & forever this bejeweled top {by miu miu}

. . . valentino's velvet sofa

. . . stacked rings

. . . this moment

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{p.s.} past charming mixes: here & here

{top image via shelter}

{colour inspiration: moody & atmospheric}

. . . have always dreamed of spring in shades of sunny whites and whispered greens, but recently the skies have been dark at turns and golden at others and during the cloudy moments, imagine spring as dusk and deep violet -- moody and atmospheric -- the colour of thundershowers . . .

{images: 1 - scan, josé picayo for martha stewart living february 2005; 2 - aubrey road via fondly seen}

{inspiration: a stunning gold desk}

. . . and while we're on the topic of inspiring work spaces, Aerin Lauder's 30's French steel and mirror desk at work {previous post} is rivaled only by the glamorous gold vintage Gabriella Crespi desk in her home office:

{the desk is Italian, circa 1970 and constructed of brass over wood}


{images: 1 - photography by Anders Overgaard for Harper's Bazaar; 2 - via dékio, more information at Wright; 3 - photographer by Simon Upton for Elle Decor July/August 2009 via The City Sage; the hand-painted wallpaper is by Gracie}