{a charming mix of things}

. . . lately have been receiving many lovely e-mails inquiring about the things that inspire and thought it might be fun to compile a beautiful list of current inspirations, of the things that enchant and captivate and the thoughts that turn into daydreams and the things that flutter, flutter through the imagination -- and so, a charming mix of things . . .


. . . poems on mirrors {via felicity}


. . . natural wonders {one & two}



. . . always, backstage photos {via definitely golden}

. . . topknots {via scout-holiday}


. . . amazing crystal caves {via all the mountains}

. . . a room with a view


. . . smokey eyes & upswept hair

. . . side by side {via pink wallpaper}

. . . origami hearts


. . . gold & glass {via apartment therapy}


. . . chloé {via haute design}

. . . velvet chairs & herringbone floors {via felicity}

. . . and still, socks & heels

{p.s.} wednesday already! how the week has flown -- hope it's wonderful where you are,
xo

{images: 1-3 - souvenirs via julia}

{give-away: design session}

officially the season for giving, and what better way to start than with another glamorous give-away? today's fantastic give-away is from seattle-based coco+kelley, which, in addition to interior and event design projects, offers design sessions for those on a budget or in need of inspiration & design guidance and, for the holidays, is offering one design session of your choice:

. . . whether a festive dinner party or an elegant holiday soirée, an unfinished room or an upcoming wedding, coco+kelley will analyze your style and inspirations and interpret them into a complete design plan that will include design advice, an inspiration board, suggestions on details, ideas for resources and more!

to enter, {click here} to visit the coco+kelley website, then leave a comment below

{bonne chance!/good luck!}

* winner will be randomly selected and contacted by e-mail after wednesday, december 9, 2009; open to all readers in all countries; images - western interiors; gourmet; haynes-roberts; keri russell via instyle, all images via coco+kelley