{have a romantic weekend}

. . . has become somewhat of a tradition to send along fondest weekend wishes after the weekend has already begun . . .

and so, where ever you may be, hope you are having an utterly beautiful weekend,
xo

{a few lovely links:}
* inspiration: magic surrounds {via a cup of jo}
* photography: stop & smell the roses
* spring things: shoulder bags + bicycles
* art: beautiful student work {via kate}
* glamorous: glossy hair + red lipstick

{as always, a few things you may have missed:}
* pretty, pretty: florals
* shoes, shoes, shoes: stiletto heels + pom-poms
* rustic elegance: a farewell to wintry things
* colour inspiration: morning light + smokey violet

{for the weekend:}
* how to: a classic english hand-tied bouquet
* perfectly luxurious: chanel shoes + velvet

{and one last thing:}
* a give-away: cable and heart bracelet

{images: sigrid agrin by alasdair mclellan for french label new man spring/summer 2009 via miss at la playa; new man spring/summer 2010 here}

{weekend wishes, better late than never}

. . . recent weekends have been filled with market roses and long afternoon drives, lattés and croissants and dusky antiques shops -- and this long & leisurely weekend, it's early-spring shores and late-morning brunches . . .

hope it's beautiful where you are,
xo

{a few lovely links:}
* a little history: cartier + bvlgari
* pretty, pretty: city hall wedding dress
* food photography: carmen troesser
* inspiration: evening gown in the afternoon

{as always, some things you may have missed:}
* travel: verana
* room inspiration: light + lustre
* all aglitter: dannijo, new york
* styling inspiration: rustic charm
* artist: alison watt
* colour inspiration: wedgewood + champagne
* photographer: romina shama
* new: happy april

{images: spring/summer ad campaign for french label new man}