{décor inspiration: patterns & textures}

. . . there is something so wonderfully absorbing about this room -- the luxuriously rich colours and mix of patterns & textures -- perhaps it is the royal blue silk settee and elegant leopard print walls, the dazzling chandelier and bits of gold, the dusky streams of light and beautifully set table for two, or perhaps is is a combination of all these things . . .


{image: photography by brie williams, discovered via moodboard}

{spring collection: sessùn}

. . . lace with stripes, polka dots and pretty ruffles, the new spring collection for sessùn is pure sunny day perfection . . .









{sessùn spring/summer 2011 collection via mustard & sage}

{runway inspiration: chloé, new york}

. . . pleated skirts and tall leather boots, cozy sweaters and structured handbags, trench coats and velvet, so long as it's chilly outside, might as well wrap ourselves in lovely layers and beautiful textures . . .

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{pattern inspiration: stripes & spring green}

. . . whether painted or gilded, empire, george iii, german, swedish or italian lyre-backed, have always had quite a love affair with chairs . . .

{p.s.} another beautiful chair & here as well, and more stunningly lovely spring green

{photography by sylvie becquet, with the exception of the last, photography by carolyn roehm; scanned by this is glamorous from a passion for interiors by carolyn roehm}

{storage inspiration: on display}

"There is no formula for glamour. It combines shimmer and charisma. It's elusive but you know it when you see it."

- Mary McDonald, from Mary McDonald Interiors

. . . if you have been reading for a while, you will know about a love for placing beautiful things on display at home -- from perfume collections to elegant peeptoes, some things are far too lovely to stow away, and now, with the holidays fast and happily approaching, wardrobes are overflowing with ruffles and sequins and quite adore the idea of displaying shimmery cocktail dresses and alluring evening gowns on a clothing rack {another wonderful example here}, or in a perfectly stylish corner, set up, charmingly, with scarves and hatboxes, like a favourite shop . . .

{images & quote via belle maison one & two}

{pattern inspiration: polka dots & leopard print}

. . . returning again & again to this photograph of viviana volpicella {assistant fashion editor, vogue nippon}, utterly inspired by the brilliant mix of colours & patterns, polka dots and leopard print -- such an elegantly chic combination and perfect for a sunny autumn afternoon . . .

{image: viv, milano, photography by the startorialist}

{runway inspiration: luca luca, new york}

. . . pretty prints and delicate fabrics, soft silhouettes and romantic upswept hair, fluttery sleeves and coral lips -- utterly adore luca luca's spring collection, which feels like cocktails by the water's edge at sunset . . .

{images: luca luca via style.com}

{patterns & layers and the winner is . . .}

. . . suddenly rethinking the entire summer wardrobe after happily happening upon this insanely fun and flirty mix of layers, accessories, prints & patterns, perfect for dancing on the beach on a bright, blue-sky day . . .

{p.s.} and also, the very warmest congratulations to . . . mackenzie, winner of the impossibly romantic lace bangle set give-away:

*** congratulations, mackenzie! ***

thanks to everyone who entered & hope you're having a perfectly lovely tuesday,
xo


{a note from liz at 24karas:}

I would just like to say thank you to everyone who participated in the 24karas Lace Bangle Set giveaway. We were so happy to see the positive response and all the lovely comments. Creating an Italian lace inspired line has been a collection we have been passionately working to perfect for the last 2 years. We are so delighted to finally be able to launch the line for our customers, new and old! A lot of love has been put into these delicate pieces which have all been created right here in NYC. I am happy they have found a lovely home that appreciates the fine art of craftsmanship and handmade goods.

Wishing everyone an inspiring summer!
xo,
Liz

{images: a glamorous little side project}

{currently reading . . .}

. . . the latest issue of lonny magazine

{inspiration: tim walker + polka dots}

. . . fun, fun, fun with polka dots and appointments, photo shoots, to-do lists, dinner reservations, and answering thought-provoking questions about design -- and later, a stunningly pretty give-away . . .

{image: tim walker for vogue italia via starbucks & jane austen + julia}

{eco chic: emma loves retro}

. . . fun, fun cushions from emma loves retro, in beautiful colours + patterns and handmade from vintage and recycled fabric

{a beautiful day + the winner . . .}

. . . yesterday was a leisurely lunch date in a secret courtyard and today is late, late and rushing about . . . back soon, but in the meantime . . .

Hope you're having a lovely week so far,
xo

{a few newsy bits:}
* a warm thank you to franki for the lovely mentions
* congratulations to clarice, winner of the gunmetal cuff give-away!

{images: 1 - Elsa Sylvan photographed by Lina Scheynius for Elle September 2009 via lace & tea; 2 - photography by Andreas Einsiedel via Blueprint Bliss}

{patterns + prada}

Inspired by the wonderfully cheerful mix of colours and patterns in this workspace, especially when paired with an antique telephone, industrial desk, and {if you look closely}, a pair of Prada blossom-heeled pumps strewn beautifully and carelessly on the floor . . .

{1 - from an e-mail from cameron: 2 - editorial: Pyjama Party; magazine: Vogue Paris, November/December 2007/2008; model: Sasha Pivovarova; photographer: Mark Segal; image via Vanessa's lovely blog}