{two lovely things: all that glitters}

. . . always an affinity for glittery things -- sequins in the morning, chandeliers and gilded chairs, and so, easily fell for this pretty tray {a similar one sits on the counter and is filled with bouquets of spring roses}, and most of all, the thought of metallic gold for the powder room -- how could mornings ever be more elegant than sunrise and gold tiles?

{images: the michelberger hotel, berlin, via design shimmer}

{two lovely things: monograms & pink roses}

{two lovely things:} crisp whites and black stripes with always elegant monograms, and pale pink roses just after a rainstorm . . .

{images: tracey overbeck stead via brabourne farm; flickr}

{two lovely things: bits of green}

{two lovely things:} . . . whether lacy white linen and beautifully etched glasses, or intricately arranged along the top of a luxurious and stately bath, such astonishing elegance in bits of green, dashes of huntington and buckingham gardens, and especially when combined with crisp summer whites . . .

{p.s.} more {two lovely things:}
* light & lavender
* cool august nights
* mirror, mirror
* indoor swings

{images: 1 - photography by matt armendariz; 2 - the diversion project}

Oldsjö Hultgren Design

It's almost time to clear the back garden and get things ready for barbecues and summertime parties, and Swedish-based Oldsjö Hultgren Design has just the way to set the stage with these stunning patio stones that will have your guests green with envy. They also do tiles and backsplashes, so your indoors can be just as glam.