GLAMOUR PHOTOGRAFY

{image via alkemie}

The clear glass doors on Nicky Hilton's built-in {above}, remind me of Liza Giles' French armoire {below} in her London flat. I quite like the idea of the transparent doors, which is similar to using library storage for pretty shoes and clutches, in which the items themselves become decorative, as opposed to being hidden away, adding dashes of colour and interest to a room.

{image from Elle Decoration, UK Edition October 2007 (NO 182), photography by James Merrell}

{Lee at Pieces just sent in the latest arrivals, including this handmade blue milk glass bead pendant lamp from India; click here for more information}

Adore Tinsley Mortimer's Scalamandré floral chairs and have been, lately, embracing the pretty and cheerful, Spring-ness of florals . . .

{detail of Scalamandré fabric chairs}

{pretty patterns brighten an all-white room; Your Home as a Sanctuary by Josephine Collins}

{chintz canopy at Oscar Annette de la Renta's Punta Cana home; Vogue Living, Houses Garden People}

{fresh and floral by chic shack}

{Madonna as photographed for Vogue--from a tearsheet}

{Scalamandré ad campaign}

{a bedroom by Lynn von Kersting; Rooms to Inspire by Annie Kelly}

{Tinsley photographed by Douglas Friedman for Harper's Bazaar; Madonna via Vogue}

I instantly fell for the idea of using library storage as a sophisticated display case, because some shoes and clutches are little works of art and far too pretty to hide away. {For a sleeker alternative, I also found a similar style in stainless steel at an antique shop.}

A charming built-in shelf beneath a kitchen window provides a space for two with a view . . .

A glass-topped table is a great workspace with room for storage and display, perfect for your stylish pens and keepsakes.

British girls Lucy and Fiona are behind Malinki, a company that sources French tailors' mannequins, known to be among the finest in the world, and upholsters them in bright florals and vintage silks, as well as bespoke options.

{French metal garden furniture, Victoria}

It's official: I have Spring fever, and the desire to fill every room with large, bright, beautiful blossoms and French garden furniture and café chairs . . . I love the rustic appeal and vintage elegance it adds to a space, and of course, the feeling of bringing the outdoors in.

{1930's French stackable metal tub chairs, Living etc.}

{1930's French stackable metal tub chairs with brightly coloured cushions, Pamela Fritz; Victoria}

{mismatched café chairs, along with a fence fragment and a birdcage complete a dining room, again by Pamela Fritz; Victoria}

{Decorator Vesta Fort's home in New Orleans; Domino May 2006; photography by Paul Costello}

{café chairs and hanging lanterns create a perfect indoor retreat; Marie Claire Maison via automatism}

{An eclectic mix of rustic garden furniture,Victoria}

{Bistro chair as bedside table, Domino}

{Daffodil-yellow bedding and rustic garden furniture add a dash of country charm . . . Victoria}

{stackable metal tub chairs via a mad tea party with alis}

































{French stackable metal tub chairs via purple area}

{3.1 Phillip Lim Citron silk pleated Grecian dress with boned bodice; Mimi Holliday by Damaris lace bra; Jimmy Choo yellow patent leather sandals}

While memories of Valentine's Day still linger, Spring is around the corner and I'm dreaming of canary yellow and the promise of warm breezes . . .

{via desire to inspire}

{grange ad campaign}

{photography by James Merrell for Martha Stewart Living}

{Miu Miu Floral Carved Sandals}

{Photographs by Andreas Sjödin; Styling by Harriet Mays Powell; via nymag.com and love made visible}

The SommesChic collection has finally arrived! We have posted on this new brand before, but just to refresh you, the SommesChic collection is designed specifically for ladies who have curves. For instance, the bras we have in stock start at size 34D and go through 34F and 38D. No more worrying about tiny straps digging into your shoulders. The bras offer style and support, as well as the brand's stretch silk camisoles. Actually, the camisoles and matching knickers can be worn by anyone size S-M-L, but it specifically flatters ladies who have a D-cup or larger. Of course, you can't ignore the adorable matching ruffle Knickers! They are so cute, and certainly flatter almost every bottom!
We are so pleased to offer this line in our boutique - it's a great combination of comfort, practicality and beauty!

. . . and for all those swept away by yesterday's feather chandeliers, upholstered walls and chrome consoles, happily happened upon more glimpses of the san francisco pied-à-terre of wine-makers, jean-charles boisset and his wife, gina gallo-boisset, whose sixteenth floor apartment is filled with mirrored french doors, table lamps, black-shaded torcheres and crystal sconces by baccarat, shimmering cabriolet chairs & settees, chandeliers and silver-leaf ceilings . . .

[as always, much more below] x

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My friend Mark sent me this great image of the creative window display at the Kate Spade store on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, {below}, from Unbeige/Media Bistro. The display features life-sized paint chips with shades with dreamy names such as emerald city, pink champagne and cherry cordial, that correspond with the label's Noel Coal Bags, jauntily displayed on metal paint cans.

Naturally, I thought to coordinate the vibrant display with the wonderfully saturated hues in this image from their site {above, and also at {frolic!} and Black Eiffel}.

{And while we're on the subject of colour, if you haven't yet had a chance, click here to read Joanna from A Cup of Jo's recent article for New York Magazine.}