GLAMOUR PHOTOGRAFY

. . . can never resist the elegance of french doors, especially when they are flung open to the intoxicating sounds of the ocean and the last fading days of summer -- and every year around this time, striped rugs and ceiling beams and the charm of a quaint beachside cottage is overwhelmingly alluring . . .

{carolyn espley-miller's beach house in carpinteria, california, photography by david tsay for house beautiful, aged and gilded via the simply luxurious life}

. . . few things are more romantic than the ocean -- the lull of crashing waves, the promise of sandy toes and saltwater kisses -- and so, fell in love with the underwater enchantment of glittering and iridescent mother-of-pearl & mirrors, and the shapes of scallop shells & starfish in this charming beach house powder room . . .

". . . if your love were a grain of sand, mine would be a universe of beaches."

Somehow another week has come and gone -- a little late with the weekend wishes -- hope it's lovely where you are . . . here it's midnight breezes and talking until dawn, crème brûlée and new discoveries . . .

Have a beautiful, beautiful weekend!
xo


{p.s.} a few lovely links:
* fun flag necklaces
* darling details at matthew williamson
* august celebration
* brand new cannelle et vanille
* pretty summer dresses
* blueberries for breakfast
* blueberry cream cakes
* more nautical inspiration

{images: 1 - belle chantelle; 2 - architectural digest via brabourne farm}