{take me away № 13 | a wintry escape}

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quebec24

An alabaster, wintry frost hardly seems like the warmest of welcomes, but the magic of the icy snow that glistens like diamonds layered upon diamonds, encompasses guests and the glow of an intoxicating combination of warm and cool lights, and the intrigue of the lines and carvings, without a doubt fades any perceptions of a cold reception.

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And so it is, the gentle and hushed spell of winter has been cast, and for a short time, we see snow itself in a whole new and beautiful light . . .

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{thursday musings & slants of sunlight}

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frenchbydesign

. . . perhaps one of the best things ever is a late lunch on the terrace, and especially an enchantingly sundrenched terrace that holds the secrets of long-forgotten conversations, of laughter and champagne and stolen afternoon kisses . . .

{p.s.} this week's favourite five soon! xo


{french by design via patterson maker}

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{inspiration: a little refinement}


. . . keep coming back again and again to this stunning carved mirror and console -- such a beautiful place to keep candles and candelabras and fresh summery bouquets . . .

{image: photography by patrick cline for lonny magazine june/july 2010}

{inspiration: grand ceilngs}




. . . one of my very favourite things is an evening out in a stunning dress and a perfect pair of impossibly high heels and to look up, up to discover a grand chandelier, or a luxuriously ornate ceiling, or perhaps, on a very good night, both . . .

{images: 1 - a previous post; 2 - tumblr; 3 - the cherry blossom girl}