GLAMOUR PHOTOGRAFY

. . . hello! it's lovely to see you again -- how was your weekend? here, there was much, much relaxing, all the way and blissfully through until sunday evening, at which time, finally and reluctantly, all the summer things were stowed away [as planned quite some time ago], closets emptied and old favourite blouses and spring sweaters rediscovered; there was also time for many cups of coffee and long, slow mornings, the light flooding in, little by little as time slipped dreamily by . . .

[and now, a new week and back to work, and already, a few things:]

* updates to features & favourites, especially the how-to section
* new, upcoming {take me away} & {favourite five} posts
* and a few tips & tricks for iphone photography

happy monday! hope your week is off to a perfect start,
roséline xo


{image: city drowns}

above: tory burch's manhattan home, designed by architect & interior designer daniel romualdez, who also decorated the new flagship store


e d i t o r ' s n o t e : h e l l o f r o m r o s é l i n e

. . . as you know, a few weeks ago in the early morning light of late summer, stopped in for coffee & mimosas at the opening of tory burch's new flagship boutique on 797 madison avenue in new york, for a glimpse of the beautiful interiors spanning across five floors of a 19th century townhouse . . .



. . . and while browsing the new collection and in between a glass of champagne for me, and a freshly brewed coffee from a gilded service for laily, had the chance to catch up with tory and ask her a few questions . . .


from the fall 2011 collection

. . . and it would seem that everything has been running a few hours behind since the week began, although suppose it's always the case when one has been away for a while, but happily, a side affect of having been away is returning with a new and beautiful energy, overflowing with inspiration, and with so many lovely things to share, that can hardly work quickly enough . . .

{p.s.} in other words, running very, very behind today and a new {favourite five}, still & soon! x


{images: 1 - joe and amy keller via desire to inspire; 3 - foxgloves, fabric & folly; 2+4 - apartment therapy chicago}

. . . there is something about this room that brings one back, over and over again -- perhaps it is the warm floods of light, or the bright flowers and abstract art, or artful arrangement of lovely things -- or perhaps -- like summer white & leopard print, it has the feeling of transition, from warm summer days to crisp autumn nights . . .


{image: style at home via marcus design}

. . . a very quick hello on one of those days where everything seems to be getting away -- there are deadlines and amazingly long to-do lists, arrangements and appointments, and the emails have been piling up for days, and so, it's coffee and back to work . . .

hope your week is off to a perfect start,
roséline xo


{image: interior by peter dunham -- thanks cb!; via dreamy spaces via marcus design}

. . . without fail, every year, at this time, there is an extra fondness for layers, whether soft cardigans and long cashmere scarves out the door, or at home and in the office, where gilded glass, deep silk and sophisticated zebra print intermingle as if in a swirl of autumn splendor . . .

{p.s.} églomisé reproduction mirrored desk, lucite & sycamore lamp


{image: scan by {this is glamorous} from glamorous rooms by jan showers, abrams, new york, photography by ka yeung}

. . . crown moulding and crown canopies, topiaries and seashell chandeliers, palest pink & time-worn treasures in a french cottage that was most positively made for afternoon romance . . .











{p.s.} a very special thank you to sarah at haute design for so thoughtfully sending along these lovely images

. . . only a few moments this morning before brunch, to flip through the latest issue of lonny, and instantly fell for the chicago home of designer lauren gold; and while a little surprised to be drawn to such deep shades at a time of year when the world feels awash with sunlight, could hardly tear away from the richness of the patterns and textures -- leopard print and tufted velvet, vintage glass and high gloss black, leather and gold . . .









{images via lonny july/august 2011, more at the inspiration board}

. . . always searching for office inspiration, as it seems like mere moments before things are in a state of disarray and before long, a pile of fountain pens, photographs, letters, scented candles, handcreme, lipstick and file folders have made a beautiful mess on the desk . . . and while aerin lauder's gold & white office will always be a favourite, there is something quite captivating about this busy, yet organized arrangement, especially the elegant silver tray holding pens, paperclips, a tortoise shell box, magnifying glass and everything so perfectly in its place . . .

{p.s.} more ways to organize at the office


{images: topit.me via this-is-glamorous tumblr; melanie acevedo via pinterest}

. . . while chevron most certainly comes close, in the end, and from any view point, there is nothing quite like the timeless elegance of herringbone . . .

{from convoy, discovered via chelsea on twitter }

. . . after spending two days organizing and re-organizing the office, have been irresistibly drawn to images of office inspiration, and while aerin lauder's classic white & gold décor will always be a favourite, quite adore this light and bright workspace with french doors and wood panelled walls, luxuriously over-sized and mirrored desk, and most certainly, the glossy, honey-coloured herringbone floors . . .

{p.s.} more office inspiration

{image: laura ponte via nuevo estilo via vt interiors}

. . . there is so much to love about this workspace -- the modern desk juxtaposed with the grand gilt mirror, the stacks of magazines for inspiration and the candlelight, the luxurious pools of drapery, and of course and most of all, the herringbone floors . . .

{p.s.} more beautiful glimpses, including a cozy settee and crackling fire, and elegantly wrapped gifts strewn about:





{photography by joakim bergström for sköna hem via the sweetest occasion}

. . . had such fun composing the last mix that was utterly inspired to create another and perhaps shall even be a regular occurence here on {this is glamorous} . . . and so, a lovely new collection of the things that are drifting prettily through thoughts on this perfect thursday afternoon . . .


. . . chevron & herringbone floors

. . . rock & refined {by maniamania}

. . . ombré

. . . perfectly ornate

. . . pashley's princess sovereign {via all the mountains}

. . . barrister bookcases {via apartment therapy}

. . . bare shoulders

. . . working

. . . daydreaming

. . . butterflies

. . . artful arrangement

. . . always & forever this bejeweled top {by miu miu}

. . . valentino's velvet sofa

. . . stacked rings

. . . this moment