GLAMOUR PHOTOGRAFY

. . . first came across this centuries-old home in normandy last november, and immediately fell head over heels, and so, was utterly thrilled to happen across it again, in the current issue of veranda; and while one is impossibly drawn to the allure of the leopard silk velvet canapé, there are still a myriad of beautiful things to captivate -- the floors, [always, the floors], the gilded picture frames and cashmere throws, the antique bergères in stroheim suede, the grand chandeliers and palest shades of gray, and most of all, that perfect mix of relaxed & refined . . .

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. . . from stockhom to malmö, and intoxicating mix of fireplaces and french doors, intermingled with perfectly ornate ceilings, crown molding and breathtaking floods of light, gilded mirrors from paris, and washed herringbone floors, time-worn wood, marble, and bits of gold . . .







{the home of nina bergsten, photography by marcus lawett for residence via today you inspired me}

. . . a quick hello and a little note to say that the favourite five series will be on hiatus until september 12, 2011, as laily is away on holiday before summer's end . . . and when she returns, brand new and exciting interviews lined up that we can not wait to share with you, but until then, a few past favourites you may have missed . . .

"Be in love with your life. Every detail of it."

. . . there is just something about sundays -- everything seems to slow down to a perfect pace, and whether off to the countryside, catching flights or catching up on beauty sleep, it is nearly impossible not to relax on sundays and it's positively luxurious . . . and while last week was filled with loveliness, working in sun-drenched cafés and evening walks with the dog that ended in new summer wedges and a little black dress, there is a certain hope about sundays that always leaves time for brunch, a good book, the flower markets, handwritten letters, and moments lost in daydreams . . .

hope you're having a wonderful weekend & that it's beautiful where you are, ~roséline xo

. . . this week seemed to have flitted by in a flutter of eyelashes, so much so, that can hardly believe was just in paris last week; and after all the on-flight flims and overflowing travel cases, {secretly} delighted to spend a little time at home, just the two of us, before sunday's out of town dinner . . . for at this moment, it's glassware the colour of smokey quartz, belted coats and languid slants of sunlight, elegant evening bags and coffee-table picnics for two . . .

wishing you an extravagantly relaxing weekend, and that it's beautiful where you are, ~roséline xo

{a few lovely links:}
* london vs paris {via pia on twitter}
* architecture: ten favourites
* on the side: muveil's spring collection & little white dress
* bright & beautiful: moroccan house
* fading out: the loneliest whale in the world
* double exposure: a head full of fairytales
* street style: dots & stripes
* living in: coco before chanel
* at the shops: drummonds, uk
* wedding inspiration: at the ballet
* online shopping: this with these
* timeless elegance: grace kelly at the oscars
* at home: leopard print

{as always, a few things you may have missed:}
* happy march: a new month & magic in the air
* hello & thank you
* décor: always herringbone
* runway: gianfranco ferré
* a beautiful day: white lace & sunny mornings
* dreams & plans: the best is yet to come
* style: beribboned


* & very, very exciting news: brand new at this is glamorous


{images: 1 - little blue dear; 2 - with love via tumblr; 3 - photography by mia linnman; 4 - photography by emerson merrick via lynn on pinterest; 5 - style made simple via patterson maker; 6 - photography by mia linnman}

. . . 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 }

. . . can never resist a chevron or herringbone floor, especially when mixed with moulding, elegantly panelled walls and beautiful bits of light . . .

{p.s.} more chevron & herringbone:
* all dressed up
* a paris apartment
* perfectly ornate
* all in a day's work
* enchanted afternoons
* a charming mix

{image: that kind of woman}

. . . 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}

{home of kirsten hermann, stylist & gallerist}

. . . my wonderful friend felicity always sends along the most amazing things, and freunde von freunden is one of them: a berlin-based selby-esque {perhaps a little more gritty & artsy} project by german design agency no more sleep, that documents the agency's friends, partners and creative people around berlin in their living or workspace; overflowing with visual details, the shots are glimpses that feel like an exclusive look behind the scenes . . .








{home of helena kapidzic, make-up artist}

{images: freunde von freunden via felicity & seesaw designs}