GLAMOUR PHOTOGRAFY

. . . while spring may be a time for paring down, autumn is for layering -- for sweaters and long scarves and at home, wool blankets and velvet drapes, and a need to revel in beautiful details, and perfectly ornate bits of gold -- along the edges exotic woods and around the graceful curves of spiral staircases . . .



{images: photography by melanie acevedo}

. . . 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}

happy monday! still lingering thoughts of the weekend . . . and soft, beachy greys and stripes, light-diffused in swaths of romantic netting and bright linens for afternoons spent dreaming of the sea . . .

{hope you had a lovely weekend}




{images: 1 - domino; 2 - vincente villarin; 3 - nathalie vingot mei via desire to inspire; 4 - photography by laura resen; 5 - domino via apartment therapy; 6 - melanie acevedo}

current inspiration: light-filled, weathered wood, soft shades, mirrors, mantels, and always a chandelier . . .


{a little give-away news:}
* an agate bangle in provence
* a silk jumpsuit for saint tropez
* a makeover is underway...

{image: stylist tony hutchinson via desire to inspire; 2 - photography by melanie acevedo}

An eventful week for certain -- happy to have a little time to slow things down -- there are no cases to pack or flights to catch this weekend, just endless time in summer's long and hazy days . . .

Have a beautiful, beautiful weekend, everyone!
xo

{p.s.} a few links:
* if you're an aspiring model, here's your chance
* a fun cabin-chic look
* shall always love pretty blue toile
* a perfect time to stock up on summer dresses
* wood + resin legs and a disco ball lamp!
* lovely emma watson

{p.s.} exciting new give-away on Monday!

{images: 1 - flickr; 2 - melanie acevedo via delight by design}