{photographer: michael paul, london}

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. . . happened upon the portfolio of lifestyle photographer and london-based new zealander, michael paul, and fell in to a world of chevron floors and beds with silk canopies, champagne and pearls on gilt marble tables and the most beautifully atmospheric play of light and shadow . . .

{p.s.} you may have recognized some of these stunning rooms from the pages of vogue entertaining + travel, gourmet, martha stewart living, real simple, food and wine, vogue living, other favourites

{images: photography by michael paul discovered via the diversion project}

{happy weekend + links}

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. . . a wonderful first week of twenty10 here at {this is glamorous} . . . and while last weekend was a flurry of friends & family and long airport good-byes, this weekend is reservations to make & things to celebrate . . .

have a beautiful, beautiful weekend, everyone!
xo


{a few lovely links:}
* pretty {rainy} winter wear

* round-up: hardware & bottle openers {especially the vintage hermès}
* short wedding dress + blue valentinos {via seesaw}
* petal perfect

{as always, some things you may have missed:}
* winter blossoms
* white silk-chiffon + the winner
* dreaming of a january thaw
* white + a brand new year
* shoes, shoes, shoes
* paper flower wreaths


{images: 1 - apartment therapy; 2 - michael paul photography via brabourne farm}