GLAMOUR PHOTOGRAFY

. . . and while on the topic of back to work, aren't these desk accessories lovely, lovely? they would look especially perfect on a mirrored desk and surrounded glittery & gilded accessories, and am also quite taken with the white pencils dipped in gold . . .

. . . and after searching the internets for a glamorous ipad case, my macbook air still travels around in an old foley & corinna black soft glazed leather jet set tote -- perhaps, time to pick up something new and this python laptop case [in chocolate], may be just the thing, matched, of course, with a pair of snakeskin studded valentino's . . .




{linn python laptop case via su-shi; snakeskin studded valentino's via park & cube}

. . . admittedly, it has seen more play than work, for in barely three weeks' time, already, over six hundred novels, two rather tense, late-night games of scrabble, many favourite apps {especially flipboard}, a few masterpieces {created with a stylus and drawing apps}, and issues of martha stewart living . . . all that's left is to get back to work, but first, the perfect carrying case . . .

1. ted baker {via coco & kelley} | 2. smythson | 3. burberry | 4. j.j. boyles | 5. yves saint laurent | 6. violet may london | 7. j.j. boyles | 8. aspinal of london {via a previous post} | 9. chanel 800-550-0005 | 10. bill amberg | 11. smythson | 12. capulet london | 13. capulet london | 14. yves saint laurent | 15. louis vuitton 866-vuitton | 16. yves saint laurent | 17. salvatore ferragamo 800-628-8916 | 18. yves saint laurent {via a previous post} | 19. valentino | 20. michael kors




& above: double strap leather from j.j. boyles {also 4 & 7} & white cabriolet from dooney & bourke

. . . 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}

. . . there is a vintage sterling silver serviette holder on my desk {below}, that is used for favourite photographs, letters, invitations, and gold foil-lined envelopes; however with a change in season and a brand new month, aside from the overwhelming desire to throw open every french door and window, there are also thoughts of redoing, perhaps repainting, but most of all, reorganizing, and at this moment {besides the closets} it is the office, currently overflowing with letters, cards, bills, receipts and recent boarding passes . . . and the serviette holder, however lovely, can only hold so much, so perhaps a silver vintage toast rack {beautiful and practical} may be just the thing . . .


above, on my desk, sterling silver serviette holder


above, vintage toast rack, from etsy


above, ultra-luxe english sterling silver toast rack from 1938, ebay


above, silver plated toast rack from mothology


above, metal and below, silver plate, both florence & florence



. . . and if you ever find yourself roaming about the antique markerts early one saturday morning, in paris, or otherwise, a latte in hand a boyfriend in tow, you'll most likely find a wonderful array. . . and of course, for those quiet moments on weekday mornings, there is always a vast assortment online, from etsy, {here}, and ebay, {here} . . .


{images: top, scan by this is glamorous from domino magazine, 2 - iphone photography by this is glamorous; 3, 5 & 6 -- as listed; 4 - scan by this is glamorous from domino magazine, february 2008, photography by justin bernhaut}

. . . hand silkscreened in gold ink and perfect for special occasions or over café au lait on an overcast friday near the end of winter . . .

{je t'aime french i love you cards by humunuku via greedy girl}

. . . ordinarily very few resolutions {with the exception, of course, of the yearly thought to find a better way to handle the flurry of e-mails} -- that is -- until this year, in which, for the first time in a while, there are many, many resolutions, most beginning with organizing & re-organizing, which very nearly always begins with notebooks, daybooks, sticky-notes, calendars, engraved pens & personalize writing paper . . . this year, it's all happening . . .

{p.s.} a white & gold office

{images: valextra, italy}

The lovely shop Cranberry Milk is filled with wonderfully pretty French-inspired things for the home and office -- from picnic baskets to lavender mugs, numbered paper clips and polka-dot tape -- and despite being unable to read the text, it's all so beautifully photographed, everything feels as if it belongs in a charming stone cottage in Provence . . .

{more at the shops:}
* rose & grey
* crucial trading

{via follow studio}

. . . making over the office space and have completely fallen for Aerin Lauder's ultra-glamorous and inspirational combination of mirrored desktop, lucite table lamp, and white and gold desk accessories . . .

{p.s.} is your desk tidy or cluttered + a little messy?

{image: "the good heiress", allure, photo-editing by this is glamorous}

Delighted to announce this week's give-away -- stationery from nantaka joy! Am a huge fan of this lovely paper and pattern line, {especially the kraft and foil combinations} as well as Joy's beautiful blog, {oh joy!}

Give-away includes:
{1} a set of 8 woodcut floral file folders {silver & copper mix}
{2} a set of 6 ombre lace olive tiny cards
{3} an "i love..." platinum notebook

To enter, {click here} to visit the nantaka joy website, then state your favourite item from the site in the comments section below.

{bonne chance!/good luck!}

* random selection on Tuesday, May 19, 2009; if you do not have a blog or contact e-mail on your blog, please include for notification

Have always been fascinated {and often inspired} by the workspaces of others, such as this pretty and remarkably calming and creative space . . .

Have a borderline obsession with stationery and office supplies and have been known to use only my own pens, in any given situation.

Love the Japanese styling of this assortment -- bright and cheerful, with the perfect combination of work and play . . .

{images: 1: a.n. on flickr via Creature Comforts; 2+3: stationary products from Japan from So-En Magazine via Scout-Holiday}