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. . . and after spending a blissfully relaxing weekend, [mostly] offline, did have a few moments to catch a quick glimpse of new things in the reader, between brunches and traipsing about at the shops and in the winter sunshine, and became engrossed in the dramatic transformation of this entryway in london . . .

[before & after, below] x

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. . . if you have been reading for a while, you will know about a longstanding love affair with vaulted, soaring and perfectly ornate ceilings, intricate crown moulding and wood panelled walls, and so, fell completely for the design of the most recent apple store, paris opéra, in the 9e arrondissement; known as the 'most un-apple apple store', the glass-and-steel of trademark elements like the staircase, have fallen away to wood and wrought iron, creating a perfect juxtaposition of old & new, traditional & modern . . .



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. . . 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}

. . . happened upon these dreamily moody photographs of italy last week, and was reminded of all the photos from past trips still left to sort through -- some still in cameras, others on memory cards and in folders -- trips to the beach, and castles with ponds and swans and perfectly manicured gardens, the last trip to paris, and this weekend's whirlwind few days away . . .



{p.s.} late [late!] sunday links & other lovely things to follow xo



























{images: all photography by sarah longworth on flickr}

. . . have been known to be drawn to all manner of glittery things -- sequins and mirrors and, most certainly, chandeliers -- but with all of this seventies sophistication inspiring the streets and runways, it is nearly impossible to resist a little disco . . .





{p.s.} a gold tiled powder room

{images: 1 - elle decor; 2 - shoes, from a previous post; 3 - globe from here; 4 - stairs, from a previous post; 5 - blacksplash via tba; 6 - shoes via tba}

. . . famously known for maximalist tendencies, am sometimes surprised when irresistibly drawn to unadorned walls and clean, modern lines, although, having always grown up in homes with fireplaces, perhaps the lure of a roaring fire in this last day of january is simply too much to bear . . .

{p.s.} friday was errands & appointments and much too fun on saturday & sunday, missing a weekend farewell & links, and so, if you've only just arrived . . .

{a few lovely links:}
* at this moment: plywood furniture
* fashion inspiration: made in italy {video}
* at home: let the sunshine in
* book: firework studies
* movie: have you seen?
* spot the difference: workspaces
* shopping: sexy for spring
* a thought: for those of us always late
* link love: snippet & ink
* travel: hotel boca chica

{as always, some things you may have missed:}
* thoughts for a new week: tea & toast
* runway inspiration: elie saab, paris
* valentine's inspiration: pale & pretty pink
* perfect elegance: chloé spring collection
* on the market: manhattan townhouse
* impossibly cool: chloé, new york
* style inspiration: pretty pleats
* two lovely things: hello & leopard print
* runway inspiration: chloé, new york
* pattern inspiration: stripes & spring green
* thoughts for a winter's day: invincible summer
* new online: matchbook magazine

{images: my paradissi}

. . . hello! feels like forever since we last spoke -- yesterday was one of those days with meetings & appointments, and afterward, a million errands, drycleaners and bank, checking flights and making plans, but also one that was positivity filled with beautiful surprises -- cake and cookies and the kindness of strangers, and moments of pure brightness perfect for january skies . . .

{p.s.} aren't the stairs fantastic? reminds me of this floor & these shoes

{images: style at home; photography by virginia macdonald for style at home}

. . . every year at this time, always and irresistibly drawn to dusky neutrals and rich textures -- exposed ceiling beams and washed floorboards, luxe velvet and stacks upon stacks of firewood, always perfectly paired, of course, with glittering chandeliers; and while always quite adored wicker in the summertime, had not imagined how lovely wicker ottomans and armchairs could be in the colder months, next to fireplaces and perfect for apéritifs on chilly & cozy november nights . . .

{p.s.} more wicker:
* summer to autumn
* paint-dipped baskets
* afternoons in the park & here & here
* breakfast in paris

{images: all linen & lavender: 1&3; 2; 4}

. . . hello! another exceptionally wonderful weekend of gauzy mornings and dusky bookshops, ruffled eyelet and lacy bedskirts, sunny, sunny afternoons and inspiration everywhere . . . and it's monday again, and as you know, at the end of every week, there are always weekend wishes & a few lovely links -- oftentimes late, {sometimes even sunday}, and yet this past weekend was somehow and completely missed in the whirlwind of skipping town for quieter places, and since still away for a little while longer, thought it might be lovely to include a few things today . . .

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

{a few lovely links:}
* at home: sunny yellow & white roses
* for the holidays: naturally beautiful
* recipe: fig & walnut spaghetti {via simple blueprint}
* photography: balloons
* in dreams: once upon a time
* fashion inspiration: lovely leather for him & her
* at home: jen's entryway
* diy: vintage tin scented candles
* for the new year: the prettiest calendar {via d*s}
* in the kitchen: modern tea sets
* travel: hotel belle juliette, paris

{as always, a few things you may have missed:}
* two lovely things: moments of repose
* a charming mix: polka dots & leopard print
* at the shops: lulu frost
* décor inspiration: tufted velvet & crystal droplets
* preview: lanvin by alber elbaz for h&m
* monday, monday: a brand new week
* travel inspiration: madrid, spain
* for a late autumn: massimo duti
* in the bedroom: tufted satin & bits of sparkle

{best of the week:}
* and most likely the most talked about, re-posted & re-tweeted tutorial ever: holiday hair how-to: the side chignon & best of all, someone who has actually tried it . . .

{recently:}
* thanks so much to melisa for including {this is glamorous} in hgtv's article on decorating with metallics

{& also new today:}
* travel inspiration: le chateau duranti, southwest france

{images: photography by carlotta moye for vogue australia december 2010 via a dustjacket attic; chateau la durantie, photography by one and only paris via junebug weddings; ffffound!; flickr}

. . . falling leaves and chilly nights, stripes and sequins -- and always -- a little tartan, and it's beginning to feel like autumn . . .

{images: 1 & 2 - peta rudd via absolutely beautiful things & felicity - thank you!; 3 - inspiration board; 4 - brintons carpets via vt interiors}

. . . crazy in love with the french doors and herringbone floors, marble staircases and velvet armchairs, crystal and murano chandeliers and soft floods of light captured in these beautiful spaces by photographer andy liffner, but most of all, irresistibly drawn to the perfectly elegant touches of smokey violet in petals and throw cushions and strewn about the walls on wonderfully charming floral paper . . .

{images: photography by andy liffner via desire to inspire}