GLAMOUR PHOTOGRAFY

. . . and the weekend began with an enormous bouquet of palest pink long stem roses, and in between afternoon sunshine and starlit dinners, there was [finally] the chance to see the film, melancholia [beautiful, depressing], and there were visits with old friends, barbeques and beaujolais, and many hours spent planning for the enormous [& enormously exciting] changes ahead, and today, a new week, filled with brand new and wonderful things . . . one of which, is below . . .

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. . . to follow, but for now . . .


R E C E N T L Y : A R O U N D & A B O U T

* new this week, a few picks on elle decor's design insiders' weekly finds for a second time -- the first being, coincidentally, also following a trip to paris . . .

* for those who may have missed or just arriving : fall essentials


{images : 1 & 3, the coveteur, 2, classy in the city; all via sarah's pinterest}

. . . and after traipsing about in lyon, geneva, annecy & paris for the past ten days, long-lost family and some seen only recently, grainy old photographs, conversations in french, red wine and happy memories, and after only a day back again with cases still unpacked and so much to catch up on, it's monday, monday and very much back to work, on a brand new week positively filled with beautiful things: a new {favourite five}, as well as the second installment of {take me a way}, sarah's new travel series, and of course, a million photographs from recent travels, near & far, but first, a glimpse at the mountain lodge from a few weeks past . . .

happy monday! it's lovely to see you again -- hope you had a beautiful weekend & that your week is off to a perfect start, roséline xo



{images: pretty stuff}

. . . this past weekend was a last-minute & whirlwind trip to montréal with guests from out of town {a few photographs to follow} , and after a little time away, it's back to work and already the morning light seems to be a little different, and while shall always and forever be madly in love with summer, do quite adore tall leather boots and tweed and cashmere, and it shall be quite wonderful to dash out in a belted trench once again . . .



hope your week is off to a perfect start, roséline xo



{p.s.} still catching up, and so, a few very late & lovely links . . .

. . . has been one of those weeks, where, despite having a million things to do, thoughts could not help but wander to these last few weeks of summer, and with family to arrive from paris for a few weeks, painting & decorating projects, design work & interviews, it's lovely, lovely to have the weekend to {hopefully} find a few moments to spend in the early-august sun . . .

{p.s.} still to follow, weekend wishes & links x

. . . one of those impossibly busy weeks were the lists are a million miles long and inboxes are over over-flowing, but also, a feeling of excitement uncontained for new adventures to come -- so much so, that one must stop to catch a breath, and with recent talk of oceanview cottages and afternoons at the beach, in all this golden summer sunshine, one can not help but let thoughts drift, if only for a moment, to blue summer skies and open waters . . .


striped boatneck, chance | elsa peretti charm bracelet, tiffany & co. | nautical cup & saucer, we love karou | personalised stationery, french navy | hotel il pellicano, rizzoli {via behind the line} | 3.1 phillip lim gathered halter one-piece, la garçonne | victoria beckham square-frame metal sunglasses, net-a-porter | nars illuminator in laguna, sephora | yves saint laurent volupté sheer candy, sephora | nautical rope tote, barney's new york

ruffle-wrapped halter suit, anthropologie | scarf, polo ralph lauren


rope bracelet, gorjana




striped bow with vintage anchor button, lanita




samma trim on trim necklace, la garçonne | twisted natural rope bracelet with sterling silver toggle, junghwa | i love knots natural rope knot bracelet with silver, junghwa



{p.s.} more nautical inspiration:
* a navy & gold manicure
* seaside daydreams & saltwater kisses
* midnight breezes & ocean views
* stripes & crested blazers

. . . and for those not on summer vacation. lounging poolside or celebrating a long weekend -- but back at the office -- a little summer work wear inspiration for a brand new week . . .


{image: le château S/S 2011 "white hot" ad campaign via fashionising}

. . . and while we're on the topic of golden coral & evening sky, jenni kayne's current collection is a breeze of dreamy shades and easy shapes, a sprinkling of sequins and perfect coral lipstick . . .


{images: jenni kayne resort 2012 collection via style.com}

. . . absurdly in love with spring's vibrant hues -- lips in shades of coral & cerise and belted dresses in riotous purple, frolicsome jumpsuits in shimmery turquoise and flirtatious dresses in peach and long skirts paired with tangerine -- such a wildly welcome change from winter's grey days and suddenly, the air feels electric . . .



{images: karl lagerfeld and silvia venturini for fendi spring 2011 rtw, photography by marcio madeira via vogue}