{style inspiration: perfect platforms}

. . . a new pair of white strappy summer wedges earlier last week, for traipsing about town and blossom-laden walks with the dog, the third pair of wedges already this spring, and summer has yet to begin, and yet, after happening across these utterly charming prada platforms {above}, perfectly paired with pressed trousers turned in an ultra-chic french cuff in the most enchanting shade of august sunrise, am becoming quite smitten with platforms and their teetering heights and already imagine them with romantically flirty & lacy summer dresses for quiet lunch dates on cobbled terraces surrounded by spring flower boxes of pussy willows and daffodils . . .




1. chloë sevigny for opening ceremony platform mary janes | 2. lanvin patent wedge| 3. prada t-strap cork platform sandals | 4. prada suede sandals | 5. { & last} giuseppe zanotti high platform clog heels | 6. krugh t-strap crochet platform pumps | 7. chloë sevigny for o.c. mary jane platform | 8. charlotte olympia carmen raffia wedge

{p.s.} favourite is number four x


{top: cynthia smith by marko macpherson for vogue via this is glamorous on tumblr}

Balenciaga, 1953

(via Torrington Road)

introducing: Leo.

[christopher & rachel with Leo. September 2010.]

[Christopher & Leo. September 2010.]

 [julia, noah, carolyn, Leo, & nathan. september 2010.]

[sleepy Leo. september 2010.]

How stinkin' adorable is my brother & sister-in-law's new pup, Leo?

I am slightly obsessed with his super soft fur & clumsiness.  Poor guy, his paws are twice his size!

He will soon outgrow his cage & bed & become one big pup-like this- a giant cuddlebug!

xo-

(pssst thanks to rachel & katie for the perfect pictures!)

{scrapbook: a countryside picnic}

. . . spending most of our summer weekends away in the countryside, markets and antique shops on saturday mornings, leisurely dinners that last until nightfall and, most wonderfully, a summer picnic on a perfect july afternoon, deep green leaves flickering in sunlight, intermingling with battenburg lace and the scent of sweetheart roses, champagne and the glimmer of vintage cut crystal, fine floral print china and fresh strawberry tarts, and most of all, the air filled with a dreamy and magical light . . .

{p.s.} our last picnic

{images: photography by p & this is glamorous © august 2010, image five - excerpt from a quote by henry wadsworth longfellow, also used here}

I love my dog as much as I love you.

 images via: sharon montrose.

watch this to ensure a smile (of, perhaps, like me, a fit of giggles)  to start your weekend!

xo-

Pecan Pie Puppies

I think I might have to get my little one one of these. They're perfectly sweet and Southern.

{ewan mcgregor & natalia vodianova, vogue}

. . . always quite adored ewan mcgregor, and natalia has been a favourite for as long as can remember -- and together in vogue, entangled in the stylings of a torrid 1950s domestic drama complete with silk taffeta, ruffled bodices, elegant luggage and perfectly upswept hair -- is much too fun and proves a perfect distraction from overflowing e-mail & voicemail on this late june afternoon . . .

{image: natalia vodianova & ewan mcgregor by peter lindbergh for vogue us july 2010, styling by grace coddington via fashion gone rogue}

Prim and Proper

"Lady Cecile And Her Spaniels"



"Antha's Party"



"The Fontaine Sisters On The Boardwalk With Their Dogs Prim and Proper"


All by Janet Hill.

{a little champagne + the winner is . . .}

. . . a quick hello on the way out the door and also sending along warmest congratulations to helena from london, winner of the lovely, lovely cable & heart bracelet give-away:

***congratulations, helena!***

thanks to everyone who entered and hope you're well,
xo

{images: via a glamorous little side project}

{have a beautiful weekend}

. . . the midst of an extraordinarily beautiful weekend -- brunch and a little shopping, pretty heels and chocolate molten lava cakes and best of all, impossibly romantic late-night conversations {fewer things are lovelier than weekends}

hope it's beautiful where you are,
xo

{a few lovely links:}
* photography: tara muth-king
* recipe: fleur de sel caramels
* spring things: floral patterned dinnerware
* design inspiration: cynthia warren
* in the kitchen: water carafes
* inspiration: the beauty of work
* beautiful city guides: london & new york & paris
* colour inspiration: middle of nowhere
* recipe: icecream sandwiches
* a perfect morning: one & two & three {via a view to}

{as always, a few things you may have missed:}
* at home with: mc&co, williamsburg
* pure romance: heart of gold
* easy elegance: polka dots!
* like a fairytale: tulle, tulle, tulle
* beautiful inspiration: a charming mix of things

{& for the weekend, two new:}
* inspiration: weekend brunch
* two lovely things: indoor swings

{image: everything fabulous}

Dog love

Dogs and fashion... always make me smile.

(Via Haute Design)

{photographer: maria dawlat}

. . . quite adore the work of of brussels-based photographer maria dawlat: the warm lighting and quiet nostalgia, the ruffles and rhinestones and festive events -- but most of all, the little glimpses of perfect moments in time . . .

{photography by maria dawlat via a thing for + felicity -- thank you!}

Margot deux

Creepy felt replica of your dog? Done and done.

{happy weekend!}

. . . weekend again, and still-lingering thoughts of the past week, of dinners among chandeliers and marble and time spent with close friends and family . . . wishing you a weekend filled with laughter and all of things that you love most . . .

have a beautiful, beautiful weekend, everyone!
xo

{as always, some things you may have missed:}
* colour inspiration: glimpses of pink
* for the holidays: yves saint laurent necklace
* christian dior: pink after dark
* wallpaper: osborne & little's asuka
* two lovely things: chartreuse + velvt
* blog recommendations: what are you reading?

{images: 1 - scan by dress design decor via dwellings & décor tumblr; 2 - a glamorous little side project}

You grab the leash, I'll grab the mink

Friends from a past life.

(Image via LIFE)

{photographer: damian russell}

Damian Russell's portfolio is a heady mix of dark and light, minimalist and maximalist, at times neutral, and at others, awash in colours and patterns . . .






{images:1, 4-8 damian russell via inside out; 2, 3 - via emma; thanks, felicity!}