{take me away № 26 | the cherry blossoms of tokyo, japan}

Some say that Spring's season brings about some of nature's most magical beginnings, with abundant new life and beauty; and one of the most decadent and much-anticipated pleasures of all, is without a doubt, flowers. Indeed, we find flowers exemplified and their stories told throughout pages and pages of poetry novels, articles, paintings, and many other depictions, studied and explored for hundreds and hundreds of years—they are very much a part of celebration, given as a gesture of love, friendship, of compassion and kindness, found within the deepest reaches of the heart.



For they may be admired from afar in nature, purchased and sold at markets, carefully sown and grown in love. And so, to celebrate Springtime, and the beauty of nature, today we invite you to take a trip with us to one of the greatest cities in the world : Toyko, Japan.



A city that calls many to gather not only for its exciting metropolis [the largest in the world], great technology and respected culture, its delicious food, style, and innovations, but also for its wondrous cherry blossoms, that have brought some to silence and tears, and most certainly, with memories to last a lifetime . . .

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{style inspiration | spring things : shoes & handbags}

. . . a few lovely springs things -- shoes & handbags -- in shades of blush, cloud and apricot, nude and champagne, with a touch of gold, [of course!] . . .

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{take me away № 19 | barcelona, spain}

The second largest city in Spain, Barcelona has a history that dates back long, long ago—2000 years ago, in fact, with a spellbinding vibe of light, passion, culture and character.



Here, somehow, the heavenly Mediterranean sunlight is seemingly more delicious when set against beguiling architecture, narrow alleyways, expansive waters, and in the gleam of each and every Barcelonian's eye.





Indeed, this seaside city calls visitors from near and far to walk alongside the works of great visionaries, of natural wonders, breathtaking points, and countless sights; to live as locals do, and to breath in the beautiful story of such an indescribably fascinating city . . .

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{valentine's inspiration | pure romance : [a little] naughty & nice}

. . . and how it is thursday already is pure madness, but happily, that means valentine's day is next week, and so, chocolate truffles and champagne, baies and gardénia and satin, silk, and chiffon, in the spirit of pure romance . . .

{p.s.} another look below x

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{take me away № 15 | bora bora, tahiti}

Though we have certainly visited a number of beautiful wintry destinations, from elegant train tours and exquisite St.Petersburg, to romantic wintry gardens in England and enchanting ice hotels, often the promise of warm sunshine calls us away from home for an escape from it all . . .



. . . an escape away from snowy slopes, boots and layers upon layers, to endlessly blue waters and an indescribable golden sky, to Bora Bora, Tahiti . . .



Here, beautifully warm and languorous days await.




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{holiday gift guide : for the modern gentleman}

. . . as a supplement to his stocking stuffer & last-minute gift ideas, here, p's actual holiday wish list : a perfect mix of rugged & refined for the modern gentleman . . .



01 - swaine adeney brigg curved handle golfing umbrella // 02 - polo ralph lauren cable knit aran sweater // 03 - tricker's for end hunting co. two tone kelmscott boot, in espresso // 04 - oliver spencer peasant jacket // 05 - a.p.c. candle no.1 cologne scent // 06 - oil by edward burtynsky // 07 - iwc portofino hand-wound eight days

{p.s.} p.'s list from last year, his quick list from last week, and my list x



{images: top, el meuble via desde my ventana}

{gift guide : stocking stuffer & last-minute ideas for the men in your life}

. . . p's gift guide last year was so popular, this year, he has created two -- a gentleman's gift guide, to follow, and this one, comprised of a few fun stocking stuffer & last-minute gift ideas for the men in your life . . .



lanvin engraved gold-plated cuff links // panasonic monitor stereo headphones [& here, in white] // cubebot // lego architecture, as a sculpture for your desk [also here & here]; also fun: the john hancock center, fallingwater, and the guggenheim // matte black bullet space pen [& here] // everlast leather non-weighed jump rope [& here] // tanner goods bridle leather belt // wenger evowood 10 swiss army knife [& here] // ralph lauren polo deluxe editon

{p.s.} my list for him, from two years ago, and a list of pretty things from last week x




{top images: house beautiful via crush cul de sac // room service // style me pretty}

{holiday gift guide : lovely little luxuries}

. . . and the realization that it was already [and impossibly] mid-december set in this morning, even before the first cup of coffee, and there are still so many plans to make, and things to do, and if you're running a little behind on the holiday shopping, as is the case here, a few perfectly pretty things, for best friends [or yourself], in shades of blush and bits of gold . . .

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

{p.s.} and also for décor

1 - pave bow pendant // 2 - satomi kawakita bar ring [{p.s.} already have this ring & positively adore it] // 3 - le pégase d'hermès silk twill scarf //4 - marni frame clutch //5 - andy lifschutz jewelry next level bronze ring [via creature comforts] // 6 - agent provocateur lucienne tulle and lace underwired bra // 7 - nixon 42-20 chrono stainless steel watch // 8 - acqua di parma iris nobile in eau de parfum creamy shower gel // 9 - loeffler randall zuri stiletto rose gold metallic snake printed leather //10 - by terry rose balm // 11 - zara travel case