{décor inspiration | two lovely things : pink & carerra}

. . . and it was just about this time, last year, there was a dressing room enveloped in carerra marble and accented with pretty bits of pink, here and there, and today it's a powder room, in the very same perfect combination, both of which also happen to be two very favourite things . . .

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{monday, monday & a beautiful new week}

. . . and a part of the weekend was spent in the countryside, back gardens and magnolia blossoms, and it was so very lovely to drive out of the busy-ness of the city for a while; and the week has begun in spring sunlight, cups of coffee and conversations before breakfast, and although so much has been done in the past weeks, there is still much to, and so, it's for now, more coffee and a beautiful new week . . .

happy monday! hope you had a stunning spring weekend, and that your week is off to a perfect start,
— roséline xo

[a few lovely links below] x

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{décor inspiration : spring brights & bits of light}

. . . despite an affinity to white and soft-hued rooms, [dusky pinks and smokey lavenders], every year, around this time, always seem to fall head over heels for more vibrant colours, wild rose and daffodil, and now, this astonishingly lovely shade of turquoise, that looks as if has been flung from far-off and tropical seas, especially when perfectly paired with a spring bouquet, bits of coral, and warm floods of light . . .



[image: photography by chris warnes, styling by sarah ellison for real living au via a dustjacket attic]

{hello | late-week musings & the things we always come back to}

. . . there are things we always come back to, one of which was intimated last week, and on this [romantically] overcast thursday, in a dusky café with a stack of [more] thank you cards to write, have been drawn, again and again, to this breezy, springtime-perfect room -- first published here, [like betsey johnson's pink manhattan apartment], in 2007, with the actual image, astonishingly, dating back to 2001, and yet, the clamshell-ruffle appliqué tablecloth, draped along the hardwood and shaped from a continuous two-hundred-yard-long strip of damask, is as breathtaking today, as it was so long ago . . .

{p.s.} the first great love story still to come x


[image: scan, from martha stewart living, photography by james merrell]

{décor inspiration | at home with : betsey johnson, new york}

. . . lately have been thinking about the things we always come back to—the crashing waves of the ocean, a favourite fragrance or countryside road, a novel or restaurant; for some, there are the same colours, designers, or interiors . . .



. . . and for me, it is this manhattan apartment, belonging to fashion designer betsey johnson—a maximalist heaven of overflowing bouquets of roses and utterly breathtaking pink walls, beautiful chandeliers and yards upon yards of antique lace . . .

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{decor inspiration | spring things : light & lucite}

. . . and it is quite amazing the difference a few extra minutes of daylight makes -- lately, have been compelled to throw open the curtains a little earlier each morning, stay outdoors a little longer each evening, and at home, thoughts of painting all the walls spring white and scattering mirrors and lucite about every room, to hold on to the early march sunlight for as long as possible . . .


[image: style at home]

{décor inspiration : relaxed & refined in normandy}

. . . first came across this centuries-old home in normandy last november, and immediately fell head over heels, and so, was utterly thrilled to happen across it again, in the current issue of veranda; and while one is impossibly drawn to the allure of the leopard silk velvet canapé, there are still a myriad of beautiful things to captivate -- the floors, [always, the floors], the gilded picture frames and cashmere throws, the antique bergères in stroheim suede, the grand chandeliers and palest shades of gray, and most of all, that perfect mix of relaxed & refined . . .

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{have a beautiful weekend & a few lovely links}

. . . the place is in a state of disarray, for, instead of spring cleaning, it's winter cleaning, for, as you know, currently in the midst of some very exciting things that involve a bit of upheaval, and so, this weekend is red wine in cut crystal glasses, films and flower shops and photographs, a romantic dusting of snow on these [cosy] chilly nights, and love, love, love . . .

hope you're having an astonishingly wonderful weekend, and that it's beautiful where you are, roséline xo

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{décor inspiration: the new traditional}

above, boxes, books and art from china and paris flea markets

. . . must confess, has been far too long since have stopped to pick up a magazine, but after happening upon this dramatic and stunning home featured in house beautiful on anna's blog last week, had immediately made a note to purchase the digital version for the ipad, but after stopping by the bookstore on the way home one night, and gazing upon this west hollywood home again, completely fell in love with the glossy pages and this breezy take on traditional . . .


above, a dramatic entrance




above, the 'very dramatic and sexy' black lacquered guest bath, complete with a regency ebony-and-bone mirror

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{décor inspiration: mirrors & lucite}

. . . two things shall never fall out of love with : glittery mirrors & lovely lucite -- both, brightening and throwing open spaces, and both in one lovely place, a dressing room [modern] dreams are made of . . .


{image: via white styled}

{take me away № 05 | the travel file}

Perhaps the single most important of details before you depart for your trip, [besides your packing list!, of course], is taking care of the things you treasure most of all: your home and the loved ones in it, and the details of your life.



Many travel for business and/or vacation without giving much thought to possibility that something might happen to them while away, and though it is never favorable to think upon, it is important to take extra measures to ensure everything is in order, and so, today’s {take me away} column discusses some of the important details one must take care of beforehand, as well as a few other important things to take along on the voyage . . .



T H E · T R A V E L · I N F O R M A T I O N · L I S T

Each destination [as there could be multiple destinations planned for one trip] would have its own set of details [repeated for each destination] that should include the following information:

destination: be specific, i.e. London, UK

method of travel: car rental company & contact information, train or flight details, airline and contact information, etc.

destination accommodations: where you are staying, be it as a guest with family or friends, hotel, rental home, etc. along with name and address, website and/or telephone number



departure date: when you expect to arrive at the given destination
date of return: day, month, year

method of travel: which flight, with details; or car, train, etc. with details, if different from above

expected arrival time: by estimation [vital to include]



It is important to leave your emergency contact information with whomever is staying at your home while you are away -- be it a neighbor, family member, or a trusted friend. Feel free to use this list as a starting point for your own. You may wish to customize some of the notations, especially if you have numerous pets, children at home, and/or additional people living within your home.


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{hello + a few site updates . . .}

. . . 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}

{décor inspiration: let the leaves fall}

"It was one of those perfect English autumnal days which occur more frequently in memory than in life."

~P.D. James

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. . . this morning, the sun shone brightly, an utterly perfect start to the weekend, and a perfect way to end the month and we're ready for whatever november brings, so long as there are cosy heather grey sweaters and burnt crimson, logs by the fire and gilded frames, a sprinkle of chocolate on our morning coffee -- and so -- from this moment on, let the leaves fall where they may . . .


{images: one // two // three // four // five}

{two lovely things: golden shades of autumn}

. . . nearly november, and there has been overcast skies, blustery, leaf-strewn winds, and bouts of rain, and so, to brighten these last october days, golden artwork and gilded accents, warm white cable knits and sun-soaked high-waisted trousers, and it's off to the flower markets for as many bouquets as one can possibly carry . . .

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recent two lovely things
* ponytails & polka dots
* a place for everything
* lace & leopard print
* ruggedly refined
* green & white
* open shelves & elegant black
* perfectly mismatched


{images: framing spaces & hanneli; outfit: miu miu collar, ralph lauren cable knit sweater, screaming mimi's high-waisted trousers}

{hope you're having a beautiful autumn weekend}

. . . a late brunch on a sunny sunday afternoon, and can hardly believe that already one week ago, was boarding a flight home from paris, and everything seems to have flown since -- the ten days away, the seven days home, the entire month of october, even . . . and so, from the rest of this enchanted sunday on, shall revel breathlessly in every last moment, even as the days fall soundlessly into night and the slanted pools of light become paler with each autumn morning . . . for today, there are places to visit and old friends to write, overflowing closets to organise, and glittery shoes with which to dance the night away . . .

hope you're having a stunningly lovely weekend, and that it's beautiful where you are, roséline xo


{p.s.} on monday, to begin the week, the long-awaited photographs of our time away in the impossibly romantic cabin in the mountains -- can not wait to show you! x

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N E W F O R T H E W E E K / E N D :

* décor inspiration: leopard print & winter white
* two lovely things: ponytails & polka dots
* lookbook: greta fall | winter 2011
* two lovely things: bits of gold

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a f e w l o v e l y l i n k s :

* design: always gold leaf {via creature comforts}
* architecture: punta del este, uruguay
* photography: leeming & paterson {via life.style.etc.}
* updates to: the {this is glamorous} tumblr
* style inspiration: delicate rope rings
* work of art: intricate paper art {& more here}
* from the archives: just in time for autumn, fireplaces
* a little glitter: at the salon & at home
* at the office: gilded desk accessories
* at the shops: taupe, apricot & gold
* for morning walks with the dog: metallic leather ballerinas
* recipe: fresh fig tarts {via destined to design}
* just in time for autumn: a wish list

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{as always, a few things you may have missed:}

* monday, monday: back again & a brand new week
* tuesday musings & hello
* at the office: wood desk accessories
* at the shops: gildem, california
* décor inspiration: rustic & refined
* places: backstage at miu miu
* storage inspiration: time-worn wood & glass
* favourite five: designer tory burch
* take me away № 02 | luggage to last a lifetime
* style inspiration: soft leather totes
* at the office: inspirational workspaces

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{fri via little blue deer // i want your wild love // garance doré via the this is glamorous tumblr // tba // valextra medium 65 costa suitcase, seen here}