{décor inspiration: sheer opulence}

. . . while it may be wonderful to explore the possibilities in the clean lines of minimalist and modern interiors, at the end of it all, it always comes back to the luxe warmth and sheer opulence of intricate inlaid floors and elegant chaises, breathtaking wall murals and tufted chesterfields, delicately carved and paneled walls and gold & crystal chandeliers, enveloped by yards of pooling drapery and autumn evenings spent perched on leopard print cushions by fire . . .

{images: the diversion project; lonny via greige; flickr via julia; elle decor via greige; nicholas haslam, sheer opulence via from the right bank; brabourne farm; trouvais; rdujour; lilac and grey; lonny}

{home inspiration: manhattan loft}

. . . have been in love with ochre's stunning arctic pear chandelier for as long as can remember, but had never imagined just how lovely it could look intermingled with washed floorboards, an antique mirror and a periwinkle tufted chesterfield . . .

{images: manhattan loft owned by andrew corrie and harriet maxwell mcdonald; scans by greige from elle decor}

{take me away № 02 | luggage to last a lifetime}

As with many things, it is wise to purchase the best quality of luggage and travel accessories that one can afford. Luggage is an investment, and quality pieces will often last for a lifetime.



Well-made and designed luggage is aimed to make the process of your journey easier, and will take you through many years of adventures.



Whether you are beginning to put together your own luggage collection, are a well-seasoned traveler looking to replace the pieces you have, or searching for the perfect gift for someone you love, this guide will assist you in building a quality luggage collection.






No matter if you prefer a sleek, streamlined look with neutral colors, or a colorful, fun look with personalized details . . .



It is imperative to learn some of the basics of what to look for when selecting pieces . . .



[as always, more after the jump] x
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{at the office: inspirational workspaces}

. . . and it would seem that everything has been running a few hours behind since the week began, although suppose it's always the case when one has been away for a while, but happily, a side affect of having been away is returning with a new and beautiful energy, overflowing with inspiration, and with so many lovely things to share, that can hardly work quickly enough . . .

{p.s.} in other words, running very, very behind today and a new {favourite five}, still & soon! x


{images: 1 - joe and amy keller via desire to inspire; 3 - foxgloves, fabric & folly; 2+4 - apartment therapy chicago}

{two lovely things: books & bouquets}

. . . for this morning, two lovely things -- stacks upon stacks of hardcover books and an enormously luxurious bouquet of bright spring blossoms -- [not to mention the floor-to-ceiling windows, ribbons of light and perfect view of the gardens] . . .

{p.s.} the floating coffee table is albrizzi

{image: photography by william waldron for elle decor via simply smitten}

{colour inspiration: cerise & hermès orange}

. . . a dash of perfect eyeliner and pale & pretty lips, and for the rest, spectacularly vibrant shades of cerise and hermès orange to take mid-winter afternoons from dreary to daydreams with silk scarves and satin heels, brilliantly bright bouquets and structured handbags, pink satin teacups and love is in the air . . .

leighton meester, instyle magazine | lipstick, yves saint laurent rouge volupte pearle, 102: coral sun | shoes, liam fahy london | scarf, hermès cheval de légende carré en twill de soie, roulotté à la main | mother of pearl inlaid trays, 1stdibs | love is in the air letterpress card, a previous post | bright bouquet, elle decor via a previous post | hermès clic H narrow bracelet in orange enamel | hermès tout simplement silk scarf tie in orange | panama birthday notes, smythson | pink satin cup and saucer, the teapot shoppe | essex scout demi bag, kate spade

{top image via designed to design, shoes via tumblr}