{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}

{favourite five: fashion designer tory burch}

above: tory burch's manhattan home, designed by architect & interior designer daniel romualdez, who also decorated the new flagship store


e d i t o r ' s n o t e : h e l l o f r o m r o s é l i n e

. . . as you know, a few weeks ago in the early morning light of late summer, stopped in for coffee & mimosas at the opening of tory burch's new flagship boutique on 797 madison avenue in new york, for a glimpse of the beautiful interiors spanning across five floors of a 19th century townhouse . . .



. . . and while browsing the new collection and in between a glass of champagne for me, and a freshly brewed coffee from a gilded service for laily, had the chance to catch up with tory and ask her a few questions . . .


from the fall 2011 collection

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. . . and so, without further ado, this week's favourite five . . .

à bientôt & hope you're having a wonderful week so far, roséline xo

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[click after the jump to read laily's interview with tory burch]

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{décor inspiration: leopard print & winter white}

. . . and while on the topic of leopard print & bright winter whites, positively enchanted with the romantic and dusky light flooding through this home in buenos aires, and, of course, the leopard print against white walls and floor-grazing draperies, intoxicatingly intermingled with warm wood, velvet and florals . . .


{images: home of boutique owner Silvia Álvarez Castillo in Buenos Aires, January 2008 Home Journal Hong Kong, photography by Daniela Mac Adden for Surpress Agency; stylist: Mariana Rapoport via Felicity & All Things Bright and Beautiful}

{dusky lilac, smokey lavender & hello}

. . . hello again! had not meant to go missing for quite as long, but as you know, with travel, things can sometimes get a little tricky when it comes to scheduling, and today, sunny, bright & beautiful in geneva, and with terrace cafés overlooking the lake and walks along cobblestone streets, still-leafy parks, fountains and cathedrals, was far too tempting to take the day to enjoy the unseasonably warm weather . . . not certain when there next will be a moment to say hello, but for now, leaving you with the utter sophistication of metallic wallcoverings, scalloped headboards and monogrammed bed linens, chandeliers and gilded mirrors, lavender velvet and de gournay . . .

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



{images: house beautiful via max and chic}

{give-away: philippe starck louis ghost armchair}

. . . impossible excitement for this week's give-away, the stylishly iconic and ultra-chic kartell louis ghost armchair from csn stores, featured here before and a wonderful resource of over 200 online stores carrying an array of things from delicate dinnerware to armoires & wardrobes, including the beautifully designed louis ghost armchair . . .



parisian designer philippe starck reinvented the classic louis xvi armchair for italian-based kartell in 2002, creating a postmodern triumph of technical innovation and historical style:





. . . representing the intersection of classic baroque style and innovative modern design, the louis ghost chair is both beautiful and functional, and has become an iconic piece in the canon of philippe starck for its instantly recognizable louis xvi chair shape pared down to an essential form and boldly reinterpreted in lucite; the louis ghost chair is sturdy and durable while displaying a delicate, ethereal appearance, its versatility making it suitable for both indoors and out, residential and commercial, and a fixture in the most elegantly designed spaces . . .


. . . and for the impossibly exciting news: one glamorous reader will win a kartell louis ghost chair {retail $410.00} in the colour of her choice:

to enter, {click here} to visit the csn stores website, or {here} to browse csn's online stores, then leave a comment below . . .

{bonne chance!/good luck!}

* one winner will be randomly selected and contacted by e-mail after wednesday, october 21, 2010; if you do not have a blog or contact e-mail on your blog, please include it with your comment for notification; images: lovely clusters; bardot in blue via the neo-traditionalist; collage from here, here & here; flickr; design within reach}

{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}

{décor inspiration: an artful arrangement}

. . . there is something about this room that brings one back, over and over again -- perhaps it is the warm floods of light, or the bright flowers and abstract art, or artful arrangement of lovely things -- or perhaps -- like summer white & leopard print, it has the feeling of transition, from warm summer days to crisp autumn nights . . .


{image: style at home via marcus design}

{all in a day's work & a quick hello}

. . . a very quick hello on one of those days where everything seems to be getting away -- there are deadlines and amazingly long to-do lists, arrangements and appointments, and the emails have been piling up for days, and so, it's coffee and back to work . . .

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


{image: interior by peter dunham -- thanks cb!; via dreamy spaces via marcus design}

{inspiration & tuesday musings}

. . . while guests from paris are currently on an adventurous little road trip for the next few days, a little time to get caught up on a few things, including all the beautiful things have not had a moment to share, until now, with all the traipsing around and waterfalls . . .



{p.s.} and if you are wondering, have fallen hopeless behind on emails once again, but hope to answer as many as possible within the next few days x





{image: photography by douglas friedman for c magazine via habitually chic}

{décor inspiration: palest pink & seashells}

. . . crown moulding and crown canopies, topiaries and seashell chandeliers, palest pink & time-worn treasures in a french cottage that was most positively made for afternoon romance . . .











{p.s.} a very special thank you to sarah at haute design for so thoughtfully sending along these lovely images

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m o r e s e a s h e l l s & s e a s h e l l c h a n d e l i e r s:
* saltwater breezes
* the lure of the ocean
* an oceanside cottage

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m o r e c r o w n c a n o p i e s :
* crisp linens & scalloped edges
* elegant florals
* the south of france
* moments of repose
* palest pink & leopard print
* only sweet dreams

{images: photography by thibault jeanson for victoria, july 2001 via haute design}