{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}

{colour inspiration: autumn greens & golds}

. . . monday comes in shades of green & gold -- westminster and huntington, chardonnay and woodside moss -- and even while there are overcast skies, and soon, the last of the fallen leaves, there is the warmth of these elegant and regal hues, and along with them, a certain anticipation of things to come, or perhaps the anticipation could be attributed to the start of a new week and so many beautiful things to look forward to in the days and weeks ahead . . .

{images: keira knightley by mario testino for vogue september 2008 via ru glamour; pretty stuff; david wiseman via haute design; enterprise hotel, milano, italy; the glamorai; the cherry blossom girl; the diversion project; walker zanger via linen & lavender; from me to you; charles anastase via style.com; designer lucien rees-roberts via remodelista; billy bride; photographed by pascal chevallier for house & garden october 2005 via moodboard; candid, kate moss & rolls-royce}

{colour inspiration: overcast skies}

. . . early monday evening and the skies have already fallen dark, and earlier, brilliant leaves of orange and crimson, floating in the autumn breezes and fluttering along sidewalks, everything cast in utterly romantic shades of overcast skies . . .

{p.s.} a few updates:
* features & favourites
* fashion & photography

{images: 1 - linen & lavender; 2 - scan, photography by laura sewry for victoria magazine march/april 2009; 3, 4, 5, 8 - matteo; 6 - linen & lavender; 7 - .la doleur exquise.}

{colour inspiration: shades of denim}

. . . hello, again! it's lovely to see you -- currently writing from a cosy seat in front of the fire, in a spectacular lodge of warm, time-worn wood, elegant floor coverings and tartan sofas, and our beautiful two-day stay here has come to a close on this blustery, sunny friday, and after spending yesterday afternoon sipping champagne in a stunning handcrafted mahogany boat [a hacker craft, for those who know their boats] in a favourite pair of wide-legged jeans and trench, was reminded of how nautical inspiration moves perfectly from hazy summer mornings to crisp autumn days . . .

{p.s.} regular posting shall resume next week & there is so much to tell you! x





shown, clockwise from top: miu miu $1,595 | prada $995 | z spoke zac posen handbags $450 | rebecca taylor $295


{images: that kind of woman; nina rindt, wife of formula one lotus-ford team racer jochen rindt, keeping time in a pit stop at the silverstone circuit during the british grand prix, 1969 via blog do ico & tomboy style; that kind of woman; that kind of woman; sasha pivovarova by tbc for the reserved fall winter 11/12 campaign via a dustjacket attic; photography by aaron dyer for nylon magazine, scans via things i love}

{colour inspiration: hermès orange}

. . . while not quite ready to let go of the last of the summer whites just yet, somehow, in august's last fleeting moments, always and inescapably drawn to vibrant and tumultuous shades of orange . . .

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{p.s.} more shades of hermès:

* at this moment

* french chic

* falling for fall

* portfolio clutch

* a charming mix



{images: midi skirt with equestrian print | roses}

{colour inspiration: a pale & pretty palette}

. . . yesterday, it was at the shops for a lacy, 60's inspired sheer white dress, and today, a sunny, sunny, mid-august day, and for just a little while longer, still summertime . . . and so, a few sun-drenched & summery things, while there's still time . . .

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above: thyme lemonade, martha stewart | perfume, cartier's 'baiser volé' eau de parfum |straw clutches, calypso st. barth's | bar gelato, lovely package | rose balm, by terry | gold triangles drinking glasses, dwell studio [here via here] | gold glitter nail lacquer, deborah lipmann











two of a kind double old fashioned glasses, kate spade [via]







straw market baskets, brook farm







straw & lace beach tote, aldo | beach body oil, bobbi brown | lip balm, rodin | living illuminizer, rms beauty | leather dopp kit, kenton sorenson | herb-infused cocktail, martha stewart







sea salt summer scrub, here for the recipe





{additional credits: all drinks images from martha stewart's 60 summer drinks, via aubrey road; pink clothes via just some pretty things; strawberry icecream via i heart nappa on flickr}

{colour inspiration: pale daffodil}

. . . and while on the topic of spending the rest of these summer days outdoors, dining by sun & stars, a sunny yellow table setting to brighten things up even more . . . pass the champagne, please!





{image: southern living via the ritzy bee blog}

{colour inspiration: warm summer whites}

. . . a million and one wonderful things still left to do this week, business trips and summer weekends away, projects & plans and letters & emails . . . and so, a few moments to collect thoughts and get lost for a short while in late-spring things -- glossy pages to flip through, a box of chocolate truffles tied with ribbon, the sound of crashing waves and the beautiful silence of warm summer whites . . .

{p.s.} exciting news a little later


{images: one | two | three | four | five | six | photography by andy crawford}