{storage inspiration: time-worn wood & glass}

. . . if you have been reading for a while, you will know about a mad love for storage on display, and whether shoes or a perfume collection, all the pretty little things about the house are easily transformed into works of art, when displayed in a beautiful glass cabinet . . .


{image: vintage chic via greige}

{two lovely things: on display}

. . . currently, favourite pairs of sequined heels and golden strappy summer sandals are displayed in a glass cabinet {much like this one}, but after happening upon martha stewart living decorating editor, rebecca robertson's, picture rails as shoe racks, now dreaming up entire dressing rooms with walls lined in beautiful shoes . . .



{p.s.} also adore the idea of using beveled mirrors and a floating shelf to create an entryway console

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recent two lovely things:
* ruggedly refined
* books & blossoms
* gilded chalkboards & garden sheds
* green & white
* open shelves & elegant black
* bar carts & blossoms
* books & bouquets
* a paris apartment & hermès
* secret gardens & on the terrace


{images: from great adaptations, text by kelly tagore & photography by seth smoot, martha stewart living july 2011 digital version for the ipad2, screen captures by this is glamorous}

{weekend links, on tuesday}

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. . . was one of those perfect weekends drenched in summer sun and leisurely brunches, wild roses and chandeliers against blue skies, brie and paté and glasses of mimosas, an afternoon at the the antique markets, lingering between cake stands and milk glass, and now, a new week and there are cases to pack and flights to catch, a million things to do before in between . . .

hope you've had a beautiful weekend & that your week is off to a perfect start, roséline xo

a f e w l o v e l y l i n k s
* décor: crisp summer whites
* inspiration: at the beach {& especially this}
* recipe: sweet corn & raspberry ice cream
* in the kitchen: wooden spoons & mason jars
* at the office: brass number clips & other fun things
* at home: indoor gardens
* shopping: for a little colour, this handbag & these shoes
* summertime: pure romance
* at the market: pleated lilac {via snippet & ink on twitter}
* at home: sometimes less is more

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{as always, a few things you may have missed}
* colour inspiration: warm summer whites
* runway inspiration: chloé, new york
* two lovely things: books & blossoms
* style inspiration: sheer gold
* a new week & bright days ahead
* favourite five: artist michelle armas
* at the office: a case for the ipad 2
* recent press: this is glamorous on apartment therapy

n e w f o r t h e w e e k :
* all in a day's work: kelly green & perfect pantsuits
* recipe: campari-citrus sorbet


{images: apartment therapy}

{two lovely things: open shelves & elegant black}

. . . while lately have been favouring wallpapered cabinets, {especially in romantic spring florals}, had forgotten how classically beautiful shades of onyx and midnight can be for showcasing stacks of beautiful books and antiques, or a collection of everyday dishware and fine china, and adore how strikingly lovely the palest pink of the roses and stacks of gold-rimmed teacups look against such a background . . .

{p.s.} more black shelving


{images: 1 - patrick cline for lonny; 2 - high gloss}

{storage inspiration: on display}

. . . and while we're on the subject of storage inspiration, have completely fallen for the wonderfully simple idea of using a metal rail meant for the kitchen, for belts and midnight blue velvet clutches, debossed leather handbags, and even a pair of favourite shoes . . .

{image: photography by annaleena of hem}

{storage inspiration: on display}

. . . if the glass-front cabinet in the living room were not filled with books, old photographs and love letters tied with ribbon, it would be filled with shoes, shoes, shoes -- only there would not be room for his things as here, and of course, everything would be heels . . .

{p.s.} more shoe storage here

{image: vtwonen via interiors porn}

{storage inspiration: on display}

. . . one of my very favourite things is to catch pretty glimpses of personal affects -- perfume collections and sequined clutches, bouquets and bangles, and most of all, glittery necklaces artfully displayed . . .

{images: s.r. grambrel via simply smitten; flybutter on flickr via sacramento street}

{artful arrangements}

. . . whether a perfect mix of white mattes and black frames intermingled with ever-elegant gold for a stunning display, or a glittering pavé bow ensconced between whispers of champagne-coloured silk, the artful arrangement of beautiful things never fail to inspire . . .


{images: skinny mommy; the vamoose}

{storage inspiration: on display}

"There is no formula for glamour. It combines shimmer and charisma. It's elusive but you know it when you see it."

- Mary McDonald, from Mary McDonald Interiors

. . . if you have been reading for a while, you will know about a love for placing beautiful things on display at home -- from perfume collections to elegant peeptoes, some things are far too lovely to stow away, and now, with the holidays fast and happily approaching, wardrobes are overflowing with ruffles and sequins and quite adore the idea of displaying shimmery cocktail dresses and alluring evening gowns on a clothing rack {another wonderful example here}, or in a perfectly stylish corner, set up, charmingly, with scarves and hatboxes, like a favourite shop . . .

{images & quote via belle maison one & two}