{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}

{have an enchanting autumn weekend}

. . . saturday morning was a luxuriously late start, a sunny morning drive and a favourite café utterly filled with charm and round marble tables and crimson umbrellas, walkways strewn with brightly fallen leaves and a breathtaking view overlooking the still-green parks and cityscape beyond, while inside, glittering antique chandeliers, flaky butter tarts and frothy lattes; and best of all, there's still time for the sound of leaves beneath tall leather boots and for perfect kisses under pale october skies . . .

hope you're in the midst of a stunningly lovely weekend & that it's beautiful where you are,
roséline xo

{a few lovely links:}
* a work of art: the journey of a jewel {also here}
* a little romance: a café wedding & a lanvin dress {via a cup of jo}
* décor inspiration: vintage wallpaper
* and also: more vintage wallaper
* fashion inspiration: fall's new neutral
* at home: magazine styling demystified
* for halloween: correspondence cards
* on the vanity: wearing this for the past week & stunning
* fashion inspiration: headdresses & pretty patterns

{as always, a few things you may have missed:}
* runway inspiration: elie saab
* ad campaign: the lighter side of freja
* décor inspiration: gilt frames & golden blossoms
* table for two: town above water
* colour inspiration: overcast skies

{newsy bits & recent press:}
* thanks to noelle for including {this is glamorous} in the best blogs
* thanks to leigha for this lovely write-up

{this week's glamorous give-away:}
* the beautifully iconic philippe starck louis ghost armchair

{images: 1 - from me to you; 2 - vintage simple; 3 - hamish bowles' new york apartment via absolutely beautiful things; 4 - pink birken via girlyfemme; 5 - photography by pieter estersohn; 6 - inspiration board; 7 - domino magazine via citysage & frolic; 8 - scan, domino magazine; 9 - previous post; 10 - velvet & linen; 11 - sarah ryhanen via creature comforts; 12 - scan, photography by antonis achilleos for martha stewart living september 2005; 13 - photography by simon upton via mrs. blandings; 14 - gianfranco ferré via style.com}

{take me away № 01 | perfectly packed: a list}

A wonderful trip must always begin with preparation and organization. Proper organization defeats any what-ifs and mishaps and can save you from little disasters that may unexpectedly occur.





Now, this certainly does not entail bringing one’s entire home within a suitcase or two, but it does make use of the essentials, as well as many additional small items that can come in handy at the most crucial moment.



Over the years, I have received advice from a lovely neighbour, who often travels the world, speaking at conferences as well as vacationing. Along with some of the wonderful tips she has shared, combined with a few other things learned along the way, I hope to assist you in planning for your next journey.





To be certain that everything is covered, one must make use of a comprehensive list. Attached, you will find a lovely list that I’ve assembled, suitable for all seasons of the year. Please download and print as many as you need, check the boxes and add any additional information that you like . . .




Some additional helpful packing & preparation tips:

01 Keep a copy of your list. There is always the chance that your baggage might be misplaced, and so, with your list, you have evidence of exactly what your luggage contained.

02 Keep in mind that only 100ml of liquid per container is acceptable on a plane. Often your local drug store will carry small, fillable containers that are the perfect size.

03 Download helpful apps ahead of time to assist you in your travels, such as maps, destination information, weather and even common phrases for that specific country (rather than packing physical maps, books and such).

04 Be sure to look into the country of your destination – will you need to pack an adaptor?

05 There are some wonderful tutorials on how to best fold your clothing, including full skirts, for travel.

06 Always keep a little sachet or two of your favorite scent within your luggage. Upon arriving to your
accommodations, you can also refresh your footwear by placing one or two within your shoes.

07 Add a special marker to your luggage so that you might distinguish yours quickly amongst the rest upon picking it up at the airport. I often tie a favorite ribbon of the moment to mine.

08 If you are flying, be sure to visit the airline’s website /airport for specific information on luggage weight limits, size and more.

~ sarah

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the “perfectly packed” list was developed & designed by sarah klassen for {this is glamorous} -- please click here to download


{images: 1, 6, 7 - ceilia lee on flickr ; 2 - tiffany nguyen on flickr; 3 - lipsticks & lightsabers; 4 - La Maison Champs-Elysees by Maison Martin Margiela via another mag via ~laura~; 5 - ; 8 - smythson of bond street}

{shoes, shoes, shoes}

. . . aside from this staircase featured over two years & a lifetime ago, quite certain there is nothing quite as fun as maison martin margiela's mirror heels . . .

{p.s.} previously:
valentino | mugnai | chanel | lanvin
louboutin | sergio rossi | bruno frisoni | magic in the air

{images: project no.8 via creature comforts's black & dashes of sparkle}

{happy autumn + have a beautiful weekend}

. . . and it would seem that september whirled by more quickly than the rest, and suddenly, it is autumn, and as promised, have been adding dashes of white, here & there, for just a few moments longer, at least until the leaves begin to fall, [although must confess, beginning to fall in love with the thought of cosy sweaters and romantic nights by the fire], and while things may have been happily filled with busy-ness the past few weeks, this weekend has been a perfect change of pace, filled with sunshine and saturday markets, and today, perhaps brunch, the flower markets and a walk along the water . . .

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

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a f e w l o v e l y l i n k s :
* travel: hotel daniel, paris
* design: williams british handmade {via wildfox}
* art: ball point pen paintings {via b for bonnie}
* at the office: this printer looks amazing
* at the shops: comme ci, comme ça
* how-to: night sky nails & lace
* design inspiration: the dior touch phone
* collection: alexa chung x madewell
* architecture: andersson-wise
* for traipsing about: scalloped ballerina flats & & snakeskin too
* travel: glimpses of paris, one & two
* fashion inspiration: this vintage dress
* autumn inspiration: a cosy pool house
* perfectly pretty: jill stuart rtw spring 2012

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{as always, a few things you may have missed}
* recent press: {this is glamorous} in we like we love magazine
* runway inspiration: day to night
* two lovely things: lace & leopard print
* nyc 1: 797 madison avenue
* nyc 2: tory burch at the lincoln center
* nyc 3: chadwick bell at the standard
* colour inspiration: shades of denim
* two lovely things: perfectly mismatched
* out the door & a quick hello
* favourite five: model, designer & author, india hicks

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a n d n e w f o r t h e w e e k e n d :
* thoughts on a saturday: on happiness
* two lovely things: a place for everything
* at the office: gilded mirrors & zebra print
* décor inspiration: everything in its place
* hello & a few updates

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{p.s.} dress & bag are by ralph lauren, the shoes, by alexander wang


{image credits: 1- jean-marc palisse via the marion house book; 2- hanneli photographed by vanessa jackman}

{new york 1: 797 madison avenue}

. . . last week's very quick trip to nyc was filled with lunch dates and shows, events and soirées, and with a million photographs and so much to tell you, perhaps best to break things up into a few posts so as not to overwhelm . . . first stop was very early last monday morning: mimosas to celebrate the opening of the new flagship tory burch boutique on 797 madison avenue . . .



. . . and there were beautiful brass staircases against rich hardwood floors, floral wallpaper and patterned carpets . . .



. . . and after many emails, skype chats, and nearly a year of her writing for {this is glamorous}, it was wonderful to finally meet laily, in person, and on snow leopard patterned floor coverings . . .

{p.s.} so much more after the jump xo


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{two lovely things: perfectly mismatched}

. . . two sinks, side by side -- his & hers -- a chrome and glass cocktail table as a shelf for perfume and hair pins, and perfectly mismatch mirrors before the busy-ness of the day begins . . .


{p.s.} if you're looking for us, we {p. & i} have traded in the hustle & bustle of the city for a place in front of the fire, in an impossibly romantic log cabin in the mountains, with very spotty internet access, a million miles from everything x

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recent two lovely things
* on display
* 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
* ruggedly refined
* rest & relaxation


{image: living gazette}

{décor inspiration: tray chic}

. . . at this moment, there are perfume bottles scattered prettily about everywhere -- on the dresser, on the vanity, even on the desk, amongst pretty notepaper and fountain pens . . . and have always loved the way a simple tray, whether square or circular, gold or silver, can transform a few pretty bottles into a beautiful display; add venetian glass and deep emerald & onyx-hued marble, a bouquet of delicate peonies, and what could be lovelier?

{p.s.} another way to display perfume collections


{madison via the diversion project}

{décor inspiration: french chic}

. . . soaring ceilings and chevron floors, juliet balconies and a luxuriously grand and perfectly ornate gilt mirror, and most of all, the dusky, smokey, sexy french-ness of it all . . .


{image: south of market}

{in the midst}

. . . and just when it seems as if winter will last forever, the quiet realization that the month of january has {somehow} nearly and already fluttered by . . .


{p.s.} also:
* driftwood
* petal pink & french grey

{images: pinterest; lovely little details}

{have a lovely winter weekend & links}

. . . the midst of another winter weekend after a wonderfully whirling week, and it has been coffee & croissants in the morning and whisked away out of town for dinner in the evening, a glittering set of antique cut crystal stemware sent as a surprise from p's grandmother, and now, cozy on a saturday night with languid dreams of a late morning and sunday brunch, flower markets and the heady sent of luxurious bouquets, mohair blankets and the utter romance of watching the world fall away . . .

hope you're having a stunningly lovely weekend wherever you may be & that it's beautiful where you are,

~ roséline xo

{a few lovely links:}
* interiors: new england & calypso blue
* colour inspiration: frosty mint
* for dreary winter days: arts & culture
* for the new year: dreams and thoughts
* at home: pretty scent candles {via tea for joy}
* weathering winter: january blues
* fashion inspiration: sunglasses & leopard print
* at home: paperwhites
* at the market: gold lamps & ysl silk scarves

{as always, a few things you may have missed:}
* office inspiration: light & bright
* hello & pink azaleas on a winter's afternoon
* new year's resolution: less work & more play
* décor inspiration: gracefully gilded
* on display: artful arrangements
* colour inspiration: cerise & hermès orange
* two lovely things: beautiful details
* at home: pale & pretty pink

{new for the weekend:}
* plans & dreams: ce matin la

{images: the coveted via moodboard}