{farewell, steve jobs}

“. . . almost everything – all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure – these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important. Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart.”

~ steve jobs

{these images were originally published on {this is glamorous} 0n june 2011}

{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}

{wicker & white and summer delights}

. . . and while we're on the topic of grasping every last beautiful moment of summer for as long as we can:worn wicker baskets and folds of languid lacy things, heart-shaped waffles and breezy morning dresses, peonies and starfish, and always, seaside dreams . . .

{p.s.} more seaside inspiration:

* warm summer whites and olive & dusky taupe

* always the beach and summer afternoons

* draped & ruched

* an oceanside cottage and tahitian dreams
* le's get nautical

* a charming mix of things

* golden light

{image: starfish & binoculars, photography by a rosy note; all others, photography by julias vita drömmar via 79 ideas}

{hope you had a summery, romantic weekend}

. . . always a little wistful at this time of year, as each passing day drenched in warm, golden rays draws us a little closer to summer's inevitable end . . . and so, this weekend was spend in the sunlight, in deep conversations and in candlelight, and in the space where daydreams and reality intermingle . . . and there are a million amazing projects and exciting new ventures and sometimes far too easy to get caught up in the excitement, and for this reason and from this moment, shall stop for a moment to catch a breath and remember to hold on to the last golden rays for as long as possible. . .

happy monday! hope you had a summery, romantic weekend, and that it was 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
* a glimpse: in the gardens & by the fire
* at the shops: a golden hair comb
* photography: janne peters
* diy: perfume in a locket
* fashion: the sexiest jeans ever
* décor inspiration: modern rusticity
* at the office: gold, gold, gold
* décor: modern minimalism
* colour inspiration: summer brights
* for the office: this dress & suede sandals
* high tea: going dutch
* party inspiration: cake decorating
* in the bedroom: venetian glass mirrors & chandeliers
* inspiration: laughter & the other kate
* at home: romantic nostalgies

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{as always, a few things you may have missed}
* a new week & a few lovely links
* at the office: akris pre-fall collection
* pure romance: palest pink & seashells

* summer hair inspiration: tied with an hermès ribbon
* style inspiration: his & hers
* all in a day's work: antonio berardi pre-fall collection
* favourite five: photographer debi treloar

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{images: photography for images 1, 3, 4 & 5 by a rosy note; photography for image 2 by a beach cottage via felicity}

{hello & ten style essentials}

. . . hello! hope you're having an impossibly wonderful week so far -- here, things have been running a little behind all week, and after traipsing around & about for meetings & appointments all afternoon long, a quick moment to say hello and to tell you, {if you haven't already had a chance to read}, about this beautiful write-up featuring my ten style essentials . . .

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a l s o n e w t o d a y :
* favourite five: artist janet hill
* runway inspiration: rock & refined

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{images: one - photography by laurey w. glenn, styling by anne turner carroll for southern living via simply smitten; two - photography by alix of the cherry blossom girl; [p.s.] & once last thing -- two other great series, for which was very unfortunately unable to complete due to scheduling conflicts: six to bliss & ramblings}

{afternoon breezes & the first day of summer}

"And so with the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves growing on the trees, just as things grow in fast movies, I had that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again with the summer."

F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby

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. . . and somehow, amidst everything -- days at the office and starlit weekends in the country, after the rains and the windswept petals, softly, beautifully, and at long last, it has arrived . . .

happy first day of summer! & hope it's beautiful where you are,
xo



{images: one | two | three | four | five | six | seven | eight | nine | ten | eleven | twelve | thirteen | fourteen | fifteen | sixteen | seventeen | eighteen | nineteen | f. scott fitzgerald quote via that kind of woman}

{storage inspiration: wooden drawer dividers}

. . . barely the first day of summer, and must confess have already amassed quite an impressive collection of summery beauty products -- shimmery eyeshadows and sunkissed bronzers, luxurious lip glosses with flecks of gold and too many shades of lipstick, making mornings a bit of a flurry and vanities and drawers overflowing, and so, immediately fell for these perfect and perfectly practical wooden drawer dividers that keep carerra counter tops clear and drawers tidy and beautifully organized . . .


{images: martha stewart via pinterest & bloom magazine via pinterest}

{two lovely things: books & blossoms}

. . . two lovely things {besides coffee & croissants for breakfast this morning, of course}: a little time to catch up on a few nearly late projects and even a few emails, and positively filling every room with enormous bouquets of peonies . . .

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{p.s.} recent two lovely things:
* 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: one | two}

{monday, monday . . .}

hello again! . . . monday, monday, and must confess, still a little in a haze of happiness from the weekend, which may have actually begun last thursday, after taking a little time away from work {was such a stunning near-summer's day} for a very late lunch that lingered so, for an art gallery and {the most charming} vintage shop, and of course, for gelato {three scoops}; and this weekend was an astonishingly lovely whirl of sunshine and blossoms, brunches and antique shops and much needed time away from all things online, the french open and afternoon strolls in the gardens . . . and now, with weekend carryalls still packed from the countryside, a brand new week and back to work . . .

happy monday! hope that you 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
* colour inspiration: driftwood
* home office: shades of grey
* inspiration: early summer evenings
* pretty, pretty: fade into ombré
* photography: in the kitchen
* beautiful details: versailles
* at the shops: silk & cotton throw
* inspiration: feathers, crystal, soap
* for the work week: these shoes & this ring
* décor: graphic wallpaper
* texture: hammered metal
* diy: a charming doily mirror
* modern elegance: un sofa con clase
* art: shades of pink & yellow

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{as always, a few things you may have missed}
* places: at the gallery
* hello & mid-week musings
* runway inspiration: sequins in the afternoon
* summertime & little luxuries
* favourite five: what is your favourite flower?
* travel inspiration: prague, czech republic

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{images: 1 - le blog de betty, also here; 2 & 3 - the bowery hotel, nyc via fashion squad; 4 & 5 - photography by heather smith jones; 6 - cupcakes & cashmere; 7 - the cinderella project; 8 - maria bonita extra via a dustjacket attic}