{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: a place for everything}

. . . and while on the topic of perfume bottles & lip gloss scattered about on desks and vanities, absolutely adore the idea of wicker baskets to keep everything in its place, from shoes in the entryway to books beside the bed . . .

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recent two lovely things
* lace & leopard print
* denim & tulle
* ruggedly refined
* green & white
* open shelves & elegant black
* a paris apartment & hermès
* perfectly mismatched


{1 - the marion house book; 2 - photography by darryl carter via luxe life}

{a perfectly lovely mid-august weekend + links}

. . . early sunday evening, on a day that began with a late start and a long brunch, leisurely conversations and many cups of coffee, memories of last night's dinner at a new favourite french restaurant {the third time in three weeks!}, stilling lingering -- tarte flambée traditional, with bacon, onion, fromage blanc, and gruyère, and a glass of côtes du rhône in the astonishing and silver moonlight -- and tonight, it's repainting everything a romantic and lacy white, old books & magazines and memories in boxes, and early tomorrow morning, the flower markets for a million roses, and last-minute arranging for guests arriving for the upcoming and last weeks of summertime . . .



hope you're having a perfectly lovely mid-august 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

* but first: coffee

* patterns & texures: leather & lace

* and as i lost your love . . . the music played

* colour inspiration: a silver lining

* the chicest, most stylishly romantic wedding

* arts & crafts: japanese masking tape

* travel: a rock restaurant

* this film: looks lovely

* recipe: white sangria popsicles

* before & after: from dingy to chandeliers & carerra

* video: mcqueen at the met

* iphone prints: one & two {p.s.} my instagram shots

* all aglitter: at miu miu

* & here, as well: tout ce qui brille

* summer inspiration: blueberries

* looking ahead: wool trousers & cosy sweaters

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{as always, a few things you may have missed}

* a new week & late sunday links

* how-to: gilded party animal cupcake toppers

* beautiful details: french dots

* around & about: ballet flats

* street style: a vintage wedding dress for everyday

* style inspiration: vintage silk scarves

* lookbook: autumn brights

* colour inspiration: pale daffodil

* at the office: a beautiful mess {& a discussion here}

* favourite five: designer reiko kaneko

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{images: picnic baskets by georgina brandt boutique culinary occasions, photography by nicole mcintosh bruce, via as good as it gets}

{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}

{at the shops: summer trips}

. . . at this moment, writing to you from a beautiful hotel room in a beautiful city, moments before breakfast is set to arrive, unlike these unbearably chic hand-stitched luggage tags, which would have been perfect, but would not have arrived in time for wednesday morning's early flight; perhaps for the next, but for the moment, breakfast, and so, à bientôt . . .

hope you're having a lovely week so far,
~ roséline xo





{p.s.} and since we have been on the topic recently, this shop also makes stunning personalized, hand-stitched ipad cases



{also:} more ipad cases here


{images: 1-3, luggage tags & ipad case from hong kong-based shop harlex, via rdujour; 4 - j.crew sandals, 9 to 5 chic}

{summer inspiration: a perfect picnic}

. . . if you have been reading for a while, you will know about a certain and undying love for summer afternoon picnics, as well as for the fun accessories that go along with such romantic afternoons, and this picnic hamper from spanish fashion label loewe could not be lovelier -- gold-rimmed china and gilded flatware, all held together with perfect pink accents -- add a little champagne and a dashing companion, and the world falls away . . .


{picnic basket, made to order from loewe.com}

{thursday musings & slants of sunlight}

. . . perhaps one of the best things ever is a late lunch on the terrace, and especially an enchantingly sundrenched terrace that holds the secrets of long-forgotten conversations, of laughter and champagne and stolen afternoon kisses . . .

{p.s.} this week's favourite five soon! xo


{french by design via patterson maker}

{style inspiration: going on a picnic}

. . . while it may be a few months yet before blissful picnic weather, this special edition hermès kelly bag in summer wicker may brighten up blustery skies just a little . . .

{image: hermès via rdujour}

{décor inspiration: warm & woodsy}

. . . every year at this time, always and irresistibly drawn to dusky neutrals and rich textures -- exposed ceiling beams and washed floorboards, luxe velvet and stacks upon stacks of firewood, always perfectly paired, of course, with glittering chandeliers; and while always quite adored wicker in the summertime, had not imagined how lovely wicker ottomans and armchairs could be in the colder months, next to fireplaces and perfect for apéritifs on chilly & cozy november nights . . .

{p.s.} more wicker:
* summer to autumn
* paint-dipped baskets
* afternoons in the park & here & here
* breakfast in paris

{images: all linen & lavender: 1&3; 2; 4}