Finland’s Greenhouse Effect

I stumbled onto these images in Dezeen Magazine a few months ago and was fully smitten, which for me is rather odd considering I’m not an “outdoorsy” sort of girl. If heels are inappropriate and showers aren’t readily available, I likely won’t be vacationing there. But this gorgeous greenhouse, crafted by Helsinki architect Ville Haraand [...]

Bachelor Pad: Part Deux

Ah, swoon-worthy “Man Glam” with its rich colors, sexy textures and just a touch of glimmer to elevate the elegance. Irresistible, isn’t it? In swanky bachelor pads like these, guys like Frank Sinatra and Don Draper could comfortably sip a fine scotch and plot their next cigar choice. Lusciously dreamy! So deliciously Mad Men! Image [...]

Serenity Sunday

Today, my manicure will be sacrificed for a higher cause: refinishing my new shoe cabinet! It’s a whopping 70″ tall/ 44″ wide and I will conquer the beast using only medium and fine grade sandpaper. Very “David and Goliath” of me (bonus points for referencing Biblical characters on a Sunday). But what I’d love to [...]

Art Deco Inspiration

I have a slight obsession with Art Deco style – a swanky, elegant aesthetic that began in Paris at the 1925 L’Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs (translation: The International Exposition for Decorative Arts – but it sounds so romantic in French, no?). The Art Deco style is distinct, creating intricate, geometrical patterns while mixing dark/light tones [...]

Shoes on Furniture Friday!!

The rainy day dilemma: heels or wellies…heels or wellies…? Let’s just put them both on furniture (in this case, antique footstools with a subtle gold base and aged embroidery cushions) and let the weather decide! Wishing you all a fabulous friday!  ** ** Photos courtesy of Susan Stripling Photography