Decor Inspiration: Room of the day!

I can't get my eyes away from this image from designer Thomas O'Brien's home on Long Island.....!!! Love the white floors and walls with details in brown and beige...! To see more of this house go {here} and check out Thomas O'Brien book "American Modern" {here}.

Hope you are having a productive Monday..!! I am starting a diet today... so I just can't wait for dinner... I'm too hungry already!

{Image from the book "American Modern" via The City Sage}

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Fashion Inspiration: Break the Rules!

... why not wearing a cardigan backwards? I could actually think of a couple of my V cardigans that would look kind of cute. Even thought I think is super sexy to have it almost all unbuttoned... I will close it a little bit in my case!

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What I Love Today: Gold Label Recipe Box from Sugar Paper

sugar.paper Gold Label Recipe Box

..now, how adorable is this pink raspberry lacquer recipe box with gold-detailed cards? We have a rule in our house that kitchen items could never be considered a present...but for this cute box, I'm willing to ignore this rule.... ;) !! Read More......

Fashion Inspiration: Street Style!

... cropped pants, ladylike blouses, a touch of red, snake shoes, a petite bag, a touch of spring hues, camel, animal print and white.... lately I have been getting more fashion inspiration by street style than by out of this world magazine editorials..!

Hope you are off to a fabulous week!

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Have a great Weekend! + Link Love

Hope your weekend is going great...! After working yesterday in the house all day..... I'm ready to enjoy a relaxing Sunday...! Looking forward to doing some vintage shopping with a girlfriend and finishing it with lunch and champagne! And later on dinner with family...!!

Here are a couple of links you might like:

For some Valentine's free printables go {here}

Decor: Feminine Details

Have you checked Joss&Main? Is like Gilt for the home..! Go {here} to sign up!

Fashion... Ohh Stella!

Decor: Winter Blues..!

Sunday Home Comforts!

Have you checked Etsy on Sale!!

I heart this cake..! Perfect for Valentine's!

Recipe for a Super Duper Bowl

Hope you are enjoying a relaxing and warm weekend!! Thank you so much for all the fabulous comments and emails from this week....!!! See you tomorrow! Ciao....!

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Decor Inspiration: White & Blue

How are you lovelies? Before I knew it the weekend was here.... !! I was hosting a dinner party tonight in my house but got postponed to next Saturday so I decided to organize my blue & white ginger jars, redecorate the office and work on some flower arrangements....!! There is something so classic & chic about blue & white china... I go through different decor phases but I can always count on my blue & white collection!! I'll be back on my next break from re-decorating and organizing with the weekend post! Hope you are having a fabulous Saturday!

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New Cartolina Cartograms Iphone Application

How adorable are these new digital greeting cards designed by the uber-talented Cartolina? There is something so sweet and personal about her design that transcends the electronic barrier... don't you think? If you like them you can go {here} to download the application or visit Cartolina or check her blog!

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Morning Coffe + Velvet Sofa

Off to a couple of meetings with clients... but it's so cold today that I am dreaming of savoring a good cup of coffee by a luscious deep purple velvet sofa...tucked in a petit hotel in a charming neighborhood, with a good book! Want to join me?

Hope you have a simply fabulous Friday!

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Fashion Inspiration: Gone Hollywood! J. Crew 2011

Cigarette pants, cat-eye sunglasses, cardigans over the shoulder, pearls...and lots of classic glamour!!! Since I found out that J.crew Spring 2011 catalog was inspired by old Hollywood style... I just couldn't wait!! I actually had a hard time editing this posts... I could have simply put all the pictures here!! If you haven't seen it yet... take a look {here}... and come back and please tell me what you think...!! Bananas, I know! Read More......

Rue Magazine is Out.... and it Keeps Getting Better!!

OMG loving the new issue of Rue Mag...!! So much inspiration.... as you can see for some of the pics I am sharing!! Go {here} to read the new issue! Congratulation Rue team... you keep raising the bar!! Read More......

What I Love Today: Robindira Unsworth Stackable Rings

I just can't get enough of these fabulous stackable rings from Robindira Unsworth! Love the organic hammered texture and the clarity of the stones... simply beautiful!! Would make for a great Valentine's present..!! Read More......

Food Inspiration: Blue Cheese Tartine

.... not the fanciest of appetizers but who can resist the creamy tang of blue cheese, the crispiness of bacon and the sweetness of honey? I think is perfect for a winter night pair it with a great Cabernet!!


Even a simple open faced sandwich sounds fabulous in French... le Tartine!!

{Recipe from the book Harvest to Heat}
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Matchbox Magazine is Out!

...and is full of inspiration, fabulous interviews, beauty secrets and lots of classic pieces for your wardrobe and gift guide!! check it out {here}. Read More......

Look of the Day! Hanneli Mustaparta

{Sweater by Vlad, shades by Stella McCartney, skirt by Zara, bag by Mulberry & boots by Whyred}

I just can't wait to start cutting down the layers of clothes and dressing with a more lady-like loo!! Love the sweater with the skirt and bag... fabulous! And the hair looks great with the rest of the outfit!!

Is it Wednesday yet?

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A Special Valentine's Menu

I always have a special place in my heart for calligraphy.... and this Valentine's Menu it's simply adorable!! Love how the restraint of the tablescape really allows for the beauty of the menu and candy cone to stand out! I even love what is actually on the menu... champagne, oysters, wild mushrooms, duck... chocolate souffle... now this would be my ideal Valentine's date... {hint hint honey!!!}!!

Hope you are having a warm Tuesday!!

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Decor Inspiration: Katie Lee Joel Townhouse for Sale

You have probably seen pictures before of this to-die-for townhouse {decorated by the fab Nate Berkus} from Domino Magazine! I was so happy to stumble upon this listing and get a better look at the townhouse... there is so much inspiration... and how about that luscious golden dresser...?? If I had 12M I would literally move in...!! For more unpublished photos go {here}.

{Image via PDE Real Estate, discovered via Simply Smitten}
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