Inspiration: Sequins

(Lara Stone by Hedi Slimane, Vogue Paris February 2009. Source, Ru_Glamour.)

(Source, Ru_Glamour.)

(Source, Prue Ruscoe.)

(Source, Dree Hemingway's home; The Selby discovered via Style Spot. )

(Source, Naomi Yang; Editorial "Simply Elegant" Vogue Taiwan, Dec 07.)

(Source, Lolita.)

(Source, Dress, Design, & Decor.)

(Source, We heart it.)

(Source, Hearts bows kisses.)

(Source, Essence and Desire.)

(Source, Michelle Holden.)

(Source, Naomi Yang.)

Tip of the Week

(To restore shine and remove product build-up in your hair, use the following homemade solution: Mix two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar with one cup of water. Shampoo and rinse hair as usual, then wash with the homemade solution and rinse. If you have long, fine hair you can leave it in to help prevent tangling. Why it works? The acid in vinegar strips silicone from the hair shaft and smooths down the cuticle to make your hair shiny. Photograph source, Stylist Nicoletta Santoro; Photographer Patrick Demarchelier.)

Inspiration: Palm Trees

(Source, Madeline Soder.)

Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces + Lily

{Daily horoscope for Thursday, July 30, 2009. NOTE: The daily horoscopes will be suspended for the month of August, as I will be on annual leave and these cannot be pre-scheduled in advance. Trusting you will understand.}


(Capricorn, December 22 to January 19: Have a little patience and hold back on any urge to push, and all the little details might just work themselves out. It's a hard stance to take, especially for someone who's as driven and hard working as you are, but one of the tricks about life is knowing when to rest and take a step back, as well as when to push forward with all your effort. Now is a moment in which you should rest.)

(Aquarius, January 20 to February 18: Making connections is important today. Therefore, you should call upon your charm, perseverance, and attention to detail to help you make the most out of the opportunities at hand. If you are thinking of a career move, sending out some feeler emails to people you know 'in the biz' could yield some very interesting leads. If you are working your way down the romance path, someone from your past is interested in reconnecting -- give them a call and see what's new.)

(Pisces, February 19 to March 20: Stop going in circles -- like being on a merry-go-round, it's lots of fun at first, but then after a few minutes, you could start to feel just a touch nauseous. Even if you're not sure where you want to go just yet, it's imperative that you clear your head before you make any big decisions. Take your time and move at your own pace while you're at it -- rushing into something could be a big mistake. Horoscope via Marie Claire.com. Photograph Source, Lily Donaldson by Patrick Demarchelier, Vogue Italy Sep 08 via Ru_Glamour.)

Adorable Garden Stools

Ceramic garden stools are everywhere nowadays. We think the trend started with the boutique hotel chains like Mondrian, where they were using white garden stools everywhere. More often seen indoor as decorative items, they are actually meant to be used outdoor. Super easy to clean and versatile, decorative garden stools can be used as seating, side tables, or just for decoration.

We thought instead of the typical white ceramic garden stools, we show you some other ones that are more colorful and interesting.









These range between $200-$250 each. All are from Emissary USA and can be found on our garden stool section.

Kids Bedroom Furniture

Kids Bedroom Furniture

Kids Bedroom Furniture

Kids Bedroom Furniture

Pretty Rugs from Surya

We have a soft spot for dainty & pretty looking things. Like things with soft, muted colors; subdued patterns, delicate designs.

It's the reason why we really like this rug collection from Surya. It's full of all the things stated above.

Here are some of our favorites:










The rugs are really inexpensive. They run about $400 (for a 4 x6) to $1100 (for a 8 x 10). They are machine-made with wool/vicose. Purchasing information can be found on our modern rugs section. If you like to see more of Surya's products (they also make fantastic pillows and throws), visit their web site.

Modern Silk Flowers from NDI

Silk flowers have a bad rep, don't they? They are perceived as chinzy and cheap, but truly, they do not have to be. The quality of silk flowers has improved tremendously over the last few years. Now you can find very nice, high quality arrangements that look almost as good as the real ones.

We think the key to pick silk flowers is to find arrangements that are as simple as possible. The simpler they are the more realistic they look. Mixing them with fresh flowers or branches is an effective way of displaying them. Finally, buy the best quality that you can find. Cheap silk flowers are like cheap shoes--you can spot them miles away.

NDI just came out with a new catalog and we thought some of the arrangements are quite nice. Here are some that we like:














You can see the rest of the catalog at NDI. Purchasing and pricing information can be found in our silk flowers section.

New modern minimalist residence with beautiful landscape

Collections of bedroom furniture minimalist interior design

This collection reflects the latest trends in contemporary bedroom design and looks even minimalist. Besides it is interesting because of original futuristic bed. It seems that this bed is suspended and hasn’t support except headboard, but in the reality this surprising effect is achieved by unusual shape of the platform. Minimalism is a trend in design where a substance is reduced to only the

Modern and stylish residence interior design architectural

Interior architecture design deals with the redesign of interior spaces that requires an architect during the design process. Moving structural walls and dealing with plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems are all part of interior architecture design. Work with an interior architecture firm to turn the spaces of an existing mundane house into a well designed entertainment home. In the field

Modern modular interior house design with minimalist style

Keep the natural environment of your home in mind while decorating it. You can start with the architectural approach. However, remember to opt for décor that gels well with the surroundings. For example, a casual country decoration that uses checks, floral, cotton, linen, and other cheerful colors, is apt for cottages. A contemporary and minimalist design that allows for a feeling of open space,

Luxury apartment design with minimalist style by Tom Dixon

The furniture and wall structure around the apartment is as minimal as possible but without losing in functionality. Minimalist apartment design can be either modern or contemporary in nature. The unifying element should be a focus on form, color, and texture, as opposed to ornamentation. Modern minimalist spaces usually feature white or neutral walls with little to no trim work or window casings

Incredibly Stylish

(Wow, so elegant and stylish! Source, Le Fashion.)

Inspiration: Quotes

("If I regarded my life from the point of view of the pessimist, I should be undone. I should seek in vain for the light that does not visit my eyes and the music that does not ring in my ears. I should beg night and day and never be satisfied. I should sit apart in awful solitude, a prey to fear and despair. But since I consider it a duty to myself and to others to be happy, I escape a misery worse than any physical deprivation." ~ Helen Keller. Photograph source, Karlie Kloss by Annie Leibovitz for Vogue US July 09. Source, Ru_Glamour.)

Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius + Gemma

(Libra, September 23 to October 22: You're an expert when it comes to reading people. You know what they're up to before they do, just by listening to the tone of their voices and watching their eyes. Those talents will come in handy now, especially if you cross paths with someone who thinks of you as an easy target. You're so far from that right now that it's actually laughable -- but it won't hurt to let them keep thinking along those lines.)

(Scorpio, October 23 to November 21: You pride yourself on being a master judge of character. At the moment, however, your talents in that department aren't quite fully operational. One minute in the company of that certain someone you've been thinking about nonstop will prove that to you. Better step back and take a deep breath, especially if you've been asked for a favor you know isn't quite on the up and up. There's nothing more memorable than strength.)

(Sagittarius, November 22 to December 21: One more day of hiding out from the world, and you'll be back in the mood for your usual gig -- putting even the most accomplished social butterfly to shame. In the meantime, don't allow yourself to be dragged out into the spotlight if you're not ready to go. Rest, relax and regroup. If anyone deserves some time alone to get those batteries recharged, it's you -- and the audience will wait for your next performance. Horoscope via Marie Claire.com. Photograph source, Norman Jean Roy Photography via Art Department. Tomorrow, July 30th's horoscope: Capricorn, Aquarius & Pisces.)

Life's To Do List

(... have been thinking a lot lately about what I want to do with the rest of my life, so I started recording a list of the things I'd like to do in this lifetime... one of which is to visit Japan...

then ironically tonight I was led to this enticing blog (via the lovely Crystal from Plush Palate) on which I found these gorgeous images... coincidental or faith? I'd love to hear whether you have a list and what's on it... more of my list will follow via separate posts...)

Illustrator, Erin Petson

(Source, Erin Petson via Art-Department.)