Extended Sign-off + Off to Miami

{Hello! Although my 10-day trip to Miami does not start until Wednesday, the next few days is all about last-minute shopping, luggage packing {which I always enjoy}, planning an itinerary and spending some quality time with family before departure... I plan to tweet about my vacation, so please feel free to drop in here to follow along!... in the meantime, wishing you all the very best...stay well, Linda xoxo}

(Source, scanned by Simply Seductive)

p.s. apologies to a reader who asked a question about an old post entitled "Inspiration Room"... unfortunately, I cannot find that particular post via blogger.  Feel free to send me the link to my e-mail, "cmoisimplyseductive@gmail.com" and I'll get back to you as soon as possible.  xoxo

Gimme My Decorating Magazines Back!

The NY Times today has an article on The Selby.  You probably heard of the site.  It's about real people in their homes--some famous, some not.  The article also went on to discuss how people can relate more to "real places" than professionally decked up places frequently featured in decor magazines, which contributes to their ever growing popularity. 

We love the Selby too but in a way, it's like watching Rachel Ray cooks vs a professional chef.  There is no competition!    Magazines offer beautifully shot, gorgeous decor that we can fantasize about. We don't want to look at houses that look just like ours, for god's sake.  For example, look at the image below from Homebodies, one of the blogs mentioned:

We want our decorating magazines back!  We miss them, terribly.

Inspiration: {A Luxurious Pool}

{stunning... wading and lap pools are married together with beautiful islands of grasses and plants.  I love the weathered cedar landing surrounding the lap pool.}

(Source, Times Magazine.)

Lovely and Unrelated

{how can one resist a shimmery gold coffee table juxtapositioned against a deep purple velvet couch... love the gold eyeshadow and dramatic eyeliner in the second image... perhaps these images are related after all?}

(Source, image 1) Design is my Muse; 2) Chanel Bags and Cigarette Drags)

Spotlight: {Artist, Rex Ray}

{loving these wood panel art by famed artist, Rex Ray.)

(Source, Rex Ray.)

Inspiration: {High-Gloss Floor}

{am absolutely drawn to the high-gloss polished (faux-marble concrete or true marble?) floor and all the lovely gold and warm accents... today is the start of a 31-day vacation (yay)... currently still in my pjs... shamefully blissful!}

(Source, Laure Joliet Photography discovered via Plush Palate.)

Inspiration: {Jewels, Jewels, Jewels}

{an exceptional editorial with the most marvelous jewels}

(Source, Model Malene Knudsen by Benjamin Horne for Vogue Russia August 2010 via Oh Fashion Model.)

Inspiration: {Femme Fatale}

{lovely model, lovely photography}

(Source, Model Rianne ten Haken by Daniel Jackson for Vogue Nippon September 2010 via Oh Fashion Model.)

Real Cool Barstool

We totally dig this barstool from Arteriors. It has an unique shape to it, and we love the organic look/feel.

The barstool sells at $450/each  with free shipping.

You can find the specifications in our barstool section.

Modern Silk Flower Arrangements

Just want to share with you some beautiful modern floral arrangements we just got in...



These can be found in our silk flowers section. If you see them in person you wouldn't believe how real they look.

Modern and Glamorous-Chandelier from Barbara Cosgrove

We are loving this new chandelier from Barbara Cosgrove.  It's so chic, don't you think? 

The chandelier is priced at $925 including shipping.
The shades can also be replaced with parchment shades. The best thing is, it can be painted with any Benjamin Moore paint color. How clever!
You can find this chandelier in our Barbara Cosgrove Lamps section.

Inspiration: {Wallpaper, Encore}

{more lovely wallpaper... sorry for lack of posts, I have been busy trying to find a hotel for our vacation next week... finally complete... will be staying at the Fairmont.  Can't wait!}

(Source, image 1) Erin Ever After; 2) Design Sponge discovered via Lovely Happenings; 3) Luxe and Lilies) 4 & 5) Desire to Inspire; 6) Photographer, Pia Ulin.)

Inspiration: {Fun, fun, fun}

{How gorgeous is this nail art?  Hope your weekend was fabulous!  This is my last week at work before going on annual leave!  My husband and I have decided to go to Miami for our vacation this summer.  Have any of you been, or live there now?  I would love your recommendations as to which shops or places to visit... albeit I will have to drag myself away from the beaches, which may be difficult.  Have a great week...}

(Source, Highsnobette)

Weekend Signoff :)

{Have a wonderful, wonderful weekend!}

(Source, Photographer Pia Ulin discovered via This is Glamorous}

Inspiration: {Simplicity}

{as they say, less is more...}

(Source, images 1, 2, 3 and 5) Room 269; 4) The Beautiful Soup)

A moment in time

(Source, image 1) Lovely Clusters; 2) Photography Mikael Olsson via Lund Lund Photography)

Inspiration: {Swimwear}

{isn't this retro-inspired yet modern swimsuit with extra-large matching straw hat absolutely gorgeous? I would purchase this swimwear in an instant as I especially love the deep olive color. I think it would look smashing with a golden tan, n'est pas?}

(Source, Bela Alder and Salvador Fresneda Photography.)

Inspiration: {Kate Spade's New Home Collection}

{came across these amazing behind-the-scene shots of Kate Spade's new Home Collection via the ever-inspiring Everything Fabulous and just had to share with Simply Seductive readers!)

(Source, Everything Fabulous)

Inspiration: {Quotes}

("Appreciation is a wonderful thing: It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well." ~ Voltaire. Photograph source, Chanel Bags and Cigarettes Drags.)

Lovely and Unrelated

{Hello beautiful... crown moulding, wide floor planks painted in white, strong black accents, an intense chandelier and yet surprisingly what I love the most of this interior is the lovely brass door handle... }

(Source, image 1) The Beautiful Soup; 2) Chanel Bags and Cigarettes Drags)

Inspiration: {Chanel ~ Couture Fall 2010}

{adore couture, especially Chanel couture}

(Source, Style.com)