Fashion Home Modern: May 2011

5/31/11

Decor Inspiration: {Home of Kerri Russell}

{I know this editorial has been featured on many blogs, but I just couldn't resist adding it to my own as it has everything I adore in an interior... exquisite moulding, gorgeous natural light, understated furnishing paired with sublime chandeliers, the most beautiful fireplace (living room) I have ever seen and a claw-foot bath... sigh, xo}

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5/30/11

Apartment in Malmö

: : my best friend .tina. send over these amazing photos of her and her husband's apartment in .malmö. If you're looking for a place to live in .malmö. you're in luck because it's for sale. I've seen it in person, and it's just as perfect as it looks in the photos. And there are more beautiful photos at the realty company .bolaget's website. Have a look!

Editorial Inspiration: {White Magic}

{... hope you had (and are still having, for my American friends) a fantastic (long) weekend?... what better way to start the week than with the lovely Heather Marks donned in a gorgeous sheer chantilly lace dress (by Brioni), a viscose top and viscose/polyester-blend short (by Max Mara) and knit lace cardigan and skirt and satin bra top (by Chanel)... have a wonderful Monday in your area of the world!}

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5/29/11

Fashion Inspiration: {DIY Scarf Dress}

{isn't this DIY scarf dress absolutely gorgeous?... I have always loved scarves and love wearing halter tops in summer from scarves... now with this ingenious DIY, I can also put my scarves to another use and wear them as a dress... love it!}

{...to begin with start with approximately two 31" square size scarves and pin together...next, create an hour glass shape (portioned to your body and wide enough to slip in and out of); the hourglass shape is not sewn in straight (vertical) alignment with the sides of the scarves ~ instead, it is placed at a slight (left-hand) bias. this is important to establishing the asymmetric effect of the finished product... sew together...}

{...mark on both sides of the dress (either with thread or tailor's chalk) where your straps will go.... plan on placing them approximately 10" apart using either your grommets or a needle & thread... attach 2 chain straps (it's up to you whether these match or not)... the shorter strap (to be worn on the right) should measure about 8.5" long; the longer strap (to be worn on the left) should measure about 12-13" long}

{finished product should look like the photograph below...pay attention to how off-center the straps are ~ this placement is paramount to achieving the correct drape...}

{all photographs and (more detailed) instructions taken from here...}

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5/25/11

Inspiration: {Lovely and Related}

(... have always had a fondness for the look of patina, especially in this subtle green color... have a wonderfully exciting day, xo}

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5/24/11

Color Inspiration: {Creamy Whites}

{...have a wonderful day! xo}

* with the exception of the last photograph, the others are from here.

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5/23/11

Rue Inspiration: {Issue Five}

{...adoring issue five of Rue Magazine... the layout is sublime, love that it has included a video (like in the previous issue) and the features are gorgeous; especially love the dark dining room table with the ghost chairs...well done! xo}

Interior Decor Inspiration: {Gray Doors}

{...a bit late today in posting, hoping your week is off to a great start... absolutely love these painted gray doors and windows, a perfect alternative for those hesitant in painting their walls gray...xo}

5/22/11

shelf-the right way

: : surfing for inspiration at .tant johanna's. I came across this photo. we have a low shelf along our green wall in the living room, I wish it looked more like this. I like the organization by color below leaving the top shelf for more decorative objects. and man, I'm so jealous of that floor. thanks .tant johanna.

a glimpse of summer

: : finally, after 3 weeks straight of rain, we woke up on saturday and the sun was out. we had breakfast on the balcony and I said- "we should spend all day out here". So we did. It was heavenly! Then we woke up this morning to overcast skies and rain in the forecast for another week???

5/21/11

Weekend Inspiration: {Flowers}

{hoping your weekend is as lovely as mine is so far... spent early Saturday morning leisurely sipping coffee from my new 24-carat French press coffee-maker, while pursuing the internet and listening to great music, then a bit of gardening and am now ready to have a healthy salad, vegan pâté with whole wheat baguette and a crisp glass of rosé wine! {p.s. as always, appreciate greatly all your lovely comments during the week!!} Have a great day!}