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Fresh Inspiration

Monday, January 2nd, 2012

After being away from the blog for so long, I knew that a fresh start would require some fresh inspiration. Lately I can’t get enough of German artist Nina Nolte. The painting above is from her series “The Best is Yet to Come”–I can’t think of a more appropriate theme to start off 2012! I’m always searching for statement pieces to add to my jewelry collection and only wish I had snapped up this Kate Spade stunner when it was available. Jackie Kennedy’s equally beautiful sister Lee Radziwill is another icon of mine. Her book Happy Times is currently on my nightstand and offers the most intimate glimpse into the lives of the Bouvier sisters. In 2012 I’m resolving to take care of myself. Getting the requisite 8 hours of sleep should be no problem thanks to my dreamy new D. Porthault Tigre shams. Color and pattern continue to be my biggest sources of inspiration and Quadrille marries the two perfectly. GADABOUT’S “A Horse of a Different Color” note cards have been on my wish list for years. The fact that they continue to inspire me is reason enough to pull the trigger!

P.S Thank you for all of your kind emails and tweets over the past few months. I had no idea how many of you came to love this little blog and am eager to get back to posting!

P.P.S for more of inspiration follow me on Pinterest. I’m obsessed!

She Wore Many Hats

Thursday, December 16th, 2010

 
I love stumbling across new photos (at least to me) of Audrey Hepburn. She’s been an idol of mine ever since I can remember. I actually wrote my very first book report on her (my teacher must have thought I was so precocious!)  I adore these photos of Audrey modeling different hats. She’s just the epitome of elegance, isn’t she?

A Chic Combination

Tuesday, December 14th, 2010
Orange-y coral and leopard spots look equally chic in Aerin Lauder’s living room as they do on a stylish passerby. Are you over leopard yet? I think I’ll be in love with it (in moderation, of course) for years to come!

Lauren Hutton: American Beauty

Sunday, December 5th, 2010

These shots of Lauren Hutton for J.Crew literally stopped me in my tracks. Isn’t she just the epitome of effortless American style? I think so. Also, I really think she gets more beautiful with age. I hope time is half as kind to me! I’m off to enjoy a lazy Sunday with absolutely nothing on the agenda. Hope you all had a great weekend!
P.S be sure to read the whole feature over at J.Crew. Lauren shares some great style advice and I’m taking notes!

Blue Christmas

Wednesday, December 1st, 2010
It may be rainy and gross here in DC today, but I’m not letting that stop me from getting into the holiday spirit! I think this illustration of the Blue Room in the White House is the perfect way to kick off December. Would you believe that the artist is none other than the beautiful and stylish Jacqueline Kennedy? As if we needed another reason to love her…