{places : champagne afternoon tea, dorchester hotel}

. . . tasseled drapes and soft lighting, tufted settees and silk cushions, crisp white table cloths and silver-rimmed china, salmon pasta shell roll, served with toast, lox and caviar, freshly backed biscuits with clotted cream, tea and delicate pastries and it's champagne afternoon tea at the dorchester . . .






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{take me away № 14 | the magic of winter gardens}

For many, it is the dream—the dream to travel abroad and to walk the very grounds in which were walked upon by great literary artists long ago—their words replaying in our minds and lives today. The dream to breath in the scent of the famously fragrant roses, lovingly kept and carefully maintained . . .



. . . to take tea as was traditionally planned and created, to touch upon the stones that were laid so many years ago and to gaze up to the thatch roof lines of centuries gone by.



The heart of England lies within the very threads of its culture—the language of customs, of beauty, of traditions, of arts. Indeed, the dream does not lie in sights alone, but in scents, tastes, sounds, and feelings of the heart itself—a secret that whispers about, and if we listen, we might just catch on.



And just when most life is asleep for the duration of this winter season, we might see a whole new angle to the respected art of one of the most integral parts of England: English gardens. And in truth, the lines and forms of such spectacular gardens might be most appreciated in their simplicity, draped in alabaster frost.



. . . and so, today we ask you to join us as we set along on foot, imagining a walk in and amongst some of the greatest gardens in the world there ever were . . .

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{at the office : perfectly tailored}

. . . for this week, it's perfect mixes of soft & structured [a sleek blazer paired with billowy autumn whites, warm wools and tweeds with cool leather accents]; and classic & modern [delicate lace paired with a structured coat] . . . and whether with tousled waves or a classic ponytail, it's out the door with polish and perfect style . . .





{french model constance jablonski by photographed by catherine servel for the deco fall/winter 2011 ad campaign; makeup artist, chiho omae & stylist, catherine newell via smile & also seen at haute design}

{thoughts on a thursday & what are you reading?}

. . . yesterday was one of those beautiful august days spent traipsing about town for meetings & appointments, visiting many, many design shops for research for an exciting new project, a café date and late lunch date, and best of all, a stop at the art gallery on the way home -- gilded frames and arches of colour, eighteenth century chandeliers and heels on herringbone floors . . .

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. . . and now, a perfect time to get caught up before friday's day trip -- a million emails and mile-long to-do lists, and perhaps, if there is time, a few moments to catch up on a little reading, and despite the fact that only six months ago, there were over 156 million blogs in the world, have managed only to happen upon two new {lovely!} ones last week, and so, whether books or blogs, or anything in between, would love to know, what are you reading?





{image: cambridge statchel company 15" patent batchel via asos}

{hello & mid-week musings}

. . . the morning began with coffee and balmy late-spring breezes, water fountains and farmers' markets for butter tarts and honey, meetings & appointments and a late-lunch of barbequed salmon & asparagus, and now, emails and macarons and a little tea and the days have been so sunny lately, can hardly stand it . . .

happy wednesday! hope you're having perfectly lovely week so far,
roséline xo

{p.s} more high tea


{images: photography by kristina at krisatomic}

{the route of the royal wedding processions}

. . . finding myself really quite excited . . . will you be watching?

{p.s.} and doesn't the route of the royal wedding processions look positively lovely rendered in watercolours?

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* u p d a t e :
available as here from the house that lars built


{image: full time with dental via patterson maker}

{at the shops: florence & florence, uk}

. . . happened across florence & florence, an utterly charming vintage shop run by mother and daughter, christine and annie florence, who have a love for beautiful things and "specialise in finding exciting second-hand pieces", filling their little shop with delicate glass compotes and filigreed pepper pots befitting the most elegantly extravagant dinner party on a mid-spring evening, scalloped cake stands and silver sugar tongs perfect for high-tea on a sunday afternoon, and tea & cake sets that will have you dreaming of the most romantic early april picnics . . .


{images: photography by rebecca cornell for florence & florence, via elle}

{look book: whistles spring 2011}

. . . has been so lovely to step out in a light trench again, and with spring's near arrival, soon there will be lacy white dresses with scalloped hems, high-waisted skirts and pretty t-shirts, bare legs and kitten heels, and the promises of warm, breezy afternoons . . .


{whistles spring 2011 collection via honey kennedy}

{two lovely things: storage inspiration}

. . . quite smitten with these lovely storage solutions -- an elegantly rustic portobello cabinet in perfect pink, that can be hung on the wall or placed on the floor, and also comes in cream & sea green . . . and a pretty metal coat hanger strewn with roses, perfect for soft towels or pretty silk negligees . . .

{p.s.} the cabinet would also be lovely for displaying favourite shoes


{portobello cabinet & roses trip coat hanger from graham and green}