{décor inspiration : relaxed & refined in normandy}

. . . first came across this centuries-old home in normandy last november, and immediately fell head over heels, and so, was utterly thrilled to happen across it again, in the current issue of veranda; and while one is impossibly drawn to the allure of the leopard silk velvet canapé, there are still a myriad of beautiful things to captivate -- the floors, [always, the floors], the gilded picture frames and cashmere throws, the antique bergères in stroheim suede, the grand chandeliers and palest shades of gray, and most of all, that perfect mix of relaxed & refined . . .

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{fashion inspiration : nina ricci pre-fall 2012}

. . . ruched satin dresses with lace underpinnings, leopard print coats and champagne-dipped opera gloves, french dots, golden shoes and blush-coloured cardigans -- the nina ricci pre-fall collection is filled with a certain ladylike charm and pure romance . . .

{p.s.} also:

* more of this collection
* a look back at the beautiful resort 2011 collection


[images: vogue via studded hearts]

{décor inspiration : a french château}

. . . chandeliers and leopard print, wood panelled walls and herringbone floors, and suddenly, there are dreams of spending the summers in a château in normandy . . .







{p.s.} another stunning french château


{château in normandy, interior design by charles spada, weranda via rdujour}

{have a beautiful early november weekend}

. . . the plan was to [reluctantly] stow away the light & lovely dresses and pretty bed linens in favour of mohair, cashmere and italian wool; to unpack the heavy scottish tartan blanks for cosy evenings and to clear the closet of tiny shorts and flimsy tops for cable knit and tweed . . . but it has been sunny, sunny -- and perhaps, after a stroll amidst the fallen leaves, a stop for fish & chips, and a latte or two, perhaps then . . .

hope you're having a magical november weekend, and that it's beautiful where you are, roséline xo

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a f e w l o v e l y l i n k s :

* recipe : colourful, delectable macarons
* travel : romantic irish homes
* diy : wood & gold {via twitter}
* design : this frame {via cup of jo}
* fashion inspiration : sculpted wood
* just in time for the holidays : bar carts
* photorgraphy : winter & summer
* at the shops : chalkboard tablets
* decorating : coffee tables
* at the office : a gold necklace & leather tote
* décor : through the doors & by the fire
* autumn recipe : baked kale chips
* inspiration: november in the countryside
* words : be reckless enough

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{as always, a few things you may have missed:}

* hello & a few updates
* how to : gold glitter manicure
* favourite five : designer & stylist linda rodin
* take me way : on vintage & antique travel cases
* décor inspiration : let the leaves fall
* at home with : aerin lauder, aspen, colorado
* style inspiration: boyish charm

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{images: fashion editorial, "segnali d'autumno", irina denisova plays faye dunaway in bonnie & clyde by paolo leone for glamour italy via the terrier and the lobster}

{décor inspiration: leopard print & winter white}

. . . and while on the topic of leopard print & bright winter whites, positively enchanted with the romantic and dusky light flooding through this home in buenos aires, and, of course, the leopard print against white walls and floor-grazing draperies, intoxicatingly intermingled with warm wood, velvet and florals . . .


{images: home of boutique owner Silvia Álvarez Castillo in Buenos Aires, January 2008 Home Journal Hong Kong, photography by Daniela Mac Adden for Surpress Agency; stylist: Mariana Rapoport via Felicity & All Things Bright and Beautiful}

{all in a day's work & a quick hello}

. . . a very quick hello on one of those days where everything seems to be getting away -- there are deadlines and amazingly long to-do lists, arrangements and appointments, and the emails have been piling up for days, and so, it's coffee and back to work . . .

hope your week is off to a perfect start,
roséline xo


{image: interior by peter dunham -- thanks cb!; via dreamy spaces via marcus design}

{two lovely things: lace & leopard print}

. . . while there is undoubtedly a noticeable crispness in the late-september air, the sun still shines brightly and the afternoons are still warm; at home, while quite adore cosy nights in front of the fire, not nearly ready to stow away white bed linens, and so, perhaps best to take things slowly, mixing late-summer and early-autumn in patterns and textures like lace and leopard print . . .

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recent two lovely things
* denim & tulle
* ruggedly refined
* on display
* green & white
* open shelves & elegant black
* books & bouquets
* a paris apartment & hermès
* perfectly mismatched


{images: d. porthault; the lonny blog}

{décor inspiration: a work of art}

. . . scalloped hand-towels and gilded sconces, patterned in leopard print and shades of midnight, and best of all, an exquisite chinoiserie fresco for perfect elegance . . .

{p.s.} the powder room was designed by thomas beeton & the chinoiserie fresco is the work of dana westring


{images: photography by tim street-porter for Walls: The Best of Decorative Treatments by Florence de Dampierre, © Rizzoli Publishers, 2011 via the peak of chic}

{décor inspiration: patterns & textures}

. . . there is something so wonderfully absorbing about this room -- the luxuriously rich colours and mix of patterns & textures -- perhaps it is the royal blue silk settee and elegant leopard print walls, the dazzling chandelier and bits of gold, the dusky streams of light and beautifully set table for two, or perhaps is is a combination of all these things . . .


{image: photography by brie williams, discovered via moodboard}