{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}

{spring things: closet organization}

. . . must confess, have been avoiding re-organising the closets for spring & summertime, for it is rather a monumental, somewhat overwhelming task, and shoes seem to be overtaking the place, making mornings quite a flurry, and so, a little inspiration before it begins . . .













{images: suzanne rogers by jake rosenberg for the coveteur via studded hearts}

{countdown to the royal wedding: high tea}

. . . and with the royal wedding merely days away, there is talk of duchesse satin gowns and horse-drawn carriages and happily ever after, and if you're hosting a tea party to mark the momentous occasion, be certain to serve vanilla bean buttercream cake, scones and profiteroles, and vanilla & coconut macarons, of course . . .











{photography by natalie hunfalvay for hello naomi, here & here via 79 ideas}