Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Some Prettiness

I'm going to break the cardinal rule of good blogging and just post some random pretty pictures...with a few notes because I just can't help myself;)

Truth be told, I'm not inspired to do much else at the moment.

My Nana has taken a bit of a turn for the worse and at present, I'm stuck here because I can't seem to get rid of this ridiculous headache that I've now had for 3 weeks...it's beyond frustrating.

Whatever the case, I'm likely flying out to PEI in the next few days and thanks to some gems blogging friends, will have have lots of fabulous up here while I'm away...PS, blogger buddies are the bestest...do damn supportive...can't possibly put into words how much I appreciate it.

So for now, here's the collection of room greatness...all of these have definitely caught my eye or inspired some thoughts/ideas as of late...

vintage chandy, rug

{vintage chandy and Beni bliss}

raul martins

{masculine but still pretty...a hard balance and this does it perfectly in my humble opinion}

lacquer walls, velvet chairs, gold table

{don't think I need to say much about this one...gold, white fur, velvet, black walls...glamorous as all get up}

New York Apartment, design by Miles Redd | photo: James Merrell | antique Coromandel screen behind bed, painted faux-horn bedposts support a canopy made from Zimmer + Rohde Holbrook cream silk satin

{lux}

yes please.  #light, swan, dining, sheepskin

{animalia greatness...want that swan}

vanity

{mirrors with crystal sconces = heaven}

books, art

{art in the bathroom- check}

one large piece flanked by smaller symmetrical pieces on each side

{not so chuffed on the sofa or green pillows but the rest of it is fantabulous}

black and white

{tub with a real curtain treatment = want...adore classic black and white in the bathroom}

raul martins

{pillow fabric is heaven...also love all the masculine glamour going on...this room feels like it belongs to the same house that great boy fabulous bathroom does}

I think I am over glass mosaic til I see a great installation. So gorgeous! mirros

{over the top perhaps but I'd give up an arm for that chandy and/or mirror}

design by Barrie Benson

{Barrie Benson is my hero and I want those dogs}

wall to wall curtain panels, large lamps, ikat

{I need those lamps...the wall to wall curtain panels are also quite delish...and as always, ikat is great}

Hamish Bowles, leopard rug, floral shade, chair fabric ...adore!!!

{I need to know what the fabric is on that chair and on the valance...and I need wall to wall leopard in some room...like yesterday}

bedroom - jackie astier

{everything here should be mine...this bedroom has my name ALL over it...want, want, want...it all...minus the ceiling fixture...way to small}

KW fabric on chair, colour

{KW edo linen has to make an appearance somewhere in my house...adore the ugly prettiness of it}

fika plats bakom soffan... fint! Feminine eclectic.

{I am and always will be a total sucker for feminine pretty}

Judy's home, LOVE!
{all via}

{I've never seen a room so close to my idea of perfection...I ADORE this...I'd copy every inch of it if I could and please gods let me find a giant brass deer/gazelle like animal...I NEED one...also, I really want to rip out my fireplace so I can replace it with a marble one with a glass screen just like above...soooooo never going to happen but a girl can sure dream}

And with that, I'm off to drown some sorrows in some streamed episodes of Shark Tank...don't ask...I have no idea why but I'm totally addicted to it at the moment...good times.

Oh and don't forget to enter my latest giveaway...these GORGE earrings are up for grabs...


Hugs and smooches,

xo

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26 comments:

  1. I'm glad you broke the cardinal rule because I so enjoyed this. The commentary makes all the difference, puts your own spin on all the pretty. So sorry you still aren't feeling well. Awful timing! Thinking of your family. xo

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  2. Wishing you and your Nana peace. Take Care, mi amiga
    xo,
    ag

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  3. Wishing well for you an Nana.
    Your headache could be a sinus infection.

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  4. aw, hon - so sorry to hear about your Nana, hope you are able to spend some quality time with her, minus the headache. I could go on and on about your gorgeous post... you know what? Youshould look into having a state of a deer/gazelle done up in metal. You know how they bronze baby shoes? Bet you could have it done.. safe travels - x

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  5. I wish your Nana well. Everything about the black high gloss dining room is amazing I need it.

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  6. Christine,
    I'm so sorry your Nana is not doing well AND that you have a persistent headache. I'll keep you in my thoughts.

    And, every picture above is worth posting and pinning!!
    Hang in there!

    xo Elizabeth

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  7. i'm so sorry to hear about your grandma! i'll be sending good thoughts your way... and thanks for sharing such gorgeous spaces!
    xo

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  8. Sorry to read about your nana Christine, and your long headache as well. I hope it will go better very soon, 3 weeks is impossible! These images are bursting with beautiful inspiration. I'm in love with that masculine bathroom too, the living room from Barrie Benson is in my files as well, that one is Divine with its soft colors and that pop of green... <3
    Hang in there! PEI is the best prospect;)

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  9. Sorry to hear that things aren't going you way lately, Christine! Tomorrow's another day :)

    These spaces are all GORGE - surprised to see so many masculine combos. Are you switching over to the dark side? ha!

    I came across a brass deer a couple of months ago while antiquing. It WOULD have been mine if they didn't want such ridiculous amounts of $$$ for it! I would send it to lift your spirits if I could. ox

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  10. Just pinned half this post. So go right ahead and break the cardinal blogging rule--still great stuff!

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  11. Christine, I love everything on this post!!! That first bathroom is my dream!!!! Thanks for the pretty images!! xoxo elizabeth

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  12. I'm giggling to myself because I definitely had no idea that was a rule in blogging...I'm pretty sure I do that *every* day! hehehe! And all I have to say is I would probably break in and steal that vintage chandy from the first pic if I knew where that house was...so good thing I don't. That would be awkward when they walked in and I had their chandy in my hand and wires hanging out of their ceiling...(c:

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  13. keeping your nana in my thoughts & prayers!

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  14. Oh my goodness, Christine... Your blog is perfection! Even your "need a break" posts like today's are pure fabulousness. I literally just started my blog this week and hope that it can achieve even a fraction of your blog's quality. Take your breaks when you need them. Your internet family will always be here waiting for you.

    Wishing all the best for your Nana.

    xx Kecia

    http://www.couturezooblog.com/

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  15. Lots of gorgeous spaces for inspiration .. my favourite is the first image with a neutral palette but full of subtle details and patterns!

    the "animal" room is also fun as well. Love the sheep skins and the swan!! I'm so obsessed with Swans lately!

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  16. Christine, so sorry to hear you Nana has taken a turn for the worse.

    Do you think you might have a sinus infection? They cause awful headaches. Just a thought.

    Have fun w/ your blog buddies... yes, bloggers have the biggest hearts!

    LOVE these gorgeous interiors. xoxo

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  17. Beautiful, beautiful images. I especially love the gold deer as a centerpiece on the coffee table- how neat is that?!

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  18. Love all of these spaces! I'm sorry to hear about your grandma! I will be thinking positive thoughts for you!

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  19. So sorry about your nana. And what is PEI? Oh wait, Prince Edward Island? Woohoo Canadian Trivia! ;)

    Thanks for all that pretty. How amazing is the upholstery on those last Louis chairs?

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  20. Pretty post, but sorry to hear about the tough times with your grandmother. Wishing you all the best and I am sending positive vibes your way!

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  21. My thoughts are with you and your Nana.
    Lovely pictures. So many inspirational items all in a row. You did it to me again.
    On a different note... have a great time in P.E.I. please take pictures and hopefully some can be put here on your Blog.

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  22. That first bedroom is just perfection for me, just needs some cushions to be my dream bedroom ;)

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  23. Aaaah, YES, so much decor porn! Love it! Just what I needed right now ;-)

    Hope your Nana is ok.

    ~ Clare x

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  24. Seriously, wow. you always have the best giveaways- I swear all my Etsy favorites are from you (and they truly are favorites!)

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  25. Added her as a favorite, duh. She's phenomenal!

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  26. your posts are always 100% pin-worthy!!! gorgeous!

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