Sunday, January 16, 2011

Sunday Style in Seven - Things that Sparkle


I'm very excited to introduce a new guest post series here at Bijou and Boheme.
Called Sunday Style in Seven, each week will feature one very stylish blogger who will describe their style in 7 pictures {we all know my love for all things 7.}
And by style, I mean anything from art to fashion to music to travel to decor....whatever that blogger feels best shows their design cachet.

I'm thrilled to start this series with one of the most stylish girls in blogland....Alex of
Things that Sparkle.
I am always inspired by her blog and through many an email exchange, have pretty much decided this lady is my design soul sister.

So since it's Sunday, grab a coffee, relax and enjoy her Style in Seven!
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Christine, thank you so much for inviting me to be a part of your new series!  This was so much fun!!  So here they are, seven images that define my style...WARNING: I definine my style very loosely!

This is one of my favorite pieces of art by Lynn Geesaman. Its so feminine and soft, but has so many unexpected pops of colors. I definitely wouldn't describe my style as outdoorsy (actually really far from it), but after 4 years in college in Colorado and the rest of my life surrounded by Lake Michigan, I have a real appreciation for nature and how freaking gorgeous it can be. Especially flowers. Is there anything better than fresh flowers in your house??


This picture perfectly shows the style in which I live. Comfort, pure comfort. With a teensy bit of glamy goodness. I love gorgeous, glamorous interiors, but at the end of the day, I want my own house to be one I can cuddle up to and never have to leave. Fur throws, comforters, and pillows are all musts.


I love to travel. I live my life always thinking of the next exciting place I can visit! My travel style? To try to go somewhere I've never been (like Santa Margherita, in the picture above, this past summer) and go with people I love. And if I'm lucky, save a little money to shop along the way.


Although most of the dinner parties I throw don't look like this, I still love to entertain. I think the best possible way to spend a Saturday night is with family and friends, at your own house, with a meal you have all contributed to and hopefully a beautiful table to compliment it. Don't get me wrong, I like to go out and have fun, but my ideal "social style" is encapsulated right here.


This picture portrays my fashion style... seem ridiculous? Well, I love pink. Love love love it. I love girly, ruffley amazingness. And I adore getting all glammed up. The problem? I like to be comfortable, so pretty much every single time I get dressed up, I end up barefoot, with my hair in a bun. Oops.


This picture from Elle Decor perfectly sums up my interior design style. Incredible art. Subdued colors scheme, with pops of color as accents. Glamorous but approachable. Contemporary but filled with history. Some patterns but more solids. I just love it all.


This image from one of my fellow blogger's closets pretty perfectly sums up the way I live. I like organization, but I want things to feel lived in. Bags and shoes on the floor are realistic but color coordination and perfect hanging makes me smile. Although my closet doesn't look quite this pretty, I think it sums up on living style pretty well!

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Thank you so much to Alex for starting this series off with such panache.
And I'll see you back here next Sunday when another blogger attempts to sum up their style in seven.

xo


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29 comments:

  1. Love your new series! Alex, you have beautiful style!!!

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  2. Great series! Wish my closet looked half as chic *sigh*

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  3. ...that tablescape just gave me chills. I have never wanted to have a dinner party so bad!

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  4. One word : chic. Love your style, Alex.

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  5. Really like this new series, it's so nice and inspiring to read more about (new) other bloggers. Love these seven things from Alex, especially the first painting. Incredible!

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  6. Great post! And a great idea for a series!! Can't wait to see who else you bring in to post Christine :)

    Hope you're having a lovely weekend!

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  7. You know I'm so excited about this new series :) And I think that Alex kicked it off perfectly! And Alex, I so so love that image of the big and fluffy dress :)

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  8. Such a great series! She is a very stylish lady indeed! xo

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  9. Ohhh thank you everyone!! You are all so sweet. And thank you Christine for inviting me over xoxo

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  10. Fabulous series, Christine, and Alex, we can't think of a more chic person to have kicked it off =) Love to you both! xoxo

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  11. well thanks for adding to my places i need to go to...santa marghertia? for real? ok then.

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  12. C- you never cease to amaze. Wonderful new series to enjoy! Alex, what a way to kick it off. Lovely stuff.

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  13. Great idea for a new series Christine... especially for a nice laid back Sunday! :) I think I'm really going to enjoy this one!

    Hope you had a great weekend xx

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  14. Great idea Christine! I look forward to reading all your featured guests!

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  15. MFAMB- seriously go there. its amazing, right next to portofino, but not nearly as expensive. it was one of the most beautiful places ive ever been.

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  16. what a wonderful series! great idea. loved these 7 photos. xoxo jcd
    http://cornflakedreams.blogspot.com/

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  17. What a great guest series. I'll be looking forward to each week. Alex- you're style is just wonderful. That closet is heaven- I can't wait to have a space like that one day!

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  18. Congrats, Alex! Great choices. I especially love Santa Margherita and the closet pic!
    Xx.

    http://bornandbread.blogspot.com

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  19. This made my sunday morning Christine, a hot latte and Sunday Style in Seven.... I'm really looking forward to more.
    Alex is a delight. I'm flattered that she would share an image of my closet too. Thanks to you both. xo

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  20. What a awesome series! I am starting one as well, should be up next week, called so Canadian, eh?

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  21. enjoyed that very much...great series idea! donna

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  22. fantastic new series--can't wait to see more! I love her blog and it's so wonderful to see more about what inspires her! xoxo {av}

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  23. Awwwesome! What a fab idea! Love her picks, and thank you for the award, my dear! I'm not feeling so stylish today, lol! ;)

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  24. I like the last photo, I never thought about framing shopping bags before... now that's something I might have to try in my own closet

    littlepinkrainboots.blogspot.com

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  25. what a fun series! that table setting with the pink chairs is to die for :) loved this post and i look forward to learning more about other fabulous bloggers!

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  26. Love this new series! I had a few of these photos saved in my inspiration folder. And that closet! Yum. Thanks for sharing Alex!
    Nancy xo

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  27. Christine,
    I love the new series! It's been said a picture is worth a thousand words.... Can't wait till next Sunday!

    Amy

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  28. Great idea for a post! Can't wait to see more!

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  29. Such a great idea for a series, can't wait to see more Christine! And love Alex's style from the look of these pics!

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