The French Mouse

Marchesa Ready to Wear 2012...

2012-02-11T09:13:00.001-07:00

If I were to become fabulously wealthy overnight, I think the first thing I'd spend my money on is a dress from Marchesa.

Images from Style.com

The beautiful paintings of Louis Treserras...

2012-02-08T10:42:00.000-07:00

All images from Louis Treserras

Mayer Peace Collection...

2012-02-04T11:22:00.000-07:00

I'm so in love with everything about these editorials for the Peace Collection by German clothing company Mayer. I discovered them via the wonderful Automatism blog and spent several hours poring over the gorgeous decadent images on the Mayer website. They feel like snapshots out of the best narratives of 19th Century literature. I see scenes from Bronte, Austen, Dickens and so many others in every image. What do you see?

Christian Dior Spring 2012...

2012-01-31T18:57:00.000-07:00

I'm loving the new spring collection by Bill Gaytten for Dior...lovely to see the house moving on after that shameful display by Galliano. All images from Style.com

The incredible talent of Vivian Maier...

2012-01-29T09:28:00.000-07:00

All images from vivianmaier.com

David Burton...

2012-01-26T08:50:00.000-07:00

A lovely Out of Africa vibe from photographer David Burton.

Greg Lauren...

2012-01-23T10:26:00.000-07:00

Actor, artist, designer and nephew of that other Lauren (you know, Ralph), Greg Lauren is clearly a man of many talents. I am totally taken with his haunting and powerful artwork...

...and would happily dress Mr Mouse in some of these gorgeously distressed pieces from his clothing collection...

...and this jacket would be very welcome in my closet...

Oh, and did I mention that he's not bad to look at either?

All images via greglauren.com

This and that...

2012-01-19T12:58:00.000-07:00

Some lovely white texture...

A little moody...

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Images By Petra Collins.

This space makes me happy...

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Isn't it glorious?

Ray Caesar...

2012-01-11T20:00:00.000-07:00

I love Ray Caesar's work...an uncanny mix of Rococo, 19th Century portraiture, surrealism, comic book imagery and eroticism.

Such lovely dreamlike imagery, with just the right touch of edge. To see more visit Caesar's website.

So lovely...

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Love this image! From here...

Champagne and Chandeliers...

2011-12-31T11:17:00.000-07:00

Happy New Years Eve lovelies!

Lace...

2011-12-27T13:12:00.000-07:00

Kirsty Mitchell Photography.

Merry Christmas to all...

2011-12-23T14:07:00.000-07:00

Well, the house is all decorated, the presents are wrapped, and now I hope to get some christmas goodies in the oven. How are all of your holiday preparations going?

Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas season with your loved ones!

Daniel Danger...

2011-12-18T19:38:00.001-07:00

I love the incredible sense of narrative in these images...

For more of Daniel Danger's wonderful work check out his website. Hope you're all enjoying the holiday season!

Exquisite details...

2011-12-12T22:49:00.000-07:00

I love the artful messiness of these details from Vera Wang...

A spell of winter...

2011-12-07T19:44:00.000-07:00

I hope you're all enjoying this beautiful winter season. Fresh fallen snow makes everything look like a fairytale to me, and this gorgeous image is wintry wonder at its best I think.

I've been taking stock of a lot of things in my life lately and now that all the fuss from our move to the country has quieted down I'm ready to strip away the things that have been overwhelming me and start prioritizing the things that really truly make me happy. I've been working on a book for the last couple years and my chronic pain condition has really put a damper on how much time I can spend on the computer, so in an effort to finally get the story done and off to my agent I've decided to make The French Mouse a weekly blog rather than a daily one (as I was attempting before with on and off success!) I've also decided to combine my decor and interior design blog The French Mouse House with this one in the spirit of further streamlining my life. So I won't be checking in here as often, but please know that I love my little blog and all its readers and I hope you will still stop by as I share the beautiful things that inspire me!

Flowing skirts...

2011-11-27T11:46:00.000-07:00

Love this look...

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Couldn't have said it better myself...

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Timely sentiments from The Merriweather Council.

Lovely lingerie...

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...from BHLDN

Christmas baubles...

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Vintage tin ornaments available in my shop. All photos by The French Mouse.

In the mood for magic...

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Images by Kirsty Mitchell.

Knit love...

2011-11-06T21:50:00.000-07:00

Head to toe softness from Michael Kors...love it!

Dreamy...

2011-11-02T11:47:00.000-06:00

Image via Liner Notes.

Happy Halloween...

2011-10-31T21:03:00.000-06:00

Disturbing but darkly beautiful image by Kirsty Mitchell. Hope you're all having a deliciously spooky night!

Statement wrists...

2011-10-30T10:47:00.001-06:00

I love a good statement piece!

I've got to get a kimono...

2011-10-26T22:54:00.000-06:00

Kirsty Mitchell Photography

Beautiful tatters...

2011-10-25T13:24:00.000-06:00

I love the mystery of these images...

Now that's a library...

2011-10-23T11:48:00.000-06:00

I've had this amazing image on my desktop for ages. Anyone know which library this is?

D2 Resort...

2011-10-21T11:44:00.000-06:00

Remember this...

2011-10-20T12:39:00.000-06:00

I think this is a great thing for all of us to keep in mind all the time, but I especially wanted to share this image today in honor of Spirit Day. Just last night I turned on the news to find that another gay teenager took his life because of bullying at school. High school was a very painful time for me and I can only imagine how much harder it must be for LGBT youth. No matter your personal feelings on homosexuality I hope we can all support kindness and love; the world can be a hard place...let's try our best to put as much love and understanding back in it as we can.

Fall fantasy...

2011-10-19T16:59:00.000-06:00

I love it when the fall leaves start to carpet the ground with color...

It's all in the details...

2011-10-18T18:58:00.000-06:00

Gorgeous feminine details from Nina Ricci...

Wrap me in layers...

2011-10-14T13:52:00.000-06:00

I love it when fall comes because it means wonderfully cozy layers like these beauties from Rag and Bone...

McQueen Resort...

2011-10-13T12:05:00.000-06:00

There's just no limit to my love for the house of McQueen...

Could it get any better?

Charlotte Boeyden...

2011-10-11T10:39:00.000-06:00

See more of her dreamy images here...

I long for my own set of matching luggage...

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James Merrell, shades of green...

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Victoria Pearson...

2011-09-30T11:06:00.000-06:00

Beautiful images by Victoria Pearson...

Good words...

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That last one just makes me giggle. For sources you can click on over to my pinterest board...

Kate Towers...

2011-09-28T15:01:00.000-06:00

I've posted images of Kate Towers' designs before, but they're so beautiful I thought we could use some more...

A farewell photo shoot...

2011-09-25T18:45:00.000-06:00

I just had to share this gorgeous photo shoot of the Harry Potter cast shot at one of my favorite locations. Check out Castle Gibson to see more of their gorgeous atmospheric environments. Oh, and doesn't Emma Watson look breathtaking?

James Merrell, symphony in blue...

2011-09-20T12:40:00.000-06:00

I wish I was her...

2011-09-17T21:03:00.000-06:00

A couple posts ago I shared some of the beautiful photography of Ulyana Sergeenko, so today I thought I'd share some images of her own impeccable street style. I just adore her wonderful combination of retro femininity and modern funk. What do you think?

Delicious still life...

2011-09-09T16:10:00.000-06:00

Some of the best food photography out there rivals a Renaissance still life painting. I love these two from the wonderful blog What Katie Ate, and the final one from digital magazine Sweet Paul.

Ulyana Sergeenko...

2011-08-28T21:05:00.000-06:00

New favorite photographer...

Random pretty...

2011-08-27T20:54:00.000-06:00

Sabine Weiss...

2011-08-24T22:52:00.000-06:00

See more here...

Unexpected color....

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I like it when people take creative chances...

Anne Valerie Hash...

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Details...

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Stunning details from the past...

"A young lady, aged 21"

Beautiful display...

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Audrey Kawasaki....

2011-07-31T10:10:00.000-06:00

Just discovered artist Audrey Kawasaki and I am in love...

Carven Part II...

2011-07-29T11:13:00.000-06:00

Love the clothes, love the editorials just as much...

Carven...

2011-07-27T20:22:00.000-06:00

I have been so busy with the new house that I've been sorely neglecting my poor little blogs this month...so sorry! I'm still painting walls and moving furniture around, but for now I'll leave you with some lovelies from Carven I wish I could add to my closet...

I meet a princess...

2011-07-07T14:33:00.001-06:00

Yesterday I had an experience in every sense of the word... I saw Prince William and the beautiful Duchess Catherine! As many of you might know, they have been touring my wonderful Canada for the last week; we are part of the Commonwealth and though we have our own elected government we still recognize the British Monarch as our Queen. As an obsessive Anglophile I have always loved that we have this connection to the UK; I grew up reading British literature and I still wish that Canadians spoke with that wonderfully precise English accent. So when late Tuesday evening I discovered that the rumors which had been circulating for several days had been confirmed, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were indeed stopping briefly in a town just two hours North of where I now live, I immediately felt that I had to be there!

True to my own neurotic form I spent the evening researching information about the stop and debating back and forth if I really should make the trip. First off, the last minute announcement of their visit to Slave Lake was due to the fact that in May the small community was devastated by fire and many residents lost everything. Will and Kate wanted to meet with rescue workers and affected families, to see the great loss that had taken place, but they did not want to impede or distract from the rebuilding efforts. So while the stop had been planned it was announced just the night before. I was so torn; on the one hand, how often is one literally two hours away from the future King of England? On the other hand, I was worried it might be somehow disrespectful to go to Slave Lake, as though I was intruding on something that was primarily for the community. I went back and forth all night, I'm going, I'm not going. The negative voice in my head was saying "you'll drive for 4 hours round trip to stand in a crowd of hot people, be bored for hours, and then probably only see the back of the Royal's heads while people step on your feet."

In the end, it was an article that talked about how excited the Slake Lake residents were about the unexpected visit that tipped the scales. People were saying that this was a celebration, the start of new and happy memories in their hometown...this was not a private town funeral with Will and Kate as the celebrity mourners, this was Slave Lake's day to shine, to be the envy of the Province, of the Country! Our Royals are coming to visit and why shouldn't I be there to welcome them with all the rest of the happy crowd? True, I might drive for hours and see nothing but other excited onlookers, but as I woke up early Wednesday morning I realized that nothing wonderful can happen unless you put forth the effort and actually open the door to the possibility. So my little white Chihuahua and I hopped in the car and set off on an adventure.

An additional milestone for me is that having been a student in dorm for the last 8 years, I have very little experience driving in cities, and none driving on the highway. And now I was driving a strange highway to a place I'd never been...no husband to chauffeur, no GPS to guide, just my own determination to see the fabled Will and Kate whose wedding I had woken up at 3AM to watch live just a few short months prior. As I drove through the beautiful Alberta countryside with a bluer than blue sky above me I knew that even if I never caught a glimpse of the royal pair I wouldn't regret making the trip.

As I pulled into the tiny Northern community and saw the crowds of people making their way towards the college I knew I hadn't made a mistake. Its was like coming upon a carnival, or a high holiday or feast day; there was a sort of incredulous anticipation running through the air, people's expressions and their conversation. Countless times that morning I heard "I can't believe they're coming here!"

As I picked my way through the crowd at 10:30 (one hour prior to the forecast 11:30 touchdown at the local airport) I was astounded to discover that while there were certainly people in lawn chairs along the barricade line who had shown up in the early hours of the morning to claim the prime location, there were still lots of open spaces throughout the college front lot. I spied a space close to one of the two front college doors and, with a tiny white puppy under my arm, made my way to the furthest point of empty space I could find. My furry companion insured that the folks I stood next to were not only warm and friendly as I joined them, but also eager to stroke his velvety head and exclaim how well behaved my little portable puppy was. Score one point for a conversation starter! I was also incredibly fortunate to find a space beside a good sized tree which almost certainly saved me from catching heatstroke on that sunny day; I can't take heat very well and I like to say that it is just further proof that I should have been born in the chilly English countryside where my fair skin would be protected by grey days and morning mist.

As the anticipated arrival grew nearer the crowds swelled, and I found myself being pressed closer and closer to the coveted barricade until finally I had only two layers of people in front of me! My only worries now...would they stop by this section and would I be able to extend the humble little offering I was protectively clutching in my oversized yellow purse? Upon learning of the Royal visit I had been struck with the overwhelming feeling that I wanted to give Catherine a gift. We've all seen adoring crowds eagerly holding out bouquets for passing Royals, but I wanted to offer something more personal. I was reminded of the days when subjects would offer the best of their produce or handiwork to their lords and rulers, and I felt that on a historic day when I had the chance to possibly meet royalty I wanted to participate in that tradition in my own small way.

The night before I had run to my cache of handmade fripperies, studying it all with a critical eye, that gnawing little nasty gnat in my ear whispering "none of it is good enough"... what do you give to a woman who has access to Queen Elizabeth's private jewels?! The most obvious offering seemed at first glance to be a fascinator, but nothing seemed quite right. And of course, once again, the knowledge that Kate has worn hats and fascinators made by the most exclusive of London milliners seemed to make this prohibitive. What to do? Ah, yes, research! I ran to my computer to study images of Kate... what colors did she wear? What was her everyday style? Even before I had pulled up the images I was remembering that Kate's trademark is her gorgeous hair, hair that she wears almost exclusively unadorned, except for formal occasions. A quick review of her street style confirmed this suspicion; but now I was noticing that she never seems to be without earrings, a necklace and a bracelet or two. Ok, I can work with this. There were only a few contenders among my inventory... something of excellent quality, but still simple enough that she might feel comfortable wearing it out for a night at the pub in her local village. I certainly have no delusions that I have anything fine enough to offer for a formal royal event! At last I settled on a piece that uses beautiful antique glass and crystal beads from the 19th Century. It took me hours to make and it is the piece that I am most proud of; this is what I will offer.

But as I sit on the curb of the college parking lot trying to pen an appropriate note to accompany the little gift box, a horrible thought strikes me... what if she thinks this is some awful attempt to gain her endorsement for my accessories? Ugh... the tacky horror! No, I can't give it to her. But maybe I'll just explain in the note... I just wanted to give her something and in this surreal situation I have no proper way to introduce myself. I am now kicking myself for never spending money on that fancy personalized stationary that would look more formal and sophisticated. And why did I never learn calligraphy? After eight years of rapid student notetaking in darkened lecture halls my penmanship rivals the fabled doctor's scrawl. My note (such as it is) complete and the crowds ever-growing, I fold it up and hastily slip it into the box.

Now three hours later as I stand pressed from in front and behind and jammed in between the world's tallest man and a woman with a purse that is poking into my side, the sun burning through my sunblock, my own purse weighed down with a 4.8 pound chihuahua is starting to feel like it is pulling my shoulder off, the crowd bursts into a cheer as the long awaited couple emerges from the front doors of the college. They are just as stylish and glamorous as we've all hoped, pulling off that wonderful mix of classy and approachable that I think they now have the official patent on. I can see them for a full ten seconds between the shoulders of the girls in front of me, and then they pass from my view and there is only the sounds of the bubbling crowd. Within a minute the waves of information filter back: they are indeed making their way along the barricade line, coming straight for us!

The babble and cheers come ever-closer, and then there is a cluster of photographers with ridiculously long lenses backing their way past us, preceding the main event. And then, there he is... Prince William... I can see him perfectly (he is so tall!) and then he is directly in front of me, speaking with a woman who arrived at 6 AM with her lawn chair to secure this honor. He speaks quickly but with perfect precision and genuine concern. "Did you have much warning before the fire?" he asks her, giving her a moment of attention and steady focus that seems to block out all the chaos around. And then a little girl from behind me is being passed to the very tall man at my side and William is shaking her tiny hand. I could thrust out my hand among the ten others that are there right now and he'd probably take the time to shake it, but I don't want to distract from this little girl's moment with "a real live Prince." The fact that this impressive young man (the same age as myself) who I've been aware of for as long as I can remember, briefly had a distant crush on when I was 14, and then watched walk solemnly behind his mother's casket with a composure that I found both extraordinary and completely heartbreaking all those years ago, is now mere feet away from me, handling the pressures and excitement of this crowd with dignity and kindness is enough. I am elated. And I am also saving all my reserves of boldness for the person who must certainly be along at any moment...

"Is Catherine coming?" I ask the woman next to me. And moments later my question is answered. Another swarm of photographers appears in view. This is it. I reach into my purse for the box, hoping that no dark-suited body guard thinks I am going for a gun and tazers me. I hold the box up and close to my chest so it doesn't look like I'm trying to conceal it. And now here she is.... in front of me and all the hands are being thrust out again around me. This is my one and only chance; I'm not close enough to the front that she is likely to see me on her own and stop. And I don't want to simply shove a box in her face without a word. Am I going to yell out the Duchess of Cambridge's name like some crass paparazzi photographer? But if I stay quiet she will pass right by. I lean forward and stretch my hand out, extending the little pink box so it reaches the edge of the barricade. "Catherine!" I call out, hoping I've used a tone both ear catching and yet sufficiently respectful (is that even possible?) She looks directly at me.

"I'd be honored if you'd accept this." Oh god, I hope that doesn't sound too cheesy.

"Thank you," she says in that impeccable accent, taking the box from my hand. "What is it?"

"It's a necklace," I reply.

She cracks the box open slightly, but I know I've placed my note on top, and the little ornament is nestled beneath a layer of tissue paper; I started this day fully aware there was little to no chance that Kate would actually have time to take the necklace out of the box in my view, and I am fine with this. I've accomplished my mission. And then another voice calls out for the attention of this impossibly beautiful yet visibly kind and gracious young woman. And then she is gone, swept further along the barricade line on a wave of giddy crowd excitement.

And I am breathless, exultant...I did it! I gave a gift of my own making into the hand of the future Queen of England. It doesn't matter if she ever wears it. What matters is that I gave her the best I had to offer... and with that knowledge I feel satisfied.

Peter van Beever...

2011-07-03T20:57:00.000-06:00

Gorgeous photography from the amazing Peter van Beever...

Black, White and Grey with Antonio Berardi...

2011-07-01T11:28:00.000-06:00

Emma Watson for July Vogue...

2011-06-26T19:29:00.000-06:00

My love song to Emma Watson continues with this month's Vogue. So lovely, so classy...

With the immanent close of the Harry Potter saga, I can't wait to see how much more this remarkable talent has to share with us as she moves on to this new phase in her life.

In the mood for some over the top fabulousness...

2011-06-22T12:05:00.000-06:00

Alexander McQueen's Oyster dress has me in the mood for something fabulous....

Today's Find...

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Totally enchanted with these...

Find more of these magical little beauties at Artisanie Europe.

House of cards...

2011-06-19T10:37:00.000-06:00

Whimsical house of tarot cards from Herve Pierre's home....love the colors!

Happy at home...

2011-06-18T13:46:00.000-06:00

Thank you all so much for your thoughtful comments and wishes; my wonderful hubby is home with me and our little pup convalescing on the sofa. I am enjoying the pleasure of cooking him hearty food to make him healthy and strong again! Today we're taking it easy and watching The Dog Whisperer marathon on television. Hope you're all having a weekend filled with time spent with the loved ones in your life!

Apologies....

2011-06-09T19:14:00.001-06:00

Sorry for the absence friends...my husband was in a serious accident on Monday and I have been away in the city with him at hospital. I'm not sure when I'll be able to post again...

I'd rather be in Paris...

2011-06-03T09:49:00.000-06:00

Happy Friday!

Blast from the past...

2011-06-01T13:04:00.000-06:00

Just as gorgeous now as it was then, the Spring 2005 Alexander McQueen collection...

Happy midweek to you all!

Orange Crush...

2011-05-30T11:23:00.001-06:00

Wishing you all a deliciously cheerful Monday!

Movement...

2011-05-29T12:35:00.000-06:00

Gorgeous movement from a few spring Lanvin pieces...

Yamamoto Masao...

2011-05-26T22:53:00.000-06:00

See more of these haunting images here...

Vogue Russia...

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Some historical inspired fabulousness for your weekend...

Sit pretty...

2011-05-18T09:45:00.001-06:00

Some cuteness for you all this Wednesday courtesy of Sibling Rivalrie...

Happy midweek to you all!

I'm still here...sorta...

2011-05-17T11:49:00.000-06:00

A thousand apologies my lovelies! I know I have been somewhat abruptly absent from my little blog, but I have not forgotten you all. On May 2nd Mr Mouse and I took possession of our long-awaited place in the country. And like a good little blogger I had been stockpiling pretty blog posts that I could share while we were busy with all the craziness of moving. But what I didn't count on was not having any internet! We are in a somewhat remote location that presents difficulty for internet hookup and there is only one company able to provide service. But I had counted that while waiting for our appointment date I would be able to go next door to my sister-in-law's to use her internet...I did not count on her computer being broken!

But internet connectivity reigns once more and I have even been able to steal a few minutes here and there to lurk on my favorite blogs and get my necessary dose of pretty. I had hoped that with my first post from my new home I would have pictures to share with you all, but alas, my camera charger and cord is still missing in some unknown and unpacked box! Isn't that just how it goes? Oh well...all things in good time. But we should be completely unpacked in a few more days and then I will share pictures of this gorgeous little private paradise we have been so fortunate as to move to. Ta for now...there are boxes to unpack and empty rooms to fill!

A fairy tale come to life...

2011-04-29T07:51:00.001-06:00

I'm officially swept away by the royal wedding fever...

Congratulations to the beautiful happy couple!

Royal wedded bliss...

2011-04-29T06:23:00.000-06:00

Royal Bliss by Hope Burkard-Cook featuring platform high heels

I don't know about all of you, but I've been up since 2:30 in the AM watching a little event known as the royal wedding! So in honor of the occasion here's some of my favorite Brit picks....enjoy!

Home again...

2011-04-28T12:14:00.000-06:00

Well, my puppy and I are finally home safe and sound from my design project in Gananoque. And now it is out of the frying pan and into the fire because Mr Mouse and I take possession of our new home in the country in five days! So here's a peak at my little adventure, and hopefully in a few short days I'll have pictures of the new Mouse House...

Greetings from Gananoque...

2011-04-17T08:27:00.000-06:00

Hello friends, I'm still out of town on my current design project and busy busy busy! But I wanted to share some pictures of a wonderful little local boutique and cafe run by an awesomely creative family team.

Steel is completely decked out with the most amazing collection of antique industrial props collected from around the country...

And right next door is the most wonderful little coffee house with the greatest name...The Socialist Pig.

Amazing coffee was enjoyed over the most creative tables I've ever seen.

But my favorite part was the counter...

Doesn't that just make you want to gather up all the extra books you have laying around and start building?

A new design project and some Alexis Mabille...

2011-04-10T08:03:00.001-06:00

Hello all! Things have been crazy on my end...I am currently in the charming little vacation town of Gananoque, Canada. But I am not on vacation; at the last minute things worked out for me to fly out and visit my parents in their new home which has been in the midst of renovations for over a year now. They are both understandably at renovation overload and desperately needed some help with the finishing design elements. So my days have been a hustle and bustle of furniture stores, lighting emporiums, antique shops and a lot of driving back and forth around the surrounding countryside!

I'm working on a post to share some of our best finds with you all, but for now I'll leave you with these delicious spring fashions from Alexis Mabille....

I hope Spring is finding you wherever you are!

Running late...

2011-03-28T10:59:00.000-06:00

Sorry for the silence my lovelies...

Life is keeping me hopping, and today I'll be hopping on a plane...I'll write more soon...

In love with this...

2011-03-23T07:29:00.000-06:00

Isn't the lighting dreamy?

Today's Find...

2011-03-22T00:16:00.002-06:00

Some lovely evocative images from Elle Moss Photography...

Hope you are all having a much less stressful week then I am!

The exquisite details of Givenchy...

2011-03-21T00:39:00.000-06:00

I know these couture gowns have made the rounds already, but the details are so breathtaking that I wanted to take my own liberty with the images and crop them since I find the dead expressions on the models faces and the over the top head gear to be completely distracting! I've included the full images at the bottom for the pleasure of anyone who disagrees with me. Incidentally, the platform shoes aren't really to my taste either...

A little flirt...

2011-03-19T22:54:00.000-06:00

Loving these flirty fashions and poses!

Earthly Wings...

2011-03-16T11:49:00.000-06:00

Spring Dior...

2011-03-14T18:15:00.000-06:00

Frothy feminine perfection.

Inspired by Details...

2011-03-13T00:08:00.000-07:00

Moodboard inspired by the beautiful colors in Sir Frank Dicksee's "Two Crowns."

It's now 49 days and counting until our big move to the country. I'm so excited to be a country mouse and be next door to family...it will be such a wonderful change of pace and lifestyle! But things are a mite stressful here with all the real world details involved in moving...but I just try to keep focussing on the dream and keeping inspired. Hope this moodboard adds some inspiration to your weekend!

English Country Garden...

2011-03-11T10:19:00.000-07:00

I am eagerly awaiting Spring. Until then, I will daydream of strolling about an English country garden in this lovely ensemble...

Happy Friday to you all!

English Country Garden by Hope Burkard-Cook featuring sparkle jewelry

Who's up for some treasure?

2011-03-10T11:15:00.000-07:00

Have you ever heard of the Cheapside Horde? I hadn't until I saw an amazing program on public television. In 1912 workers were digging up some floorboards in Cheapside London and discovered an amazing trove of Tudor gems. Most of them are currently hidden away in the basement of the London Museum, but rumor is that sometime in 2012 they will finally be exhibited publicly.

Sarah Moon...

2011-03-08T02:24:00.000-07:00

See more of her dreamy images here...

Emma Stone...

2011-03-07T01:23:00.000-07:00

Another one of my favorite redheads. She totally charmed me in Easy A, and the charm continues in these lovely editorials...

Happy Monday to you all!

Details...

2011-03-05T00:54:00.000-07:00

"Marie Leszczinska, Queen of France," Versailles

I am a huge fan of the new Google Art Project, as it allows you to zero in on the minutest detail...I love the way your experience of an image can change when you are able to truly focus on just a small section. Especially with some of these huge historical images, sometimes the grandeur of their size can be somewhat distracting...but now you can play around and make your own version of an untouchable masterpiece. Right now I'm obsessed with picking out the amazing details of the clothes and jewelry...am I alone in thinking that ermine trim would make a lovely scarf?

Oscar de la Renta...

2011-03-03T22:29:00.000-07:00

I was surprised by how much I love this collection...and it's hard to put my finger on why exactly. There's just something wonderfully rich and eclectic about it that I find so appealing.

The week is almost over...anyone have any exciting weekend plans?

Gimme more color...

2011-03-02T19:26:00.000-07:00

Oh this color combo makes me happy! This mood board all started with that amazing enamel coffee pot image from Sweet Paul (go check out his online magazine for more drool-inducing images)... and some Kate Spade love also ended up in the mix (the bangle and the aqua cardigan).

Gotta get some color...

2011-02-28T23:51:00.000-07:00

Ironically, it's from Albino's spring collection...

Hope you are all having a colorful Tuesday!

Christina Hendricks for London Fog...

2011-02-27T23:52:00.000-07:00

I love this goddess of the titian hair and ample bosom. I formally request that the fashion industry start turning their gaze to women like her who do not appear to have been starved in a concentration camp.

This and that...

2011-02-27T10:52:00.000-07:00