happy halloween!

The Shining

Danny isn't here, Mrs. Torrance.

The best scary movie of all time.

faux sho!

Rebecca Taylor Faux Fur Vest

Love, love, loving faux fur for winter!
A+

found inspiration

John Rawlings for Vogue, 1946

pb must-haves

Antique - Silver Ladle & Serving Set

Vintage Keys - Set of 7

Typewriter Prints, Set of 6

Vintage Clocks

French Embroidered Guest Towels, Set of 2

grand opening....modern chic home!

Modern Chic Home has launched!
A fantastic design boutique by the very talented designer, Julie Thigpen (of Belle Maison)!

The shop offers unique home accents; including decorative accessories, candle holders, pillows, furniture, kitchen and tabletop accents, and much more.

The perfect source for gifts and treasures for your home, all hand selected by the designer herself!

My first purchase was a Vintage Silverware Print on Burlap!

Congrats Jules!

scarf love

My most favorite accessory - the scarf.
And my most favorite new addition....

Vintage Pinot Ikat Fringe Scarf
from Dear Golden

It arrived today & it's even better than I had imagined.
I'm in love!

sunday best

Joan & David Fioro Double Platform Peeps

Yes, please!

rainy day

rain in spain via s. lo

"Let the rain kiss you. Let the rain beat upon your head with silver liquid drops. Let the rain sing you a lullaby." - Langston Hughes

bleed blue...part 2

Due Farina Agnis Heel via Habitat

Blue shoes for a rainy day.

candle study....part 1

via andrewlee1967

After reading multiple articles online about how terrible parafinn candles are for the air quality in your home, out went our petroleum-based paraffin candles & the search began for healthier alternatives.

Excerpt from Snuff Out Those Paraffin Candles:
"A new study from the American Chemical Society has linked paraffin candles with possible health problems. Paraffin is a petroleum byproduct. In fact, it is the last byproduct removed in the refining process, right after asphalt. The fumes released by paraffin candles are similar to the fumes emitted by burning diesel."

Excerpt from Detox Your Home: Light Petroleum-Free Candles:
"Alone, soot particles pack a boatload of carcinogens, neurotoxins, and reproductive toxins - but throw in some synthetic fragrances that contain hormone-disrupting phthalates, as well as chemical fixatives, synthetic glosses, and dioxin-bleached wicks with lead-based wire cores, and you've got a lethal chemical cocktail that can prove hazardous to your health."

Both soy wax and beeswax are good clean-burning alternatives. I prefer soy wax since it is also vegan.

So the search begins to find a good source for new candles. I started with Etsy, for all of the obvious reasons (handmade, supports local artists, etc.) and focused on the following criteria:
1. 100% soy wax
2. Scented using essential oils
3. Pretty packaging
4. Good selection of scents (outside of aromatherapy)
5. Selection of types (pillars, votives, etc.)

I placed orders with these adorable shops:

Part 2 to follow....product review.

you should know i bleed blue

Etsy blues...

Museologie

Spun Sugar Vintage

Cloud Nine Vintage

yummy yum yum

Spring 2010 - Paris

Alexander McQueen

Junya Watanabe

Vivienne Westwood

Comme des Garcons

Yohji Yamamoto

tell me why...

...the caged bird sings.

it's here!

via jerub baal

Ah, Fall!

weekend inspiration

The AIA Orange County held a home tour of Eichler homes in the the Fairhaven tract this weekend & my dad, step mum and I were lucky enough to attend.
As expected, it was fantastic!

Fairhaven Eichlers....

A delightful evening that ended with signature cocktails and hors d'oeuvres at Charlie Palmer.Charlie Palmer at Bloomingdale's

alien love

Automated MNU Instructional Voice: When dealing with aliens, try to be polite, but firm. And always remember that a smile is cheaper than a bullet.

Aw, Christoper.