Here are my top picks for candles with enduring fragrance and beautiful presentation: Slatkin & Co. (carried by high-end stores like Saks Fifth Avenue) Altru Gamillah (http://gamillahboutique.com/) Voluspa (http://www.voluspacandles.com/) Lollia (http://www.lollialife.com/) I also love artisan-made soy candles a lot especially because they burn cleanly and don’t leave any residue. My fave scent is clean cotton. …
Delightful Botanical Bedding Sets
During this year’s holiday shopping trip, my husband and I found a beautiful duvet and sham set by Pottery Barn in a birch print. It’s not very common that we can both spontaneously agree on items of decor, so this was perfect- no compromise necessary. We placed it on our wishlist and I was grateful …
Creature Comforts on A Gloomy Wintry Day
Butter cookies with a large glass of milk is perfect for me. They’re not the healthiest snack, but in moderation, they are some kind of wonderful =). I’ve always liked the pretzel shaped butter cookies the best (haha, even though from the Royal Dansk cookie tin- they really are about all the same). I bought …
Tsunami & Peruvian Connection
Several years ago my husband and I visited an alpaca farm in Cambridge, Vermont. They are darling animals and probably my favorite (although dogs, cats, horses, koala bears, seals, rabbits, and dolphins) are really not that much further behind. We were told that since alpacas are so trusting and vulnerable, they are provided with llamas …
Music Which Inspires Me
This is only a small handful. I’ll never forget the time I walked up to a Tower Records counter and the salesperson exclaimed how “eclectic” my musical taste was (I think I handed over Bjork, Limp Bizkit, Suzanne Vega, etc.- something like that). At that time, I really thought it was me just being me. …
Shabby Chic Beautiful
I love Rachel Ashwell’s bedroom decor. She has the most AMAZING french-style closet in her bedroom too (buy her book so you can see for yourself; it’s Marie Antoinette worthy)! Rachel has great instincts for interior design. Her home is so charming down to the smallest of details. I hope someday my home could be …
Posh Living
If only I had a billion dollars… but sometimes simple is nice too. Could you imagine the necessary maintenance of these places? I think Mariah Carey has more shoes than Imelda Marcos ever did. *Photocredit: Various Sources
More Missoni
These are images from Ruelala. More Missonis on sale. Their designs and textiles are exquisite.
Weekend Treat~ Breakfast Burrito
We woke up earlier this past Sunday and went out for a brunch. I had my heart set on a breakfast burrito. We drove to Justin Thyme Cafe. As usual the food was great, but the fruit drinks were a little weak this time around. I still recommend going there for brunch or dinner. We’ve …
Demitasse Jewelry- Too Cute!
This morning I received texts from Daily Candy and found a really lovely jewelry company reinventing the opulence of antique tableware and serving pieces. You will just love this; it’s a must see!–> http://store.demitassejewelry.com/. My fave is The Good Luck Spoon. I wish I could have all of these. They’re unique and quite splendid. *Daily …
