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Anthropologie

2010-02-18T08:00:00.001+01:00

I love those outfits from Anthropologie. If I could I would order everything for spring! A little black dress, a trench, cardigans, blouses... everything layered prettily... that would be perfect! :)

Jeu de cache-cache & balançoires

2010-02-17T12:34:00.003+01:00

Two reasons to love Victoria Beckham:
1) she has a great sense of humor
2) she designs very pretty dresses

Donna Karan's apartment in NY

2010-02-16T14:21:00.003+01:00

I love Donna Karan's New York apartment. I hope my future apartment will look like this - including the gorgeous view over Central Park! (via Habitually Chic)

Happy Valentine's Day!

2010-02-14T07:00:00.002+01:00

The Love Letters, Jean-Honoré Fragonard (circa 1770).

Two recipes for Valentine's Day

2010-02-12T19:07:00.003+01:00

What are you plans for Valentine's Day? Are you planning on cooking a nice dinner for your sweetheart? May I suggest a heart cake for dessert, or maybe some red velvet macarons? Those recipes seem both scrumptious and very cute! ;)

Marianne Faithfull & Joni Mitchell

2010-02-11T13:46:00.000+01:00

My inspiration for today: Marianne Faithfull & Joni Mitchell.

Sempé

2010-02-09T15:40:00.002+01:00

Jean-Jacques Sempé is one of my favourite cartoonists. I like his minuscule characters and the soft colours of his illustrations. He always manages to make me smile :)

Veronica Ballart Lilja

2010-02-07T22:52:00.002+01:00

I love those watercolor illustrations by Veronica Ballart Lilja. The colour schemes are lovely. Ink stains never looked so beautiful! You can see more on her flickr, or purchase prints of her work at her etsy shop.

Bugs

2010-02-01T21:09:00.005+01:00

The work of Christopher Marley is just so beautiful... There are many more colourful bugs to admire on his website.

Petite video du jour

2010-01-25T18:52:00.001+01:00

A cute video found via Kitsune Noir.

Two little birds

2010-01-21T13:24:00.005+01:00

I love birds, and these two are especially cute. The first one is a little puzzle from Lovi (found via SoBinique), the other is a clip holder from Kate's papeterie (found via blue moss).

Saša Antić

2010-01-17T21:56:00.003+01:00

Some pretty interior styling from the Swedish set designer Saša Antić.

My inspiration for today: Anna Karina

2010-01-16T14:21:00.000+01:00

smiling cookies

2010-01-11T14:03:00.000+01:00

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Winter at last!

2010-01-09T11:51:00.003+01:00

I love the current Hermès ad campaign, featuring Raquel Zimmermann and photographed by Eric Valli.

(source: TFS)

Champagne!

2010-01-06T20:40:00.001+01:00

Happy New Year everyone! Dita & I wish you all the best for 2010! May all your wishes come true this year, especially the most glamourous ones! Here's to a fabulous new year! Cheers xx

Joyeux Noël!

2009-12-25T02:00:00.000+01:00

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Merry Christmas to everyone! :)

Angela Lindvall by Paolo Roversi

2009-12-21T14:58:00.000+01:00

Paolo Roversi is one of my favourite photographer, and this is one of my favourite portraits by him. I love Angela Lindvall's deep and intense expression in this picture.

Beautiful dresses

2009-12-19T12:17:00.000+01:00

Beautiful dresses from Ida Sjöstedt, found via Every Little Counts. I wish I was 16 all over again and I had a prom to attend, so I could wear one of those gorgeous pieces!

Winter

2009-12-07T21:25:00.001+01:00

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My inspiration for today: Mia Farrow

2009-12-06T19:45:00.000+01:00

Mia Farrow photographed by Roddy McDowall.

2010 calendars

2009-12-02T17:40:00.001+01:00

Did you know that you can download those two prettily illustrated calendars for free? The first one is a monthly calendar from Gleaux, available at love.obsess.inspire., the second is a year-at-a-glance planner from Mibo, available at their site. If you prefer "a month per page" calendars, they also have a gorgeous 12 pages version that you can purchase for just £2.40. And one of the cutest Advent calendar to print and make yourself! No, it's not too late!

Purple love

2009-12-01T11:01:00.000+01:00

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How cute is it to wear purple from head to toes? You might think sticking to one colour would be boring, but there are so many shades of purple... It's never ever dull!

Dreamy jewellery

2009-11-29T14:08:00.004+01:00

Some pretty pieces of jewellery from the Etsy shop InmostLight. Everything is so dreamy and delicate. My favourite is the "Starry Night" necklace.

Flora Douville

2009-11-27T07:03:00.003+01:00

Currently exploring Flora Douville's website... Loving her cute ideas... I especially like what she does with stamps :)

Picture of the day

2009-11-26T23:39:00.000+01:00

Tennessee Thomas photographed by Alexa Chung, via Lula scrapbook.

Small and Pretty

2009-11-23T23:22:00.002+01:00

What a lovely little home. I can't believe this apartment is only 47m²! Found via Set Design Thinking, one of my favourite design blogs. See more pictures here.

My inspiration for today: Milla Jovovich

2009-11-17T13:08:00.000+01:00

Ika Putranto

2009-11-16T07:02:00.000+01:00

I love those illustrations from Ika Putranto.

Zee Avi

2009-11-15T14:11:00.000+01:00

I'm listening to Zee Avi a lot at the moment. That Malaysian-born singer-songwriter, guitarist, and ukulele player has the loveliest voice and the nicest songs. Watch the official music video for her song "Bitter Heart" on Youtube!

Vintage finds

2009-11-14T09:59:00.003+01:00

I am totally smitten with those lovely finds from the Etsy shop 5gardenias. This shop sells all kinds of vintage objects. I love how everything is displayed! The jewellery section especially looks yum! :)

Secret Kitty Cookies

2009-11-07T08:47:00.001+01:00

Ingredients:
4 ounces cold butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons milk

1 bag Rolos, frozen
1 tablespoon flour

Directions:
• Sift flour and sugar together in a large bowl. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal. Lightly beat egg, milk and vanilla in a small bowl; add to large bowl and mix with a fork until dough forms clumps. Add more milk if it's too dry.
• Turn dough out onto the counter and knead a couple of times. Shape into a disk and wrap in seran. Chill for at least 1 hour.
• Unwrap Rolos and toss with flour to coat.
• Roll tablespoon-sized portions of cookie dough between your hands to warm slightly. Flatten into a 2-inch disk. Place a Rolo in the middle and gather the dough up around it, pinching at the top. Mold two ears. Repeat with remaining Rolos and dough; freeze shaped cookies for two hours.
• Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake cookies for about 10 minutes, until ears are golden. Cool for 5 minutes on sheet; remove to racks to cool completely.

This adorable recipe was originally posted by bluemotion at bakebakebake.

Shirin Sahba

2009-11-06T10:00:00.000+01:00

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I am loving these paintings from Shirin Sahba. They are so colourful! And the patterns are amazing. Go have a look at her website!

Carreaux

2009-11-05T08:53:00.003+01:00

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Waking up in checked sheets, having breakfast with a checked tea towel... I love how those two pictures complement each other so well...

(pink) fur

2009-11-04T11:40:00.001+01:00

Lara Stone photographed by Hedi Slimane for Vogue Paris, and Darya photographed by Matt Irwin for Dazed & Confused. I don't think I could ever pull it off, but fur does look fabulous in the pages of an editorial...

'Roid Week 09

2009-11-03T19:21:00.007+01:00

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It's Polaroid Week again! I can't wait to see all the pretty pictures everyone will be taking!

Spiced Apple Jam

2009-11-03T15:41:00.006+01:00

Wouldn't that spiced apple jam recipe from The Jewels of New York be perfect for a brunch? I can't wait to try it out! :)

Liberty

2009-11-02T13:12:00.005+01:00

I love these iconic liberty fabrics. Such beautiful and delicate patterns!

Tights

2009-11-02T11:04:00.007+01:00

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It's getting colder and colder everyday... Winter is slowly coming! I'm currently looking for pretty tights. I love those above, wore by Siri Tollerød in Lula magazine and by Tennessee Thomas.

Sparkly shoes

2009-11-01T22:34:00.007+01:00

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I have a thing about sparkling shoes. Especially when they are made out of pearls!

A new start

2009-11-01T16:22:00.001+01:00

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