the weekend has been pleasantly full of impromptu social outings and intellectual conversations tempered by fun silly romp-time with munchkins [of the niece and nephew variety]. the down time has put me in a rather upbeat mood. and it got me to thinking about the things that make me happy, put a smile on my face, turn my tastebuds into little oases of heaven, or draw out my insatiable sense of curiosity and need for information. things like .. time spent with family and friends, a steaming hot cup o' joe at 4 in the afternoon, my homemade cupcakes, getting lost in the maze of galleries at the met in nyc.
when it comes to design, i often turn to my favorite periods and personal obsessions to carry me away deep into my creative zone. i'm a self-confessed anglophile. all manners and objects related to the brits have long inspired me in satorial preferences and design choices. the love affair began with my love of british literature. then i developed an almost unfashionable penchant for plaids and argyles mixed in with badass elements [preppy punk, i love you]. i am fascinated by the brits' quirky fashion sense. they are true mash-and-mix masters, deftly and irreverently coordinating tiny floral patterns with striped tights and riding boots or doc martens~ subversive, rebellious and genius! i'm considering an all-things-very-english vignette as one of my showcase pieces.
this is one of my faves from the design files: tearsheets from house & garden magazine [also no longer around]. vivienne westwood-ish in mood. refined and eccentric. glitzy but not over the top. that temperley tiara is oh-so-chic!! that velvet queen anne armchair in a rich hue of purple is fit enough for my precious royal bottom. what princess wouldn't want the approval of the queen as she makes herself look presentable every morning in the looking glass? and lastly, don't even get me started on the jewels!
enjoy & cheers!
enjoy & cheers!
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