Friday, January 14, 2011

Long Romantic Weekends







(images via: 1 & 4 Glen Luchford, Metropolitan Home)
Romantic weekends....a frilly vanity to inspire you, a girly dress to slip on and one wonderful loved one to spend it with....live well



Thursday, January 13, 2011

Inspiration Thursday






(images via: this is glamourous, Australia Vogue, found now home, linen and lavender)

Just a little divine inspiration for your Thursday....loving these smokey charcoal images with touches of gold....live well

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Objects of Desire




(images 1 & 3 world according to isa, image 2,veranda magazine)
I find that the more I look around, the more I find beautiful things that I must immediately have in my possession....sigh
Painfully beautiful vintage sailboat, large oversized wooden doors and a distinctely feminine piece of art...live well

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

New Items in the Shop








Good Afternoon everyone...I've been busy getting some new items up in the shop (www.joliemarche.com) go check them out and let me know what you think! live well


Monday, January 10, 2011

The Bitter Cold

















(images via living etc., Mario Sierra Photography)

Waking up to beautiful, serene, unspoiled white snow this morning, the children scrambling to find the other glove and the waterproof boots so that they can build the perfect snowman..... I loved these images as they remind me of the beauty of winter..... live well







Friday, January 7, 2011

70's Love





(images 1 & 3 via Mario Sierra Photography, Hudson Furniture)

Here's hoping this fantastic era of design and style comes back in a big way in 2011....live well



Thursday, January 6, 2011

Beautiful Bows




(images via frou frou fashionista, chanel, style.com)
I just loooove bows...they are so feminine and allow me but for a moment to feel like a little girl....live well

Blush Hour





(images via Metropolitan Home, This is Glamourous, Desire to Inspire, Veranda, Style.com, Linen and Lavender)

So sorry to have taken so long to get back with you....I have been enjoying a much needed hiatus and I'm happy to be back....live well

"One is never so dangerous than when one has grown too old to blush" Marquis de Sade







Thursday, December 9, 2010

Making a Grand Entrance

(image via elle decor)
(image via style.com)

(image via style.com)


(image via Gucci)


(image via Louis Vuitton)

Loving the idea of a beautiful dress, freshly scrubbed glowing skin and a slow descent down a beautiful stair to a decadent room full of family and friends...what a great way to make a stunning first impression...live well


Saturday, December 4, 2010

Wish List

As the days fly by, I realize how lucky I am to have a wonderful husband, healthy, happy children and many, many friends and I'm thankful this holiday season for all the gifts in my life.....

however, finding any of the following gifts on my wish list under the tree on Christmas morning would make it even sweeter....Gucci sparkling sunglasses, a new design scheme for my office complete with chandelier and gilt mirrors, subtle vetiver scented candle, an exotic New Year's Eve vacation where I can wear a fantastic evening gown....live well!










(images via style.com, livingetc, style.com, travel&leisure, elie saab couture)