Hello there! I am back on my feet (thank you for all of your well-wishes!), and enjoying a particularly glorious day here with that magic autumnal light – all of the trees in my area are now in full, blazing color, and for this California girl it still feels surreal to drive down road after road of tree-lined streets, ablaze with color and light. Even if it was the red of the trees outside my window that got me going on a hunt for all things vermilion, what I really think of when I see this shade is the technicolor red in old Hitchcock films, the phone booths in London, classic film stars with matching vermilion lips and nails, and fields of Dutch tulips. Let it be noted that I am very picky about red. Muddy burgundy depresses me, and too-bold blood red gives me the willies. But Vermilion…even the name sounds mysterious and wonderful. This perfectly clear red-orange is such a happy-go-lucky, optimistic shade, what’s not to love?
Clockwise from top left: An embellished door in Marieke van Proosdij’s Amsterdam apartment, here; Scrumptious rose candies from Celine Steen of Have Cake, Will Travel, here; Vintage 1940s hat from Dear Golden Vintage, here; Amazing wool felt skirt here; Hand-printed pillow from Hazel & Hunter, here.
Happy Monday, friends!
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We amble down the backroads in your beat-up red truck, whistling a tune and looking for treasures. Pancake breakfast, antiques shop, ceramics studio, country walk, chit-chat, lots of pictures. Home again, unpacking our finds, building a fire in the backyard, hot mugs of tea in hand. A good day.
- Sky rabbit to watch over you by Lemmikkiapina.
- Cashmere plaid throw to snuggle up in here.
- Wheel-thrown pitcher for your maple syrup here.
- Ceramic coasters for your tea here.
- Prince Edward Island print here.
- Folk art candles here.
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Would you like to indulge in a little daydream with me? Imagine taking the night train to Paris for your birthday, listening to your favorite music on the way. When you arrive, friends greet you with exquisite bouquets of flowers and armloads of beautifully wrapped gifts. There is a glorious party in your honor that lasts until the wee hours, with perfect little cupcakes and other treats; the glittering light from ancient crystal chandeliers and hundreds of candles casting a warm glow…
- Beautiful, special dress for a special night, here.
- Soft leather pouch here.
- Golden stem earrings here.
- Sleek ipod cover here.
- Paris under a blanket of snow, here.
psst ~ I am enjoying the last day of my Mom’s visit; I’ll see you back here tomorrow, okay?
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I am dreaming of a return trip to Paris. B and I stayed for a few nights on our honeymoon, but there is so, so much more of that magnificent city I want to see and taste and feel – preferably using Pia’s lovely little book as a guide this time around! Wandering through the small alleyways in search of handmade treasures sounds parfait…
Clockwise from top left: Cafe print by naomi to put on your just-so mantel; Felted milk bottle, en français, by Bonté; Paris Crush print by Simply Photo (so you can drool over Ladurée macaroons year-round); Vintage pink leather oxfords that look like just the sort of thing a chic Parisian girl would wear, from brown bag vintage.
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