Decor Inspiration: {Home of Kerri Russell}

{I know this editorial has been featured on many blogs, but I just couldn't resist adding it to my own as it has everything I adore in an interior... exquisite moulding, gorgeous natural light, understated furnishing paired with sublime chandeliers, the most beautiful fireplace (living room) I have ever seen and a claw-foot bath... sigh, xo}

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Editorial Inspiration: {White Magic}

{... hope you had (and are still having, for my American friends) a fantastic (long) weekend?... what better way to start the week than with the lovely Heather Marks donned in a gorgeous sheer chantilly lace dress (by Brioni), a viscose top and viscose/polyester-blend short (by Max Mara) and knit lace cardigan and skirt and satin bra top (by Chanel)... have a wonderful Monday in your area of the world!}

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Fashion Inspiration: {DIY Scarf Dress}

{isn't this DIY scarf dress absolutely gorgeous?... I have always loved scarves and love wearing halter tops in summer from scarves... now with this ingenious DIY, I can also put my scarves to another use and wear them as a dress... love it!}

{...to begin with start with approximately two 31" square size scarves and pin together...next, create an hour glass shape (portioned to your body and wide enough to slip in and out of); the hourglass shape is not sewn in straight (vertical) alignment with the sides of the scarves ~ instead, it is placed at a slight (left-hand) bias. this is important to establishing the asymmetric effect of the finished product... sew together...}


{...mark on both sides of the dress (either with thread or tailor's chalk) where your straps will go.... plan on placing them approximately 10" apart using either your grommets or a needle & thread... attach 2 chain straps (it's up to you whether these match or not)... the shorter strap (to be worn on the right) should measure about 8.5" long; the longer strap (to be worn on the left) should measure about 12-13" long}

{finished product should look like the photograph below...pay attention to how off-center the straps are ~ this placement is paramount to achieving the correct drape...}


{all photographs and (more detailed) instructions taken from here...}



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Inspiration: {Lovely and Related}

(... have always had a fondness for the look of patina, especially in this subtle green color... have a wonderfully exciting day, xo}

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20 Wild Animal T-Shirts

This post features some really photos of animals on T-Shirts. 19 more images after the break...

Trees Cocooned in Spiders Webs

An unexpected side-effect of the fl00ding in parts of Pakistan has been that millions of spiders climbed up into the trees to escape the rising flood waters. Because of the scale of the fl00ding and the fact that the water has taken so long to recede, many trees have become cocooned in spiders webs. People in this part of Sindh have never seen this phenonemon before – but they also report that there are now less mosquitos than they would expect, given the amoungt of stagnant, standing water that is around. It is thought that the mosquitos are getting caught in the spiders web thus reducing the risk of malaria, which would be one blessing for the people of Sindh, facing so many other hardships after the fl00ds. UK aid – in response to the Pakistan fl00ds – is helping millions of survivors return home and rebuild their lives. 08 more images after the break...

Photos: Russell Watkins/Department for International Development

Color Inspiration: {Creamy Whites}

{...have a wonderful day! xo}

* with the exception of the last photograph, the others are from here.



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