Inspiration: {Wallpaper, Encore}

{more lovely wallpaper... sorry for lack of posts, I have been busy trying to find a hotel for our vacation next week... finally complete... will be staying at the Fairmont.  Can't wait!}

(Source, image 1) Erin Ever After; 2) Design Sponge discovered via Lovely Happenings; 3) Luxe and Lilies) 4 & 5) Desire to Inspire; 6) Photographer, Pia Ulin.)

Inspiration: {Lavender, Lingerie + Flowers}

{something alluringly beautiful about lavender; pretty in sophisticated lingerie, satin curtains, flowers, soothing bath crystals and lucite chairs}

(Source, image 1) Le Fashion; images 2 & 4) The Alternate Wife; image 3 ) here)

Lovely and Unrelated

{two lovely images}

{perfectly ornate}

(Source, image 1) Beautiful Things to Share; image 2) That's Not My Age)

Spotlight: Alicia Bock Photography

{spring blossoms and beach-time daydreaming... absolutely exquisite photography from Alicia Bock}

(Source, Alicia Bock Photography.)

Inspiration: {Blue}

{Crazy, crazy time for me... lots of overtime at work.. in for 7:00 a.m., back home for 10:00 p.m., only had time to find these beautiful images to brighten your day. Have a good one! {p.s. everything should get back to normal as of Friday, but then I'll probably collapse!}


(Source, It's Mary Ruffle.)

(Source, here.)

Inspiration: {Mongolian Fur}

{Encore and always beautiful Mongolian fur, with gold gilded furniture and the palest lavender glass lamps... heaven}


(Source, Sfgirlbybay.)

Daily Horoscope: Cancer, Leo & Virgo

{Daily horoscope for Tuesday, October 6, 2009}


(Cancer, June 24 to July 22: Help yourself today by helping others! Not only will the gratitude you receive from the people you aid lift your spirits, but it will inspire you to do bigger and even better things for the world at large! Now is the right time to move forward with big plans. People who have power will be receptive to your ideas, and they will be willing to give you the resources and encouragement you need. Consider a long-term volunteer opportunity: It might finally be time to take that step.)

(Leo, July 23 to August 23: People will be projecting their own issues onto you, today -- so don't listen to those who are pointing out your faults. They're either jealous of you or worried that they themselves are failing. It seems like everyone has issues right now, and their insecurities could start to get on your nerves. Before you lose your temper and tell them off, it's best to go off by yourself and be alone. You can't get caught up in feeding the egos of other people.)

(Virgo, August 24 to September 22: As exciting or tantalizing as they may seem, other people's dramas are going to do nothing but add trouble to your life right now, so steer clear! There is no need to get involved in anyone else's problems, even if you think you have a solution for them. They are different from you, so what worked for you might only make things worse for them. You can express your ideas, but do not offer advice and do not take anyone's side. Stay neutral right now. Horoscope via Marie Claire.com. Photograph source, Cristina Tarantola; discovered via Absolutely Unique. Tomorrow, Wednesday October 7th's horoscope: Libra, Scorpio & Sagittarius.)

Today's Horoscope: Cancer, Leo & Virgo

(Cancer, June 22 to July 22: Your feelings for your loved ones (especially your special someone, if you're attached), and also your oldest and dearest friends, will be quite obvious to one and all now. They'll be written all over your face. Why bother trying not to express them? Be proud of what you're feeling and share it all easily with the ones you love. Sure, it may be sentimental or nostalgic, but who cares? Photograph Source, Flickr.)

(Leo, July 23 to August 23: As usual, your intuition will be absolutely impossible to deny. If a coworker asks for help, advice or even just a sympathetic ear, don't hesitate to offer it. You should probably expect it, in fact. If they don't sound like they're going to follow your counsel, don't be hurt, especially if they're a younger person. Remember how it is to be so young that you think you know it all? Be understanding, and let them live their own life. Photograph source, Flickr.)

(Virgo, August 24 to September 22: Whomever you see on a daily basis will suddenly seem much closer to you than just a casual acquaintance now. In fact, you'll be amazed at the amount of flirting you can fit into a casual conversation -- and how quickly it can happen. So when someone who's really not much more than a stranger starts getting close to you, enjoy it -- but if you're attached, don't let it get too far. Photograph source, Flickr. More lavender inspiration here. Horoscope via Marie.Claire. Tomorrow, June 10th's horoscope: Libra, Scorpio & Sagittarius!)

Colour Inspiration: Lavender

(Photographer, Camilla Akrans.)

(Source, Simply Natural.)

(Source, Traditional Home.)

(Source, Soeurs de sang.)

(Figs. Photographer, Pia Jane Bijkerk.)

(Elie Saab, Spring 2009 RTW. Source, Style.com.)

(Mochi Sweets; Source, Appetite for China.)

(Source, my polaroid blog.)

(Source, Tinekhome.)

(Kiki de Montparnasse silk bra; Source, Net-a-porter.)