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(Christian Louboutin "Calypso" via Vogue.fr)

Daily Horoscope: Aries, Taurus & Gemini + Paolo

{Daily horoscope for Monday, November 9, 2009.}


(Aries, March 21 to April 20: You may be on quite a roll right now, but you still need to conserve your energy for the bigger and better things coming down the pike. Don't get too tied to the idea that progress can only be defined by how much you can get done in a specific amount of time. Life is not a race, so slow down. Today, don't take on any new projects -- avoid making any big commitments with your time. You need to stay flexible and deal with what's on your plate.)

(Taurus, April 21 to May 21: So what if folks aren't giving you your props -- they may have been bitten by the green-eyed monster! If others are giving you a hard time for feeling cocky, it might also be karma's way of sending you a message. Next time the people around you score a big win, try hard to be the first one to congratulate them -- and mean it! The generous energy you put out will come right back to you when it's your turn to shine.)

(Gemini, May 22 to June 23: Luck is shining on you today, and if you review your budget carefully enough, you will find serendipitous extra funds at your disposal. Think long term with this windfall. Before you head out to the mall to spend it, consider that big-ticket item you've been saving up for. This money could go a long way toward getting it in your hands. Hold off spending it until it can really be used in a powerful way. Skip the baubles and go for the gems! Tomorrow, November 10th's horoscope: Cancer, Leo & Virgo. {p.s. this week's horoscope photographs will feature the work of Photographer Paolo Roversi. I'll reveal my source on Thursday.})

Weekend Signoff + First Snowfall

(I can't believe we are already in November. Yesterday we had our first fleeting snowfall. It is surprising how the first snowfall can generate a buzz, even among adults. Happily (and sadly) the snow melted by the end of the day. On another note, I would like to welcome the additional 16 readers to Simply Seductive since last weekend! I now have 258 lovely followers, who are now eligible to win THIS! Have a wonderful, wonderful weekend! Source, Dustjacket Attic.)

Inspiration: Quotes

("Life is a paradise for those who love many things with a passion" -- Leo Buscaglia #fb via Twitter @soultravelers3. Photograph Source, We Heart It via That Unreliable Girl.)

Favorite Color Combination - Sarah Klassen/Haute Design

{"A Night in Paris"

Note the deep moonlight in shades of grays and purples and the glowing, golden lights that line the bustling Champs-Elysées...oh, the city of lights...I can see a story here. Perhaps a little shopping in some of the most beautiful shops in the world, followed by dinner and dancing and a lovely, Autumn evening walk...

I have often found that my greatest inspirations come from experiences, feelings, and special memories. Wouldn't it be lovely to translate these emotions, memories and feelings into the home?}

(Source, here.)

(Source, scanned from "Better Homes & Gardens" book.)

(Source, here.)

(Source, Garance.)

(Source, We Heart It.)

(Source, scanned from "Better Homes & Gardens" book.

I would like to thank Sarah from Haute Design for her lovely contribution to this series. Sarah's selection of interior photographs are exquisite and perfectly evoke the feeling of walking along one of the world's most famous landmarks. Bravo!

It is also befitting that we end on such a high note, as this is the final post of this series. I would therefore like to thank all the contributors. It has truly been a pleasure featuring your inspiration to the readers of this blog and for that I thank you for taking additional time in your busy lives for guest blogging here at Simply Seductive!)

Details: Molding

{I love molding and yet I have never added any to my home that wasn't already existing. Would love to hear whether you have added molding to your home as part of your renovations, or whether you have been lucky enough to purchase/rent a place with pre-existing gorgeous molding as lovely as in these images below?}


(Source, Lobster and Swan. {p.s. love the Moroccan rug, which you can purchase via My Marrakesh.})

(Source, Black Orchid.)

(Source, La Princess Endormie.)

(Marc Jacobs' home via Moodboard.)

(Source, Dress, Design & Decor.)

(Source, Desire to Inspire.)

Lucky Me!

(Picked up this beauty from a Kijiji seller last night for a STEAL! First time I've ever bought a used purse. It's in amazing shape and totally authentic! So happy! (photographs from Kijiji site.)