The Mad Cobbler

                                                                                       

 

 

 

 I love fashion but there comes a point when I love my neck more and I don't want to break it. Christian Dior shoes. I appreciate the artistry, the creativity, etc. but I pity the model that has to walk the entire length of a catwalk in  these.     

                                                                                                                            

 

Summer Outfits

It can't decide whether it's summer, fall or spring in Belgium. So one day I am boiling and sweating while showering, and the next day I need my leather jacket and scarf.  I am light on blogging these days because I have a lot of work and a lot more distractions. Speaking of work...I have to go off to Belize for work this week and I so wish I knew where to get those colourful, wide-leg trousers. Would come in so handy in Belize.

An Alabaster Monday

Rick Owens Alabaster Bed

 

 

 

Randy Zeiber Alabaster Lighting

 

Kelly Wearstler Alabaster Sconce

 

 

Alabaster Ceramic Tiles

 

 

1930s Alabaster Sculpture

 

This is a perfectly acceptable alternative and affordable to Italian marble in my book. 

Pretty Eye-Catching in Beirut

 

 

 

Architectural Digest Germany

This is the Beirut home of banker Raya Raphael. I love those pearl-inlaid bookcases and that marble fountain above. I also love the name Raya which can mean Heaven, Friend,  a Pet-Name for a Queen or Big Flag depending on the country. I wonder what it means in Lebanon.

Shabby but Chic

Nuevo Estilo gives us Shabby Chic.

Summer Pretties

This is everything I wish was in my closet or jewellery box this summer. So pretty.

First Impressions

All these little vignettes  inspire me today. And, here are my first impressions when I looked at these pics:


1. I like Horchow's use of a mirror as a headboard.

2. No to all white disinfected spaces. Very French I guess.

3. Lovely vignette with orange, pink and wood tones from House and Home

4. The Aga is supreme and a country kitchen sometimes requires functional and stark spaces but this Aga could do with a little more dress up--- check out these.

5. Summer hydrangea  inspiration brought by Country Living UK.

6.That pink settee is delightful. I found it here. But it is available to buy here.