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11 June 2015

A Chic Manhattan Haven

This effortlessly chic and comfortable home in Manhattan is entirely the work of home-owner Ali Cayne, the restaurateur behind Haven's Kitchen, a restaurant, event space, and cooking school specializing in seasonal, sustainable food, in New York City. She trusted her own style instincts when selecting the colours, furnishings, and artwork for every room. Wanting more balance in her family and work lives, and seeking to lower her carbon footprint, Cayne decided to combine her home and office spaces in a move to the West Village. She didn't want to miss out on anything going on with her five children, or her work. As you can see, she has created a beautiful home for her family, with elegant, light-filled rooms. She even grows her own vegetables and sunflowers in her family's rooftop garden. I'm sure this family spends many an enjoyable moment together in this lovely home.

{all images via domino}

08 May 2015

Fabulous Entryways

Isn't it amazing, when you walk into a gorgeous colour or pattern, upon entering a room?

I love seeing intense hues and fabulous wallpapers in entryways. They make such a bold statement. I think the best entryways make you smile as soon as you open the door, and--even better, make you kind of catch your breath, as you wonder what other marvelous things await you in the rest of the house.

Having said all of that, I know that many of us do not have such bold, beautiful entryways--if we have any entry at all. The house I'm living in now has no entryway, just a hallway going from the front door to the main open-plan space. I'm daydreaming now, wanting a house with a gorgeous entryway.

I'll let you in on a little secret... Tomorrow, my fiance and I are going to look at a house that is straight out of 1977. As awful as that sounds, I've been obsessed with looking at it online all week! It has lots of hideously outdated features going on, including an entryway with built-in planter and water feature, which looks like something out of an office waiting room in the late 70s, and must have been the height of chic back then. I want to take a sledgehammer to it, and turn the entryway into something as beautiful as the images in this post. I do love some of the 70s looks of the house, especially the vaulted ceiling with exposed beams in the living-dining room (you all know I adore vaulted ceilings!). I can sense the home's potential for fabulousness. It's the salmon pink countertops in the kitchen, mustard yellow bathtub and sink in the bathroom, and the ugly tiles that I'm opposed to. But, don't worry, I can embrace the groovy 70s vibe for a little while. I'm picturing us having a disco-themed house-warming party, while the place still has its time capsule charm.

I'll let you know if we end up taking a trip back in time and buying this crazy house. In the meantime, I hope you will enjoy my entryway fantasies.

{image sources: 1 house beautiful, 2 habitually chic, 3 maison 21, 4 house beautiful, 5 this is glamorous, 6 la dolce vita, 7 veranda, 8 house beautiful, 9 domino, 10 etsy}

24 October 2014

Remembering Oscar de la Renta

Looking back at the many, many beautiful fashions designed by Oscar de la Renta over the years, I found myself saying, over and over, "Oh, this one was a favourite"... Then I had a moment of recognition. You see, I have always thought that there are so many incredibly talented, unique fashion designers in the world that I could not possibly choose a favourite. But, now, I know I do have a favourite designer, and it would have to be the late Oscar de la Renta. His feminine, glamorous dresses make me swoon.

His passing this week has made me cherish his gifts of beauty to the world even more than ever before. I know I'm far from alone in saying that he was truly a great designer, one whose remarkable fashions will continue to inspire us for many years to come. He will be missed.

Here are 20 of my favourite Oscar de la Renta designs. I could have included many more images, but these will have to suffice as my tribute to this beloved fashion designer.