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Parisian Countryside Wedding

This gorgeous wedding for New York Interior Designer and stylist, Kelly d’Halluin was inspired by the fête champêtre, an 18th-century elegant garden party. The Château de Bevilliers was built in the 17th-century and features a medieval colombier,  or dovecote.  The Château is located on the Île-de-France in the Valley of Chevreuse 22 miles southwest of…

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Be Good

I have eclectic music tastes.  I listen to nearly everything: Classical, Jazz, Rhythm & Blues, Rock, plus a few genres in between.  Listening to Be Good (Lion’s Song) by the talented Gregory Porter as I edit photographs from a recent shoot…while falling head over heels for this dress by Preen. I’m enchanted by the lyrics… …so…

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Liz Tran

How I long to splurge on a painting (or two) by Seattle based contemporary artist Liz Tran.  I’m captivated by the immediacy of vibrant color paired with simple nature themes and scenic landscapes. To view additional work available for sale, please click here. source:  liztran.com

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Summer Blues

I’ve always been charmed by summery palettes of soft pastels.  A beautifully tailored Ellie Saab dress…sheer gauzy drapery billowed by gentle summer breezes… …and a vintage suitcase re-purposed into a pretty picnic hamper filled with berry mango meringue sorbet sandwiches.      A splendid way to keep cool during these sweltering hot summer days. source:…

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Glamorous Tea Party

Can you imagine anything more splendid than hosting an afternoon tea party dressed in Christian Dior while sipping Rosé Champagne?  I absolutely adore the Polka Rose teacup and saucer, originally designed in the 1930′s with 9-carat gold trim edging. I hope your week is off to an excellent start!  Thank you all for your lovely…

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