Favourites Spotted Around the Internet this Week

Lots to see this week around the internet and it was hard to single it down to my favourites.

 

 

The Enchanted House

Seriously - if you haven't check out this site, you must.  It's my all time favourite house.  I just love everything in it and would happily move in as is.

 

So beautiful.

 

Haute Indoor Couture

Loving this kitchen reno.  Also, congratulations as they're currently expecting again.

 

Ann Street Studio

My favourite adventurers - this time in South America.

 

Time for new bedding and this look from Ralph Lauren is currently the look I'm going for.

 

Speaking of Ralph Lauren, I fell in love with this black and white dress.  Very chic.

 

Another pair of Jimmy Choo's to add to my wish list.

 

Oh how I wish I had this kind of talent.

Ralph Lauren's new home line...

I love black and white so this collection truly speaks to me...  Thanks Ralph.

OK - Just one more .... Point Dume Collection by Ralph Lauren

I know - I'm supposed to be getting my act together around here, and I will, but I've been waiting for Ralph's latest home line to be showcased so I would once again be remise if I didn't post it here before getting down to business.  Ralph so knows what I like.  My ideal getaway spot. 

 

Ok so the horse was just to show off the rugs, but still - beach, horses.... works for me.

 

If I had to pick just one spot - this would be it.  My new happy place.

Additional inspiration

After a week of fighting this god awful flu I'm off to see someone about the constant cough which nothing over the counter works on.  I've haven't slept properly in days and I'm getting cranky. So I'm packing up my Sucrets and heading out into the bitter frigid weather to find something - anything that works.  I've been cooped up for a week now and I'm ready to go stir crazy.  I know, I know, you're wondering why I didn't just get a flu shot - well for me it never works.  As soon as I get the shot, I'm seriously sick a week later.  So I'm doomed one way or the other.  See - I'm starting to really feel sorry for myself.  With nothing to do but work from home when I can and troll through the internet, I decided I needed some additional inspiration. 

a class Hermes Kelly Bag - in my favourite colour.

 

Tiffany sunglasses 

 

 

 

So elegant

 

 

Something delicate and sparkly would be nice

 

 

for a sparkling evening in Paris.

 

 

 

I actually don't own a brown crocodile leather bag and I've been looking for one for ages.  This would do nicely.

  

 

A soft cozy cashmere throw for these cold days and nights.

 

 

So majestic - those soulful eyes.

 

 

A shopping spree at Ralph Lauren wouldn't hurt either. 

 

And for my son...

 

 

His future dream apartment that he keeps saying he's going to have one day.

 

I'm sooooooooo bored....... - turns out I'm not a very good patient.

 

Back Again...

Well I'm back in action.  My News Years Resolution was to stick to a carefully thought out budget.  But you know what they say about best laid plans.  I never dreamed one cold day could wipe out so many plans.  It was truly expensive.  So to make myself feel better I'm indulging in a fantasy shopping trip.

 

 

 

Welcome 2014

This holiday I've deliberately kept my activities to a minimum.  Doing nothing was the main item on my to do list.  We've had a rough two years and I felt we needed some serious downtime.  I puttered about in my pj's and cleaned out closets, cupboards and took care of all the little things I never have time for. Today for example, watching the Rose Bowl parade, a walk along a trail with my golden retriever - she loved it.  Not so much the bath afterwards but getting her groomed up takes time and right now I have the time.  This year is going to be about slowing down, relaxing and enjoying the little things in life more.  In essence - this year is going to be all about me.  Whatever strikes my fancy.  At least that's the plan.  I hope to be able to stick with it.

Some imagery to inspire me for 2014.

 

A trip to New York in the Spring would be nice.

 

My son has decided that he wants a new look - something more classic.

 

The drama of black and white

 

and more inside black and white glamour.

 

Some serious skin repair - this winter is taking it's toll. 

Some new luggage.

 

Definitely more beauty sleep.

  

 

And a serious bathroom cleanout.  I have no idea how old some of my cosmetics are.  Not to mention that some of my towels are at least ten years old.

 

 

And not so inspiring a garage cleanout - removal of the wheel chair ramp, clear out the basement and a storage area that houses 35 years worth of stuff from my parents.  Where to begin on that one.... for now - later - in the words of Scarlett O'Hara - "After all tomorrow is another day".