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Charleston in Pictures

Monday, April 2nd, 2012

What can I say about Charleston?  What a charming, darling, GORGEOUS little city! My mom and I got lost in the houses, greenery, gates and streets of every little corner.

This is the place to come if you need incredibly expensive antiques. :)

Everywhere you look there is something stunning.

Popped in South of Market- such a lovely shop.

Someone was setting up for a shower or party at the house at left- it was straight out of Martha Stewart!

I am OBSESSED with half addresses.

Ate at Husk- amazing. The bar is equally so inside!

One of the prettiest graveyards ever- with some INCREDIBLE fonts in ironwork!

I may need to move.

Paris on the Brain

Wednesday, January 11th, 2012

Remember that Grange Furniture contest I won? Well that prize was a trip to Paris and I leave next week for it! I can;t believe I’m headed back there and get to show my Dad around Paris for his first time ever! I’ve been so busy that I have not had much time to think about it, but beginning yesterday my brain started floating towards all things en francais. French style always inspires me, and the images from L’Hotel Particulier have haunted me for months (chock out the site).  Located in Provence, it’s style is so amazing and simple, traditional yet modern and totally ME!

Images via Cote de Texas & Mr. & Mrs. Smith

But back to the City of Light- I really love the images I found by Etsy photographer Vita Nostra. Fantastic scenes from various parts of Paris.

As I panic about what to pack (it’s going to be cold!) I put together two outfits I wish i could bring with me!

For daytime walking (which I did about 8 hours of daily the last time I was in Paris…)

Paris Day

Paris Day by elementsofstyleblog featuring a cashmere cable knit sweater




Plaid cape
$178 - modcloth.com


Hudson Jeans low rise jeans
$350 - stylebop.com


Seamless camisole
$9.99 - tillys.com


Frye low heel boots
$698 - nordstrom.com


Zippered tote bag
£1,389 - farfetch.com



Jennifer Zeuner gold charms pendant
$309 - shopthetrendboutique.com


Dita sunglasses
$375 - aloharag.com


Chanel Rouge Coco Shine
$33 - nordstrom.com


And for dinner out at night….

Paris Nights

Paris Nights by elementsofstyleblog featuring fogal tights



Miss Selfridge block dress
£39 - missselfridge.com


Moschino Cheap Chic collarless jacket
$658 - my-wardrobe.com


Fogal tight
€26 - pret-a-beaute.com


Tory Burch clutch handbag
£290 - harrods.com


Marc by Marc Jacobs sparkle jewelry
$48 - couture.zappos.com


H M cuff jewelry
£6.99 - hm.com


Dior ‘Rock Coat’ Topcoat
$20 - nordstrom.com


APERLAI 2 Coloured Suede Leather Booties
€244 - lindestore.com

Hemingway’s Style

Tuesday, December 20th, 2011

I was watching the Today Show yesterday (even though I CANNOT STAND Ann Curry) while moping on the sofa with my Christmas Cold (arghhh) and I saw Muriel Hemingway giving a tour of her grandfather Ernest’s Cuban home.  I was so surprised by how stylish it was and how “on trend” with the current styles we’ve seen on blogs and in magazines. While I have yet to read any works by Hemingway (any advice on where to start?) I am enamored with his look! Take a peek:

His home in Florida is much of the same look-

There’s a fabulous bar in LA called Hemingways Lounge that is a homage to his style:

Here’s my take on Hemingway style- vintage posters, Oushal rugs, tropical influence…. and of course, bookcases and a bar cart!

Hemingway Style

Hemingway Style by elementsofstyleblog on polyvore.com

Contemporary Bar Carts $814 - houzz.com

Decker Bookshelf $698 - anthropologie.com

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