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Paris on the Brain

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

Dark & Light

January 10th, 2012

I am currently reading The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern and one of the things I love about it is the description of a magical circus rendered completely in only black and white. Black and white striped tents, monochromatic costumes and even only bright white fire. I think I have probably posted 10 times about black and white, but why not one more? I just love the most basic color combo to death- it always looks chic whether in a room or in an outfit. It’s making me a little regretful of my choice to do a navy sofa… but I change my mind all the time! :)

(my current favorite J.Crew scarf)

All via Pinterest

Sponsor Welcome: John Holt Smith

January 9th, 2012

As a painter (occasionally) myself, I am so excited to have the fantastic John Holt Smith as a sponsor on the blog.  Finding a fantastic piece of art for a space can be the thing that brings it all together!  I not only love the abstract, colorful work of Smith, but find the process he uses so fascinating. See, a stripe is not just a stripe- it’s an abstracted landscape stretched out into a gorgeous color pattern.  Check out how it’s done!

And the various outcomes!  These pieces would look at home in a mdoern or traditional setting (ya know, to mix things up a bit!)

Check them out in a space! So awesome!

His Oculus paintings are done in the same vein…

His work was featured on the cover of the Neiman Marcus Christmas Book in 2006 and guess what? He’s been known to paint commissions of “portraits” done in this manner- in case you weren’t into hanging a stuffy oil painting of yourself and Muffy over the mantle!