Blue and White Eye Candy

I love this photograph of Elena Perminova in the new Harpers Bazaar.  Isn't it just precious?

Elena's Cinderella Story is amazing. 

The dress put me in the mood for some pretty Blue and White eye candy with a Country House vibe!  

Enjoy!

A collection of Blue and White Porcelain from Valentino's collection.

Carolyne Roehm

A detail from Pauline de Rothschild's Paris home.

In my next house....

In my next house (a girl can dream!) I will be decking a room out in de Gournay's Plum Blossom.  Isn't it beautiful?  It isn't inexpensive but I think it is so beautiful and I'd happily scrimp on other elements of a room if was able to slather the walls in this!

What room would you do?
A dining room?
A bedroom?
 A foyer?
Maybe a jewel box of a powder bathroom?

It would be beautiful anywhere.

Dining Room by Hilary Thomas and Jeff Lincoln in House Beautiful.

The furniture in this dinging room is far more traditional but it still works!

This is from a "Designer's Own" story in the January/February 2012 issue of Vogue.
Photograph by Petrina Tinslay.

Sheer Texture Rolling Blinds are amazing over the windows but the hardware is a bit distracting right?

The papers are entirely hand painted so no two are exactly alike.  The photo above shows an artist painting the de Gournay Plum Blossom Wallpaper.

A detail shot - isn't it gorgeous?

Friday Favorites

LOVE this chic post filled with vintage tablesettings.  Image meals with quite a few "dah-lings" and beaucoup des cigarettes!

Love the decor of this home.

So sweet - Tweet! Tweet!

I can't get to the beach because this baby is due soon but I am hoping that maybe this will make me feel like I am there.

So excited that my favorite professional organizer is blogging!  

Porthault

I've been wanting to put a post together about my favorite linens for so long now but it seemed so overwhelming!  There are so many great examples of amazing Porthault used in such wonderful ways out there but here are a few of my favorite: 

The linen closet of Alexandra Stoddard is filled with Porthault!  I wish my linen closet looked like this!

From Martha Stewart Weddings.

I love this watercolor of Jacqueline Kennedy sleeping in her D. Porthault bedroom by Jacqueline Duheme.  There was a copy of this hanging in the Dallas boutique while it was here.  

Oscar de la Renta's table featured in Vogue.

This design by Anna Burke was featured in Lonny March/April 2012.

Dina Merrill set her table with Porthault Lily of the Valley Linens and Dodie Thayer china.

DeDeBlair's Bedroom

I am a big fan of Joan Carl, the owner of Porthault.  She is gracious and kind and is carrying the torch forward!  I love this introduction to her on the Maze blog.

If you can't get to any of the beautiful Porthault boutiques, check out Sue Fisher King's selection on line.

Bar Stools

 You all were so helpful last week when I asked for some assistance with my decision on which hood to choose for my new kitchen (stay tuned for the final decision!).   

Now I'm in the process of trying to find some bar stools for the kitchen.  Being pregnant has completely gotten in the way of my decision making abilities!

 These are a few of my favorites. But I would love to know which one you would pick! 

House Beautiful

Jan Showers

Soane 

Inspiration Board :: Kitchen Remodel

We are in the midst of a kitchen remodel and I've got to say, this is no easy undertaking! There are lots of decisions to be made, and I'm determined to have it completed before the new baby arrives. Wish us luck! : )

Here's a look at a few kitchens that are keeping me inspired and excited for the remodel. I'd love to know what you think! 

thenowbook

pinkwallpaper

bjdhausdesign

classiccasualhome

I ♥ Blue and White :: Blue and White Rooms In Bloom

After seeing this in Elle Decor, we were inspired to find blue-and-white rooms that are in bloom all year long. Take a look. 

Horst Interiors

Picture of Elegance

Haus Design

Tablescape Tuesday :: Spring China

1. Constance by Bernardaud // 2. Siesta by Hermes // 3. Metamorphoses by Raynaud // 

4. Ombrages by Raynaud 

I ♥ Blue and White :: Oscar de la Renta Home Collection

Oscar de la Renta recently introduced their home collection, and no surprise here, it's all pretty fantastic. The dot and dash dinner and desert plates, shown below, are at the very top of our tablescape wish-list. But honestly, we want it all. 

          Dot and Dash Salad/Dessert Plate //  Pavilion Crudites Server  // Ikat Dot Square Dinner Napkins // Faceted Glass //  Five-Piece Place Setting