{grey skies + crimson leaves}

. . . lovely to be back again after a few days away and a weekend of afternoon drives and old stone houses, arched bridges and horses, leafy footpaths and misty waterfalls . . .

hope you're having a beautiful week so far,
xo

{p.s.} new and captivating things to make up for lost time:
* fall collection: lyell + backstage
* inspiration: paris in black & white








{missed from last week, a few lovely links:}
* before + after: table to desk
* new book: nick knight
* DIY: monogram wreath
* vintage: chiffon + cashmere
* bottega louie: cupcakes in gold foil
* falling falling. . .

{images: elisabeth toll; tori golub interior design for metropolitan home via desire to inspire; lucinda symons via desire to inspire; 4 + 8 - peter margonelli via apartment therapy; trees - ffffound; danske; citrus hearts via scoutie girl + design lovely; remodelista via fondly seen}

{happy weekend!}

. . . this weekend is satin ribbons and french wine, late mornings and misty afternoons, blustery october breezes and candle-lit nights . . .

have a beautiful, beautiful weekend, everyone!
xo


{as always, a few things you may have missed:}
* soft + smokey: pale autumn blue
* photography: tim walker + polka dots
* inspiration: a change in seasons
* runway: karl lagerfeld + milan
* two lovely things: lonny + tartan
* give-away: champagne satin clutch

{a few lovely links:}
* martha: throughout the years
* give-aways: nyc shoot, boyfriend jeans and champagne satin clutch
* creative inspiration: little green notebook
* hearts: here + here
* pretty, pretty: elva fields

{images: editorial - 'poupée couture'; photography - harri peccinotti, model - lindsay ellingson, stylist - martine de menthon via the fashion spot; twig hutchinson; previous post; flickr}

{inspiration: tim walker + polka dots}

. . . fun, fun, fun with polka dots and appointments, photo shoots, to-do lists, dinner reservations, and answering thought-provoking questions about design -- and later, a stunningly pretty give-away . . .

{image: tim walker for vogue italia via starbucks & jane austen + julia}

{décor inspiration: black, white & ballgowns}

. . . stately wrought-iron gates and antique mirrors, intricate crown moulding and onyx walls, chevron floors and delicate lace gowns, and most of all, satin sashes and dreams in black and white . . .

{images: rooms - joseph dirand architects via the diversion project; runway: oscar de la renta via a glamorous little side project}

{at home with: designer jennifer nicholson}

. . . palest pink and floods of light, fashion designer jennifer nicholson's santa monica home is an enchanting mix of beautiful things -- jewel-laden mirrors and crystal chandeliers, gilt tables and intricately laid marble floors, glamorous mirrored consoles and luxe floral wallpaper, vintage leopard print velvet and best of all, an impossibly romantic seashell-encrusted fireplace . . .

{previously, at home with:}
* rachel ashwell
* carter smith
* malene birger
* alexander wang

{images: moodboard via absolutely beautiful things}

{autumn afternoons}

friday's happy weekend posts have somehow fallen away to weekend plans -- sometimes suitcases to pack or dinner reservations, but always excitement for the days ahead -- this weekend was moments in the still-warm september sun, afternoons in dusky cafés and evenings in candlelight, remembering rustling leaves and starlight and enveloped in the magic of autumn . . .

hope you had a beautiful weekend!
xo




{a wrap-up of the previous week:}
* travel: chicago
* in the post: anna sheffield earrings
* a beautiful day + the winner is
* in the post: the sartorialist
* at home with: marc jacobs
* inspiration: new york fashion week
* at home with: carter smith

{images: stylist Marianne Cotterill's home scanned by Moodboard -- Elle Decoration September 2003, photography by JP Masclet}

{at home with: photographer carter smith}

. . . back from an idyllic weekend in the countryside and still dreaming of deep, rich tones for the coming days when the sound of fallen leaves breaks the mid-afternoon silence and warm and romantic fireplaces crackle with newly chopped wood and everywhere, dark rich hues -- the colours of autumn . . .

. . . and here, carter smith's photographic work, intermingled with the warm deep colours of his darkly cozy home . . .












{p.s.} also new:
* at home with: marc jacobs
* side project: camilla belle

{from late last week}:
* inspiration: elle russia
* fall colours: jewel tones
* photography + illustration: do.ri under.ligne

{images:1, 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 14 - editorial: Great Lengths; model: Angela Lindvall; photographer: Carter Smith; fashion editor: Paul Cavaco; magazine: US Vogue October 1998; images: 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13 - carter smith's home scanned and created by Moodboard from House & Garden magazine, produced by Kim Gieske and Joe Zee; photographed by Martyn Thompson & styled by Stefan Beckman}

{at home with: marc jacobs, paris}

. . . herringbone floors, juliet balconies and gilded mirrors -- vintage shots of marc jacobs' Parisian home are like a dream . . .



{see also:}
* at home with: jessica alba
* at home with: alexander wang

{images: scanned & created by Moodboard from House & Garden magazine November 2000, photography Fernando Bengoechea}