{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}

{eco chic: emma loves retro}

. . . fun, fun cushions from emma loves retro, in beautiful colours + patterns and handmade from vintage and recycled fabric

{a beautiful day + the winner . . .}

. . . yesterday was a leisurely lunch date in a secret courtyard and today is late, late and rushing about . . . back soon, but in the meantime . . .

Hope you're having a lovely week so far,
xo

{a few newsy bits:}
* a warm thank you to franki for the lovely mentions
* congratulations to clarice, winner of the gunmetal cuff give-away!

{images: 1 - Elsa Sylvan photographed by Lina Scheynius for Elle September 2009 via lace & tea; 2 - photography by Andreas Einsiedel via Blueprint Bliss}

{runway inspiration: luca luca, new york}

. . . pretty prints and delicate fabrics, soft silhouettes and romantic upswept hair, fluttery sleeves and coral lips -- utterly adore luca luca's spring collection, which feels like cocktails by the water's edge at sunset . . .

{images: luca luca via style.com}

{patterns & layers and the winner is . . .}

. . . suddenly rethinking the entire summer wardrobe after happily happening upon this insanely fun and flirty mix of layers, accessories, prints & patterns, perfect for dancing on the beach on a bright, blue-sky day . . .

{p.s.} and also, the very warmest congratulations to . . . mackenzie, winner of the impossibly romantic lace bangle set give-away:

*** congratulations, mackenzie! ***

thanks to everyone who entered & hope you're having a perfectly lovely tuesday,
xo


{a note from liz at 24karas:}

I would just like to say thank you to everyone who participated in the 24karas Lace Bangle Set giveaway. We were so happy to see the positive response and all the lovely comments. Creating an Italian lace inspired line has been a collection we have been passionately working to perfect for the last 2 years. We are so delighted to finally be able to launch the line for our customers, new and old! A lot of love has been put into these delicate pieces which have all been created right here in NYC. I am happy they have found a lovely home that appreciates the fine art of craftsmanship and handmade goods.

Wishing everyone an inspiring summer!
xo,
Liz

{images: a glamorous little side project}

{currently reading . . .}

. . . the latest issue of lonny magazine