t. time chic! around the web:
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I'm loving Dior's collaboration with Parisian department store Le Printemps for Christmas. All these fashionable little objects - including a pop-up illustrated book, a Christmas calendar and this must-have snowball (see above) - have already helped me find a few ideas for next month from the pop-up shop.
image via Vogue Paris
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These days, I've been following the news like everybody else, and my thoughts were with all of those people in Haiti and the East Coast of the Unied States. I feel lucky that members of my family living in the US are all safe and sound, but I know that many others are suffering from the devastations caused by Sandy. New York, I wish that you will get back on your feet soon, and by that time I'll be there with you!
print: Ideal Bookshelf 364: NYC by Jane Mount for 20x200
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Even though I have clear ideas about what I want at this point, and I really take pleasure in my artistic life, I never forget that whatever talents we have, only work, dedication and perseverance - meaning action - can bring us there.
Have a great week-end and I hope that you'll find many reasons to appreciate the life you have.
photography by Bob Krist
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I am loving these pictures from House & Garden magazine (1952, 1953 and 1954) found in the Condé Nast store. Despite the evolution of styles during the last 70 years, they show how chic living really is timeless.
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This image I found on Pinterest (via Nina Garcia) summarizes my dream reading corner: calm, comfortabe, with a view and surrounded by books to choose from. And beautiful too. I'll have it printed and added to my real-life pinboard.
What better books to read there than the Penguin clothbound classics that I've already started collecting (Oh what a pleasure to read Pride and Prejudice once again!...)? Or being inspired while turning the pages of these four coffee table books that celebrate beauty, elegance and living a chic or artistic life: 1. A privileged life, 2. American beauty, 3. Happy times and 4. Life in photographs.
All images via Pinterest, Penguin, Assouline and Taschen (see links above)
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I've always preferred white bathrooms, but lately, I have been rooting for a mix of white and patterns, especially white walls with patterned floors, or patterns in the shower corner. I find that it gives them more personality, while maintaining the pure calmness thanks to the white surfaces. What do you think?
(Images from my pinterest, via viewmasters, mes caprices belges and remodelista / The original pinners can be seen through my pinterest)
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I love lemlem's airy summer fashion. The beautiffully colored stripes are so fun and feminine.
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I love the dramatic aesthetics of this Marie Coquine Baccarat light by Philippe Starck. I saw it for real while in Morocco, and believe me, it really is fantastic.
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Wishing all the French readers of this blog a very happy Bastille Day. Hope it was filled with laughs and plenty of delicious French pastries.
illustration: René Gruau
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One brand that I truly love is Muzungu sisters, which promotes fair labour practices by showcasing artisan-crafted goods from around the world. The choice of products reflects high quality and style and the owners' natural talent for selecting the best. My current favorites: the Leila jacket from Morocco (1), the colorful Jaipur long beads (2), the traditional Sicilian coffa basket (3) and the striped embroidered Indian kaftan (4).
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