{interior stylist: irina graewe}

. . . very much taken with the dreamy diffused light, delicate gold patterned china and scalloped spoons and dishware in interior stylist irina graewe's still life series, tea for two, not to mention the perfect intermingling of soft pink, smokey lavender and dusky lilac . . .





{p.s.} interestingly, graewe originally trained as a tailor at jil sander in hamburg and studied at the london college of fashion, before launching a career as a freelance interior stylist

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{more shades of pink, lilac & lavender:}
* pinkish lavender, still
* feels like spring
* petal pink & french grey
* spent daydreaming
* pink grapefruit & champagne sorbet

{styling by irina graewe, photography by janne peters; via simple blueprint}

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{two lovely things: storage inspiration}

. . . quite smitten with these lovely storage solutions -- an elegantly rustic portobello cabinet in perfect pink, that can be hung on the wall or placed on the floor, and also comes in cream & sea green . . . and a pretty metal coat hanger strewn with roses, perfect for soft towels or pretty silk negligees . . .

{p.s.} the cabinet would also be lovely for displaying favourite shoes


{portobello cabinet & roses trip coat hanger from graham and green}

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{a new week & at the office with elie saab}

. . . saturday afternoon was coffee & coral lipstick, shrimp dumplings & snow pea leaves, and a trip to the flower markets; sunday was a luxuriously late start, a frothy misto & a languid brunch, and, most of all, a hopelessly lovely entire day, alone together . . . and now, monday, monday and back to work with new and beautiful things to to see and plan and do, and many more moments of happy inspiration . . .

hope you had a wonderful weekend, and that your week is off to a perfect start,
xo

{p.s.} & of course, elie saab after work: here & here



{images: elie saab fall 2011 rtw collection via style.com}

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{a glossary of rose fragrances}

. . . at this moment, there are beautiful bouquets of roses everywhere, creating a perfumed oasis with a million softly luxurious scents lingering in the air, and during these moments, am reminded of martha stewart's glossary or rose fragrances -- there are modern roses and climbing roses, hybrid tea roses and old garden roses, and whether light or heady, vanilla or musk, always fascinating to read about the different varieties, and about how each rose's scent varies with the weather and time of day, strongest on mild and somewhat humid mornings, and fading or changing as the hours pass by . . .

{p.s.} what is your favourite scent -- fresh, floral, spicy, sexy . . . ? and you have a signature scent?

{images: scans by this is glamorous from martha stewart march 2009, photography by victoria pearson}

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Six Feet Deep Thoughts

It hit me a few years ago: I'm turning out just like my grandma. That's good and bad. She wore dentures and support hose. :-p But she liked jokes and had a nice laugh. :) I have an old, old photo of her in a nurse uniform back in World War II, and I am amazed to see my own face in her expression. It's uncanny. But what REALLY makes me think about me and my grandma are the cemeteries. I find myself dragging my kids to all the cemeteries just like she dragged me around all summer long, eons ago, now.

She was a genealogy freak. BIG TIME. She wrote a dozen books filled (handwritten!) with notes and charts and tables about her ancestors. And I guess I got the bug. What's nice is that some genealogists follow this blog-- they actually are HELPED by all my photos and information about the places I visit, even the cemeteries!

Cemeteries are somber places, yes. But they are filled with history. I can't help but wonder about these people. What was life like for them back then? Were things so very different? What about their financial situation? In many cases, if the male head of the household died, the family was in dire straights. That's one change for the better-- life has greatly improved for women.

I haven't put much thought into my own placement in such a place. One of my relatives tried to encourage us to check out Burial Insurance rates... and when the husband worked in insurance, he did deal with some funeral insurance in various policies.

What about you? Are you older, do you think about such plans for seniors? I guess I'm thinking I'll be gone "in a twinkling of an eye," because of all the signs and seasons, you know.

But then... I wonder if THESE people, lying a-moulderin' in their graves, thought the same thing, that they would not see corruption. Makes ya wonder a bit.

Grandma is tucked away now, too; I miss her sometimes. But then again, when I hear myself laugh at a goofy joke, it's like she's here, anyway. :)

Idaho River Journeys' Writing and Photography Workshops...

Idaho River Journeys, who have been outfitting river trips in Idaho since 1978 are hosting two great writing and photography workshops this summer:


Middle Fork Writing Workshop: August 17-21
with Tim Cahill & Mike Shapiro

Tim Cahill, a founding editor of Outside magazine and author of several books about adventure travel, will be offering a writing workshop this August on Idaho's Middle Fork of the Salmon River. Co-teaching with Cahill will be Michael Shapiro, a travel writer for National Geographic Traveler, the Washington Post and San Francisco Chronicle.

Shapiro and Cahill have taught together for more than a decade, working with aspiring writers to develop stories ideas and hone the craft of evocatively telling tales. The on-river workshop will combine lessons from masters such as Edward Abbey and Bill Bryson with writing practice and story diagramming. August 17-21, $1,895 Adult

Main Salmon River Photography: July 30 - Aug 3
with Tysun McMullin

Tysun McMillan joins on the Main Salmon on July 30th for a 5-day photo clinic. Prior to devoting his carreer to photography, Tysun was a Hollywood televisioin editor and filmaker. In recent years he has produced two award winning movies about fly fishing in the southern Sierra. He is an entertaining, talented, and enthusiasic photographer who you will enjoy spending time with. The trip fare is $1,695.

Inside National Geographic Headquarters...

Ever wondered what it was like inside the headquarters of National Geographic?

Thanks to Kim Mance from Galavanting TV you no longer have to wonder. She did a surprise inspection of the facility with National Geographic Traveler magazine's chief researcher, Marilyn Terrell.

Navy Pier - the most visited Chicago attraction - in Time Out Chicago magazine

Navy Pier in Time Out Chicago Magazine:

Pier survival secrets

For a quick snack, hit up Completely Nuts, the nut cart just past the food court, and grab some sweet, crunchy candied almonds ($3.50 for a snack pack).

To escape the hustle and bustle by heading to the east end of the pier, where the crowds dwindle, and ample benches and chairs make soaking up the views a breeze.

Head to Haagen Dazs for the cheapest beer on the pier: Domestic drafts are just $2.75.

A savvy parking strategy, is to park in the expansive east lot, which is usually wide open ($20–$24).

15 fantastical fixes for Navy Pier - one by one

Pier review: How the historic pier morphed into a crowded, overpriced mess.

Annual attendance peaked at 9 million in 2000, and has been around 8 million in recent years. Navy Pier is easily the most visited Chicago attraction.

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