Swirling Patterns

As soon as I saw these gorgeous images from photographer Solve Sundsbo on one of my favorite blogs, Beauty Comma, I knew I had to post them here. Trudi, the very talented lady who writes that blog, has such a great eye - the images she shares often blow me away! That's certainly the case with these fantastically vibrant swirls of color and pattern. Here are a few more...

On another topic, I am feeling pretty sad today as my beautiful Electra Amsterdam bicycle was stolen from in front of my house yesterday. In addition to being my daily transportation, it was also something of an engagement gift from my fiance. Living in the city has its costs, but this is just lousy. And so, today I will be mourning the loss of my "Cadillac" as I walk myself to my various meetings and errands.... booooo....

Craving... Accessories from Anthro

Ok, this one is a must have! Spied in the new arrivals section at Anthropologie, it was also featured over at Mrs. O today. As mentioned there, the necklace is by St. Erasmus, a UK-based jewelry line that until recently was only carried at Ikram in Chicago. A very similar version of this necklace was worn by Michelle Obama earlier this year! I find it interesting that Anthro doesn't promote the designer products it carries. The designer's name often isn't even mentioned in the description. Hmm... Well, no matter, I love this piece and am adding it to my ever growing wish list! Meanwhile, here are a few more pretties that caught my attention...

I'm always looking for awesome belts,which is tough because I find that they are few and far between. These rabbit and bear belts are though - a kind of rustic/whimsical version of the Christopher Ross belts favored by the fashionable lady here....

The floral choker and the robot pendant would each look great with a t-shirt or some other simple, casual top. Love, love, love both of them!

Tuesday Eye Candy... Colorful Camping

Great fashion photography by Miles Aldridge...

(Flower-Filled) Scenes from My House

I planned a big gala event this weekend which involved many, many lovely dahlia arrangements. So guess who got to bring home some flowers to decorate her home? I broke them up into big and small groupings and scattered them around the house, from the living room coffee table to my kitchen window, so no matter where I am in the house I'm surrounded by beautiful blooms! Here are some of my favorite vignettes...

Gorgeousness, yes?

My bedroom dresser. The funny silver bulldog is a HomeGoods find...

Woof!

One of my jewelry displays... just an Ikea bulletin board covered in muslin...

The office sofa with a glimpse of our fun picture wall... I think the terra cotta roses look gorgeous on the neon yellow drink tray!

The kitchen window is full of playful knicknacks, which makes washing dishes much more pleasant. The turtle flower planter and the hob nail pitcher are flea market finds. And the Dunnies are courtesy of my friend Ingrid's wedding (she wrapped them up as favors!)

Mad About Jak & Jil...

Lately I can't get enough of Tommy Tonn's amazing street style blog, Jak & Jil. Can you believe all of this delicious fashion eye candy?! I love the detail shots in particular, like seeing a jumble of bracelets on an arm or a dotted stocking with leopard and lace stilettos. Divine!

(Images via Jak & Jil and Style.com)

Dark and Dramatic

These images of an L.A. atelier (from my new favorite interior designer Kishani Perera) make me want to surround myself with deep and moody jewel tones all the time. Particularly tempting is that jade green bedroom... now how sexy is that!?

I also want that bamboo wing chair....wow!

Wedding Wild Flowers

Gorgeous floral arrangements... via one of my favorite wedding blogs, 100 Layer Cake...

(Photography by Max Wanger)

My Dream Wardrobe by Duro Olowu

If any Fashion Week collection summed up what I look for in the perfect wardrobe, it would be this one from London-based designer Duro Olowu.  If money were no object, I would probably wear one of these looks every day! You can never have too many fabulously eclectic prints in my opinion! 

p.s. And I need those black-dotted shoes...

Tuesday Eye Candy... Floral Still Lives

(From top: Canadian House and Home, Peacock Feathers, Chloe Brown, Homes and Gardens, Martha Bernabe, Lonny Magazine, Johnny Miller Photography)