dreamy closet + library

Love everything, especially the wall colors, in these spaces. The charcoal in particular really makes the book covers pop....

(Images via Vogue.com)

someday...

As I've probably mentioned before, while the name of my blog is Peacock Feathers, I do not actually have a thing for peacocks or collect peacock-decorated things. Having said that - I am dying for a gorgeous taxidermy peacock like the two showcased in Deborah Lloyd's home. Totally glamorous and decadent, I dream of a grand foyer with that white peacock greeting guests as they enter. Sigh... that would be fabulous!

(images via The Coveteur)

happy monday (a day late)

Hope you all had a lovely weekend! I was lucky enough to spend my Saturday lounging by a pool with one of my best girlfriends. We read a stack of fashion magazines and I found myself dreaming of these Prada Baroque sunnies...

(Though in reality I'm aiming for this style, which is a little more realistic for my day to day life...)

So, what were you guys up to? Any fun-in-the-sun or fantasy shopping stories to share?

(top and bottom image via Style at Home)

i need... these j.crew pants

... and I don't even wear pants! But I need these. Fuschia, cropped, with leopard accessories? Yes, yes, yes!

(image via J. Crew)

je t'aime...

(Graham and Green via Desire to Inspire)

a few things i like...

For one thing, this living room:

Also, these clutches:

And finally, colorful pants, short with heels, plus the most amazing trench ever:

(from top: Elletra Wiedemann's home photographed by Claiborne Swanson Frank via Vogue.com; J.Crew Tangiers clutch; Kate Spade Pride and Prejudice book clutch; Dsquared Resort 2012 lookbook shots via Style.com)

candy colors

I came across Extasia's collection of intaglio jewelry at an adorable jewelry boutique in Cape May, NJ called Victorious. I love the opaque, candy-colored German pressed glass that is used to update these Victorian designs. The colors truly pop, especially the acid green and the periwinkle, and some like the orange are approaching neon territory! So fun!

breakfast time

I'm enamored with this chic and cheerful breakfast nook and kitchen that was featured in the July issue of Southern Living magazine. Using a sofa in place of a more expected banquette is such a genius idea , and it looks great with the mod Saarinen table. I'll definitely be saving these images for my inspiration folder, for that day when I have a kitchen large enough to accommodate a dining area.

(Photographs by Laurey W Glenn, styling by Anne Turner Carroll for Southern Living magazine)

i want to be here

(Via here)

Love this... Love Sign

...and the rest of the room is pretty great too! 

(Via Living Etc.)

summer colors

I love coral and turquoise, especially with a bit of lucite worked in!

(Images from top left: Desire to Inspire, Emilio Pucci Resort 2012 via Style.com; lucite necklace and leather clutch via Kate Spade)

a swoon-worthy wedding

So inspiring! I haven't seen such a colorful, creative and fun wedding in a long time. Via Style Me Pretty...

(Photography by Arrow & Apple via Style Me Pretty)

magical

I can't get over this illuminated greenhouse... so dreamy, don't you think?

Also, I've been away for a while, but I'm back. The past week was spent in Alabama with the folks. I was lucky enough to snag some fab vintage jewelry while there... I'll try to share some pictures soon!

(image via NY Times)

gallery + happy (early) weekend

I love a good gallery wall...

Meanwhile, I'm signing off early for the week. I have a wedding to attend in Cape May, NJ - it should be the perfect opportunity to wear some of my most colorful summer clothes and shoes...

Happy weekend one and all!

(images via here and here)

creative painting

First of all, the colors in this space are totally me. And then there's the awesome paint treatment at the ceiling. If I had high ceilings, I would totally try this "unfinished" look. Such a great idea!

(image via Living, Etc)

watercolors

Dreamy photos from Chris Benz's Resort 2012 resort collection. I want all the clothes by the way, especially the chambray trapeze dress with animal-spotted lining. So fun...

(Images via Style.com)

feathers

Added to my luxury wish list: gorgeous, feathered fine jewelry by Wilfredo Rosado...

(images via Wilfredo Rosado)

surprising details

Delightful colors and patterns unexpectedly adorn these antique book spines... via The Selby

making an entry

It's not my usual look, but I could go for a clean, white space like this - especially as a sun-filled entryway. Very modern, very chic... I'm kind of in love.

(not sure where I came across this, but it's originally from Pia Jane Bijkerk)