Short and Sweet

Unofficially, the last few days of summer are here, but thankfully an extra long weekend has also arrived to soak up the sound of the lapping of the waves as they crash against the shores, the warmth of the sun on your shoulders and the sand soft between your totes. Oh, what a delight it would be to spend three days on the beach as the image above portrays.

Hopefully you are able to take this weekend off to do something you can easily lose yourself in entirely. The ability to be so emerged in a particular activity is certainly telling, isn’t it? Football is beginning to rev back up, school has just begun or is about to begin and gradually the yard won’t have to be watered nearly as much, but knowing you must always “fill your cup up first” is always something to keep in mind.  Have a wonderful Labor Day weekend if you are in the states, and for all of my readers, have a weekend full of finding contentment.

This week has been full of more fall fashions that tug at my purse – so stunning, feminine and a treat for the eyes.  Foodie Friday will be back next week, but to see what else you might have missed, take a look below.  Have a lovely weekend and thank your for stopping by.

Exquisite Photography: Karl Lagerfeld captures Natasha Poly in Couture

Sunday’s Cups of Tea: Beauty, Decadence & Goodness

Red Carpet Highlights: 2010 Primetime Emmys

Monday’s Inspiration: Be the Example You Want to Follow

Guest Post: The Charm of Change

Vogue Fashion: Karlie Kloss – Vogue Turkey – September 2010

Tuesday’s Rooms of Inspiration: Naturally Lighting

A Peek Inside: Donna Karan’s Family British West Indies Retreat

Wednesday’s Why Not . . .?: Gain Clarity?

Fashion Fix: Laetitia Casta – Harper’s Bazaar Russia – September 2010

Thursday Treasures: Raindrops, Dress & Sighs

Fall Fashion: The New Black - Camel

Friday’s Cravings: Sweets, Sleep & Leisure

A Hampton’s Home: Envious French Decor

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Images: (1) Stylized (2) We Heart It

Elegantly French

In Eastern Long Island, designers Todd and Amy Hase started from scratch building a home that is full of magnifique French design components. From the chandeliers to many antiques throughout the home which is set on six acres to the dimensions of the height of the ceilings – 18 feet – the couple, who has a summer chateau in Normandy they visit each year stayed true to aspects that demonstrate a genuine French-esque quality.

Found in this September’s issue of Elle Decor, have a look at their now complete two year project and to read the entire interview, click here. I think you’ll be impressed.

I’m Craving . . .

. . . some sleep . . .

. . . a long holiday weekend . . .

. . . conversations with good friends . . .

. . . chocolate chip cookies . . .

. . . and less on my schedule.

You’ve made it. Friday is here and all of the pleasures and treats it brings with it are at your doorstep just waiting to be taken in and enjoyed. What will you be looking forward to this weekend?

 

Images: (1)   Elle Decor (2) We Heart It (3) Source (4) This is My Life (5)Stylized 

Classically Lush Femininity

Being a woman truly is a gift. The luxuries a woman possesses if she so chooses to exercise them and enjoy them are something to hold dear I believe, and I find myself being more and more appreciative of this fact with each year that passes.  I also find that I try to revel it even more with each bit of realization of the simple fact that a woman’s opportunities can be endless – especially when it comes to fashion.

Jacquelyn Jablonski appears in August’s issue of Telegraph magazine and the strong classic designs in the beautiful wool belted trench, highly structured hair, tremendously oversized sunnies and long leather gloves expresses the need for a woman to do what she does best – exude femininity. And as photographer Catherine Servel captures, Jablonski demonstrates this skill oh so well.

Images courtesy of Oh Fashion Model