The Proposal

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We’re engaged! I am still in shock, completely. My sweet (fiancé – gahhh!) Robert asked me to get hitched on Friday night. I was totally surprised. My mom was in on it and lured me out to the Fayetteville square on the guise of taking family photos. He was completely caught off guard when the square was full of people, horse-draw carriages and even camels. We started walking around and he told me I was the love of his life – to which I said “you’re the love of my life too babe!” I did not get it until he dropped to one knee. I couldn’t believe it and collapsed onto him, hugging him. We are out-of-this world excited. His family honored me with his Great-Grandmother’s ring. Many more details to come!

Above: the lights on the square / Below: Us & the beautiful ring

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I would live here in a perfect world.

This family has managed to create my dream house, without ever having met me! Qualifier: I die for white interiors but I might tone down the crispity-crispness of the sitting room, especially. The outdoor shower sold me. Feast your eyes.

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A bungalow on the North Sea via Campagne Decoration

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Prim, pretty dresses with feminine shapes combined with glamorous make-up, hair and accessories…ahh to travel like this!

Photographed by Steven Chee in Sydney, styled by Jesse Hart and featuring model Teresa for Shop till you drop AU Jan 2011. Scanned by Dustjacket Attic.

My Christmas List

It’s always fun to dream about what you want for Christmas in a world where your loved ones have copious amounts to spend on you. It’s also good to keep a record of what you’d like to have in case you come into some moola!

In case you were curious…these things are on my wishlist.

An Address Stamp

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c/o the lovely Etsy shop Purplelemondesigns

True Blood Seasons 1 & 2

from Amazon

A leopard rug

from Overstock

Flatware

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from the Conran shop

A camera

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Nikon or Canon?

Baubles especially from Charm & Chain, Tuleste Market, Rachel Leigh, Ben-Amun, By Boe

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Loads of art by Degas and Renoir

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Pretty Bows

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I love bows in hair, on shoes, on pins, on wrists, tied on a man’s (or woman’s) neck, cinching waists, wrapped on packages…you get the idea. For your consideration/inspiration, see below.

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Images from Weheartit

Christmas, Cupcakes and Cats

I love this Holiday themed editorial, especially the stilettos in the fridge! Hilary Rhoda is one of my favorite brunettes and I am totally going to try to recreate her look for at least one Christmas party. Maybe I can finally utilize my bump-it?

Photographed by Sofia Sanchez & Mauro Mongiello with set design by Pierre Glanddier for Numero Aug 08.

via Dustjacket Attic

A Few Pretty Things

agadabout:  ENVY (n.) Grudging admiration; jealousy; the greenish color your cheeks turn when you spot someones new something. Kate Spade’s Apartment via The Decorista thatkindofwoman:

Image Credits: one, two, three, four

All found on Patterson Maker, a very lovely blog.

Laundry Day

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I love this quite literal take on wearing formals to do laundry because you’ve waited so long and have nothing else. Very fun editorial.

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Lily Donaldson, Gemma Ward & Caroline Trentini photographed by Steven Meisel and styled by Edward Enninful Vogue 2005 via FGR