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Wallpaper Decisions

1. Cole & Son Cow Parsley 2. Florence Broadhurst Egrets 3. Paper Mills Zebra 4. Sanderson Swallows

1. Anna Dove Almond Blossom 2. Osborne & Little Coronata 3. Cole & Son Woods 4. Anthropologie Grand Game Wallpaper

There are a few places in the house that I'm wanting to adorn with wallpaper. As you can see, my heart is set on something whimsical and even a little wild. Like the Grand Game wallpaper, with oversized gold animals on a bold turquoise background. It gets saved from being too twee by the coiled snakes lying in wait.

And how am I just now discovering the Sanderson company? I'm in love with everything, but especially the the 1930's prints pulled from their archives.

Now just the matter of narrowing down my choices.

Kate Bosworth in Altuzarra at CFDA Awards

These Gianvito Rossi for Altuzarra heels need to be in my life.

How cute were these two last night? 

Images: Zimbio

House Under Destruction

After going back and forth for months on what we were going to do about the dining room floor, we went nuts on it Saturday night. The good news? Our hardwood floors are still underneath. The bad news? There is 1970's linoleum glued to it. 

But I'm still happy, because the laminate flooring in our dining room was driving me nuts. Not only is it a different color than our hardwood but it runs in the opposite direction as well.

Rotting wood found in living room windows was a lovely surprise. And not in original budget. Oy!

Figured out my fingers were the best tool to fix hairline cracks in plaster.

After making it through various things breaking down and breaking into our house, we seem to finally be making progress. Slowly. We were told the work being done on the exterior and interior won't be finished until the end of month, which means the majority of decorating won't start until then.  

 So what is all getting done for the month of June?

1. Fixing cracks in plaster walls upstairs
2. Painting bedrooms and hallways
3. Taking up carpet from bedrooms
4. Taking up layers of flooring in dining room
5. Taking up layers of flooring in kitchen
6. Refinishing most of the wood floors
7. Scraping, repairing, and painting exterior wood siding

A little overwhelming, but at the same time I feel like I'm waking from a stupor. Things are finally moving forward, which always pushes you to get more things done. Hey, if Tiger can get his mojo back, so can I.

 

 

 

Latest Vintage Finds: Structure + Sparkle

1960's White Silk Dress with Jewel Encrusted Neckline-I saw this glittering at me across the room at the thrift store and pretty much ran to it. It came with a matching jacket in the same heavy white silk. 

1960's Geoffrey Beene Dress-My favorite find at the flea market this weekend. I love the stiff baby doll shape, with rhinestone buttons and double pleats in the front.

Vintage Heart Earrings-These are like disco balls for your ears, but I love them.

1950's Plaid Jacket-Found this at the thrift with the original store tag still attached. I've pretty much lived in it all week.

1980's Silk Skirt-This skirt was midi length but I had it taken up to the knee. I love the blueberry color so very much.

1980's Mint Green Sweater-Yet another marled top to add to my stash. I found this in the kid's department at the thrift store.

Vintage Patent Leather Clutch-I couldn't really capture the color of this bag, but it is a greenish yellow with a grey snakeskin print on it.

 

Wanting: Proenza Schouler PS1 Cobalt Suede Bag

Major bag lust going on right now. Proenza Schouler, $1,995

 

House Progress: Oh, Hey Lath

Did I mention that house progress is going slowly? Before we left to go out of town this weekend we attempted to remove the wallpaper—many layers—in the dining room. When we tried to remove one section part of the plaster wall came with it. We told our contractor to patch the hole and we would be back at it this week to remove the rest. 

Instead we came home to walls stripped to the lath. Aye-yi-yi. The positive is that it gives us some more time to decide on a dining room color. I was set on a something dark but now I'm tossing around the idea of Farrow & Ball's Hague Blue. It's such a beautiful color and I would love to use it somewhere in the house. 

As you can see every room in the house in in disarray as we have to move things in and out for projects. That behemoth of a chandelier might be getting a coating of gold paint. It was bought at a thrift store in Palm Springs and shipped home on a greyhound bus when we realized it couldn't fit it in the car. We are also trying decide if we want to paint the ceiling of the foyer back to white. I wanted the foyer to be cozy, but it might be a little too dark. But I'm really in love with how seamless it looks all one color, so not sure what to do yet.

We stripped the window treatments to see if it allowed more light, but it's also testing how comfortable we are with the lack of privacy. I do have to say that the big expanse of windows brings a smile to my face when I see all the gorgeous trees blooming outside.

So unfortunately not a lot of pretty right now, but hoping soon. Soon!

My Picks: J.Crew New Arrivals May

Cashmere Open Stitch Sweater in Seaside Aqua and Classic Mini in Double Serge Cotton in Spearmint I kinda want to wear these together.

I couldn't find these shorts for sale online, but I'm intrigued. 

Silky Pleated Pant in Navy and Vintage Cotton Cap Sleeve Tee in Blue Belvedere I just like this overall look. 

Audra Sandals I really wish they had made these in matte black and silver colors, but I'm crossing my fingers the pale gold works. I love a little criss cross around the ankle.

 

Charlize Theron in Rag & Bone Iris Top

My idea of perfection from head to toe. Rag & Bone Iris Top, $415

Josh Goot Spring 2012

 Quilted Leather Bomber Jacket ($2,763) & Symmetrical Cut Away Skirt ($675)

Classic Shirting Slim Shirt ($450)

 

Contrast Stripe Classic Shirting Skirt ($388)

Future Basic Night Asymmetrical Skirt ($450)

I've long had a crush on Australian designers, but they seem to be hard to track down in US stores. I assume the opposite season has something to do with it, but I'm happy that they are starting to infiltrate online sites. Moda Operandi is doing a week long feature of Aussie designers, and I want every piece by Josh Goot.

I love the strictness of the black slim shirt, especially when paired with something feminine. I'm also keen on the shirttail hem of that striped skirt hanging out in my shopping cart. 

Beauty Mark: Eva Mende's High Ponytail

Try to look past Gosling and focus on Eva's retro cute ponytail. I always have problems with my ponytails sliding down, so I'm going to attempt it tonight with some extra clips below the band. If you guys know of any other tricks let me know!

Images: Splash