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Some yummy soaps to pamper yourself or someone who needs a little r&r

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I was really grateful to Spirit Beauty Lounge for sending out two lovely soaps. One was from Skinny Skinny, an organic Lime and mint bar that is chicly and responsibly packaged and produce. This was great after the beach ( I spent the last three weeks visiting my sister in Tampa). The sent wasn’t overly herbal like a lot of herbal soaps – but refreshing. Did I mention the lovely packaging?


The other treat I received was Nostalgia Organics Lavender Flowers. It was really tough to use this one as soap – as great as it is – because the scent is so wonderful. I had it on my desk for awhile before testing it and every now and then I’d get a whiff and…instant relaxation. I love the smell of lavender. And then I tucked it between my clothes in my suitcase and everything smelled so ahhhhmazing when I unpacked it.


A great perk of these products are organic and responsibly manufactured – they say, “Spirit Beauty Lounge is a place where you can shop safe, knowing we’ve done the research for you! All of our organic and sustainable products come from companies who have clearly defined humane, ethical, and environmental policies ensuring the care of our planet and its inhabitants!”

Want some yummies for yourself or for a hard-working lady in your life? See all the goodies at Spirit Beauty Lounge.

A gorgeous Copenhagen apartment furnished with Danish sensiblilty

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This stunner caught my attention on first glance. The delicate decor mixed with the simple, clean lines of classic Danish furnishings is right up my ally. Not a bad way to start off the week eh?











Love that armchair

gorgeous



Beautiful space no?

via Indenfor and Udenfor

I know it’s Saturday, but I can’t have you miss this sale!

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Gilt has two awesome sales right now – a House Beautiful themed “Blue Haven” sale, and an ABC Carpet & Home sale. Should you ever visit NYC – you must go visit ABC Carpet at 888 Broadway just north of Union Square.

These sales sell out fast so go to Gilt and get yours! Click on this link -if you’re not a member you can sign up and automatically become one (it’s free and you don’t have to wait) – http://www.gilt.com/invite/ashley770

The House Beautiful sale:

Love this John Robshaw quilt.

Really pretty garden stools

The ABC sale:






Again – go to Gilt by clicking here http://www.gilt.com/invite/ashley770 to shop these sales. Have a great weekend!

Favorite images from my favorite blogs

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Hi all – sorry I’ve been MIA this week, a lot came up. I thought I’d merge back into the grind with some lovely imagery I’ve found on some of my favorite blogs. In no particular order:



From the breezy, beautiful Beach Bungalow 8

Such a cheerful windowseat!

I like the look of different curtains, mixed and matched


From the always delightful Brabourne Farms




All of these kitchens are stunning, from the awesome, multilingual ChicoDeco

Gorgeous living rooms in all styles

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I thought today I’d just grace you all with some living room beauty. Enough said?


images above via HomeLife

via Dwellings & Decor via Made by Girl

via Dominio

Some granny chic
via Decor8 Tumblr

I’m way too shy to use this color, but I love it in this room!
via Benjamin Moore

via Beluah Designs

A great candle for warmer weather

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I was so excited to receive a Jo Malone “Vanilla & Anise” candle last week, which is part of a new fragrance line including cologne, bath oil, body creme, and a home candle. When I first opened the candle, the scent was a little strong, but I soon realized it was only because it was just opened. Now the candle is perfect for freshening up the room, and I’ve found it especially great for cleaning up bad odors. Example? This weekend a friend was working on his car in the garage and the engine flooded – EVERYTHING smelled like gasoline, even my freshly washed clothes. I kid you not though – the candle really helped alleviate the overpowering smell of gasoline.


The Vanilla & Anise scent is surprisingly complex, but I’d summarize it as a “woodsy sweet” scent. The release reads “the fragrance inspired by the floral landscape of Madagascar, capturing the fleeting moment that the rare vanilla orchid blossoms….blends notes of bergamot, neroli and star anise to create a touch of spice sparkling above transparent layers of delicate vanilla orchid and frangipani. The warmth of vetiver, white amber, and the subtlest hint of clove complete this unexpected, modern story of vanilla.”

Now these are a lot of elements I’ve never heard of, but I can definitely notice different “layer” of scent based on how far or close I am to the candle. It really is lovely.


An added bonus? The packaging is gorgeous! It comes to you in a lovely box way too nice to toss bound in a smart black ribbon. The Vanilla & Anise collection is available this month at Jo Malone shops, jomalone.com, Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, and Saks Fifth Avenue.

Apartment 2 from “2 very chic apartments..”

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Now enter sister Victoria’s apartment. As you can tell, she’s very influenced by the glamor of the 50s and 60s, but with a clean traditional feel as well. I really like her color palettes.


love the chair
a gorgeous renovation for this small but great kitchen



This shot is so pretty – the narrow drawers and the hydrangea and mirror.





It’s all so pretty!

Click the image above to read Victoria’s design tips…
via Lonny Magazine

You will LOVE this stuff…

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I just discovered this adorable online store, Bombay Duck. If I could register for a house warming party, I think this might be it. If I had a house. Here are some of my favs…

these are tooooo pretty!



really cute shoe boxes


pretty glass knobs


vintage tea accessories!

adorable cupcake shaped trinket boxes


love the flower drawer pulls!
Check out all the goodies on Bombay Duck.

2 VERY chic apartments, 2 sisters

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This post will be in two parts, one today and one tomorrow. I have to give these two sisters credit for both being so talented. Both of their spaces are beautiful, while showing off each sister’s identity.

The two worked together to decorate and renovate each other’s apartments. Antonia moved in first, so they worked on her place first. Both apartments needed completely renovated bathrooms. Both kitchens were also gutted as they were poorly laid out, and did not utilize space to the max. As you can see, and will see more tomorrow, both sisters are great navigators of flea markets, and you’ll see there tips below.








I really want a tiny set of library steps like these – does anyone know if/what there formal name is?



click the image below for a larger version of the Thompson sister’s tips for navigating flea markets.


Come back tomorrow for Victoria’s apartment.

via Lonny

The simply beautiful, delicately decorated Turebyholm Castle

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I saw this and I didn’t hesitate to grab my favorite photos and post. The description sums it up – “With a clear sense of style and true respect for the architecture, Winnie Mølsgaard and her husband Eigil have decorated Turebyholm Castle – a small rococo castle from 1754. The home is a refreshing blend of art deco and modern Italian furniture design, alongside antique pieces, hand printed silk wallpapers and original chandeliers. However, it is the serenity and the stunning landscape that Winnie Mølsgaard mentions, when we ask her to describe life in these enviable historic settings.”






This paper is just gorgeous





so pretty…




image via KML Design (Katrine Martensen-Larsen,
Stylist/Writer)