Trivia Thursday: The Shirtdress

July 26, 2018 | Leave a Reply

It’s highly likely that every woman has some version of a shirtdress in their closets right now. It’s an easy-to-wear dress for work and leisure, it’s flattering, and it’s available in a range of colours, fabrics, and patterns. The shirtdress is now a classic dress design that came to us in the 1950s from Christian Dior where the full skirt was paired with crinoline for a little extra pouf. The style – noted by collars and the shirt-style – was inspired by menswear at the time. Now, we see many clothing brands creating their own variations.

white shirtdress

long white shirtdress

belted white shirtdress

a-line shirtdress

white shirtdress

Source: Wikipedia

The Friday Five: Nancy Meyers’s Pinterest Boards

October 30, 2015 | Leave a Reply

Have you seen The Intern with Anne Hathaway and Robert DeNiro? I haven’t (yet), but it’s on my watch-this-movie-when-I-have-some-more-free-time list. For now, I’ve enjoyed a long browse on Director Nancy Meyers’s Pinterest account. It’s full of beauty!

I noticed quite a number of pins of spaces with exposed greyish brick and stone walls. I’m assuming that this design made it into the film. Yes? Secret’s out?

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Check out all of Nancy Meyers’s Pinterest boards for more gorgeous images of interiors, fashion, and style.

Have a wonderful (and spooky Halloween) weekend!

Design: White Paired with Refined Antiques

October 29, 2015 | 3 Commentaries

I feel like the next pieces of furniture I invest in are going to be more on the refined side. For a while now, I’ve been wanting to incorporate some traditional refined wood pieces into my home. I adore the contrast between modern, minimalist white and delicate, intricate antiques. This is sort of what I’m talking about:

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I’m on the lookout for great deals (obviously), so this design plan may take some time…

The Friday Five: Tablescapes

March 13, 2015 | Leave a Reply

Christmas and New Year’s seem like they were ages ago, don’t they? We’ve then had Valentine’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day is in just a few days. It seems as though as soon as one major holiday is over, another one is around the corner. Whether or not you celebrate all of these holidays, I don’t think that the celebrations should be on hold for special holiday days. Enjoying cocktails, dinner parties, or brunch with family and friends is an excellent way to reenergize and toast everyone’s successes! A beautiful table setting – for small and large gatherings – provides a warm welcome for your guests, and is a lovely preview for a delicious meal!

via Style Me Pretty

via Oui Oui Oui Studio

via Style Me Pretty

via Weddingomania

via A Low Country Wedding

The Friday Five: Laundry Room Details

March 6, 2015 | Leave a Reply

I’ve got a bathroom/laundry room renovation on my mind these days. I would really like to start the reno this spring, but I’ve had little time to finalize the design plan. It’s not going to be anything too complicated as it is a small space, but every reno needs thoughtful consideration and planning. Am I right?

I’m looking at the design details of these laundry rooms and they’re making me wish I had a large enough space to incorporate all of them!

drying rack drawer – via Eleven Gables

sorting drawer – via Sunny Side Up

clothes hanging rod – via Home Bunch

closet fold-down ironing board – via Home Bunch

Fornasetti overload – via Berkley Interior & Lifestyle Design

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