a dreamer's den

Artful Doggies

2012-01-30T08:28:00.000-05:00

Saatchi online

Design Manifest

Doggies on the brain this morning.

After a night of changing puked-on bedding, I can't get dogs out of my mind. He's OK, but having your dog projectile vomit at 11:30 at night is no fun. Poor thing, I think he felt guilty; he slept upstairs by himself. He never does that!

Have a great Monday.

Shabby Apple

2012-01-29T08:44:00.000-05:00

With already fantastic prices to begin with, now take 20% off site-wide!

Here are a few of my favorites from the shop:

Happy Shopping!

It All Started With Two Flamingos

2012-01-27T21:44:00.000-05:00

And I just couldn't help getting all tropical.

How do you spend your Friday nights, hmmmmm...?

Keeping It All In Perspective

2012-01-27T07:51:00.001-05:00

I received the following from my mom. Quite humbling to say the least....

This is the picture I find hard to get my head around.

ANTARES IS THE 15TH BRIGHTEST STAR IN THE SKY.
IT IS MORE THAN 1000 LIGHT YEARS AWAY.

THIS IS A HUBBLE TELESCOPE ULTRA DEEP FIELD INFRARED VIEW OF COUNTLESS
'ENTIRE' GALAXIES BILLIONS OF LIGHT-YEARS AWAY.

BELOW IS A CLOSE UP OF ONE OF THE DARKEST REGIONS OF THE PHOTO ABOVE .

....And so it goes.

Layered Grandeur

2012-01-26T07:43:00.000-05:00

It seems as though only Kendall and I were needing some tropical time yesterday. Maybe it's warm and lovely grandeur you crave. Let me know -- I am here to please. (I'm also probably the queen of co-dep blogging --- waaaaay too concerned about comments, or lack thereof.)

Tomorrow's Friday. What are you looking forward to?

photos: Graham Atkins-Hughes

Comfortably Sleeps Ten; With A Staff of Seven

2012-01-25T08:08:00.000-05:00

It's been awhile since we've taken a trip here at A Dreamer's Den, so I thought I'd hold nothing back and take us to an amazing island paradise.

Behold Sunrise House on Mustique. I didn't look at the cost to rent the villa, because really...."if you have to ask...."

Let's take a gander:

I'm not sure I'd ever leave.

Sunrise House

Caught My Eye

2012-01-24T08:05:00.000-05:00

What a foggy, damp morning! Here are some fabulous pics that caught my eye.

via

love a marble top cafe table!

love the big table in the bathroom, but I would change some things:

get rid of those dorky, dinky curtains; white marble sink counter please; and let's try to find a cooler light fixture. There.

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yes, please!

sorry, I don't know where I got this...

Have a phenomenal Tuesday! xo

Embrace The Dragon

2012-01-23T08:11:00.000-05:00

Happy Chinese New Year -- it's the Year of the Dragon! I thought I would troll around on the Chinese AD website in honor of their holiday.

Here are some of my favorite pictures:

FYI, Quintessence has a fantastic Chinese New Year post today -- check it out!

Have a great Monday!!

Chinese AD

Focusing on the Details

2012-01-22T09:37:00.000-05:00

They say 'the devil is in the details.'

I like to think that is where grace can be found.

Eric Piasecki Photography

Two Inspiring Videos -- For Your Viewing Pleasure

2012-01-21T08:50:00.000-05:00

Advanced Style: Age and Beautyfrom Ari Cohen on Nowness.com.

A peek into the Styleliner from The Styleliner on Vimeo.

video 1 via La Maison Boheme; video 2 via The World According to Carrie

It's That Time of Year....

2012-01-20T09:00:00.000-05:00

...when I feel like packing my bags and going to wherever this chic is:

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White Out

2012-01-19T08:54:00.000-05:00

White can be so refreshing!

Hee Hee -- that's our dog! ;)

interior photos: Trine Thorsen

Coming Soon From Assouline

2012-01-17T22:58:00.000-05:00

American Beauty

"Photographed by Vogue alumna Claiborne Swanson Frank, American Beauty features over 100 portraits of quintessentially American women such as Lily Aldridge, Solange Knowles, and Jenna Lyons—each of whom possesses an original blend of grit, grace, glamour, and gravitas that echo far beyond the pages of this oversize hardcover."

Dior 3-book set

"The pinnacle of French haute couture and savoir faire, the house of Dior is one of the world’s most celebrated luxury brands. In three retrospective volumes presented in a collectible slipcase, Dior captures the most enduring images from each decade of the brand’s rich history. Immortalizing Dior Fashion, Jewelry, and Perfume, this addition to Assouline’s Mémoire series presents an objet as chic as its subject."

The Light of Venice

"In this spectacular addition to Assouline’s acclaimed series featuring Jean-Michel Berts’s ethereal black-and-white images, The Light of Venice reveals La Serenissima’s magnificent architecture and myriad bridges at dawn, when this sublime city is shrouded in misty solitude."

Pioneers of the Possible

"Honoring 20 of the world's most inspiring women, Pioneers of the Possible profiles leading female figures of the past century through today, including Martha Graham, Simone de Beauvoir, Frida Kahlo, and Zaha Hadid. This beautiful collection shines a light on their collective fearless spirit and encourages today's women toward greater, deeper lives."

I don't know about you, but I don't think the kindle, or nook, or laptop, or digital anything can replace a huge, beautifully photographed book. Thank you, Assouline for continuing with your mission.

Wrap Around

2012-01-16T19:40:00.000-05:00

I know the wrap around leather watch band has been around for a few years now, but I am drooling over them lately.

My birthday is coming up, and I actually really do need a new watch. What do you think?

Are these becoming less of a trend - and more of a leftover trend?

Do I really give a shit?

The problem with trends at my age is that you don't want to look like you're trying to be trendy.

You want to come across as secure in your style; sure of your 'look.'

Ah-Ha! There it is; the beauty of the ball. The ultimate, the true ideal. Definitely my style. A girl can dream can't she?

Random

2012-01-16T08:13:00.000-05:00


Sarah Kaye Represents

Sunshine in a vase

Gorgeous room. I love everything about it. (Although the rug seems a bit too small....)

Whoever came up with this is just clever.

Everybody, he said. That includes YOU!

Have a great Monday!

Most pictures via Pinterest

Love, Love Me Do

2012-01-15T15:37:00.000-05:00

You know I love you!

Playing around on Polyvore....again. This one feels all British conservatory with a cozy-edge.

Hope you're having a great Sunday and are gearing up for Downton Abbey!

The football games should be over by then, yes?

LONNY Sneak Peek

2012-01-13T08:10:00.000-05:00

The latest LONNY blog post gives us a sneak peek of their March/April issue -- but there are rumblings around the interwebs that the online magazine is in trouble and ready to fold. Jen did a post the other day linking to the unfortunate news.

Lonny Blog

Anyone know the whole story?

Maybe She's Born With It

2012-01-11T18:43:00.000-05:00

We all strive to look our best; we diet, we exercise.... For Godssake, I wish this false beauty and all the computer derived whittled waists would no longer be the norm. Question: Were pictures of models doctored before photoshop was around?

No Wonder I Love Purple

2012-01-11T08:58:00.000-05:00

artist Hadley Hutton

an amethyst tub! are you kidding me??

artist Erica Eriksdotter

My birthstone is amethyst, don't ya know. ;)

photos: La Masion Boheme, Cape Cod Collegiate, Pinterest, Luxist

High Style From Low

2012-01-10T07:47:00.000-05:00

I have to share these gorgeous photos of a never-before-professionally-shot(!) model, photographed in vintage clothing from the store Low Vintage.

Low Vintage is a fantastic vintage clothing store here in Charlottesville....

The beautiful model is the 17 year old neighbor of photographer/stylist Sean Santiago. Sean is a Charlottesville local with a passion for style and fashion.

-- check out Sean's blog *fruitpunch and get the back story on the photo shoot and The Low Lookbook, his latest project.

Happy Tuesday! Make it a stylish one.

Sweet Bathroom and A Terrible Movie

2012-01-09T09:10:00.000-05:00

We see lots of movies and totally love the whole movie experience. Even a below average movie is usually good enough to make the movie experience worth the money and time spent. Yesterday's movie experience was abysmal. If I wasn't *asleep* during this film, I was bored out of my mind and/or totally confused. Save your money and do not go see Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.

Redemption came last night with Downton Abbey! It did not disappoint.

Enough words -- here's a pretty bathroom:


photo: Sharyn Cairns

Have a fantastic Monday! xo

Round Up

2012-01-08T10:22:00.000-05:00

These were hanging out on my desktop from godknowswhere.

Fornasetti forever! ;)

Strange Dreams

2012-01-07T08:56:00.000-05:00

I've been having wacky dreams....

I think I must be worrying too much -- most times my worries are fairly global, but right now they're centered around my boys.

I worry about them skiing, and playing hockey.

But that's just the tip of the iceberg.....my mind is programmed to make mountains out of molehills and to catastrophize even the most innocuous of events.

I'd like to wake up here. This place looks like there is not one ounce of worry nor one care in the world.

Happy weekend, everyone! xo

Three More Days Until Season Two Of Downton Abbey!!!

2012-01-05T07:54:00.000-05:00

I am totally and unabashedly excited for the return of this show! Season 2 starts Sunday night. Check your PBS listings and set your DVR!

So today, in honor of all things British and manor-ly, let's take a look at a property in Buckinghamshire that is for sale....

If you can get approved for a GBP £13,500,000 mortgage, this beauty of a property could be yours.

Let's take a look.

In lieu of a finder's fee, I'll accept an invitation for a visit and a cup of tea.

Happy Thursday!

house photos: here

Get Your Iris On

2012-01-03T20:09:00.000-05:00

Iris Apfel for MAC

I love Iris Apfel because she gives me hope. She gives me hope that even though I'm getting older, my chance for success is NOT over.