English Muse http://www.englishmuse.com Books…Fashion…Decor Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:46:18 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 englishmuse/BGgchttp://feedburner.google.comWhat are you reading this week?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/englishmuse/BGgc/~3/boDaCZKonYE/what-are-you-reading-this-week.html http://www.englishmuse.com/2012/02/what-are-you-reading-this-week.html#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:46:18 +0000 Tina http://www.englishmuse.com/?p=9073

getting the day started

I was clearing out a couple boxes and found an old copy of “Thomas Paine’s Rights of Man,” by Christopher Hitchens. I’ve been watching a lot of presidential debates recently so it seemed like a fitting book to read in an election year. I love Hitch’s writing anyway…Will be missed.

What are you reading?

Photo by Perfect Bound.

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Like this?

Or This?

It’s freezing in Europe at the moment and I’m starting to worry about packing for my trip. I’ve lived in Southern California for the past 20 years. I have no idea how to dress for extreme cold. Help! Any advice?

(Photos by Garance Dore.)

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Sofia Coppola and her husband, French rock star Thomas Mars, have found a gorgeous new home with a rare “secret garden” in the middle of Greenwich Village, according to the Wall Street Journal. The couple paid nearly $10 million for the light and bright abode.

(Real estate listing photos, above, from elliman.com)

I can’t wait to see how she decorates it!

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I’ve been planning my trip to Paris. As it turns out, one of my friends is going to be in Vienna where her husband is directing an opera. I’m going to take a little side trip to see them. Instead of flying, I’ve decided to take the train, with a route through the Swiss Alps.

Does anyone know of any good books about the Alps to read along the way?

Thank you!!

(Photo by Hurni Christoph.)

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My Lamps Plus design post this week is about decorating with pink, featuring the beautiful decor photographs of Yvestown’s Yvonne Eijkenduijn! More here!

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Penguins, Dorset

What’s the most tattered book you own?

For me, it’s “A Moveable Feast.” I take my paperback copy with me every time I go to Paris. It’s become a sort of tradition to read it on the long plane ride. The spine is broken from underlining sentences on that horrible little pull-down tray. The pages are yellow and some are stained with red wine. (I hate to fly, so wine helps.) The cover has a huge crease from getting smashed under a pillow. Recently I found a pretty fabric cover that fits the book perfectly. It actually looks presentable now.

But this week, it occurred to me: Why not just get a copy of the book on Kindle, since I’m bringing my Kindle anyway on my trip this month.

Then again I would miss not being able to reread everything I underlined last time…I don’t know. I think it’s me and this 1970s edition of A Moveable Feast for life.

You know what I mean?

(Photo by Flat World Sedge.)

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I just discovered this amazing Tumblr page called Xote. It’s curated by a Turkish graphic designer, with penchant for black, white and gray.
Have a look:


Xote also has an awesome ffffound page!

Have a lovely Tuesday. Sorry I’m late in posting this week. Crazy busy here in LA!
(This is what I was writing about at midnight.)

(Images via Xote.)

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Salzburg - a sunny day in early winter

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It’s warm and sunny today. I can’t wait to get outside and rattle around the city. The only thing on my schedule is to get my hair done! Yay, blonde streaks!

What are you doing this weekend?

Photo Credits: Anja Louise Verdugo, Rotraud_71, Pink Bow, Reddott, and All the Rage.

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The topic of my Lamps Plus design post this week:
Five Ways to Stay Inspired!

(Photo by Artist/Illustrator Lizzy Stewart.)

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I’m going through a phase I guess. I’ve always thought of myself as more of a Carrie, style wise. But it seems lately I’ve turned into Charlotte. How has this happened?

Anyway, here’s my pick for the cute look of the day: A Herringbone tweed jacket over a Nike rugby shirt over a Polo shirt. Pearls essential.

(Via Moet Things.)

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