When the Spring 2010 J.Crew catalog arrived a couple of weeks ago, I could barely even glance at it. Who can think Spring when the sun sets at 4:30 p.m.? Yay, New England. I finally took a look when the second catalog arrived (like two days later, ha!), and I felt a warm sense of familiarity.
That's because this lovely outfit
is awfully similar to this room.
Love the gray and white striped scarf?
Then you'll probably love the gray and white striped chair featured in Phoebe Howard's Atlanta showroom.
The soft colors of J. Crew's crinkled silk shell are beautiful, especially when paired with delicate pearls and omg -Crystal symphony necklace, you're beautiful. Black ribbons and pastel colors ... who knew?
Actually, I think Phoebe Howard probably knew. She pulled a similar trick (well, that just sounds wrong!) in her Atlanta showroom when she placed thin black frames in an otherwise mostly light room.
I love the moodiness of the big painting. It keeps the room soft, but not too sweet. Sometimes, though, a little sweet is good. Perhaps it's in the form of a Ruffled Carly dress accented with a beautiful bronze hobo bag
or perhaps it's in the form of a lavender room accented with light blue, white, and a gorgeous peach couch.
OK, last one. This outfit is pretty much the epitome of J. Crew casual. Beachy, soft, wrinkled ... and I love the pop of color in the orange clutch.
This is the the same room as before, but honestly, if the woman above stepped out of the catalog and into Phoebe's showroom, I think we'd lose her forever.
It's the most beautiful camouflage I've ever seen!
p.s. I am pleased to announce that Boston now has daylight until after 5 p.m.! What a happy thing to see the sun.
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Friday, January 22, 2010
Monday, January 18, 2010
Picture perfect
Ahhh .... this picture just makes me feel good.
It's so exciting to stumble across new blogs that are filled with image after image of pure goodness. It's right up there with taking warm sheets out of the dryer ... that's how good it is.
I found today's picture on The Brass Petal, via The City Sage. It's close to perfection, don't you think?
I found today's picture on The Brass Petal, via The City Sage. It's close to perfection, don't you think?
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