Intriguingly Chic

Sometimes you run across spaces that aren't exactly your own personal style but are so full of intriguing details that you can help but be enamored by them.  That's how I feel about this Paris apartment by Jean Louis Deniot.  I love the marble entry with jib door, the grey and gold color scheme, the striped bathroom, and I especially love the gold kitchen cabinets.  It's proof that you can find great ideas in any interior if you look hard enough. 

Bon weekend!

Inspiration is Everywhere

I sometimes go to stores not just for shopping but for inspiration.  Often the paint colors and decoration borrow from home design so it makes sense. The new Chloe store in Soho is one of my new inspiring stores.  The pale grey exterior had me at hello but the brass rails, shelves, and light fixtures make me wish I had more room in my apartment. The pale colors of the clothes could not only fill your closet but inspire a neutral paint palette.  If you look hard enough, you will see that inspiration is everywhere.

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Bits and Bobs

Today was one of those days that took me in a million different directions.  I swear I'm going to get things together soon but until then, here are a few pics that I have gravitated toward this week. The Carolyne Roehm image above makes me wish I had a dining room so I could set a pretty table and invite some friends over for a party. At the very least, I'm going to buy more flowers for my apartment. 

I love all the colors in this photo of model Rose Smith in Fendi and the great bust.

I just bought a vintage grey fur that needs to be remodeled so I was looking at Viviana Volpicella's coat for inspiration. The colors also go with my theme. (Photo via Wednesday Fashion.)

I love myself a quote and this 2103, This is Your Year post from The Atelier Blog is pure perfection.

Grey Day

After four days of lovely weather in San Francisco, this grey Monday is a little depressing.  I'm not ready to be back in boots and tights and coats. As I've mentioned before, my winter wardrobe consists of various shades of grey.  It looks less harsh than all black but plays nicely with almost all other colors.  I especially love it mixed with gold jewelry but grey rooms also look great with gold accessories.  Now I just need to find a reasonably priced vintage gold Rolex.  A girl can dream. 

My new J.Crew Collection Tartan Car Coat integrates perfectly into my grey wardrobe.  It's also super warm and chic.  It's sold out online but you can call to see if they still have it in stores. 

He's technically not wearing grey but he was too cute not to include. 

Francisco Costa apartment. 

via Tommy Ton

Greystone

via Tommy Ton

Jacques Grange 

Other images via The Gifts of Life, Emilanton, and Coffee Stained Cashmere.