charlotte brontë

Take your volume down from the shelf
to celebrate the writing of Charlotte Brontë
who died this day in 1855.

sommerzeit

we lost an hour this weekend
here in Germany
bringing us one step closer to summer.

stay on time with this iconic
George Nelson Ball Clock
1949

happy weekend

what's your playtime look? it's friday afternoon
and the sun is shining –
how about some marc by marc jacobs
satin swag?

satin bomber
marc by marc jacobs SS13

easter is hoppening

With Easter fast approaching, my kids are after
me to start decorating…

Any friend of Kay's is a friend of mine.
The Rabbit, in white oak, was first produced in 1957
and is the youngest of Kay Bojesen's wooden animal collection.

dinner with magritte

Can you resist these beautiful Arteum plates using
iconic Magritte images available at Colette, Paris.

Enjoy an evening with your favourite surrealist.
Must haves!

last season

Artists Lernert & Sander reduce Luxury to the max
by unravelling a slew of luxus sweaters
to simple, branded, balls of wool.
TEFAF Maastricht Art Fair, March 2014

Aptly entitled, "Last Season", this deconstruction
of Boutique Kiki Niesten's left-over inventory
was the subject for the artists TEFAF Artfair submission.
www.lernert&sander.com

international day of happiness

The UN has appointed today as
the International Day of Happiness.
How will you show your Happy?!
Anya Hindmarch Happy Face Bag AW14

Stuff your smiles, giggles and skip
into this leather zip-pouch
and you're all set.

double vision

this morning i had a vision of Spring…
Riding a Madonna Girard Electra Bike
wearing Lacy Sandal Swedish Hasbeens –
what a dream pair!

What a beautiful bike.
I saw one last Spring, here in Munich, and hesitated.
Seems discontinued… palm to forehead!!!!

posh pair

Strenesse Windows are as clear as Black & White
in the Funf Höfe, München

Frozen friends pose to passerbys
Strenesse SS14

Black blouson bomber and bag
Strenesse SS14

green with envy

green beer or green Bidermanns?
how will you celebrate St. Patrick's Day?
no brainer.

Enough to tempt me to wear earrings again.
Aurélie Bidermann SS14

lucky charm

will you find a four-leaf clover
this st.patrick's day?!
best of luck to you.

crimson & clover

sunday's brewing

Face the winddown of the weekend
with a fresh brew in mid-century cathrineholm enamelware.

 

 

 

gotta love the lotus pattern that just
screams nifty Norway!

give good face

Show true attitude with this divine zip pouch
from Prada SS14

Graphic, bold, love it.

ad♥rnment

Prep for the perfect Spring picnic
in this playfully chic little number from Stellla McCartney
adorned to the bejewelled max.

Hot lips, hearts and matchsticks
to kickstart your night.

spring fresh

Saw my first Maiglöckchen today!
The smell of fresh Spring
brings to mind the scent of this lily of the valley soap
from Santa Maria di Novella
 a must-stop of Florence

Old-world typography
wraps up each bar
of new soap.

international women's day 2014

– In honour of International Women's Day 2014 –

An absolutely beautiful collection of female portraits
by Richard Avedon, on the occasion of the exhibition
"Avedon: Women" at Gagosian Gallery Davies Street, London
and Gagosian Gallery Beverly Hillspublished by Rizzoli Press.
Leaf through and prepare to be mesmerized…

 

Available in three cover variations;
I received pink, featuring Donyale Luna. Perhaps
you'll see either a blue or yellow volume
should you find one of these beauties in your hands.

spring flash

Step Out in Spring in these Glam-Rock Stilettos
from Sergio Rossi SS13

Who can resist such a chance to flash
some Spring style?!

instalove

Feeling the love on Instagram
Today I reached 100 followers. Am impressed
by how open and supportive the platform is!

So many hearts and supportive comments
circulating on Instagram
Thought I´d show some of my own:
a message from one of my favourite designers,
Alexander Girard

outstyle the paparazzi

… and sling this glittering Charlotte Olympia
must-have over your shoulder. Outstyle the Paparazzi.
Charlotte Olympia SS13

Who could not l<3ve such details?!
Charlotte Olympia Brass and faux-leather purse