. . . yesterday, spent a part of the day at afternoon tea, and with a view overlooking the castle, and over finger sandwiches and warm scones with clotted cream, macarons and eclairs, was reminded of how lovely [and inspirational] it is, to take time to slow things down a little, everyday, even if only for a few moments . . .

RECENT | two lovely things

* everything gilded
* ribbons & braids
* unmistakably french
* gold embellishments & a chignon
* mint accents & gallery walls
* gold, mercer island
* chandeliers & gallery walls
* black & white
* pretty papered powder rooms
* floral bedlinens & perfectly pink peonies
* seaside inspiration
* french tourmaline & gray diamonds
* sexy scallops
* billowy pinks & dusky blues
* pink & carerra
* lace & leopard print
* ruggedly refined
* green & white