. . . and the inspiration folders have been overflowing lately, first for styling inspiration for all of last week’s photo shoots, and now, this, a falling together of beautiful things, into another charming mix . . .

. . . this brass palm tree floor lamp

. . . black & gold

. . . always,  le château de versailles

. . . this glass-front cabinet [via april and may]

. . . gilded wall sconces

. . . glistening fountains in the sun

. . . perfect ponytails [& more here]

. . . striped drapes

[& as always, much, much more below] x

. . . this DIY

. . . cake & coffee

. . . strappy sandals

. . . embellished

. . . spiral staircases

. . . this outfit

. . . leopard print & white

. . . gemma at chloé, circa spring 2007

. . . afternoon tea

. . . silver on silver

. . . summer green

. . . always & still, this room

. . . gilded & glass

. . . this moment

. . . draped & tufted silk

. . . stunning calligraphy

. . . this whimsical hedge

. . . champagne refridgerators

. . . beige & black

. . . hello [via simple blueprint]

. . . and of course, this leopard print sweeping staircase . . .

{p.s.} do you remember the first? [& the third and these] x