WINDOWS: THE DARK SIDE

As previously mentioned, decor decisions abound lately.  Which I happen to LOVE.  And as much as I won't miss living in complete mayhem, I will miss the process.

The latest choice we-ha! I made {sorry not sorry, horseface} is dark window mullions in the MBR.  I learned dark trim draws the eye outside, when we painted our #projectballast living room last year, and I'm excited to carry this through upstairs.

This image really resonates, as we are using shiplap on the walls, and will leave the casings and trim the wall color. {AND, ahem, it looks like the owners of this bedroom might have a little George or Loo on their hands.}

 

In our living room, we used Benjamin Moore's Wrought Iron.  It's a soft, warm grayish black.

But since we have a lot of blue tones happening in the master, going with Farrow & Ball's Black Blue.

Unless anyone else out there knows what the hell they are doing and cares to chime in.  Anyone, anyone?

Now onto the ceiling . . .

DEAR SEPTEMBER {& FIRST WEEK OF OCTOBER . . .}

WOW, time really got away from me.

September went by in a hot second.  

And, yes, I'm just pretending August didn't exist.

Some of the biggest time-sucking culprits as follows . . .

1.

Our Master suite renovation project.  

We are nearing the tail end of things {hopefully!} and I've been a busy bee focusing on details, details, and more deets for the space. 

{while inhaling massive amounts of sawdust}

Farrow & Ball Pale Powder - Hicks Pendant - Monogrammed Pillow Cases - Dunes & Duchess Sconce - Bamboo Table Lamps - Quadrille Henriot Floral - Atelier Side Table - Velvet Tufted Headboard

2.

a remarkable and life-enriching trip to Ojai, California.

{thank you, Beautycounter.)

3.

and last but not least, a considerable amount of time obsessing over this guy.

Much more on all of the above and lots of other goodies, starting next week when regular {and by regular I mean only slightly erratic rather than completely non-existent} posts resume.

happy September, uhhhh, October . . . happy fall! 

AND happy weekend.

DEAR CHRISTIAN CHAIZE

A lot of people are complaining that it's too hot right now in the Northeast, while I secretly love not loathe it - and long to bottle it up for the inevitable colder seasons.  It finally feels like summer, in all it's hot, humid, spectacular sweaty glory.  

Ahhhhhh, summer!

Unfortunately, we can't bottle this shiz up, folks, but we can find things that embody the beauty of this elusive season.

Enter: French photographer Christian Chaize.

Every year, Christian travels to Praia Piquinia in southern Portugal {ahem, my homeland} and takes quintessential photographs of the same beautiful beach from the same vantage points as he documents the age old theory - 

no matter how much changes, how very much stays the same.  

The results are stunning.

of course I'm not the only fan . . . his sun-drenched masterpieces brighten the spaces of the seriously stylish near and far. . .

INSIDE JENNA LYONS' OFFICE VIA VANITY FAIR

HOME OF CAMILLE STYLES
VIA DESIGN SPONGE

VIA HOTEL CASA DEL MAR

VIA


And get this - Christian offers a subscription - YES,CHAIZE.

I  kind of live for this concept-

But until CBC really wants to pony up {pun intended} for such an epic gift, I'll settle for the brilliant coffee table book, TIME & TIDE.  

It makes me so happy . . . all year long.

DEAR MILLY & GRACE

Nestled among the cobblestone streets of my happy place, is one of my favorite stores ever, with the most darling shop owner imaginable.

In the ivy covered shop just off of Main Street, there is a boutique called Milly & Grace. Named after her grandmothers, the owner, Emily Hollister, curates her collection to reflect the personalities of her sassy grandmother, Milly, and her sweet grandmother, Grace. With an infusion of her personal feminine style, Emily maintains a balance between contemporary fashion and timeless pieces. Emily is known for her meticulously edited collection that is catered to the modern, chic woman. Milly & Grace offers clothing and accessories to suit every occasion, treasures for your home and gifts for someone who has everything. Entering into its sixth season, Milly & Grace is now a staple retailer on Nantucket.

For the past 4 years, the "Marblehead Moms" have pilgrimaged to the Nantucket Wine Festival, and all 19 of us bank on finding our perfect outfits at Milly & Grace.  And we always do!  

Everything Emily Ott Hollister chooses for her store is truly special.  

 Some of my best {and foggiest} memories, I was wearing something fabulous from this establishment.

And my daily M & G reminder hangs in the "lady den" . . .

{ahem, I'm sure her second fave blog is Valentine.}

She's the definition of lovely. literally.

adjective, lovelier, loveliest.

1.

charmingly or exquisitely beautiful:

a lovely flower.

2.

having a beauty that appeals to the heart or mindas well as to the eye, as a person or a face.

3.

delightful; highly pleasing:

to have a lovely time.

4.

of a great moral or spiritual beauty:

a lovely character.

If you want to treat yourself to the inside scoop of what's happening with Milly & Grace and some major eye candy - follow them on Facebook, Twitter &  Instagram  -

you're welcome.

Can you even stand it?

I obvs bought this and can't wait to use it once Project Ballast is complete!

gift wrapping on fleek. always.

I have the utmost respect for Emily as a business woman and person.   She is immeasurably genuine and kind. 

When she graciously offered to host a Beautycounter party for me, I was beyond thrilled.  

Not only does it validate all that I already whole-heartedly believe in the Beautycounter brand, products, and mission, but I get to spend time at Milly & Grace, sipping rose amongst friends & clients.  

Yes, please!  

Pinching myself.  

Please join us if you are on island one week from today!