Monday Muse

" I find mediocrity hard. I find that whole area difficult. I'm a very passionate person; I care very much about what I do. I believe I give it a lot, so it's gotta be good; otherwise what's the point?"

~Phoebe Philo

photograph by Davis Sims for The Gentlewoman.

Bon Weekend No. 9

image via: lonny magazine

"Your mind will answer most questions, if you learn to relax and wait for the answer".

~William S. Burroughs

Monday Muse | Grace Kelly

grace kelly in a squash blossom, image rizzoli via: elle decor

" I'm basically a feminist. I think that women can do anything they decide to do."

~Grace Kelly

Monday Muse | Cher

Cher wearing a Squash Blossom while attending an event in 1974. Photo credit Michael Ochs via: pinterest


" If you really want something, you can figure out how to make it happen!"

~Cher

Monday Muse | Jean Shrimpton

" Be patient, the best things happen unexpectedly."

~Jean Shrimpton

by Richard Avedon, 1968

photo: via

Monday Muse | Grace Jones

Androgynous beauty, strong force, self made, style pioneer, fearless, risk taker, icon, model + singer.

image: via

 

"I believe in individuality, that everybody is special, and it's up to them to find that quality and let it live."

~Grace Jones

Bon Weekend!

Let the light in early on Saturday morning. Add a new plant member to the family. Take an afternoon dip and soak up the last days of summer. Indulge in ice cream, always. Pack up for a Sunday picnic in the park. Just learn live in the moments. 

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Xx~Syd

I See Green

Well, if were going to talk about it (St. Patrick's Day that is...), lets talk about it in the best of possible ways. The homage to the color green and the best things that come in it, like malachite and emeralds!

 

 

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Happy St. Patrick's day friends!

 

xo~syd

Bon Weekend!

eat a donut for breakfast | welcome some new plants home | try a new paint project | capture some beauty

schedule a cozy dinner date | sleep in

bon weekend!

see you back here on monday.

xx~syd

Spring Reading

These lovely books are on my reading wish list for spring. I anticipate the warmer days spent outdoors ahead….cozying up with a little inspiration and wonder in the garden sounds nice and relaxing.

Audrey In Rome
(I’ve been especially waiting for this one)

Paris Street Style

Zelda Fitzgerald

Balenciaga

What are you reading this spring?

xo~Syd

uylana sergeenko

I believe it was two years ago, that Russian designer Ulyana Sergeenko caught my attention. She had a personal style that was inspired from a mix of decades past and was close to home for me as a vintage enthusiast. Her killer debut spring 2012 collection was a mix of her expressed personal style, and an updated look on a classic 1940s and 50s ladylike look with perfectly detailed elements to match!  I have been watching her ever since and this years show was no exception!

Yet again, she nailed it with a homage to a vintage aesthetic in a grand dramatic way! Taking inspiration from what a modern say Scarlett O'Hara might look like, and strutting her down a theatrical runway, I loved it!

 images via: www.style.com

xo~syd

a new year and a fresh space

Starting off the new year right means having an organized working space. One where you can feel constantly inspired and motivated on a daily basis. Surrounded by the things you love, be it your favorite art work, books, stationary, reminders, or just a pretty bouquet of your first pick of flowers.

It also helps if that space is a pretty one, so here are a few desk and office accessories that I fancy…

Oh! And I think everyone should own a vintage letter opener, just my two sense!
xo~syd

1. eiffel tower thank you cards: graphique de france | 2. letter opener: etsy | 3. art work by my lovely friend: valerie galloway

4. two carat coffee mug: target | 5. desk lamp: land of nod | 6. dachshund letter holder: anthropologie

7. paper weight: kate spade | 8. grace coddington memoir | 9. vase: jonathan adler | 10. pink desk calendar: sugar paper

a time to relax. a time to begin.

Today is the first day back on my blog in about a month long hiatus. Two thousand twelve was a wonderful year for family, new friendships, growth, opportunities, accomplishments, experiences, and dreams that really came true. I am beyond blessed and grateful to look back and reflect on those things. I feel as though if that wasn’t enough, 2012 was just the beginning. After this very busy adrenalizing year, I took some much needed time away to really rest, re-energize and be re-inspired. Also, to just savor and enjoy the holidays in full force. I’m talking decorating, cooking + baking, gift shopping, wrapping, and just curling up with a good book on my cozy sofa. Or staying in my pajamas until noon with nowhere to run off to! Really taking the time to do things that I had missed for so long, with no agenda or schedule to work around. Believe me, my to-do list will be right where I left it beginning…..well the day after tomorrow I suppose. Until then, I intend to use up every bit of my vacation.

When life gets so busy, sometimes it does the mind wonders to step away and regain focus and inspiration. It is easy to loose your thoughts in the chaos of trying to balance everyone and everything that is important to you. So indeed, time away, is the only way to a better beginning. I have many plans and some amazing opportunities to look forward to in the New Year and I hope that you will all be along for the ride! I also hope your holiday season was filled with joy + happiness + laughter + peace + loved ones. I did manage to shed a little light, with some snippets of my holiday happenings via instagram.

Feeling refreshed, excited and anxious. Cheers to a new year and hew beginnings!

xo~syd

1. making the house a little merrier | 2. christmas collard spirit | 3. christmas doodles 

 4. holiday shopping = comfortable shoes | 5. my favorite ornament | 6. on a mission to buy wine and baking goods | 7. an all day baking marathon | 8. pretty presents wrapped in gold | 9. much deserved

1. mamas little helper | 2. houndstooth + red boots | 3. a pretty little corner | 4. christmas earrings
5. forming mamas shoe habits | 6. from my boys | 7. black + red | 8. dapper young gent | 9. christmas dinner attire 

Pretty Things {first edition}

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There is always something so pretty about pink, polka dots and flowers. Girly yes, but that is just fine by me.

Inspired

Hi Y'all

Happy Friday!

Over the many years, I have been collecting images in my head, of people who I have an admiration for, be it style or talent. I thought it was time to make some solid lists and start documenting them here, on my blog. Some of these people have been featured in previous post and some not, but they all catch my eye ( both old and new ). I am drawn to them for a common style aesthetic, certain ambitions, an interest we share, sheer talent or a just a bit of beautiful inspiration.

It dawned on me that I should do these types of posts more frequently, because I am inspired and allured by people all of the time! So here is my first official list of people.....

1. Iris Arfpel

image via {oyster magazine}

2. Ulyana Sergeenko

{image via pinterest}

3. Adele

image via {vogue}

4. Lana Del Rey

image via {pinterest}

5. Andre 3000

image via {pinterest}

6. Shirley Kurata

image via {refinery 29}

7. Claudette Colbert

image via {flickr}

Stay tuned for another series of these list soon, I plan on getting around to jot these down more frequently.

I hope you all enjoy your weekends and have something fun planned!

xo~Syd

For the Love of Green!

Hey there,

Green is one of those colors that just makes you feel all happy inside when you look at it, sort of like yellow and red do too. Such a versatile color, that can be used in every season and beautiful in so many different shades, from kelly green to mint green.

So put your green colored glasses on, and take a look at some visions in green that make me happy!

green fur

green deco influenced cloche hat

green & white kitchens

little green cameras

image via (modcloth.com)

a green vespa

green vintage dresses

green loafers with a pretty white bow

green 1960s style cape dress and green shoes with yellow socks

pretty green satchel with scallops

image via (modcloth.com)

Charlotte Taylor Spring 2012 Collection

green vintage velvet and brocade dress

Emerald City

green kate spade bicycle

jadeite cake stands

green sequin dress

green vintage stove

pretty green and black monogramed stationary

 

original hunter wellies, in green

images via: pinterest, modcloth, flickr

xx~syd