Simple and chic

via Elle

James Nares

“It’s a fine balance between design and the thing making itself happen. The stroke has to have complete precision to work. Sometimes I lose it on the exit. You can’t fudge it. It ruins the whole thing.” The resulting figures are almost always contained within the rectangle. “It’s less of a window if I keep it within the confines of the canvas, but there’s almost always a drip that’s an umbilical cord.”
- James Nares



Images via James Nares and Habitually Chic

Walking the streets of Paris in heels...

Flats or heels?

Heels.

(via The Sartorialist)

New notes

Simple and sweet "K" cards by Kate Spade.

Luminaire

Photo via Alicia Bock Photography

Noble House Designs

Love these necklaces.

via Atlantic-Pacific

Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life

Bella Frost

I'm thinking of adding this Bella Frost print to my wall.

Clutter made pretty

Little mint julep cups holding bathroom essentials make me so happy.

via this is glamorous

Access granted

Get your gold wristband here.

Midnight City

Midnight City by M83

Really looking forward to the new album.

Pen Pal

With as many lists as I make I think it's time to invest in some cute notepads.

Archer Avenue

Zara

Zara is finally offering online shopping. Someone hide my bank card.

Fancy fish

Swanky little fish bowl.

M and K

The wacky and classy Olsens. Fashion icons. Always a source of inspiration.

(all photos via Olsens Anonymous)

Jayson Home

Dining table

Custom window box

Barcelona-esque chair

Mmm... Miller Harris candles

Chic table lamp



Cowhide



Antique serving tray

Wouldn't it be fabulous to have an unlimited redecorating budget? Yes, I think so.

Wants and wishes from Jayson Home.

imogene + willie, nashville, tn

There are many great things about Nashville that make me proud to call it home. One of the little jewels of the city is a service station-turned-clothing shop on 12th Avenue South. imogene + willie have made a name for themselves over the past year or so for their uber cool denim line (J.Crew carried their jeans, Gywenth mentioned them in GOOP, etc...) and I can finally say that I own a pair of imogene's.




The fit is amazing. I never get comments on jeans (because really, who does since everyone wears jeans) but I get multiple comments on these. They're rigid and tight at first but with every wear they get better and better. Another great plus is that you don't have to wash them a lot, and if you do, check out your options.



The story behind i+w will warm your heart (see what I mean) and once you visit the store you'll never want to leave.

I also got a pair of these sailor shorts.

And right now they're having a summer sale, 30% selected items! Happy shopping!


(Big thanks to my friend Dee Dee who helped me find my perfect fit. Her and her husband, Steve, also serve as occasional i+w models and have an envious collection of denim. Check out their blog here.)

Kiss me, Kate

Photos from Jamie and Kate's wedding by Mario Testino are, for lack of a better word, stunning. And what a guest list! Congratulations to the couple.

(via Vogue)

A Visit from the Goon Squad

I'm not a big reader but after hearing this interview I immediately ordered A Visit from the Goon Squad. I couldn't put it down once I started, now I'm sad it's over.

Heart of the Bloody City

1 Heart Of The Bloody City (MTM's Glastonbury 2008 Edit) by ckhopper

After seeing U2 back in July I've been slightly obsessed with Bono and Co. This is one killer mashup.

Edie purse

I'm obsessed with this bag.

Short summer

What a lovely little ensemble. I'm glad she's carrying a colorful bag rather than black or brown, adds a unexpected use of color.

(via Hanneli)