Sun-drenched Summer Days

Charles Dickens had it right - "It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade." 

So we may still be waking up to frost and snow, and those sun-drenched summer days and balmy nights may not be here quite yet, but that should not prevent you from getting a head start on warm weather style by playing with summer's chicest shade, should it? Turquoise - the color that reminds you of the mesmerizing blue-green hue of the Caribbean waters and long summer afternoons spent doing nothing but lazing on the beach with a good book. 

Great Expectations, huh? :)

Have a beautiful weekend, everyone!

Monday Inspiration: A Dash of Gold

Because we can all do with some inspiration on Monday mornings, don't you think?

Decided to glam up my go-to black turtleneck with a dash of gold. 

Happy Monday everyone, have a great week ahead!

Holiday Sparkle & Happy New Year

Happy New Year, everyone! May this be the year of new and fruitful beginnings, and may you be able to find the time this year to stop and smell the roses. 

I wore this sparkling tweed coat on New Year's eve. Who says you can't go subtle with gold? 

Speaking of sparkle, here is a picture of our Christmas tree, and a quick tip for you. I've found that sticking to just one or at the most two color schemes when decorating the tree can make the end-result very elegant. Tree ornaments in muted/antique gold are my first choice, and look amazing against the green backdrop. This year P wanted to add some red, and so we went with a red and gold theme, and I think it turned out magnificent.