Life is chaotic lately, so I'm loving modern minimalism -- a little rough around the edges, in soft-focus shades of cream and slate, cherishing the simplicity and craftsmanship of the past. The perfect marriage of zen and comfort...
Obsessed doesn't even capture how I feel about this incredible three-story Parisian home (and former haberdashery) featured in The New York Times. That staircase! The garden! It's love.
I always look forward to the release of french artist Flora Douville's calendars, and the ones released this year are especially gorgeous. They also make an awesome stocking stuffer, or gift for your favorite cubicle neighbor. Shop here.
Flying out to spend Thanksgiving with E.'s family in Boston, and I've been promised a feast to remember. Will try to post as much as I can, but if I don't, hopefully you'll be too knocked out from turkey and wine to notice!
I'm kind-of obsessed with feathers these days, and this tea towel from Herriott Grace is just too cute.
So much to love here -- the black lacquered floors, mix of modern and vintage lighting, and fashion and art books and prints. Very fashion editor chic, right?
Ok, I admit I kind-of, sort-of cheated this week seeing as there was no actual baking involved here. But that's kind of what makes these honey-peanut butter granola balls so great. Healthier than your average cookie, minimal mess and done in 20 minutes, but with the sweetness and chewiness of any cookie worth its sugar.
A few "tough girl" pieces I'm obsessing over right now...
What is it about the rapid approach of the holidays that gets us itching to create things for our loved ones, be it crafts or sweets? I've been making my way through Molly Wizenburg's A Homemade Life, and have been so inspired to make things from scratch, with love.
Little (glamorous) pops of red via The Sartorialist, and my new polish obsession Scarlett O'Hara from Essie.
Not exactly my aesthetic, but I love the way antique artwork is arranged in this room
A little snapshot from my weekend. As a newbie baker I challenged myself to bake something every Sunday I'm in town this holiday season. The chocolatey, peanut-studded results of week one above! Recipe here.
