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Monday, February 16, 2009

ALL GREECE-D UP!

I have just got one of the most inspirational books out there on the whole Greek lifestyle. And trust me folks, its quite a fascinating view of ultimate homes across this GODLY piece of land. This is the second book I own by publisher Thames & Hudson, the first being At Home in Sri Lanka, another gorgeous tome. At Home in Greece, travels to different parts of the country's many regions and breaks down the look for the reader from the Aegean Sea to the Acropolis. If you crave serene, relaxed and and drop dead scenery than this book's pristine photography will definitely be the ticket...perhaps a one way...never to return back! Gotta definitely go! >>>>>>> www.thamesandhudson.com

Thursday, February 12, 2009

CUDDLY CANOPIES

Since Valentine's Day is around the corner, I am posting these gorgeous images of bedroom canopies. Not only does it add much needed drama and romance in the bedroom, it also conveys a calming serenity...instantly! Its like waking up and sleeping everyday in a luxurious resort. Not to mention the hanging fabrics, which diffuse overhead lights and create a nice glow...much needed after a hard days work! So for a quick look in the bedroom, get some light linen fabric (neutral colors work best) and hang on either wires or some rods and get it going...on. Complete the look with white lilies or red roses, a nice scented candle and finish it off with a chocolate/champagne combo. DONE! Stay in and have a great one you guys...

FLAIR FOR SALE

Luxe, decadent, expensive, chic, sexy...all at sale...

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

ASSOULINE

Interiors of the Assouline bookstore/boutique located in The Plaza Hotel

So finally made it to the Assouline bookstore/boutique at the Plaza Hotel the other day. Although I am a huge fan of books by Taschen, Assouline is a very close runner up. They publish books that are sophisticated, masculine, and have excellent art direction. Like Taschen they do produce deluxe (expensive) editions of many of their titles. Books on Fashion, Art, Photography and Design are their chosen speciality. They are also very much in the know on packaging and collaborating with other luxe and prestigious brands like Coach, Goyard and Chanel and carry an extensive line of gift items like gorgeous scented candles, stationary and desk accessories. I was drooling over their Cole-Hann man-bag retailing for $450 (see pic above). Ended up buying a small book on Paul Gauguin's journals he kept while in the paradise of Tahiti. A cute price of $18.95...yes that's all from this luxurious little nook of a bookstore. www.assouline.com GO!

Monday, February 9, 2009

RIO REALNESS

Yet another reason to go to Rio...You don't gotta tell Madonna...she knows the look. Look out for the March 2009 issue of W magazine...We are back to the "Bad Girl" days...Finally!!!