Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Some favorite images...

Vogue Living

From old magazines.

British House & Garden

I love the contrast of light and color...Beads, glass and ribbon...

British House & Garden

An inspiration wall of flowers...

British House & Garden

And a cobalt blue chandelier...

Elle

So lovely to look at. A visual respite.

The photos are from a variety of sources: Vogue Living May/June 08,
British House & Garden June 2001, and Elle (I think!)

Happy Wednesday everyone. One more day until the long holiday weekend!

28 comments:

Daisy said...

This is all so lovely!

Unknown said...

Oh pretty! I especially adore the blue chandelier. xx

Brian Miller said...

the scarves in the first shot are pretty amazing.

Shokoofeh said...

Happy Wednesday Tina!
:)

TheBeautyFile said...

These are absolutely beautiful...the cobalt chandelier is so classy I almost can't take it!

Amy said...

There all beautiful but I love the top image. It feels very happy place to create in.

Kellie Collis said...

Love the first image with those fabrics!!

NutriGirl said...

Beautiful, romantic and inspiring... Thanks for sharing those! x

Anonymous said...

Oooo I love that wall of flowers!

Anonymous said...

I love these! The contrast used is awesome.

Charlotte said...

It's always surprising how beauty renders even the most casual arrangement elegant.

What Possessed Me said...

So incredibly lovely. Those images just gave me a little lift.

TERI REES WANG said...

A collage wall of flowers is the one that speaks to me.

Sofia said...

So casual and pretty:)

Susan said...

Lovely, Tina. Now, please tell me that you're going to indeed get out of your sea of magazines for the weekend (I'm thanking the goddesses that I lent all my 'feriner' mags out:) & go enjoy.

(Maybe) will soon have longed-for chandelier in zee bedroom & one for bath & I'm very excited. (not new but then, I don't want new). Will be first discretionary acquisitions for the apt. in...almost 8 years. (other than flowers, etc.) I mean 'durable good.' keep fingers crossed........

xx

andrea said...

i adore that very first image

Hilton said...

Beautiful dreamy hues.

Simply Mel {Reverie} said...

A vibrant post that had my eyes dancing with color!

Maia said...

beautiful selections...the rich blues in that last photo make me feel good.

avant garde design said...

you just have to save favorite photos. they are current and future inspiration. i need to find a way to organize magazines and reference fab photos i want to be able to run to when i need the fix. i love the figure painting in the last photo. there is nothing like hanging real art in your spaces as opposed to prints.

Ashley said...

Hey Lady,
I stumbled upon your blog yesterday, and I'm ever so glad I did! Today I read your pink gloves entry from earlier this year. I love gloves and I tittered while reading your story. I too have man hands, and can never stuff the monsters into a single pair of vintage gloves.

I want to give us a challenge since we are both Angelenos. I am a huge glove advocate-West Coast or no-our fore mothers wore them everywhere. I purchased a vintage fur coat at the end of winter this year, and kept removing it every time I went out declaring, "No one wears this in L.A.!" Well, perhaps THEY should. Let's bring style and distinction back to our generation.

As far as 'saving' them goes, do not wait! My cherished, late grandma May 'saved' purses and jewelry for special occasions that never came. After her death we sifted through beautiful relics that still bore the tags. Seize the day, declare NOW the time for your special occasions.

Keep up the good work on your blog darlin'!

Warmest Regards,
Ashley Yazzie

orange sugar home said...

love, love the floral inspiration board. that painting of the figure is sensational. thanks for sharing!

Kat said...

these are so beautiful! I love that last photo :)

automatism said...

Oh so lovely!

Laura Mullins said...

ohhh my, these are lovely. i don't even know where to start! the first one and the last two are my... favorites. haha, 3 favorites out of 5 is better than none at all!

anyway, hope your long weekend is splendid! it will be nice for sure to have a break.

Tina Tarnoff said...

I think these color tones must be my favorite. Love that striking nude. It makes me want to get my brushes out and paint!

Jen of MadeByGirl said...

I LOVED this post! :)
Jen Ramos
'Cards & Prints You'll Love...'
www.madebygirl.com
madebygirl.blogspot.com

Cindy Felix said...

I LOVE these pictures... GORGEOUS !!