fabulous photos cortesy of thisisglamorous, blissweddingstudio and partytights!

franz kline

one of my new favorite artists! I think I’ve officially transformed into a contemporary art lover!

Love these photographs from the beautiful blog [thisisglamorous].

So feminine and lovely inspiration.

Valentino rosette-embellished silk dress

via [net-a-porter]

Paintings by Dirk De Bruycker

Christophe Jacrot

I absolutely adore Boston. I was so fortunate to have gone there several years ago, and have seriously not stopped thinking about it since. It's the most beautiful city you could ever imagine. It's a city that embraces it's history, and relishes in it's multiculturalism, something that I value dearly. The old architecture is to die for, the neighbourhoods are something out of a movie, and the vine-covered buildings are beautiful. I can't wait to go there again. I dream of living on Commonwealth Avenue frequently :)

Anyways, while I was Google street-viewing Newbury Street (any shoppers paradise), I came across an art gallery called Axelle Fine Arts. Intrigued, I went to their website and discovered the stunning work of Christophe Jacrot. His photography is incredible and stunningly real. I escape just looking at them. Here are some of my favourites. Hope you love them as much as I do.

"To me there are two main ways to photograph the world; grasp its horror (there's plenty of it) or the sublime. I chose the latter" - Christophe Jacrot

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Alexa Hampton Design

Spending time in Indigo Books is something that truly brings me joy, the atmosphere, the people, the music... the Starbucks! Everything about it just makes me happy, and ridiculously calm. So one afternoon when I was relishing in literature and and a latte, I came across the fabulous book of Alexa Hampton, interior designer extraordinare. Based in the electric New York City, Alexa took over her late father’s design firm, and has created some of the most beautiful interiors I have ever seen.

I adore the robin's egg blue walls, and the cream crown moulding is beyond beautiful. I love everything; the fuchsia orchids, the eclectic miss-match tables, the overall cozy aura of the entire room is so welcoming.

WOW! That couch is exquisite. I adore the yellow/black combination of the coffee table, and the matching color inspirations for the pillows. I love the unique 'painting' of the ancient stone frieze - a touch of the antique. Muah.

Good Lord. This is heaven. I LOVE! The wallpaper, the rose upholstery, the gold gilded mirror, the crystal chandelier, the pillows,... the flowers! I could go on and on. This is what a dining room looks like.

An idyllic family room. This is the epitome of comfortable beauty. The bookshelves are my favorite part. The couches look like soft clouds, and the assortment of antique-looking sculptures are so lovely and personal.

!!! If you know me, you know that I have an infatuation with curvy staircases... well, any staircases for that matter! I think it had to do with the scene of the princess calmly walking down the windy staircase, bejewelled train in tow, looking down at her prince who couldn't glance any other way but at her. It's a girl thing.

This home is very summer in the Hampton's. Like a scene in Something's Gotta Give, my favorite flick! Love everything. The color scheme is fresh and inviting. And the lovely greenery is like a botanical heaven.

This is such a girly princess kitchen! I love the oversized lanterns across the island, and the mixed woods that are used are such a fabulous contrast to the all-white cabinetry! I adore the small square windows above the upper sets of cabinets.

Wow, this is stunning. I adore 4-poster beds, and this one is so gorgeous in the dark wood, and the light colors compliment it perfectly! Amazing.

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I ♥ rodney smith... and staircases.