Victorian Spring

Lafayette Square, an area in the city of St Louis, is known for its wonderful Victorian architecture. The beautiful painted Victorian homes and town houses are amazing in the spring. The details of the buildings are called out in full color. These colors combined with the brilliant colors of spring are glorious.

 This vibrant colors of this town house are stunning at any time. The flowering trees of spring are a wondrous addition.

 I love the green, organized garden of this stately home.

 The row houses are alike in architecture but each is painted in its own array of color.

 The intricate details make each house special and distinct from its neighbors.

Its all in the details and the wonders of a Victorian Spring.

Wallcoverings From Osborne & Little And Harlequin

I like wallcovering or wallpaper, whatever you want to call it. What I like about these wallcoverings from Osborne & Little and Harlequin is the updated, modern style they have.  Even when used in a traditional setting they bring a modern aesthetic. They are all fresh and vibrant.

 The Benvarden from O&L is a wonderful combination of pattern and color. It looks great on this wall as an accent.

 Kikko Trellis is also from O&L. It brings a sophisticated, modern style and looks beautiful wtih the collection of white ceramics.

 This tradtional O&L damask pattern, Ressonico works well in this modern setting.

 O&L's Stradivari is a curvaceous wonder. I love the elegance mixed with a bit of glamour.

 Wild Chrysanthemum, a pattern from the archives of Osborne & Little looks perfect in today's interiors.

 This Harlequin pattern is spirited and lively with the white painted furniture.

 An updated floral combined with modern furniture is a stunning look.

 Sleek modern furniture with fresh spring flowers creates an inviting setting

 This wallcovering is a perfect background to the white and turquoise furniture and accessories.

 I love this Harlequin wallcovering as an accent wall in a bedroom. The bright white bedding against the lively floral background is wonderful.

 A stylized floral with clean, modern furniture...

 Modern style likes wallcovering.

Vibrant, vivacious, glamorous

 A sublte neutral color palette is highlighted with a monochromatic large scale floral.

Wallcovering in an entry makes a great first impression.

 Another stunning pattern from Harlequin.

 The coral in the background allows the neutrals to stand out and make a statement.

 A wonderful combination of fabric and wallcovering from Harlequin.

 The bold color palette is balanced by the pattern of the wallcovering.

 The curved lines of the furniture, the open pattern of the wallcovering, shades of teal and white; these design elements create and elegant, graceful room.

Wallcovering brings an additional layer to a room. Color, pattern, texture can all be added with this one element.
Osborne & Little                            Harlequin

New Jewelry...

Here's the latest..had so much fun!  Ophelia's Adornments

~Amber Fire~

~In Flight~

~Gypsy Diva~

~Circe~

~The Crystal Ball~

~Crimson Moon Goddess~

April in Paris

My first trip to Paris was during the month of April...so, when April rolls around, I get Paris Fever.  Here are some photos I took on that trip...the weather was cloudy and moody...just perfect.  Vive la France!

~Montmartre~

~View from Montmartre~

~see the Eiffel Tower waaaaaaaaay in the background?~ :)  Montmartre

~love this gypsy lady!~

~Paris *is* for lovers...~

~touristy?  you bet!~

~don't make 'em like this anymore!~

~my French friend, Audrey, and her son, Hadrien~

~Hadrien on his scooter - I love this shot~

~...till we meet again...~

Beats Antique - Egyptic

David Tishbi

Time to highlight another of my favorite jewelry designers:  David Tishbi.  Based in Israel (so many talented jewelry designers seem to come out of Israel), David's work has a worldwide following.  I just love his modern, organic style...what do you think?