amazing architecture

today i'm admiring the striking architectural detail in the following homes. it seems i'm daydreaming of geometry, symmetry, floor-to-ceiling windows, intricate mouldings, arched doorways...

{houzz via life in a venti cup}

the interior windows are gorgeous (though a major no-no for anyone for children) but the grid above the fireplace is perfection in its purest form. don't you love the built-ins alongside it?

{nuevo estilo via delight by design}

this space is, to me, a rare example of dark trim done right. i'm typically a fan of white mouldings but here the rich color accentuates the bold detail surrounding the doorway, mimicked by the silhouette of the chair and the outline of the rug.

{rosa de la cruz bonfiglio in elle decor}

a curved desk tucked into a bay window — what could be better than that? truthfully i could do without the rest of the dreary furnishings...

{sf girl by bay}

who hasn't imagined living the loft life? the high ceilings are spectacular and the archways on either side of the loft create delightful symmetry between the windows/doors on the left and the open space on the right.

{southern living}

this sunroom, however, is today's pièce de résistance. french doors, glass walls, open windows... architecture truly is an art form.

today i'm admiring the striking architectural detail in the following homes. it seems i'm daydreaming of geometry, symmetry, floor-to-ceiling windows, intricate mouldings, arched doorways...

{houzz via life in a venti cup}

the interior windows are gorgeous (though a major no-no for anyone for children) but the grid above the fireplace is perfection in its purest form. don't you love the built-ins alongside it?

{nuevo estilo via delight by design}

this space is, to me, a rare example of dark trim done right. i'm typically a fan of white mouldings but here the rich color accentuates the bold detail surrounding the doorway, mimicked by the silhouette of the chair and the outline of the rug.

{rosa de la cruz bonfiglio in elle decor}

a curved desk tucked into a bay window — what could be better than that? truthfully i could do without the rest of the dreary furnishings...

{sf girl by bay}

who hasn't imagined living the loft life? the high ceilings are spectacular and the archways on either side of the loft create delightful symmetry between the windows/doors on the left and the open space on the right.

{southern living}

this sunroom, however, is today's pièce de résistance. french doors, glass walls, open windows... architecture truly is an art form.

the perfect LBD

hi ladies! thank you all for your thoughts on twitter yesterday. your opinions were pretty mixed but i've decided to test the waters. click here to follow me!

today let's examine the little black dress, that timeless classic we all turn to in times of fashion emergencies when it seems there's simply nothing else to wear. here are my current shopbop picks for the goes-with-anything and, more importantly, goes-to-anything LBD.

{riller & fount's keel one shoulder dress, $137}

a sassy one-shoulder number perfect for nights on the town.

{velvet's miranda dress, $130}

a more classic option with universally flattering draping at the bust.

{monrow's sweetheart dress, $198}

not to be worn to work: the sexy sweetheart neckline.

{riller & fount's bali draped halter dress, $143}

another night out option: a barely there ruched halter.

{elizabeth & james' audrey dress, on sale for $186}

elizabeth & james on sale? their classic aubrey dress is now 30% off.

{brigid catiis' leather crisscross dress, $216}

what a cool way to incorporate a little leather into your wardrobe if, like me, you find the leather jacket isn't quite your style.

{twenty8twelve's depp dress, $255}

of course i had to include this backless number from sienna miller's line.

{t by alexander wang's classic pocket tank dress, $105}

an affordable floor-length option that could be accessorized for any occasion.

{rachel pally's long cutout dress, $238}

i love the subtle cutouts on this classic rachel pally silhouette.

lovely readers, when it comes to choosing the perfect little black dress for your wardrobe, you've got options. we've covered one-shoulder, sweetheart, halter, strapless, backless, maxi... which one works best for you?

hi ladies! thank you all for your thoughts on twitter yesterday. your opinions were pretty mixed but i've decided to test the waters. click here to follow me!

today let's examine the little black dress, that timeless classic we all turn to in times of fashion emergencies when it seems there's simply nothing else to wear. here are my current shopbop picks for the goes-with-anything and, more importantly, goes-to-anything LBD.

{riller & fount's keel one shoulder dress, $137}

a sassy one-shoulder number perfect for nights on the town.

{velvet's miranda dress, $130}

a more classic option with universally flattering draping at the bust.

{monrow's sweetheart dress, $198}

not to be worn to work: the sexy sweetheart neckline.

{riller & fount's bali draped halter dress, $143}

another night out option: a barely there ruched halter.

{elizabeth & james' audrey dress, on sale for $186}

elizabeth & james on sale? their classic aubrey dress is now 30% off.

{brigid catiis' leather crisscross dress, $216}

what a cool way to incorporate a little leather into your wardrobe if, like me, you find the leather jacket isn't quite your style.

{twenty8twelve's depp dress, $255}

of course i had to include this backless number from sienna miller's line.

{t by alexander wang's classic pocket tank dress, $105}

an affordable floor-length option that could be accessorized for any occasion.

{rachel pally's long cutout dress, $238}

i love the subtle cutouts on this classic rachel pally silhouette.

lovely readers, when it comes to choosing the perfect little black dress for your wardrobe, you've got options. we've covered one-shoulder, sweetheart, halter, strapless, backless, maxi... which one works best for you?

desk du jour

i commented after spotting this space on christina's blog and she wrote back saying she'd thought of my desk du jour feature when she posted it! if you're not familiar with her blog... run, don't walk. she is fabulous and her kiddies — twin girls and triplet boys! — are the cutest things you've ever seen.

{nuevo estilo via full house}

detailed moulding + lacquered bookcases = my dream office. seriously this space feels like perfection to me. i even spy tulips in the corner!

p.s. on a totally unrelated note, what are your thoughts on twitter? use it? love it? recommend it? is it time for me to take the plunge?

i commented after spotting this space on christina's blog and she wrote back saying she'd thought of my desk du jour feature when she posted it! if you're not familiar with her blog... run, don't walk. she is fabulous and her kiddies — twin girls and triplet boys! — are the cutest things you've ever seen.

{nuevo estilo via full house}

detailed moulding + lacquered bookcases = my dream office. seriously this space feels like perfection to me. i even spy tulips in the corner!

p.s. on a totally unrelated note, what are your thoughts on twitter? use it? love it? recommend it? is it time for me to take the plunge?