Release your wild side and embrace sexy jungle cat heels. Leopard and cheetah are trending but I know there must be some tiger stripes out there somewhere. Have you seen them?
Miu Miu heels via The Coveteur
via Design*Sponge
Ok, technically these are NEAR furniture, not on it, but how could I possibly resist!
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This image is one of my favorites, which is odd since my personal taste isn’t quite as traditional. But oh, that baby-blue tufted ottoman and that gold accent table (on casters! for easy moving!). I’d love to know what fabric is on that chair and the artwork above the mantle makes me think of the view out of a rain-soaked window. So many things to love!
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My first day in Paris was also my 30th birthday, bathed in good wine and Nutella crepes that I nibbled while winding my way through Saint-Germain-des-Prés. I explored the Jardin du Luxembourg from beneath an umbrella, watching the raindrops dance in the fountains. I wandered the streets, mapless – a practice I like to call “getting lost on purpose” and allowed the city to reveal itself to me. Pure heaven.
That was a few years ago and Paris is seducing me back for a visit, leaving me fully enamored lately with all types of French-inspired design so I thought I’d share a few of my favorites with you!
This heavily gilded French mirror and console are simplified by setting them against a plain white wall. Plus, I’m dying to know what’s inside that Chanel bag!
A monochromatic room done in deep plum seems perfectly regal and modern, even when used on traditional furniture. Bonus: I fully adore the Marie Antoinette artwork!
Subtle wainscoting and decorative moldings elevate this simply furnished room to another level of sophistication. I only wish we could see more of that marble fireplace!!
Le Sigh.
I’m not sure if this living room is actually located in Paris, but the various pinks and easy-going nature speaks to me in French.
via This Is Glamorous blog
Perhaps this will be the scene for my 40th Birthday!
via Marie Claire Maison
Simple touches, like the cabriole legs on the accent table and damask etching on the mirror, add little whispers of tradition into this simple, eclectic living room.
My dream: live in 1920′s Paris. Is it any wonder my new favorite movie is Woody Allen’s “Midnight in Paris”?
Traditional twists, like this large statue, paisley upholstery, and heavy wood armoir maintain a sense of charm even for those more prone toward modern furnishings…and note, the white birdcage. Love!
Yes, yes, I realize this not-really-an-antique Loux XIV chair piled high with romantic novels and irresistible throw is rather cliched, but I can’t help but see it and think c’est magnifique.
via Paris Apartment blog
This gorgeous Parisian apartment looks loved and lived in, full of style but also full of life!
I think it’s time to book my tickets. I simply can’t resist Paris…or another round of Nutella crêpes!
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Images courtesy of This is Glamorous, Marie Claire Maison, and The Paris Apartment
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via Loro Piana
See that sofa from Loro Piana? It’s upholstered in cashmere. Close your eyes and imagine sinking into its luxuriously cloud-like softness. Yeah. I’ll give you a moment.
Anyway, New York is frrrrrrrrreezing today and all I can think about is hibernating under cashmere blankets and waking every few days for a cup of Illy coffee. I think later today, I will pop into Restoration Hardware to look for a cashmere throw (which may or may not replace the white one I recently spilled coffee on…oops) and lose myself in a touchably-soft haze of blanket perfection. Siiiiigh. Heaven.
Burlington Cashmere Plaid Throw Blanket available via Gracious Style
via DecorPad
Find these luscious cable knit cashmere throws at Elegant Linens
Designed by Philip Gornvan
Designed by McGill Design Group
This yummy Aran Cashmere Throw Blanket is available at Ralph Lauren
via Werner Straube Photography
Ralph Lauren does cashmere so well, I’ll feature them twice! Here is the Cashmere Fringe Throw.
via Elle Decor
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Valentino heels / photo by Aaron Delesie
Yesterday, a three hour flight transported me from the glitter and glam of my home in New York City to the tranquility and loveliness of visiting family in America’s Heartland. So, in honor of all who find luxury in simplicity and love a more rustic feel, today’s “Shoes on Furniture” are going a bit country-chic!
Badgley Mischka heels via Shannon Cunningham Photography
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As an interior designer in New York, I’m constantly inspired by the world around me. I have an insatiable love for travel and luxury, which I incorporate into my interiors and now…my blog! Welcome to the journey of LifeLoveandLuxury.
