There has to be a law!

There has to be a law against tempting me with the scrumptious talent of others!!
Evidence: Designer, Haitian/Italian enormously creative Stella Jean.
(don't you think some of my cuffs would look amazing along with these works of beauty?)

 

Stella Jean

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Minimalism? Don't think so...

•  I've been a bit obsessed with Mongolia, the dress, the art, and the features of the Mongolian women.  While looking at images of the beauty of Mongolia, I came across other native women's wear as well as Haute couture that seemed to feed off of these looks.

• From Mongolia I went on to Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan.  Both countries are part of the former Soviet Republic however they have a great Far East influence.

• Fashion from places like Bahrain, Mongolia and Guatemala.  I can't help but see a common thread, pun intended...

•  The colors and decorations adorning these women, all mesmerizing. 

•  Photos from VOGUE Brazil, fashion influenced by Mongolian attire.

 

•  French fashion, an interpretation of "Tribal" looks.

•  Mongolian couture from designer Bold Ochirjantsan.

•  After admiring the celebration of clothing from these wonderful corners of the earth, I'm afraid minimalism just doesn't do it for me!

 

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Sneaky Peaky...

My new furniture has arrived.  But it's just the bare bones.  Still a long way to go before 

I can really share it all with you.  In the meantime, just a little sneak peak. 

Velvet luxurious sofa

Legs of sofa

top of armchair

Side table low view

Ceramics on side table

Back of sofa

Leg of velvet sofa

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Fashion Friday.

Ulyana Sergeenko - Tory Burch - Erdem - Peter Pilotto 

 Mary Katrantzou - Stella Jean - Rag & Bone

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What will they think of next?

It is so cold!!  Even Esther can't wait to do her business and come running back inside, which makes me very happy!  

Before I start my day I had to share a creatively adorable site, Handimania! You too will find yourself glued to it, trying to tear yourself away...

 What I like about many of these clever ideas is that they really are doable. 

 

HANDIMANIA!

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sniffle, tear, sniffle.

I didn't go to New York.  I'm in bed. Sick.

Sniffle, tear, sniffle.   :(

My mother made this blanket for Nomi out of years and years worth of yarn leftovers.  Smile.

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20 years is no laughing matter!

It's our anniversary today; Reid and I have been married for 20 years!  20 years, WOW!  Pretty amazing, the thing about how time flies and how it was just like yesterday.  We have been extraordinarily lucky.  I won't go on to the long list, (you may remember, I'm superstitious - See HERE),  however I did want to share a card we received first thing this morning.  

We are very lucky...

PS - in case the writing is too small... it says:
Dear Parents,
All of our love, gratitude and warm wishes on this very special day.  Our marriage would not be possible without yours...
In celebration of your achievement, we would like to treat you to a romantic afternoon filled with modern art.  Please arrive at 4:30 pm at the entrance to MoMA...  There you will be joined by your guide for the evening.  Your dinner reservations are at 6:30 at the Modern...
Dress sharp!
LOVE,
Shiri, Orin & Nomi

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