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Enchanting

“Through the forest have I gone. But Athenian found I none, On whose eyes I might approve This flower’s force in stirring love. Night and silence.–Who is here? Weeds of Athens he doth wear: This is he, my master said, Despised the Athenian maid; And here the maiden, sleeping sound, On the dank and dirty […]

Shabby, Vintage Sweet

      “All the world’s a stage,  And all the men and women merely players;  They have their exits and their entrances;  And one man in his time plays many parts,  His acts being seven ages.”        ― William Shakespeare, As You Like It         Florence via:brocantebyursi via:brocantebyursi Museum Speelklok    […]

Lanesborough Luxury

The Lanesborough Hotel  London, England Following The Lanesborough’s closure in December 2013, the hotel was taken back to its shell and meticulously transformed by Alberto Pinto, the world renowned interior design studio. The 5-star luxury retreat re-opened t’s doors last summer and and is currently London’s most expensive hotel. The renovation honours the building’s architectural […]

French, Vintage, Shabby Charm: Accent Red

“Love is love is love is love is love is love is love is love and love cannot be killed or swept aside.” — Lin Manuel Miranda World of Interiors Vintage Ribbon Ed Rucha, Crackers. French 18th century embroidered silk fragment, Trouvais 18th century French fashion plate photo British Designer, Carolyn Quartermaine’s  Script Fabric French Bed […]

Vintage Blue

  “Where do you go when you’re lonely? Where do you go when you’re blue? Where do you go when you’re lonely? I’ll follow you When the stars go blue.”    ― Ryan Adams     Maison Cote Sud vintage blue Antique ballet costumes from the Paris Opera Trouvais French Bed via:brocantebyursi French Canopy scroll details […]

Titanic Finds

  A handmade, platinum, 18K gold, and diamond ring that was found among the artifacts of the RMS Titanic So interesting, seeing the artifacts recovered from the Titanic. Artifacts Salvaged from the Titanic It is difficult to imagine the arduous voyage these artifacts have made. They went down with the Titanic after it collided with […]

J’adore Diamants

Diamonds, pearls and precious stones from the French collection of crown jewels 1887. The French Crown Jewels  (French: Joyaux de la Couronne de France) comprise the crowns, orb, sceptres, diadems and jewels that were symbols of Royal power between 752 and 1825. These were worn by many Kings and Queens of France. The set was finally broken up, with most of it sold […]