Tuscany in Winter Let's go. This looks like a wonderful place to be without all the crowds. I had no idea Tuscany was so nice in the winter. The picture above was taken in January. Click on the link and see the 15-photo slideshow. Complete article here from The New York Times.
Antiquarian prints hanging unframed on the walls, recessed bookcases full of leather bindings, the bench with linen cushion at the foot of the bed, the bed hangings, the upholstered headboard, the lamps. I love it all. Absolute perfection.
Coco Chanel: A life on camera
Coco Chanel practicing her own style advice circa 1926.
I always look forward to seeing the gowns at The Oscars. Maybe we'll see some vintage Chanel tonight. Hope so.
This is an amazing arrangement of spring flowers, isn't it? Guaranteed to make you happy every time you walk in the room. Simply lovely. Have a wonderful Sunday, Rosemary.
Dibs. Want this. Love the brick floor, the blue wood box, the bench ... everything. I live in boots and jackets like this too, country girl that I am.
On Nantucket, Massachusetts, a couple commissioned Botticelli and Pohl Architects + interior designer Elissa Cullman to create their seaside retreat. That's some staircase down to the sea, isn't it?
Curved staircase with slide. This would be so much fun. Which would you take? I guess you'd walk up and slide down. I'm so glad there are people who want such things and find the people to build them, aren't you?
Wow. Just look at the entrance to this place. Love the big shaped bushes and benches lining the drive too. Wish I could see more of the house. Looks as if there's a party going on with the tents outside. How many lifetimes would it take for new plantings to get this tall?
This is so interesting. When you get a spare 10 minutes you will really enjoy seeing the work and effort that went into film footage that took 2 years to complete and lasts for only one minute. For a glimpse at just how much effort goes into creating the gorgeous shots captured by the BBC and Discovery Channel, have a look at this exhausting behind-the-scenes footage of a scene from the new series LIFE. 
Doesn't this bacon look yummy? I can't remember the last time I cooked it. Probably last summer when tomatoes were in season BLTs were on the menu. I have a showing of my real estate listing this morning and just might stop at Wightman's Farms the local farm stand and get some of their thick bacon on my way home. It's wonderful. Hope I don't forget...since I have to drive by twice. 
A friend gave me one of these candles this week for my Unbirthday (there was no other occasion). She always knows what I might like and she's always right. This one is called Ex Libris with the scent of Old Books; antiquated leather-bound volumes of handmade papers and parchment permeate and seduce the senses. The packaging is wonderful...too pretty to open. From Modern Alchemy. Thanks, Jill. I love it.