Summer chic done right!

Anthropologie's new summer catalog is filled with amazing summer outfits, but what really caught my eye is this delicate blouse paired with cute cargo shorts. Chic, yet casual it's perfect for the warm week-ends ahead! Love it!

Design envy...

 

Here are a few pieces of great furniture I would love to include in our home! 

Ah, if only I had an unlimited budget!

Mirrors, 195 $; Lamp, price upon request; Silver Tray, 49 $; Dining Table, 999 $; Side Table, 249 $; Rug, 19 $; Chair, 999 $.

Fun project for green thumbs!

Here is my next project: a terrarium! I love these little worlds under glass, a fun alternative to a regular plant plus I bet they'd look great just about anywhere in the house, or as a table center piece!

top 2 images via green wedding shoes, bottom terrariums hand made by Assembly New York

DIY Lamp, do it!

Since I started the day with a post for you, manly readers, I thought it could be fun to follow up with a cool DIY project! You know, so you can get in touch with your masculinity and build stuff...

 I picked this project for 3 reasons: 1) it looks great! 2) You don't need tools, just pliers 3)you can get creative and really make it your own by changing the design, the materials, etc. .

For the full step by step guide, including you shopping list, check out the very talented Linsey Adelman Studio webpage. Here, is a direct link to this project. 

Have fun!

PS.: Ladies, it's also a project you can tackle easy, just don't tell the boys!

Gentlemanly gorgeous!

Here is a nice selection of men's grooming, washing, all around beautifying products that all are good for you, manly readers, as well as for the planet! I didn't really intend to do a green post, but it turns out all my favorites are also environment conscious, look at that! 

Click on the corresponding number for a link to the website where you can make the purchase (or find the items near you).

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. 

Champagne on ice please!

The world renowned Moët & Chandon as come up with something new and fresh for the summer! They have created the first champagne that is best enjoyed on ice, introducing the Moët Ice Imperial. 

The maison recommends chilling the bottle to 7 'C (or 45'F), pick a large glass (like the cute Kate Spade champagne saucers above),  put 3 large ice cubes, add champagne, garnish with mint, ginger, berries or citrus peel, which ever you prefer. You could also put the garnish in your ice cube, for a fancy touch! 

Cheers!

a pretty way to organize books!

I really prefer this organization technique to the classic alphabetical order. Plus, it's easier to maintain!

images via color me happy

A little eye candy!

Hey hey! I am pretty busy with this whole moving to a new city thing these days, but I waned to share a few items that caught my eye on the world wide web! Enjoy!

Dress, DVF 365 $; three finger ring, ASOS 21$; Evening bag, ASOS, 25$; Glasses svpply, 50 $; Chanel gold nail polish, 25$; Jimmy Choo flats, 295$ at Holt Renfrew.

I want to wear...

All from J.Crew, here.

Illustration love

Cate Parr is a dedicated, immensly talented illustrator from L.A. . To my eyes, she is one of the few who can use fashion images and completly transform them with her unique, dreamy style. I recently purchased the Vogue image featured above via Esty and I was so happy to see it show up in my mailbox the very next week! 

Click here to check out more of her work, and maybe get your favorite one!

Mr. Beckham & Adele, perfect couple.

Hummm, not only is there eye candy in this new glossy, but there are actually very interesting and thoughtful articles, interviews and opinion pieces. Male celebrities, intellectuals, style icons from all over the world are carefully hand picked to create a forward thinking magazine, with unique perspective.

The website is updated regularly and features some interviews and great photographs. 

Created in Amsterdam, its sister publication, The Gentlewoman is also a great read for ladies. Especially since this issue features a great and (very) honest interview with my current favorite artist, Adele. 

What is also great about the women's publication is that it has the same smart and intellectual tone as its masculine counterpart. Beauty, fashion and anti-aging are still part of the topics, but in a wise approach, with interesting comments and reflexions. Intellectuals, artists, pop icons and women from different backgrounds fill the pages of this new mag. Love it!

(* If in Mtl, you get both at Multimag on Mont-Royal, and other fine stores I'm sure).

Inspiration for a sensational...

All images via Oh happy day, except for the awesome confetti reef, via styled magazine. Check both out for great party (and wedding) inspiration!

Chance

How inspiring are these images from Chance's new collection? I feel as relaxed as I would on a French seaside just by looking at them. Their summer line is simple, elegant, with a unmistakable je ne sais quoi. Stripes, solid colors, linen and a super cute selection of accesories are available on the web.

Secret, fast, delicious sangria receipe

I'm going to share my secret Portuguese Sangria recipe with you, lucky reader! It's super simple, extremely fast, and even though it may offend hard core sangria fans, it's delicious and everyone loves it!

You'll need:
1 inexpensive bottle of sweet red wine
1/2 litter of Fanta ( Fanta is the best, but any orange pop or Orangina will do).
Fresh fruits sliced (Orange, peach, nectarine etc)
Frozen berries (optional)
Ice.

You'll have to:
Mix it all together, let it chill a little, just the time it takes  to tell your guests that you found this recipe on an awesome blog they should check out. And, bam, it's ready to enjoy!
 * This recipe is best enjoyed during a pic-nic, in these gorgeous Villeroy&Boch cristal glasses.


OK, now for you snazzy drinkers, here's a fancier recipe

1 bottle of merlot
1/2 cup of Grand Marnier
1/3 cup of Peach liqueur

Fresh fruits sliced (Orange, peach, nectarine etc)
Frozen berries
3 cinnamon sticks.
2 cans of 7up or Tonic water
Ice

Mix everything but 7up and ice, Let chill for 1 hour. Add 7up, ice, and remove cinnamon sticks.
Enjoy!

Happy TV!

Ok, it's official, I love the new abc show "Happy endings"! It's fun, quirky, different, with very actual references. Many compared it to Friends, and althought it's not false, I feel like it's more raw and real than friends was.  It's on abc wednesday nights, or click  here to watch full episodes.

Travelling day

I spent today in the air, litterally! We were in Calgary for a couple of days, and we had a blast! We have hours painting the new maison, it's starting to look great! We have also had such good times with our friends out there! We didn't mannage to see everyone, but we'll be back before you know it! There is still a lot to keep us busy here in Montreal, so I'm happy to be back!

Photo via Pinterest, source unknown.

web+vintage= awesome shopping

Vintage isn't easy to wear, shop or find in my opinion. That was before I discovered Pink Clouds! A great way to skip the hunt through piles of clothing, the remote stores, and the patience to see what comes in. Plus, the website suggests great looks to pull of the items, they clearly indicate the size by giving detailed measurement of the clothing. Plus plus, they have very interesting and diverse brands! A dream!

But there is a certain paradox about buying vintage clothing online, don't you think? 

via refinery 29, all images Pink Clouds

If looks could win votes..

Here are a few fun photos to remind you that today is your chance to take a stand and vote! Who could have imagined that these teenagers would become party leaders today? Are you surprised by any of these looks?

All photos from Vintagevoter.ca

I wish you...

Original photo from flickr via pinterest.

Ro-yhaal feeeh-verrr

 

The wedding was gorgeous, of course, but what I found the most original were the guest's hats! I can only hope this becomes a trend here too! (hum... ok maybe I'm asking a lot here, but how glamourous!) 

I'll do a post about more wearable hats for the summer soon, stay tuned!

These gorgeous hats are from Gina Foster via designlovefest.