Sargent

Sargent in his studio in front of his notorious Madame X.

Did Someone Say?

Did someone say Alice + Olivia? Only one of my dress obcessions!

Bed's for my Daughter

I have a small problem, it's called: I'm obcessed with beds. I came across this one at a local auction house and I almost bought it but then something about the top of it didn't sit right with me. It sold for only $500 and is from PA from the 1830's. Isn't it great that you can buy something this beautiful and authentic for less then a piecec of particle board shaped like a bed from Pottery Barn?

Party Shoes

I am not a shoe girl at all. You could strap two potato skins on my feet and as long as they offered some form of coverage I'd be fine. However I am obcessed with this Louboutin's. The first time I came across them was in Bazaar... which now that I think about it I haven't recieved a Bazaar in awhile... better check if my subscription is current.

French Frame

I hope I haven't put this up before but I found this frame on eBay... apparently it's French... isn't it amazing?

Typewriter

I don't know if I've put this up before but isn't this a fantastic old typwriter? I have never seen one like this in person.

Flower Girl Dresses

I was searching flower girl dresses for Clem and I came across this one which I lost my mind over. The bride, however, didn't go for it... so I'm thinking about it for the C's first communion. Thoughts????

Dresse Galore!

I have spent my winter not only hibernating and getting fat but researching cocktail dresses... oh the life of a stay-at-home mom. See the fruits of my labor.

I think this dress is so neat with the sheer beaded collar. However something about the line where the black fabric ends bothers me.

Love this dress. Bought it and it met all my expectations.

Over this dress, just pushed the wrong button on my upload images form.

Love, love love this Milly dress. Saw it in person at Neimans and it is fabulous!

Edward Lear

Edward Lear, artist, writer and lyricist published many books of his nonsense drawings and lyrics. I especially love his Nonsense Botany. The books are rare and expensive but worth adding to your collection.

The Annunciation

This is my favorite image of The Annunciation. This was done by Dante Gabriel Rossetti and what makes this piece significant was the casualty of the scene. Most Annunciations are ornate and formal with Mary gilded in gold and her eagerness to accept God's plan for her. Instead this scene shows Mary in bed being awoken and surprised by the angel Gabriel. Not only is Mary surprised but her face shows fear and anxiety over what God has requested of this young women. I love this piece because it shows Mary's youth and humanness. I remember studying this in college and understanding why it is such an important part of Art History.

Brother's Grimm

Fabulous Glasses

Kitchen Tiles

These are reproductions of antique French tiles, but I still thought they were beautiful and done right in a kitchen they could be fabulous.

Mirrored Sconce

I thought this is a beautiful example of a mirrored sconce. The mirrors on this are in a web pattern.

A Russian Design

Here is a pair of earrings that, if you have done your research, are a knock off of a Russian Design which the name eludes me right now. Anyway here is the repro being sold at Neimans.