Happy holidays!

Finally, the holidays are upon us! I'm heading up to my parents place tomorrow and looking forward to spending the next few days relaxing with our family. 

I'll be dropping in next week, but until then, I hope your holiday to be spent celebrating with much joy and laughter. 

Have a most wonderful Christmas,

Rachel xo

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Christmas Gift Guide {last minute & stocking stuffers}

Have you crossed everyone of your Christmas list lovelies?
In case not, here a few ideas that would make fun stocking 

stuffers or last minute gifts. 

{1} 365 Days Journal; Kikki.K

{2} Stacks of Colour teas; T2

{3} Heart-shaped acetate earbuds; Marc by Marc Jacobs

{4} Essential Zip Wallet for iPhone 4s; Michael Kors

{5} Yorokobi Super Orgasm Set; Nars

{6} Vogue Magazine subscription

Rachel xo

Street style inspiration {the classics}

I'm loving all of these streetstyle classic looks. Wardrobe essentials this season for me will include black tailored shorts, a denim dress, a midi pleated skirt, and of course, ballet flats.

With Christmas only a few short days away things, I don't know about you, but things have been crazy busy around here, so by the time Friday afternoon rolls around I will definitely be looking forward to the holiday festivities to begin!

Happy Thursday lovelies!

Rachel xo

Image credits: Stockholm Streetstyle

French Farmhouse Christmas

Welcome to the week before Christmas lovelies! I hope you have been enjoying holiday festivities over the weekend, whether it be decorating your tree at home or attending a fabulous party!


I thought I'd share a little French farmhouse Christmas inspiration today. Every time I visit Dreamy Whites I feel inspired by the snippet's Maria shares from her beautiful home. Luckily there is also her shop where you can find these beautiful stockings and traditional wreaths. 


I hope your week is off to a brilliant start,


Rachel xo






Images via Dreamy Whites

happy {almost Christmas} weekend & lovely links

It's the weekend before Christmas and there is still so much to be done!

 It's my Mum's birthday, so tonight I'm cooking up a celebratory feast and then tomorrow hubby and I are off to celebrate with friends at a couple of Christmas parties. Tis the season!

Let's hope the weather plays nice and the sun comes out; its been a bit of a gloomy summer here so far, but I'm still hopeful the sun will make an appearance.

Here are few festive lovelies that caught my eye this week...

* Holiday baking: these fruit mince pie pops & dark chocolate sweet treats look delicious!

* DIY: sparkly Christmas gift tags

* A very Lanvin Christmas

* How to throw a {fabulous} holiday party

* Happy life: maximise your Holiday happiness

If you haven't finished your shopping and are looking for some inspiration, don't forget to check out the Christmas Gift Guides.

Have a wonderful weekend friends!

Rachel xo

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Holiday decorating projects

One of the reasons I am looking forward to the holidays is that I have a whole lot of decorating projects I'm hoping to start. One of which is a gallery wall in the bedroom, above a little nook I created. I've ordered all of the prints online, so now I'm just waiting for them to arrive!


I've also been playing around with how to position them all, so I thought I would share this with you today.


The centre piece is this stunning painting by Leigh Viner - isn't she gorgeous?

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Happy Thursday lovelies!


Rachel xo

Wednesday Workspace

It was the gallery wall that immediately grabbed my attention of this delightful workspace; but after taking a closer look it was the pendant light and beautifully shaped desk that made me swoon. Oh, and the cute little pup curled up in his bed helped too!

Hope you are having a fabulous week lovelies,

Rachel xo

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Christmas Gift Guide {for the boys}

Hello lovelies! I'm now on offical countdown until Christmas holidays and only have 8 more days left of work! 

I still have a couple more gift guides coming up this week, and today I thought I would share a few stylish and fun gift ideas for the boys.

How is your shopping going, have you crossed everyone off your list? 

{1} Steve Jobs, Biography

{2} Left hand graphite pencil

{3} Mulberry, Medium Clipper hold all bag

{4} Blunt Umbrella

{5} Flight 001; Grid It Organisation system

{6} Smythson; Blondes, Brunettes & Red Heads address book

Rachel xo

Get her style {garance doré}

1. Louis Vuiton SC Bag 2. Tiffany Watch 3. Rag & Bone blazer 4. Shorts

I love Garance Doré and her chic style. Not only is she incredibly fashionable, she is also a talented illustrator and photographer and I love reading her blog which includes anecdotes into her often very glamorous life.


I've a few of her interviews and she always comes across as being real and attainable - much like her style - and possibly why so many people feel like they can relate to her.


Do you j'adore Garance's style too?




Rachel xo








Image credit: The Coveteur

{happy weekend & lovely links}

Welcome to the weekend my dears! Lately, after watching a few episodes of Sex and the City, I've had New York on my mind: think classic loft apartments, gorgeous brownstones & edgy street-style fashion. I can't help but be inspired by the city that never sleeps. 

A few favourites lovelies to share this week...

* Charlotte Ronson on her beauty must-haves.

* Hanelli's collaboration with Rag & Bone.

* The French vintage home of architect Laura Gonzalez.

* This chevron inspired tray is now top of my wish list.

* Timeless look: the classic white shirt.

Thank you so much for stopping by this week; I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Rachel xo

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Christmas wishlist guest post {a little dash of ash}

Hello lovelies! I am over at a {little} dash of Ash today, taking part in the 12 Days of Christmas series. 

Head on over to take a peek at what's on my wish list this year!

Rachel xo

Christmas Gift Guide {for the organizer}

Hello lovelies! Today's Gift Guide is dedicated to the organizer; the person you will find writing countless lists, planning out her calendar days {weeks} in advance and who of course has an impeccably styled workspace!

{1} Poketo, Tomorrow Planners

{2} Anthropologie, Odette desk cup

{3} Smythson, Panama 2012 Diary

{4} Almond Crafts, pack of 30 mini Noted cards

{5} New York Leather, Metallic silver and gold pencil cases

{6} Knot & Bow, Me & You engraved pencils

Rachel xo

Christmas Gift Guide {for the foodie}

Today's Gift Guide is for the foodie; the person that loves and celebrates anything and everything about food. 

I know a few foodies, so I had fun putting this Guide together with them in mind!

{1} Joseph Joseph Nest 8 Preparation Bowl set
{2} Harrods Cake Apron
{3} Kitchen Aid Metallic brushed metal mixer
{4} Bodum Bistro Electric table grill
{5} Nigella Lawson parmesan grater
{6} Donna Hay, Simple Dinners

Rachel xo

Christmas Gift Guide {for the glamorous}

Happy Monday lovelies! I hope you are feeling refreshed and relaxed after the weekend. I had a productive weekend ended up finishing my Christmas shopping, all of which I managed to do online!


In case you haven't finished yours and need some inspiration I have a few more Gift Guides to share with you this week, starting off with today's guide, for the glamorous...

glam-or-ous: having an air of allure, romance and excitement in a mysterious or magical way.

{1} Balenciaga L'Essence Candle

{2} Leigh Viner, Halfway print

{3} Jan Logan, Rose Quartz Gatsby ring

{4} Kate Spade, Gia beauty case

{5] Kristina Hultkrantz, Glamour silk scarf

{6} Christian Louboutin book

Rachel xo

{happy weekend & lovely links}

Happy weekend friends!

With Christmas only a few weeks away I really need to get into gear and start crossing things off my to do list. I always feel so much more productive when I write lists; do you feel like that too?

This weekend we will be seeing our extended family for a pre-Christmas get together and doing some Christmas shopping. 

To save time, I am buying all of our gifts online, which I highly recommend; thank goodness for online shopping! 

Here were the lovelies that caught my eye this week...

* Behind the scenes for Lady Gaga's shoot for Vanity Fair, shot by Annie Leibovitz

* Entertaining inspiration: beautiful chevron table settings

* Productive life: how to save more time

* Weekend reading: December issue of Matchbook Mag (it's a goodie!)

* Lovely collaboration: Oroton & illustrator Craig Redman. 

Check out this cute animation of his illustrations here.

Next week I have more Christmas Gift Guides coming up, plus the shots from our anniversary shoot.

Until then, have a brilliant weekend!

Rachel xo

Image credit: Bambi Northwood-Blyth for Bergdorf Goodman Resort 2012, via Fashion Gone Rogue

December Style {gold glamour}

Wow lovelies, its December already – can you believe it?! In a few short weeks it will be Christmas and then soon after, we will be welcoming 2012.

This time of year is all about parties, entertaining and lots of celebrating,  so I thought a little gold glamour inspiration to see the year out with a bang would do perfectly for the last Style post for 2011.

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Happy Thursday lovelies; only one more day until the weekend!

Rachel xo

Wednesday Workspace {feminine chic}

 

I can never resist the combination of feminine chic and black and white, so I was excited when I came across the the workspace of illustrator Bernadette Pascua and fashion photographer, Andrew Stinson, who reside in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

So much to love about this space - the glamorous lamp, the black and white photography and the Victoria ghost chair.

See the rest of their gorgeous apartment here.

 

Rachel xo

Image via: DesignSponge*

Love her style {giovanna battaglia}

I've had a style crush on Italian former model, and current freelance stylist, Giovanna Battaglia for a little while now. 

Whilst her style would be defined as fashion forward {Giovanna is not one to shy away from risks}, she always looks extremely chic and elegant. 

Giovanna quotes her fashion icons as Audrey Hepburn and Italian actress Monica Vitti and I can definitely see how these women have influenced her unequivocal, fabulous sense of style. 

Would you agree?

Rachel xo

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Christmas Gift Guide {for the domestic goddess}

Happy Monday lovelies, welcome to a brand new week! 


Can you believe there are only 3 weekends left until Christmas?! I started my Christmas shopping on the weekend but still have a few more people to cross of my list. Have you started yours yet?


On that note, its perfect timing to kick off the Christmas Gift Guide series with part one being for the domestic goddess. 

The domestic goddess thrives on keeping her home orderly, clean, uncluttered, 
and of course, tastefully decorated. 
She is exceptional in the kitchen and a brilliant entertainer.

{1} Jasper Conran for Wedgwood Kilim tea cup & saucer set
{2} The Perfectly Imperfect Home
{3} Cath Kidston Jam Jar set
{4} Kate Spade Live Colourfully gift set
{5} Mrs Meyers Clean Day Variety Gift set
{6} Nigella Lawson measuring cups


Hope your week is of to a fabulous start! 


Rachel xo

{happy weekend & lovely links}

Happy weekend friends! It hasn't stopped raining here all week but luckily it looks like the sun will be shining for the weekend! 

I will be tackling a few projects around the home like re-arranging our home office (still very much a work in progress!) and starting a gallery wall in the living room. 

I also plan to check out the Black Friday sales; Net a Porter in the U.S went live tonight, as did Zara**. 

Do you have any exciting plans?

Here were the lovelies that caught my eye this week...

* Beautiful discovery: illustrations by Kerrie Hess, 

who also has a blog

* 23 famous siblings photographed by Max Vadukul for W Magazine

* The Design Files interview Donna Hay

* A lovely collaboration between Zara & The Selby

* Recipe to try: Clementine Macarons

* The irresistible allure of French glamour

Thank you so much for visiting this week and your lovely comments;

I hope you have a wonderful weekend,

Rachel xo

**Hint to my Australian readers: register for a HopShopGo account and receive a US postal address - you can then buy from sites that only ship to US and get some amazing shopping bargains!

Image credit: Left My Hear in Paris