. two lovely weeks .

... quite hard to believe that christmas eve is exactly two weeks 

away, with nearly all gifts to buy...

it is going to be a whirlwind of shopping, ribbons, bows,

and tags. hope you are on the tail end and can

enjoy these last lovely weeks of magic.

happy monday!

♥

. lacey things * golden cuff .

adore the look of lace... but it has to be the softest,

most fine lace to be close to bare skin.

on ones wrist and dipped in 18k rose gold

sounds just about wonderful to me, yes?

♥

(Aurelie Bidermann cuff available here)

. monday monday * chair blues .

usually not drawn to blues unless a certain turquoise hue

found near sand and surf... but the cobalt and white of these gilded

beauties has drawn me into a world or blue.

hope your monday is off to a smashing start...

♥

 Entire home at Traditional Home

. a week away .

... smittenesque will be on holiday this week, attending

to the many many things that entail moving into a new creative studio...

see you soon!

kiss kiss

♥

(image one+three via pinterest . two by rue magazine)

. fashion lust * wings for a goddess .

as messenger to the gods, Hermes wore sandals

with wings upon his feet...

just as these pretties are fit for the goddess within!

flutter flutter...flutter flutter...

♥

(available here)

. just pretty * baby it's cold outside .

vintage glamor in all it's glory...

and entirely smitten with it all,

quite lovely that some things never go out of style...

and baby it is pretty cold outside.

♥

(image via fime)

. at the office .

always on searching for the beautiful in the necessary...

and what could be more lovely than a desk of turquoise

and gold? love letters are just waiting to be composed.

♥

(desk available here)

. comforts of home .

lovely to travel and see family and friends...

also just as lovely to return home to the comforts 

of ones own bed...

♥

(image via fime)

. diy * gold goddess .

gold leaf has such a lovely sheen...

and this diy gold leaf "ring" is one of the most simple, yet luxe projects.

perfect for the holiday goddess. love love love!

♥

  

How to:

 you will need:

one sheet of imitation gold leaf,spirit gum,

foam brush, and tape

 start by cutting gold leaf in half inch strips

tape off area you wish to "golden"

brush on spirit gum to desired area

 press the gold side into the area

repeat until desired coverage is achieved

gold leaf should stay 8-10 hrs

remove with spirit gum remover or rubbing alcohol

ta da!

how lovely, yes?

(all images and entire project from Honestly WTF...

thank you for a fabulous to do!)

. all hallows eve .

a day of masks and fantasy,

of gold and gilt,

and tricks and sweets...

happy halloween!

♥

. diy * golden animals .

quite possibly the most lovely diy party favor ever!

love love... making these, only horses for my lil one's next birthday!!

 

♥

view instructions here

(images and instructions via the sweetest occasion via

this is glamorous)

. fashion lust * fall......ing for .

fall is just right around the corner. with crisp air, chilly nights,

and a profound energy to easily fall in love.

and with this renewal comes a whole new wardrobe,

as i am completely over the moon for dresses with cardigans

for the season, and the most lovely structured bag...

as well as gold gold and more gold!

♥

(images via elle.com, handbag by celine) 

. served on a silver... (or gold) platter * juicy couture .

silver and gold. silver and gold.

oh the stories that once told,

bring me luck and love to unfold

as the air turns crisp and cold.

♥

(image one via fime, two via juicycouture, three+four via piperlime)

. just pretty * pretty bird .

pretty bird... pretty bird... 

you have such a beautiful home.

♥

. gold and crystal .

velvet hangers and luxurious white boxes hold silk and cashmere,

a quiet spot for love letters and ribbons, with a reserved seat for

hours and hours of stories and feasts, and finally a place to slip

into unbearably soft sheets... no matter the place, gold gilting 

and crystal are always welcome.

 ♥ 

(image 1 via singtomemuse.com, 2 vi.sualize.us via P , 3 donna griffith photography via  decorpad, 4 french bedroom co)