Realistic Chic

Right in the vibe of summer, bright yellow is very much the hit in interior design and decor:


It may not be a bright, sunshiney day in Vancouver, but at least it can be in blogland!

Now back to my essays... :(



1: via A Life's Design 2: via Apartment Therapy 3: via Apartment Therapy 4: via Apartment Therapy 5: via Google Images 6: via Vogue 7: via Lonny 8: via Lonny 9: via Fabulous K 10: via Dwellings and Decor 11: via Design Sponge 12: ? 13: ?

I wish it were Sunday. 'Cause that's when I went to a wedding...and found the perfect venue for my own! It's Swan-E-Set Bay Resort and Country Club! It's like a 20th century take on a country castle, complete with oxidized copper roof, stonework walls, a plethora of grand balconies, and 60 foot floor to ceiling windows. It's nestled between a mountain range and a creek, with rolling green hills that have been groomed for a gigantic golf course. The views of the greenery were, I think, what made the man fall in love with the place:

The inside has sweeping wide stairwells with thick wood banisters, which curve up towards the grand ballroom where the windows take centre stage amidst gold and crystal chandeliers the size of volkswagons (why I fell in love with the place):

The ceremony yesterday was held in the side area off the ballroom; there was a fireplace and more chandeliers, giving opulence and a sense of airiness to the place:

All in all, the gardens, endless lawns, balconies, breathtaking interior, and castle-feel could probably be summed up in two words: Edwardian romance. Something you'd see in a film adaptation of an Oscar Wilde book. LOVE. WANT. NEED.

P.S. Hopefully a better pic of my outfit to come...although it was on the wedding photographer's cam, so may be a while.

Just wanting to reiterate how much I love Zooey Deschanel's style; if I had anyone as a fashion icon, I'd pick her.

Love these shots; chic fashion and decor with Zooey? Could it be a better picture? Also I want a bright yellow pea coat BAD.
The last one inspired my look for a wedding I'm going to on Sunday. Pics to come!

(All images from http://zooeydeschanel.tumblr.com/ )

Some things I've come across online lately; I might not be able to afford a bunch of new pretty things, but a girl can dream. The palate is a coastal calm...to go with the great summer weather we're (finally) having.

Sigh. Please buy me these. Thanks!

I finally ordered the last few Penguin hardback classics that I said I was missing; my collection is complete! I ordered the ones I needed from a British version of Chapters or Amazon: Waterstones.

Remember my special feature about the most amazing little antique shop in Victoria, and my lucky find I took home from there? Well, it's all set up; I've decided to keep the console as-is, scuffs and all. Here it is in its new home!

Here's a break down of the accoutrement.

Top Shelf:

• Vintage aqua thermos - 25 cents at a garage sale
• Pink julep cup - $8 Anthropologie
• Bar mixing tools - Christmas gift
• Large silver tray - $7 Salvation Army Thrift Store
• Two small linen napkins - free (from Dump)
• Black rubber and steel martini shaker - Christmas gift
• Crystal decanter - $ 25 Winners
• Corona bottle opener - souvenier from Puerta Vallarta
• Silver sugar cup - 75 cents Salvation Army Thrift Store
• Jewelled drink picks (set of 8) - $15 from RozzyToz's Etsy shop
• 10 "Moulin Rouge" coasters - 5 euro from street vendor in Paris

Bottom Shelf:

• Silver gravy boat - handed down from mom
• Full set of antique linens (2 tea towels, 8 napkins) - free (from Dump)
• 50's era wooden ice bucket with leather handles and fiberglass interior - $2 from garage sale
• Shot glasses (set of 12) - $1 for 6 at the Dollar Giant Dollar Store
• Small silver tray - $2 from Salvation Army Thrift Store
• Large wicker basket - christmas gift (it holds my kitty's toys)