...the cape...

...the blog is going to catch the brunt of my east coast nostalgia for the next few posts...so sorry- I still don't think I've come down from my vacation high!  AND the time when my family has traditionally spent 2 weeks in the cape in a little town called wellfleet is rapidly approaching- this will be my 2nd summer missed in over 20 years....so sad.  Anyways to the point- I picked up a bon appetit (weird) while in the US & came across the impressive provincetown summer home & recipes of John Derian.

I couldn't help myself & had to share the lovely styling done here & the to die for interior & recipes!

Steamed or grilled littleneck clams are the best...you can get the recipe here.

...a serious romantic-boho vibe all round from the mismatched artwork to the tulip sorbet cups...ahhhh

some day...enjoy! xmvg {images via bon appetit}

...christmas chaos...

...the holidays are always chaotic, but are soooooo worth it!  An abundance of family, friends, food, wine & good cheer...here is a somewhat disheveled scene styled by Hans Blomquist...so warm & welcoming though, don't you think? It's what the holiday season is all about...x mvg

...the lane + byron...

A Bohemian Love Story from The LANE on Vimeo.

...I  love this bohemian love story...styling by the lane in one of my favorite places, byron bay....  take me back! x

...toogood...

Loving the monochromatic styling by Faye Toogood.  Here are some of my faves. xx {mvg}

...the luggage act...

I'm usually more of an asymmetrical but balanced kind of gal when it comes to decorating- no matching lamps- mismatched end tables. Nonetheless, I'm really digging the styling of the entryway above.  The perfect symmetry of the lamps & chairs is offset just enough by the mismatched vintage-stacked luggage.  It definitely helps to keep it interesting without appearing too stiff or formal.  I also love the aqua blue coral accent & how it ties back to the chocolate & aqua paisley print on the side chairs.  Well done!  I wish I knew where this image came from...just dragged it out of the archives! xxx MVG

...vt...

Daughter of Danielle Steel, Vanessa Traina's West Village digs....photographed by The Selby & featured in Harpers Bazaar this month....

Love her eclectic style, but not sure about all the real fur & dead animals- think I'd spring for faux.  The bucket style chair made out of antlers is amazing- I have a feeling those aren't faux either though.

...parisian nook...

In love with the eclectic/rustic vibe, oversized exposed beams, & chevron

parquet floors & YOU can rent it...Design Tripper

...pretty in pink...

I'm typically not a huge pink fan, but if it's paired with the right hues,

used sparingly, & in the right tone or shade- I think it can work...

-Elle Decor Image- Loving the dusty pink walls

paired with the rasberry printed sofa fabric & the black & white photo

-Unknown- Dig the opposition of the cement, cracks, & grease

with the cotton candy scooter-

...gypsy...

"To a room with some lace & paper flowers...." xox

...grey.blue.black.sand...

Loving the color palette used in this shoot by dutch photog, Ditte Isager....

...Lotta Lotta...

Images from the work of Sweedish interior stylist Lotta Agaton....these make me smile...xox