...return to the mtns...

Halloween weekend was filled with blazing fires, the chill of fall, hiking, butternut squash soup & red wine in Big Bear.  I'm really looking forward to winter in Vermont followed by adventures in the mountains of France with my husband- it's going to be a good year. xo

{images via anne sage}

...love..love...

Love the mix of old & new here.  Modern, antique, & ethnic- yet it all works together beautifully...{image via Rue Mag}

...universal neutrals...

...black, black, black!  The black wall trend has totally grown on me.  I really do think it's a great neutral to use which can create some serious drama & interesting vibes depending on how you use it.  Paired with crisp contrasting whites & textures above- it takes on a contemporary-romantic look....the universe on your bedroom walls sans the glow in the dark stars of course....xox

...ching ching...

I have a serious crush on our neighbors chandelier....here are some of my favorites that most closely resemble their modern glass beauty....I picture dimly lit nights eating, drinking, & celebrating with close friends under one of these....cheers!

...profound...

- google images & ffffound-

...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.

...velvet underground...

-I die over this swiss mountain house set into the hillside.  Breathtaking

views & amazing architecture- swiss-miss-