Fall...Can You Feel It?

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Home Office - Smart & Stylish

I love this article in the most recent issue of InStyle - there are some really great tips for an inspiring home office!

(love the drama wall #4)

Coastal Living

I love top 10 lists from places to live to quick fix workouts and since I love the coast I thought I'd share this one with you...(courtesy of Coastal Living)

Happiest Seaside Cities

[Check out #11-15 here]

The Jazz Age

I love this modern day song that makes you want to dance the Charleston.  There is something about these 1920's dance moves that just make me smile so press play and scroll through the 20's.  

(I dare you not to dance!)

Habitually Chic: True Blue

You simply must check out this post on Habitually Chic about the classic blue shirt.  This closet staple always looks good and can be worn in so many stylish ways.  Here's a little taste...

 

 

[Check more out here]

Destination: Paris

Where to stay:

Hotel François 1er

see hotel website

What to see:

Giverny

Claude Monet house and gardens (link)

Montmartre Walk

Le Fumoir

Restaurant steps from the Louvre (link)

Versailles

Beautiful French History (link)

Shakespeare and Co. Bookshop

From bookstore to institution (link)

Must see movie to prepare for trip:

Midnight in Paris

I love this movie!  The music, the city, the cast - you go on vacation just watching 

this great Woody Allen instant classic.

Watch trailer here

Lighten Up

The first thing designers do to a room is add more lighting.  It's amazing what an impact such a simple change like lighting can do to a room and when you have options this good, why wouldn't you upgrade?!

Check out Restoration Hardware lighting - it's always inspiring.