seek the sleek

Louis Vuitton Spring 2012

Image via Seek the Sleek

One of the unexpected, yet amazing things I discovered about keeping a blog are the responses from viewers from all over the world. I was very delighted to receive a message from Winda, from Indonesia and based in Singapore (she is only 14), that she enjoys visiting my blog. So amazing. She has a great blog visit Seek the Sleek for some colourful and fashionable posts.

hello monday

Image via Simply Luxurious Life

 

"Beautiful and graceful, varied and enchanting, small but approachable, butterflies lead you to the sunny side of life. And everyone deserves a little sunshine"

-Jeffrey Glassberg-

Have a wonderful week.

Look for the butterflies.

Smile loads.

xx

Pris

happy friday

Where shall we head to today? It's a good weekend for a little get-a-way (ok, any weekend is a good weekend for a get-a-way). Anywhere in the world...... where would you like to go today?

Have a splendid weekend

Smile loads.

xx

color and eloquence

By Kelly Wearstler

"There is as much eloquence in the tone of voice, in the eyes, and in the air of a speaker as in his choice of words"

-Francois Duc de la Rochefoucauld-

tulipomania II

Tulips are remarkable flowers which seem to have the power to capture hearts (and break them). Although the Dutch Tulipomania is the most famous, Tulips have experienced other periods of "power" in other countries. The first mania occurred in 1500's in Turkey - which was the time of the Ottoman Empire and of Sultan Suleiman I (1494-1566). Tulips became highly cultivated blooms, developed for the pleasure of the Sultan and his entourage. During the Turkish reign of Ahmed III (1703-30) it is believed that the Tulip reigned supreme as a symbol of wealth and prestige and the period later became known as 'Age of the Tulips'.

It was during the early 1700's that the Turks began what was probably the first of the Tulip Festivals which was held at night during a full moon. Hundreds of exquisite vases were filled with the most breath-taking Tulips, crystal lanterns were used to cast an enchanting light over the gardens whilst aviaries were filled with canaries and nightingales that sang for the guests. Romantically, all guests were required to wear colours which harmonised with the flowers!

(more information on tulips visit Tesselaar)

orient chic

Images via various sources (Pret a Voyager (images 3-6) and The Orient Express)

The Orient Express

One of the definate items on my bucket list is a trip on the Venice Simplon Orient Epress, from Paris to Venice. How incredibly wonderful and chic that would be.

The 'Orient Express' Story

A landmark moment in railway history, October 1883 saw the launch of the original Orient Express. Leaving from Paris, it steamed through the Alps, Budapest and Bucharest to Constantinople.

Packed with grandees and unheard of luxuries such as soap by the washbasins, reports swiftly came back of its exquisite food, excellent wine and impeccable service.

This legendary train continued to carry kings, celebrities and shady characters between great European cities up until its 1920s heyday. Many of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express's current carriages date from this era. After World War II other forms of transport nudged it into decline. Its last service as a regular passenger train was in May 1977.

The fabled luxury train was however saved by entrepreneur and rail enthusiast, James B. Sherwood. In 1977 he bought two of the train's carriages at a Sotheby's auction in Monte Carlo.

The next few years were spent locating, purchasing and restoring some 35 vintage carriages. In May 1982 the legend was reborn when the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express made its maiden run from London to Venice.

Today, the gleaming carriages of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express luxury train continue to transport passengers across Europe in exquisite surroundings on one of the most celebrated and romantic journeys in the world.

Additional Links recommended by Anne from Pret a Voyager


 Train Living

Digesting Orient Express

 A journey like no other on the Orient Express

Thanks Anne!

 

hello monday

Dion Lee Spring 2011

Image via Lace & Tea

Don't you just love the back of this blouse.

"I have always been delighted at the prospect of a

new day, a fresh try, one more start, with perhaps

a bit of magic waiting somewhere behind the morning."

-John Boyton Priestley-

some lovelies

Images via various sources 

Have a laughter filled Sunday. 

xx

Pris

notice the beauty

Image via Dustjacket Attic

Photographed by koto bolofo, styled by xanthipi joannides

Life is full of beauty. Notice it.

Notice the bumble bee, the small child,

and the smiling faces. Smell the rain, and feel the wind.

Live your life to the fullest potential,

and fight for your dreams.

-Ashley Smith-

happy friday

Images via various sources

Good morning! It is Friday once again. A rainy Friday here on the island (which is cosy when you are still lying in bed, but inpractical when you are wearing a white shirt....yes not smart.....but it looks so nice with the white pearls....hmmm). Happy to note though that I made it to the office with an unstained shirt.

Today I am all into the mailboxes (let me note that I absolutely love sending out snail mail to my friends, I very much enjoy receiving cards.....but any other mail.....well..... lets just say I have a lot of filing to do....which I promise I will get to soon). But I love these mailboxes. And am (still) considering painting mine orange......perphaps it will make the mailman smile more often. But if I ever find one like in the last photograph.....oeoelala.....tres chic.

Have a beautiful Friday

Smile loads.

xx

Pris

shelter chic

Image via Shelter

Surely most of you have visted the wonderful blog Shelter.

Yesterday Julie Richard posted a piece on tuffed furniture, including the image above.

I am simply in love with the sofa. 

Utterly chic.

Sofas

In the seventeenth century, when an infatuation with all things Oriental began to sweep the elites of Europe, the word sofa, derived from the Arabic word “suffah”, meaning a long reclining bench began to be used. Wealthy people sat on their sofas and drank coffee, a newly fashionable beverage, also borrowed around that time from the Arabs and the Turks.

(I'd like to drink my fashionable coffee on the sofa above....wouldn't you?)

For more information on the sofa visit James Duncan.

Have a wonderful day.

Smile loads. 

xx

Pris

globe-trotter

This morning I woke up with a sudden (much unexplained) need to have chic luggage. This has of course become somewhat of a treasure hunt, as most of the uber chic suitcases are immensely heavy (and considering all the weight restrictions airlines have these days), we need to (unfortunately) pack practically for travel. If it were up to me I would have a beautiful red (or beige....really I'd like both) Globe-Trotter suitcase (and the vanity case to match.....of course....). One day....one day.....for now, I just dream and enjoy these wonderful images (and my sturdy red Samsonite will do for now).

What keeps your treasures safe while travelling?

Globe-Trotter

Globe-Trotter is a modern heritage brand established in 1897. Founded by Englishman, David Nelken, in Saxony Germany, the company soon returned to the UK in 1901 where it has remained ever since. Today, Globe-Trotter products are style icons adopted by purveyors of traditional craftsmanship and a timeless aesthetic.

Globe-Trotter cases have been used over the last 100 years by an enviable client list. Captain Robert Falcon Scott traveled with Globe-Trotter on the infamous Antarctic expedition in 1912. Sir Winston Churchill used a Globe-Trotter Dispatch Case during his position as Chancellor of the Exchequer in 1924. H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth II chose Globe-Trotter for her honeymoon luggage in 1947 (and continues use her cases to this day). Sir Edmund Hilary ascended to first base camp with Globe-Trotter during his conquest of Everest in 1953.

lovely lunching

Images from own collection

Wonderful Sunday lunch (and drive) in Curacao.

The fries and mojito were great (ah and so was the view).

hello monday

Images via Haute Design

A wonderful blog. 

Have a wonderful week.

Add a bit of love and splendour to everything you do.

xx

Pris

beautiful days

Image via Dustjacket Attic 

Vogue Australia Nov 2011 

Silk Crepe dress by Chanel 

"In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different"

-Coco Chanel-

happy friday

Image from own collection

Good morning and welcome to another wonderful edition of "Friday".

Today I am adding those touches of colour again.

My "oh-so-lovely" orange ballerinas with a (prepare yourself) red LV bucket bag. (Yes, orange and red.....) (am loving it.....just makes me smile) and I will include something from the "Encyclopedia of the Exquisite" (such a chic little book):

Weekend

A holiday period ending the work week

"The two-day weekend was a long time coming. For much of the nineteenth century, workers put in ten-to-fourteen hour days six days a week, recovering on Sunday. Only around 1850 did Saturday become a half day for laborers in the US and in England. Then after strikes, union barganing- and brave batling- the weekend concept picked up speed, and the term entered our vocabulary.

 Encyclopedia of the Exquisite

by Jessica Kerwin Jenkins

blog: the nyanzi report

From the Jardin des Tuileries to Covent Garden, David Nyanzi brings us the colourful details of the every day lives of unique and fashionable people in his photographs.

Visit his blog at http://www.nyanzi.com/

going green

Images via various sources

Add a touch of green.

Have an exquisite day.

May you smile loads.

"Green is the prime color of the world, and that from which its loveliness arises"

-Pedro Calderon de la Barca-

keep calm and write

Images via various sources

See Haute Design

I am writing a thesis. Which, for quite some time wasn't going all to well (in terms of actually writing it). I finally "saw the light" and have been typing away ever since. The deadline is .....soon.....

(Oeoe, the type writer looks so chic....) 

"The best way to become acquainted with a subject is to write a book about it"

-Benjamin Disraeli-

louboutin: the book

The book!! So chic.

Book available via Amazon 

"Give a girl the right pair of shoes . . . And she can conquer the world"

-Stephanie Connolly-

happy monday

Image via Dustjacket Attic 

Model Coco Rocha 

in Venice, Italy

Am absolutely loving this combination of the coat, jeans and bag.

"Be yourself. Above all, let who you are, what you are, what you believe, shine through every sentence you write, every piece you finish"

-John Jakes-

Have a beautiful week. 

Enjoy every second. 

Smile loads. 

xx

Pris

touch of glamour

Image via Dustjacket Attic

Photography by Alexi Lubomirski 

Styling by Belen Antolin for Vogue Espana Oct12.

In Paris.

Ah, just imagine, disembarking on the banks of the Seine to head to dinner on a warm fall evening while the sun is still shining lightly on the outskirts of Paris.

Paris always brings back wonderful memories of weekends with the girls, lunches at the hotel Costes, 6am tea on the balcony overlooking the Champs Elysee, dancing in the Ritz hallways with Percy, amazing dinners at Pompidou with Las Guapas, parties near the Arc d' Triomphe and perhaps one of the best.....driving to Paris and getting stuck on the Belgium highway for hours. This all, combined with the ever so-lovely macarroon treats at Laduree.

Paris! The mere mention of it brings glamour to your day.

xx

Pris

happy friday

Chanel S/S 2012

Images via Haute Design

Visit Sarah Klassen blog for more wonderful images of this show

I absolutely love pearls and can't get enough of the details on this dress and in her hair.

Good morning lovelies! I hope you too are waking up to a gorgeous Friday morning.

I anticipate it will be another chic and wonderful weekend.

Today my friend is having, what I am sure will be, an uber chic party for her little ones, tomorrow pancakes for breakfast and then....oelala.....a fabric painting course at my moms. Of course there will be plently of time on the boat and most importantly some writing. :)

Have an exquiste day.

Smile loads.

xx

Pris

garden inspiration

Image from Glamour Drops by Blue Fruit

The sleekness of this garden, though small, give such a wonderful feel to the place.

Visit Glamour Drops for more images of this interesting house.