. { glamorous friday }

Something about fall rain, chill air, and driving to work in the fog makes me feel like it should be one of those jazz-filled days where everything feels quieter, softer, and somehow more glamorous. So, I thought I'd share some of my favorite glam photos of morning champagne, Paris crystal, and Miu Miu couture. Wouldn't a little Parisan breakfast with some bubbly, background jazz, a soft sweater, and morning drizzle be lovely today?

Here's a little jazz playlist for your Friday that I've handpicked for you:

- Ella Fitzgerald: Blues in the Night

- Nat King Cole & Natalie Cole: Unforgettable

- Etta James: Stormy Weather

- Melody Gardot: Les Etoiles

- Norah Jones: The Nearness of You

- Miles Davis: All Blues

- Madeleine Peyroux: Dance Me to the End of Love

- Catherine Russell: Just Because You Can

- Diana Krall: Let's Face the Music and Dance

- Billie Holidy: God Bless the Child

And with that, I wish you a Happy Friday and lovely weekend!

xoxo

H

It's a Family Fourth!

this is how I feel right now... I'm tired of all this stormy weather!

but, I am getting very excited to spend time
with the family over the Fourth!
I love the Fourth of July... makes me glad to be an American.
(aww, cheesy moment)

We're going to see Diana Krall in NH on the 3rd!
I'm so so so excited, and the best part?

It's a family affair.

~
ps. i love the NYTimes blog.

and this picture of Billie Holiday.

I want to see Stormy Weather with Lena Horne.
Perfect for rainy days!

friday (finally)

(sigh)

fabulous designs from jaime delaney of kildare, ireland

love it.
(more from the irish designer above)


very cool french movie for CS4

madeleine peyroux is coming to maine - and i'm going for free!
(i'm really not that special, it's an l.l. bean concert)
hear her here.


my new favorite pub (for now)
last night i found my new favorite drink (also for now)


bluepoolroad has amazing 'eco-chic' designs
&
small square design is equally cool

hump day.

* * * * * * * it's snowing in Maine today! * * * * * *



More of Sessun's great clothes... love how comfy and classy they look.
Plus, great bags.

Today's weather in Portland, ME. Finally some snow!
Found on WMTW's skycam.

Light and airy rooms for kids and adults at Serena and Lilly.
The pretty fabrics, and comfy looking bedrooms are my favorites!

Great Christmas cards from Cotton. They have such great stationary!
The entire site is awesome... really crazy graphic design work.

My favorite Christmas album of the year... and possibly life?

Diana Krall's Christmas Songs.

Great (but different) Christmas decorations on Nestled In.

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Check out how bad the flooding in Venice is today here.
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HK Living - Dronten, The Netherlands has pretty and simple Norwegian furnishings.
Some of it's gorgeous with a pseudo-antique look.
Some of it looks like it needs a little paint... (too rustic for me!).
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