Kate Spade has finally reached our shores, opening not one but TWO stores (Sloane Square and Covent Garden). That’s all.

{images via Kate Spade}
See you there?!

Happy Friday! I’m writing this from sunny Dorset by the sea… we’re staying in a beautiful cottage for the weekend for my mum’s *whisper* 60th birthday. She’s mortified that I’ve disclosed her age, but if you met her you would see that she doesn’t look anywhere near that. Daughter brownie points?! Anyway, we’re looking forward to scouring the (what I call) “bitty bit” shops for house trinkets, wandering around the harbour and enjoying lovely meals with family and friends, and a glass of bubbles or two. Do you have any exciting plans?
As promised, here are some snapshots from my holiday in the South of France. It was a blissful week and the area surrounding our villa was beyond stunning. We were nestled in the Pyrenees mountains, with views that didn’t even look real. The region has dozens of near perfect castles positioned on the peaks – it really was like going back in time. I may have come back several lbs heavier after a diet that consisted solely of bread, cheese and wine, but what’s a holiday without indulgence? And quaint little French markets. And napping. LOTS of napping.

My look of the week was a tough one seeing as NYFW dictated that A-listers were dressing up to the nines to perch daintily on the front row and look suitably bored. But ignoring the likes of Palermo et al, I’ve gone for Emily Blunt who looks devilishly good in Prada at the première for her upcoming film Your Sister’s Sister. It’s a very chic and simple look with muted colour blocking and minimal fuss in terms of accessories. As for my room of the week, I fell in love with the combination of red, white and blue… throw in some plantation shutters and a clawfoot bath and I’m a goner. And those cupboard doors are perfection:

{images via prphotos & pinterest}
I hope you have a beautiful weekend whatever you’re doing and wherever you may be…

When news hit the Twittersphere that High Gloss magazine was no more, fans were understandably saddened… it was such a beautifully put together ‘shelter mag’, and had been one of my favourites. Although the blow was softened slightly this week when I discovered Anthology (not to be confused with another of my loves, Anthropologie), which, although much smaller in volume, is equally well formed. So far there have been four issues, each with a different theme, and the covers alone are pretty special. Inside the images are just what you expect from such a mag, full of stunning photography and interiors that you immediately want to emulate in your home. Take a look for yourself and let me know what you think:

{images via Anthology}

The Coveteur was positively made for my blog… fashion and interiors all under one roof. Like Toys R Us, but with style. As previously mentioned here, this website delves into the homes and closets of some of the chicest people in the bizz, and thanks to the beautiful photography and artistic vision of the creators, the images are uh-may-zing. This particular covetable wardrobe belongs to Gucci Westman, who was hardly going to grow up to be a dinner lady with a name like that.

She is make-up artist extraordinaire, powdering the faces of starlets such as Paltrow, Portman and Diaz, but has also been the other side of the camera, appearing in Vogue and the first (and only, in my mind) SATC movie. Her New York apartment is littered with delicious pieces of Chanel, Balenciaga and Isabel Marant, and can we also please mention the exposed brick walls, wooden floors and industrial touches? Gucci, my love, I do envy you juuust an iota:

{images via The Coveteur}

I have more than a penchant for velvet chairs (recently shown here), so imagine my delight when I found that my beloved Olly Bonas has a fine example in not one but EIGHT luxurious shades. I literally want one in each colour, mixed and matched with some striking cushions to make them stand out even more. But if I had to pick a favourite (a hard task, it must be the same for you parents), then I’d go for the turquoise… it has that certain je ne sais quoi. Apologies, French hangover. Which one appeals to you, dear readers?

{all products available at Oliver Bonas}