Tuesday, 26 April 2011

Vintage Costume Jewelry

Carole Tanenbaum is a world-renowned collector of vintage jewelry. She has given a series of lectures on vintage costume jewelry at the Royal Ontario Museum, the International Society of Appraises, and is often called upon for her expertise in the field.

Fabulous Fakes: A Passion for Vintage Costume Jewelry, the book featuring Carole Tanenbaum's extraordinary personal collection is available at all major book stores.

Wherever she goes she is on the hunt for the next great WOW factor in accessories. In her own way, Carol has transformed vintage jewelry into wearable art of which she is the curator.

Bellow you will find a few of my favs from her extensive collection. 

Carre Pearl Earrings_$400

  
Chanel Delicate Bloom Earrings_$800


Chanel Earrings_$850

Claw Motif Ring_$375

Claw Turquoise Ring_$600

 Czech Pink Earrings_$550

 DeMario Multi Chain Gold Necklace_$600

Dominique Aurientis Dangly Earrings_$1,200


Edwardian Jadeite and Mesh Necklace_$850

Geometric Brass Necklace_$400

Gold and Black Link Necklace_$1,200

Gold and Jadeite Necklace_$850

Gold Toned Dangly Earrings_$300

Green Link Bracelet_$400

Haskell Gold Hoop Earrings_$650

Haskell Mottled Pearl Earrings_$300

 Italian Blue Necklace_$550

Jomaz Hard Collar Necklace_$600

Karl Lagerfeld Button Earrings_$400

Rafael Copper Cuff_$425

Schreiner Black Drop Earrings_$550

Signed Deco Marcasite Ring _$300


Silver Mesh Necklace_$650

Trifari Turquoise Ring_$250

Wire and Lucite Chip Earrings_$400

YSL Gold Pendant Necklace_$1,200

Friday, 18 March 2011

Night Light


Many people are afraid of the dark or find it uncomfortable. Kids especially find it really disturbing to wake up in the middle of the night and not to be able to see anything. That happens when they sleep alone in their room and it is an anxiety problem. Any way, the only way to deal with the problem and the easiest way at the same time, is to purchase a discrete lamp that will provide just enough light not to make them scared, but at the same time to cast only a diffuse light so as not to wake them up or disturb their sleep. This does not mean we have to resort into buying the typical tacky night lights. Bellow you will find more tasteful options.


Charming Frog LED Night Light



DonDon & KamKam Night Light

Jewellery Stand/Night Light



Roost White Owl Lamp $143


Bed Side Table Lamp that keeps light dim



Thursday, 17 March 2011

Tan and Camel Handbag Trend

There is a degree of chicness that exudes when accessorizing with a great camel or tan handbag. This color choice is a great tone to wear in the Winter or Fall, but is easily paired with Spring and Summer brights as well!

Just in this week are a few new camel/tan toned bags that are worth noting!

Let’s take a look:

 

Collard Manson, Antique Floral Leather Tote in tan

 
Furla Handbag

 
Gucci



 

Jimmy Choo

 

Kate Moss for Longchamp

 
 Lanvin Shoulder Bag

 

Longchamp

 
Marc by Marc Jacobs

 
Miu Miu 

 
Mulberry Edie Handbag

 
Nina Ricci

 
Valentino










 

 

Wednesday, 16 March 2011

Home Inspiration Continued...

The following are uniquely designed seating that will definitely grab your attention and add great emphasis to any indoor or outdoor space.

TriWing Flicked Four Seating Solutions by Marco Hemmerling


The Bloom Lounge Chair by Kenneth Cobonpue

Mini Cooper Gaming Chair by David Gawthorpe



Designs by Carla Tomeo

Interesting Library Chair

Easily Transforming Table, Desk, Chair and Podium by Simona Strachinaru

Wonderful Butterfly Bench

The concrete chair by Stefan Zwicky