Of course we love stripes. Of course we do! And do we love them in shades of raspberry, blueberry and lemon, circling a skirt or spiraling on a toss pillow? Um, do bears crave honey and do my kittens poop in the tub? Yes, yes, and yes!
I could have gone for a nautical inspired beach house to partner with this flowy maritime skirt. But I decided to throw you a curve ball and go more cottage than coastal. After all, a summer afternoon at a breezy B&B in the Cotswolds sounds pretty darn sweet!
The moodiness of these scenes reminds me of the sultry, sexy tension in the movie Atonement. Dark, 1930's inspired plaid, echoing hallways, shadowy twilight hours just perfect for a make-out session with James McAvoy. Where do I sign up?
Cropped, nipped, cuffed: proof that suits can be feminine and springtime appropriate. The dusky pistachio hue looks equally relaxed on a mantle surround, and when teamed up with salmon it puts a bubbly twist on a traditional fireside scene. Now take a deep breath and say it with me: The weekend is almost here!
Image Credits: Fashion Images, Toast. Interiors Images: 1. Elle Decoration France 2, 3. Perfect English Cottage
4, 5. Perfect English
how beautiful!
i enjoy your posts and can i just say:
you always make these outfits to rooms so effortlessly chic.
i wish i had your eye and your style.
hope you have a lovely day.
Posted by: Moonbeamwishes.blogspot.com | May 27, 2010 at 03:29 PM
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Happy long weekend to you x
Posted by: Emelie - C'est LA vie | May 27, 2010 at 03:31 PM
The Perfect English images, show off all their many layers of history, and soul, and aesthetic inspiration.
Cheers!
Posted by: TERI REES WANG | May 27, 2010 at 04:32 PM
Perfect matches as always! #2 is my fave :)
Posted by: Jaime @ La vie...J'aime | May 27, 2010 at 04:55 PM
Love the first photo with the long sweater and scarf. Colors are perfect.
Posted by: anabel | May 27, 2010 at 07:09 PM
Anne,
On this very down day...Due to the oil spill.
You and your talented ideas...Indeed, put a big smile on my face!! Love everything...You certainly did throw us a curve to this evening. ox, m.
Posted by: Maureen Sullivan Stemberg, Interiors | May 27, 2010 at 07:19 PM
Oh, just great ~ now I have to go and buy some potatoes so I can scatter them around my bench just so. Thanks, Anne. :) Beautiful pairings as always ~ wishing you a gorgeous long weekend!
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Geeeeee, Anne, STOP IT with your ever better Outfit to Room posts. I'm glad you're a big fan of Toast because I adore their laid-back, understated-chic style. Have a fantastic weekend. WIll
Posted by: Will | May 28, 2010 at 03:59 AM
your kittens poop in the tub. hilarious. that made my day.
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SO glad I bumped into you on Twitter and now get to enjoy your blog. I love the connection between fashion and interiors, the "stripes" image works so well, but the 1930's Atonement plaid (heh)is sublime. Well done.
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