Month: November 2018

ski gear, winter clothes

Many people prefer to spend Christmas while skiing up in the mountains.  This year I’m determined to improve my skiing abilities by taking together with my son, local classes at a nearby ski facility.  I imagine it would be a good idea to actually be able to ski before I decide to plan a trip to Aspen.  The ski gear, however, needs no preparation or training, these are winter clothes that can be used on and off the slopes.

ski gear, winter clothes

As chic as these ski-ready gear are, they are also great to keep you warm while walking around town, while having hot drinks at a local cafe or just enjoying the crisp sun outside.  I could use the oversized fair isle cardigan, below combined with skinny pants any day of the weekend.  These Montelliana hiker boots (further below) are just as chic as they are practical.  This other pair of leather and shearling boots are also great looking.  A stylish turtleneck fair sweater is a must for those chilly winds while skiing.  A varsity sweater like this one is a classic sport winter sweater and a waterproof insulated down parka will of course keep you warm.

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Louis XVI style chair, dotted fabric

I’m starting to search for our dining chairs, and I’m set Louis XVI style chairs for our dining room.  They look great when paired with either a traditional table or a modern one.  Since they are so elegant and often feature elaborate wood work, they look good a simple side chair in any room of the house.  Louis XVI style, also known as Neoclassical style, is a style period from approximately 1750-1800 characterized by lean, understated lines.  The style came about as a rejection to the ornamentation of the previous Baroque period.

Louis XVI style chair, leopard fabric

Gilt antique Louis XVI style chair upholstered in a Duralee black and cream leopard print fabric.  This lovely chair would look great in any room in the house, available here.

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Thanksgiving quotes

Everyday we should be thankful for all we have and don’t have.  It’s good we have a special day a year that reminds us of this.  Below, a few Thanksgiving quotes to make us reflect on being thankful.

Thanksgiving quotes

Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.  William Arthur Ward

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This Thanksgiving we are catering the whole meal since we don’t want to deal with the cooking.  We’ll keep things simple this year, for personal reasons.  We have been dealing with a very painful situation close to our heart, and for those reasons, we’ll not be putting too much emphasis into any decor or fashion.  However, those who have all the reasons to celebrate and enjoy every moment of this special Holiday should do it with all their senses.  These 8 Chic Thanksgiving Outfits will help you to shine that night.  Don’t forget to check out the best designers sale that start today at Net-A-Porter, Moda Operandi, Barneys and others.

8 thanksgiving outfits

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For our Christmas gift guide this year, we have compiled the most versatile and unique gifts to cover everyone in your life.   From the hosts you’ll be seeing during this Holiday’s get together to that special someone in your life, this 80+ gift guide will make your Christmas shopping feel like a breeze.

17 Gifts For Women

Gift guide, gifts for women

This list of unique gifts will help you impress that special woman in your life.  Whether she is a wife, girlfriend or mother, you’ll find the right gift here.

For The Hostess and Garden Lover

Gift guide, gifts for hostess

 

It’s party season, snitch the wine bottle and instead pick one of these fabulous presents to give the lucky host at your next soiree.

For the guy in your life

gift guide, gifts for men

If you have no idea what to give to the man in you life, this gift guide will give you tons of ideas.

For The Kiddos

 

Gift guide, gifts for kids

An age-specific gift guide for kids from stuffy mouse in a bag to a hippo ride.

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thanksgiving table setting decorating ideas

Thanksgiving is around the corner and it’s time to start thinking about how to decorate our tables for that special occasion.  From rustic to opulent table setting decorations, the possibilities are endless.  To give you some inspiration, here are 10 beautiful table setting ideas that may steal the show from the turkey this year.  Your guests will be more than grateful and pleased after seeing the thought put into such a special occasion.

Classic Blue and White

thanksgiving table setting decorating ideas blue and white

 

Blue and white porcelain always makes for a gorgeous table setting.  Match the classic color combo with pumpkin and orange flowers for a delightful combination.

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