Specimens

I know what you're thinking, but no, these are not photographs.  I'm in complete awe of Carly Waito's insanely perfect, meticulously rendered Specimens series.   These semi-precious gems and minerals look so real they almost pop off the page.  Add one to my Ultimate Wish List, please!
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Why Don't You?

...add a modern light fixture to your home?  In my mind, Serge Mouille's fixtures are possibly the most perfect modern lighting of all time.  It’s modern yet classic and as with all classics, you really can’t go wrong with it. Expensive?  Yes but Serge Mouille lamps are as much a work of art as they are a functional source of light - a statement piece that, judging from the rooms below, really seems to work well with a just about any style.  Add one to my ultimate wish list, please. 

Serge Mouille paired with antique Belgian beds +

with a classic George Smith sofa in Christine D'Ornano's London Townhouse

 Serge Mouille in a contemporary Parisian master bedroom +

a living room designed by Pamplemousse

Serge Mouille in Jenna Lyon's master bedroom +

a modern Milanese apartment designed by DIMORESTUDIO

Beni Ouarain Rugs

The first item on what I'll call my Apartment Wish List is a Beni Ouarain rug.  Because of my new found fixation on black and white – I have been dreaming about buying a large Beni Ouarain carpet for somewhere in my new place.  Sometimes known as the "white giants" these beautiful wool rugs are made by the Beni Ouarain nomadic tribe of the Middle Atlas Mountains in Morocco.  You can read more about the history here.  I'm drawn to the soft and plush pile of these carpets. They make the perfect background for just about any interior – check out these photos and I'm sure you will agree...

This style rug appears several times throughout Billy Baldwin Decorates.

The creamy background is timeless and mixes well with just about any color.

The vintage ones are beyond gorgeous and, of course, beyond expensive.  So as with all great designs there are now look-alikes at William-Sonoma Home and Madeline Weinrib and Pottery Barn. 

I'm on a mission to find one in my price range - what that is, I'm not exactly sure but I'll let you know if I find a deal!  What's on your wish list?

(Photos: 1. Mansour  2,3.Billy Baldwin Decorates 4. Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles 5. Madeline Stuart 6. Domino 7. Francois Halard)

Constance Craving

The return of the small framed bag. Dressed up or down, the Hermes Constance can do no wrong!

*Images: Bazaar, Hannelli