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Last night was The Golden Globes, which I generally think is the best Red Carpet. Attendees seem more relaxed and willing to take risks, not always to good result, but fun for us viewers. I’ll focus on the positive today, so here is my list of Best Dressed- Tilda Swinton can do very little wrong in my opinion. Her Haider Ackerman is the perfect combo of ass-kicking femininity with an androgynous twist that Tilda does so so well. Evan Rachel Wood has maybe never looked better. Feathers are hard to pull off, but her Gucci Premiere is sleek and stunning. Emma Stone looks absolutely lovely in Lanvin.  Honorable mentions- Claire Danes’ J.Mendel is clean minimal glam, Katherine McPhee takes her newcomer status seriously by choosing an understated, fresh Donna Karan, and lastly, I’m totally in love with Elizabeth McGovern (and anything Downton) and I think she looks fantastic in this two-toned Jaques Azagury.

(Source: style.com)

Filed under fashion golden globes red carpet Downton Abbey Tilda Swinton Emma Stone Evan Rachel Wood Claire Danes Katherine McPhee Elizabeth McGovern

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I just love these pics from my parents old apartment in Berlin from the Mid-Seventies. Such great lines and huge windows! My dad was stationed in Berlin with the US Army, and this was their quarters! All the mid-century style furniture was Army-issue and came with the flat. Many of the other accessories they picked up while traveling around Europe and still have many today. I adore that groovy lamp, but it sadly has not survived…

Filed under Berlin midcentury 1970s vintage Military housing Army Germany

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This is my guest room. My BFF Kari is in town for a while so she is breaking it in for me! I wanted this room to be an eclectic, cozy, and yet soothing retreat for my guests that didn’t feel like the collection of leftover pieces that guest rooms (understandably) often are. The only items purchased for the room were the custom painted nightstands, the duvet, and a pair of new shades to freshen up the lamps. {Walls are Michigan Ave. by Allen and Roth for Valspar paint-  A soothing deep gray with a touch of purple; Duvet cover by West Elm on a 1920’s wrought iron bed that I have had since childhood; Custom painted vintage mid-century nightstands by Artichoke Alley here in Huntsville; Wooden lamps hand-made by my grandfather; Circle sheers by Ikea; Vintage type setter’s drawer hangs above the bed.}

This is my guest room. My BFF Kari is in town for a while so she is breaking it in for me!

I wanted this room to be an eclectic, cozy, and yet soothing retreat for my guests that didn’t feel like the collection of leftover pieces that guest rooms (understandably) often are. The only items purchased for the room were the custom painted nightstands, the duvet, and a pair of new shades to freshen up the lamps.

{Walls are Michigan Ave. by Allen and Roth for Valspar paint-  A soothing deep gray with a touch of purple; Duvet cover by West Elm on a 1920’s wrought iron bed that I have had since childhood; Custom painted vintage mid-century nightstands by Artichoke Alley here in Huntsville; Wooden lamps hand-made by my grandfather; Circle sheers by Ikea; Vintage type setter’s drawer hangs above the bed.}

Filed under guest room midcntury gray coral letterpress type setting West Elm