Scenes from Christmas 2010

 

Thank you, Santa!

A Better Red

Without consciously trying to, I've added lots more persimmon to my life. It's my favorite color right now. It's a more natural red and works well with neutrals like grays, khakis and creams. I suggest you try to add a bit of it to your life, especially in the cold winter. It warms up your wardrobe and your home more gently than reds that carry more blue. Persimmon leans more toward yellow without becoming outright orange. 

Try different shades of persimmon in varying quantities. It can range from spicy and hot to soft and peachy.

Anthropologie's Eglantine Cardigan

Essie's Chubby Cheeks nail polish

Farrow & Ball's Lotus Papers BP2027

John Saladino New York apartment as seen in Elle Decor

J.Crew Superskinny Patent Belt in Bermuda Clay

'Homecoming' chrysanthemum

Making a List and Checking It Twice

If someone wanted to treat me this Christmas, they couldn't do any better than to choose from any of these RPD-certified items. I am sure that Miss Potter would approve of every one of them.

This warm stripy blanket from Ben Pentreath's shop. I love the soft heathered colors.

Now that the Beatles have come to iTunes, why not buy the whole catalog?  The Beatles Box Set includes all 13 LPs; Past Masters, Vols. I and II; the mini-documentaries; and 'Live at the Washington Coliseum'.

The Sutton Leather Bootie in Fossil Grey from J. Crew. The heel is just right for a long day at the office.

I have the other two Farrow & Ball books, and three of Ros Byam Shaw's other design books. F&B Living with Colour is next on my list.