Don't these photos give you a little chuckle? Discovered from Far Out Brussels Sprouts blog.
The photos were shot by Australian photographer, Julian Wolkenstein. Seems the horses like hair extensions too...
Wishing you all a fun and "far out" weekend!
Many of you are familiar with Alfred Hitchcock's classic film, Vertigo, that was filmed in San Francisco. I was just reading Karen at Alkemie's post about the Personality Hotels, a chain of boutique hotels in San Francisco. This Hotel Vertigo caught my eye with its wonderful color palette and design.
This room above is the "Hitchcock Suite." DON'T BE SCARED!Formerly the York Hotel, the hotel was refurbished in 2008 and named the Hotel Vertigo. It features luxury amenities that make a playful nod toward the Hitchcock film. White and tangerine-colored thread-count sheets, plush beds with white leather headboards. Love the colors. So sleek!
I'm going crazy over these custom tangerine wingback chairs that display the Vertigo name. These could look great in my house.
The white and orange color palette looks great. Loving these horse head lamps!
If anyone has stayed here, I'd love to hear your opinion on it. Looks like a great boutique hotel.
I just stumbled upon this fun site, Town Toiles. Their colorful toiles celebrate famous cities across America. They carry everything from fabric and wallpaper to gift items. They have a great vintage look to them, don't they?
Charleston in pretty Oyster BlueI'm generally not a big fan of toiles, but these are very whimsical and vintage-inspired. I would love to wallpaper a small room or bathroom with one of these, such as the Charleston (above) in Oyster Blue.
San Francisco landmarks in pale blue & chocolate
Tampa in raspberry and lime green - great combo!
New York City in cream and black
Chicago in pale blue and chocolate brown
Boston in cream and wedgewoodThere are other cities and color variations. You can check out Town Toile's website here.
photo: Miette Confiserie, Hayes Valley (look at the gumdrop tree!)Miette, one of my favorite "sweet haunts" in San Francisco, recently opened up their third location in San Francisco's Marina district.
Photo: Miette Patisserie, Ferry BuildingEach location has fabulous vintage-inspired decor. Dreamy places of wonderment. Pastel-colored pedestal cake plates, candy-colored furnishings, vintage glass jars filled with colorful malt balls... a Willy Wonka for us older folks!
The Patisserie in San Francisco's Ferry Building has an amazing selection of cakes and cupcakes, tarts, macaroons, cookies and more. All made with the finest and freshest ingredients. Believe me, even the boxes are worth the trip!
The Confisserie has the most beautiful selection of candy you can imagine. Upon entering the shop, there is a large tree made of gumdrops. It's Candy Land! There are apothecary jars from the floor to ceiling, with imported Dutch licorice, beautiful pastel salt water taffy, and the finest chocolates from around the world. And, on the weekends they have rose-geranium cotton candy that is to die for!
One of the greatest things about Miette is the presentation. Whenever I want to buy a special "candy" gift for someone, the wonderful staff at Miette takes so much time in wrapping each little bag with care. One tiny $3 bag of candy is wrapped with a bow and sticker and looks amazing. Once I purchased a box of assorted candies and it was the most beautiful presentation--who could eat it?
If you're coming to San Francisco, be sure and visit Miette. You'll love it! You can visit their website here for locations and hours.
I thought it would be fun to share some of your comments from the Etiquette Giveaway. The things that were most important to you were handwritten notes & letters, cell phone manners and, surprisingly, men being gentleman. Here are some of your comments:
Handwritten Notes & Letters, including RSVP's:
I'd like to see more people honoring the concept of RSVP when it comes to invitations to events and parties. It's amazing to me how people won't let people know whether or not they're coming to an event and the either don't show up or they come with extra people in tow.
True Gentlemen
I would love if a man stood up when a lady was leaving the table and coming back to the table. I always love how classy that looks in movies, it gives such respect! -Fabbrunette
Cell Phone Usage
I wish folks would curb their cell phone usage in public -- waiting rooms, grocery checkout, restaurants, etc.) How often I see someone checking out at the store, talking on the phone the ENTIRE TIME -- so rude to the cashier, as if she/he does not even exist. -The Beautiful Life
Dressing
Dressing for the occasion~~it shows respect for others and ones self. -The Red Velvet Shoe
General Acts of Kindness
Please, thank-yous, and a general air of politeness - that would be a great place to start! -Eme
Special thanks to these lovely bloggers that mentioned my blog and shop. You gals make this job worthwhile and I so appreciate your comments!
Thank you so much to Beth at Beth's Take on Life, for the Best Blog Award. What an honor! I feel like this is the blog Oscars!
Hallie at The Glam Lamb, who so nicely posted about Paris Hotel Boutique's items. The Glam Lamb covers everything from interior design to antiquing. You can check her blog out here.
Charmaine at Beautiful Things to Share, who also posted some of her favorite items at Paris Hotel Boutique. Charmaine's blog has the most gorgeous eye candy! She definitely has beautiful things to share! Visit her blog here.
One of my longtime blogging buddies, Lizzie at Design Watcher, for the nice book mention. I've been meaning to post about Lizzie's blog for a long time and will get to more details soon!
Toma, The Antiques Diva, who lives in Germany and shares her wonderful stories with us. Thanks Toma for mentioning PHB's blog! You are always so kind and your blog is fab!
Stephanie at Bonjour Madame, who recently won a prize in our etiquette contest. Thanks Stephanie for sharing the photos with us. Stephanie is interested in all things French and has a wonderful blog!
And last, but not least, the lovely Anna at the popular, Absolutely Beautiful Things, who posted about a lady portrait on Paris Hotel Boutique...
... one of her readers purchased it that day. Thanks Anna and thanks to all of you that were so kind enough to mention Paris Hotel Boutique!
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I recently heard about the opening of the new Bungalow Hotel at the Jersey Shore. This charming 24 room luxury boutique hotel is just steps away from the ocean! (don't you just love this gigantic tulip in front of the guest room?)
This stylish hotel was designed by the talented Robert and Cortney Novogratz of Sixx Design.
They mix vintage and modern for a truly whimsical look.
Great news! Fellow blogger and shop owner, Ruth Harsham of A Beautiful Life, was recently commissioned to make 24 of her "mathematic pillows" for the Bungalow Hotel's guest rooms. How clever is that? Each pillow was done specifically for each of the guest rooms, with the number specific to each room. Of course, the hotel fanatic that I am, I rushed over to Ruth's website to buy one for myself! You can check out Ruth's pillows here on her website.
The Bungalow Hotel's rooms are oversized with king beds, flat screen tvs, ipod docking stations, kitchenettes, cafe tables, expansive window walls, and fireplaces. I'm liking this...
The hotel has 50 works of original art. Love the framed British postage stamp print and those fabulous settees!
Cocktails anyone?
Ahhh, so close to the Jersey Shore...
For more info on the Bungalow Hotel, visit their website here.
Summer arrived in San Francisco today, a bit early, with thick fog and wind. People that haven't been here assume that all of California is sunny with warm beaches. Oh, not here in San Francisco. As Mark Twain was famously quoted, "The coldest winter I ever saw was the summer I spent in San Francisco." Yes, no sandals or sundresses for me!
Wishing you all a wonderful weekend with lots sunshine and fun! I'll be thinking of you all while I sit in front of my heater with my down jacket. Don't worry about me...
Last night I attended the grand opening of Obsolete's new showroom in San Francisco's Design District. I'm thrilled that they opened a second location in Northern California.
Obsolete has the most eclectic and unique objects d' art...
Luckily I took these photos early on, as it became jam-packed with people...
The grounds surrounding the showroom are beautiful....
Quotes from the likes of Eames and Chanel painted on the walls...love it...
My friend Karen enjoying the opening...
What a great quote from Aretha...
Always the most eclectic objects at Obsolete...
This vintage wing back chair in the corner is upholstered with vintage Army tenting. What a unique idea...
an old cabinet filled with my favorite, Santa Maria Novella potpourri...
If you're in the San Francisco area, be sure and visit Obsolete. You'll be in for a treat!
