Inspiring diner curated by KINFOLK | Food styling

As mentioned here, KINFOLK is a community of artists with a shared interest in small gatherings. My favourite shot ever from these diners is still this one taken by Leo Patrone in the Green Building in NYC.
Last September, they met on British Columbia’s Vancouver Island to share a dinner. The night was hosted at the historic China Town loft of local florist Erica Smolders of Rook & Rose and curated by herself and designers Ellie Chapple and Tara Hurst. 
I''m always in awe with the photography of their gatherings. I wish we could do the same in London. Well, as usual...when I have something in mind, I just act upon it so I have contacted them to see how we could make one happen in London....
You can order KINFOLK Vol.5 here, it's the perfect read to embrace the beauty of Autumn...

Photography: Ameris

Comme je l'ai mentionné ici, KINFOLK est une communauté d'artistes qui aime se retrouver régulierement autour d'une table et d'un bon repas. 
Ma photo préférée de ces soirées est toujours celle de My favourite shot from these diners were celle-ci prise par Leo Patrone dans the Green Building a NYC.
En Septembre dernier, ils se sont retrouvés sur l'ile de Vancouver. La soirée s'est déroulée dans le loft de la fleuriste Erica Smolders dans le quartier de China Town, qui s'est occupé de l'organisation et décoration de cette belle réunion avec les désigners Ellie Chapple etTara Hurst. 
Comme d'habitude, je suis admirative de leurs soirées qui respirent la simplicité et la joie de se re retrouver. J'aimerais bien des petits repas comme cela a Londres. Rectification, comme toujours quand j'ai quelque chose dans la tete, j'agis donc je les ai contacté pour voir si nous pourrions en organiser un a Londres....
Vous pouvez commander le KINFOLK Vol.5 ici, c'est un beau magazine pour apprécier le début de l'Autumne....

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Of note and to do

I previously posted about Mario Testino's "In Your Face" fashion photography exhibition back in September. I hope to make it to this fabulous show this month. (the back drop paint color is great - I just used something similar in a small powder room). I'm also hoping that they're selling prints of some of his photographs. I definitely want to incorporate a new and vintage fashion photo wall into my new digs when I move.....I just finished up a photo shoot this am. It's kind of fun playing model for the camera. ;)

The Mario Testino exhibit runs through February 3, 2013 at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.

and Fashion Photograph inspiration for my new home

Image 2 - from Kelly Wearstler's new book - Rhapsody (awaiting this release!!!)

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Inspired - Mario Testino

I love photography! In fact it's on my bucket list to someday take a class and learn more about this art form. I'm very much looking forward to the Mario Testino exhibit at the MFA in Boston this Fall. He's such a creative and influential force. (read more below) It opens on 10.21. I always feel a bit anxious this time of year. The past two Fall seasons have been ones of drastic change and heartbreak for me. I'm focusing on the positive and hoping this Fall will be quite the opposite and turn out amazing. I'm moving from my home, so on that front a big change is in store. This exhibit will definitely be a positive to look forward to. In fact I think I may use some of his work as a starting point and design concept for my new place. (which I need to find, something else causing me a bit of trepidation)

And to all of you who got your kiddies off to school for their first day today, hope it went well!!!

I'm looking forward and remembering: "let your faith be bigger then your fear" and everything will turn out okay!! even better then okay!

I would love to have one of his fashion photographs in my home!

All images from Mario Testino's website.

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Rocq Macarons in Oprah Magazine..

Rocq Macarons has teamed up with Oprah to recognize October as National Breast Cancer  Awareness month this year.  They have created a special grouping of pink macarons just for the occasion, with flavors including Strawberry, Lavender, Rose Water and Bourbon Vanilla.  With the purchase of each box 25% will be donated to Mission Hospital Wellness Center.  Please take a moment to visit their site and order a box today!

 

This is not all that they have been up to - stop by the OC register to see all of their plans to bring the love of the macaron to you!

images by christina for greige

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Interior photography...

 

I think that among us there is a deep appreciation for quality artistic interior photography.  Even if we don't realize it the photography and often times the photographer are what make these spaces show in the best possible light.  It does take great styling and design I know that, but without the art of the photograph it is so hard to show it to the world, short of touring each and every space in person.

I love that a photo can capture light and depth in a space so beautifully.  So thank you to all of those interior photographers out there who make things oh so beautiful!

image via

 

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Such a serene photo...

I love the peace and serenity this shot exudes and this woman with her white hair looks so graceful...

It looks like a painting///

The day I manage to style something as beautiful as this, I will be very happy.

I have also been dying to get a skull like this since I saw one in the kitchen of this gorgeous home in Amsterdam - which is pretty much my 'masterplan' kitchen. I keep asking if Steve's dad in New-Zealand can find one on his farm but as he has now retired, it is very unlikely that one of the few cows he kept. is going to drop-dead just so that I can have her skull so if you know where I could source some, by all means please let me know.

Photo by Mikkel Vang

J'adore le sentiment de calme et de sérénité qui émane de cette photo et cette femme, avec

ses cheveux gris, est tellement belle...

On dirait une peinture///

Le jour ou j'arriverais a styler des photos aussi belle que celle-ci, je serais très heureuse.

Cela fait aussi un moment que je me rêve une tête comme celle accrochée au mur - depuis que j'en ai vu sur le mur de cette cuisine a Amsterdam - qui est ce a peu prêt ce que j'imagine pour le look de notre cuisine. Je n'arrête pas de demander si le père de Steve pourrait en trouver une en Nouvelle-Zéalande vu qu'il a une ferme, mais comme il a pris sa retraite, cela va  être dur donc si jamais vous savez ou en trouver, n'hésitez pas a partager l'info.

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So smitten with Monika Elena's Photography

I love the work of Monika Elena...
I love the sweet, warm feeling that exudes from her photos...
I love seeing the children she photographes being happy, smiling and innocent...
I love her polaroids...

and I miss Mila...18 days to go before I can hold her in my arms and cover her with kisses. I can't wait!

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From another angle..

 

It is funny how I seem to come across images with a different view in little groups.  I love to see how a room looks from above, it can be so different and it helps you realize that it either all works together or maybe not.  At home we have a landing at the top of the stairs that looks onto the Living and Dining rooms, sometimes it is nice to get a different perspective.

 

 

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