Toile de Jouy - Toile de Joie

Toile has been a bit of an obsession of mine (and my mom's) for a long time now. It's gotten to the point that we're making curtains out of it (green of course), so that we can stare at it all day if the mood strikes us.

I don't really know exactly what it is about the crazy pattern that I adore, but it evokes France and the smell of lavender and warmth, while all at the same time being bold and in-your-face. It's an odd combination of dainty versus look-at-me...

Well it's a contradiction, and I know a lot about those.


Sweet sachets in purple. I'm betting there's lavender in them.

I think blue Toile is quite literally the epitome of amazingness.

Who can resist a room like this?

Red toile has its charm especially when paired with roses.

I love toile quilts, I want one in....green...or blue. I'm not picky.

This toile is so different, looks like something one of my students coloured in. When they're taking the time to colour inside the lines ;)

Toile pillows, can't beat them.

I like the idea of having just one wall done in Toile. Can't overpower you that way.

Have you ever seen a more perfect bed? This is it. The pinnacle of beds. Yellow and blue toile, with a valance and Forsythia flowers beside? It doesn't get better.


Sweet dreams, and sweet daydreams to you all.

xox

Ave.

Some Frivolity

Sometimes it's ok to just want something. Maybe you don't know why you want it, maybe you just need a little something to brighten your day. Well, I'd say lipstick falls squarely into the "I don't need this, but I want it" category. Sometimes you just need something pretty to make you smile...

Urban Decay, purveyor of grittily-named makeup... I love their eye shadow best, but you can't really beat a lipstick with a sword sticking out of it... awesome.

This one is brand new, and you know I can't say no to Hello Kitty. I mean come on, a cat with a bow in her hair... perfect.

I got this one for Christmas from Bene, and practically jumped out of my seat. Lanvin and H&M, and a pretty box... I'm a sucker for a pretty box.

Gold lipstick, so counter-intuitive, but so pretty... it's almost not there. Benefit has some great products

And you know I couldn't say no to Liberty of London for MAC. I don't really go into MAC very often, just because it's a bit over-the-top in there, but I braved it for Liberty of London. I'd brave anything for Liberty of London....well, almost.


You've gotta admit, they're all quite lovely.

What do you buy when you just need....something?

xox

Ave