Today I went out for a stroll. The air is still fresh and summer doesn't feel so close yet. I visited an old vinyl shop and had a good rummage through the records. It's always so much fun t...
Today I took a few pictures inspired by the late 60's. The cream shift dress is from J.Crew, and the shoes are from Max & co, a reissuing of an original 1960s Max Mara model! I might have be...
The scented breeze of Spring enters the house. Even from a small corner in front of a window you can enjoy the season. We recently bought these 1950s curtains, made from barkcloth fabric that is so p...
Waiting for a few friends to enjoy a good cup of chocolate mousse that I just made. I followed a simple and genuine recipe inherited from my grandma: I just mixed two egg yolks with sugar, flour, mil...
"Please may I have 36 pounds of sweets"... how many times, as a child, I must have read that chapter where Pippi Longstocking goes for a spree in a candy shop! One of my favorite scenes fro...
J'adore la Nouvelle Vague. That generation of young artists portraying their unrest in movies, wishing to change old rules and clichés. I happen to have a small collection of Truffaut and Godard...
I never get tired of watching this movie. Although it's old and not very famous, it's definitely among my top ten favorites, and is always a big source of inspiration to me. Every scene loo...
I could spend hours collecting this kind of images, decorating is one of my main passions! With the help of my partner in crime (AKA my mom), we are constantly entertaining ourselves by renovating ou...
-I wrapped up my vintage dress, which found a new owner- -I started papering my kitchen with original vintage wallpaper- -Took two shots of this beautiful flowered gate... is it hiding a secret gar...
with this great documentary about the "American look" from 1958! It still looks so modern...if only it weren't for those elegantly-attired ladies denouncing its era! Happy Friday! (sou...
A warm spring has started. I'm very sorry for not having updated my blog... I've been so busy with exams and everyday life, both of which sucked all of my spare time. ...
I have fallen to the addiction of Pinterest! Follow me to find the ever-growing collection of my inspiration! Right here! Happy Friday!
I know it sounds a bit scratchy and it's not very comfortable to use, but how can you resist the charm of an old record player? My vinyl collection is still a bit small, but it's so much fu...
Looks like Spring is coming around, so why not start thinking of sunny barbeque parties? Maybe in that good old mid-century style? Here's a set of 6 invitations featuring my newest illustration ...
I wasn't surprised when I heard Octavia Spencer had won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress. Minny (maybe the actress herself, too) is such a vivacious and communicative woman! Of course this ...
[Don Draper's office- notice the pillows in the back] Our couch really wanted to be decorated by an accent pillow, so pillow-hunting season opened in full force: a couple of weeks later, we rece...
with Estee Lauder's upcoming collection inspired by Mad Men! I also can't wait to see the new season of the show! Happy Friday! (source)
I've made myself a mermaid costume! I used: a prom dress from the 50s, a net with glued seashells on it from an old bathroom decoration, cardboard covered in a shimmery shawl for the tail which ...
A few phone shots from my weekend, when I attended a fancy dress birthday party! I went as the Black Swan, a quick choice and an easy one to make! I handmade the tutu with a no-sew tutorial and glued...
A couple of the most "lovely" pieces of my vintage collection! Happy lovers' holiday! ♥
I've been rewatching the Fantastic Mr. fox, and I really think Wes Anderson is a genius. I love his choice of colors, those tones between mustard yellow and brown, they make me think of a palett...
When I was little I had a real fascination with the character of Sissi, and summer vacations in Austria with my parents only fueled it. The famous emperess, with the fairy-tale golden hair, was b...
Are you planning an afternoon outing or a fancy party with your friends? Or perhaps you just need to send a pretty note for a special occasion? Put on your best frock and your most elegant hat and sa...
Such a fantastic weekend: when I woke up on Saturday morning and looked out of my window, everything was covered in powdered sugar! Of course I rushed outside to admire the enchanting sight and to pl...
I'm not an expert on indie music or groups, but these two girls really struck me, they are so talented and create something magical! Their music already makes me dream of spring, as well as fo...
The whole of Europe is in the grip of freezing weather. At Christmas time it looked like winter had forgotten us, but now the reports are announcing the arrival of extreme cold and snow, right here. ...
My life has been very busy lately, I moved my schedule around and unfortunately didn't have much time to take care of my blog, I feel so sorry about it! This week I also had a small disappoint...
...with the new Wes Anderson movie! I'm so excited about it, I've loved all of his films so far, so I hope not to be disappointed! I also love all the care he puts in every scene, his surre...
A few photos from my weekend: a walk, cupcakes and some shopping; all dressed up to go to an old theater; a beautiful lake in winter... It was a lovely weekend, but now I'm so tired!
Today I want to share with you a small playlist that I made, featuring my favorite italian songs from the late 1950's- 1960's. (Please note that one was sang in french by Italian singer Dal...
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