Random Inspiration

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Look what I found. Will have to source it.

Permanent Classic: 100 White Roses

Last week one of my colleagues received a beautiful box of one hundred, perfect, long-stemmed white roses.

What a spectacular statement.

A warm blanket of perfume enveloped the entire office.

Simply beyond.

Williams-Sonoma Chocolate Croissants

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I saw these croissants and thought: Yummy! They are appealingly semi-homemade. Baking them would be the perfect way to start a cold, wintry morning--plus, your home will smell soooooooo delicious.

Shirley Horn: Here's To Life

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So I'm listening to Barbra Streisand's rendition of Here's To Life and, clearly, Streisand's new album was influenced by the work of the late, great Shirley Horn. Barbara's delivery of Horn's signature song, cited above, perfectly mimics Shirley's impeccable diction and restraint and Diana Krall, who produced Barbra's album, considers Shirley Horn to be of major inspiration and influence. Horn, a master pianist and chanteuse, had a most unique sound--she digs so deeply into a song--I get goose bumps when I listen to this album.

Miranda July

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Miranda July is cool. We like her. She is what one would describe as a unique. Check this out.

Harlem Toile de Jouy Fabric

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I've always been in love with the Harlem Toile wallpaper, but recently discovered the fabric! This pistachio based print looks so smart against the black lacquer of the chair.

Geoff McFetridge Wallpaper

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The cheekiness of this print tickles me. It is titled "Apples" and is from McFetridge's Pottok line of hand silk-screened wallpaper.