Frivole aime

Paul and Marie-Chantal of Greece

The Princes of Greece, Crown Prince Paul, Princess Marie-Chantal and their children, as pictured on the Fall/Winter catalogue of marie-chantal, the Princess' delightful children's clothes line.

Royal Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving!

 

Last year's Thanksgiving for Crown Prince Paul of Greece and his family.

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"decontractee", c'est moi

darling Emma Watson

Elizabeth Lau knit via Style Bubble

{ I knew I am on to somthing, wearing my trousers to the ankle. They somehow feel right in proportion with flats }

Church's via Style Bubble 

 

Bass shoes via Liebe Marlene

 and some more brogue/loafers (this is turning into a shoe post~whatever!)

Ah oui!

{ from cute, cool and stylish wish wish wish }

In praise of Kate Middleton

I wrote this post five days ago and came back to post it today, only to see that Kate and Wills are officially engaged. 

And I am thrilled.

I wish them both all the happiness and wisdom to fulfill their own lives and sustain the British Monarchy and the values that Kings and Queens stand for. 

"Everyone is absolutely delighted. He has never had eyes for any other woman since Kate came on the scene," says an old friend. "She is going to make a wonderful wife, a wonderful princess." 

{ source: People }

...Long may they Live...

And here is my now happily finished post

"We'd be delighted," said Pru Shepheard, doing her daily shopping at the village store where Middleton is a frequent customer, occasionally accompanied by William. "It would be madness for them not to get married.

"Kate's one of us – she doesn't put on airs and graces, and she's such a lovely girl. Everyone who meets her, likes her."

 

"It seems like it's in the cards now," said Roland Stoate, who recently took over Yattendon Garage, where the rare vintage Jaguars on sale reflect the affluence of the village, a charming spot crisscrossed by bridle paths that is favored by successful businessmen, stockbrokers and gentlemen farmers.

As things stand, William and Middleton are free to enjoy a certain amount of privacy in and around Yattendon, where supportive residents not only refuse to tell television crews how to find Middleton's house in nearby Bucklebury but ring up her mother to warn her when camera crews are lurking.

{ Source: Huffington Post }

 

Prince William offered his fiance his mother's ring.

Diana will be rejoicing and will be blessing her son's true love.

 

BELIEVE IN HAPPY ENDINGS

 

Go Sarah, Go!

 

'Sarah Palin's Alaska' set a ratings record for TLC on Sunday night, notching 5 million viewers for the premiere, a number Gawker calls "huge for cable." The show, part reality TV, part documentary travel series, is an eight-parter following the omnipresent Republican showing off her native state.

 
"Some are calling the series a 2012 campaign ad," notes The Hollywood Reporter, "while producer Mark Burnett [of 'Survivor' fame] has defended the show as 'completely non political.' " Although TLC has recorded higher viewer counts -- hi, 10 million fans of 'Jon & Kate Plus Eight'! -- 'Sarah Palin's Alaska' wins the biggest premiere award by a mile."

(source)

I read Sarah Palin's book Going Rogue: An American Life last summer, and I was fascinated by her love for her native land, and the discriptions of the Alascan wilde.

I now look forward to my after Christmas read, America by Heart : Reflections on Family, Faith, and Flag

Go Sarah, go!

Design Cult: Paris vs New York

Totally me~

Totally to the point!

Modern

Meanigful art at its best!

Paris vs. New York 

Astley Clarke-Smitten

I love the new AC BIOGRAPHY beads at Astley Clarke!

A new take at a shabby classic, they are stylish and perfectlly stackable to express one's inner desires.

My preferitos?

THE HAMSA

Similar to the evil eye, the Hamsa protects you, while red agate provides strength, calm and protection.

 

THE FOUR LEAF CLOVER

The four leaf clover is a symbol of luck and prosperity, while smokey quartz represents positivity, balance and abundance.

THE TREE OF LIFE

Symbolising energy and optimism, the Tree of Life’s harmonious verve is mirrored in the symbolic meaning of lemon jasper.

Dear Santa, can you hear me?

 Here are some more Astley Clarke favorites:

THE FIJI

 

Symbolising health, the deep orange silk beautifully compliments the rose gold, making it an ideal gift for a friend or a loved one. 

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Happy Birthday Lilly!

Today is the birthday of one of the most important women in my life:

Lilly Pulitzer

Wearing Lilly as I turned 30, opened to me the doors of self-confidence-a sort of defiance of who I thought I was and encouraged me toward the path of who I want to be.

Thank you, Lilly, and Happy Birthday!

From a "Gorgeous Greek"

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