WHITE & BLACK

Posted on 08/27/2013 by Slim Paley

It feels, at least to me, like it’s been quite a while since I’ve done a “Colour” post.

In fact, it’s been quite a while since I’ve written a post

So what better combination to jump back in with than Black & White?!

Especially since I started compiling these, and scads of other images way back in the Spring, when the runways were absolutely choc-a-bloc with black & white stripes-particularly Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors & Balmain, to name just a few.

Alas, the summer has slipped by as quickly as those looks hit the shops and streets

and look who’s finally getting around to the “White & Black” post”?!

(I’ll be sharing that “Best Sunscreens” post any week now too!)

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But seriously, the combo was positively inescapable this summer.

I snapped this Harvey Nichol’s window in London in June.

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This cool arrangement, a particular favourite of mine, I shot at The Tintagel Hotel in Sri Lanka last year.

The round black vases sit on a large lacquer tray perched on a leather ottoman. So chic and unusual, and even more beautiful in person.

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THIS?

Just one of my all time favourite black & white bedrooms ehvver, that’s all.

I wish I knew where it was and who to give credit to.

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I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again (then protest that I did not already say that)

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Black & white stripes work in every possible permutation

Classic

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more contemporary

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photo Jeff McNamara

or flat out modern

black & white straws

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They worked for Matisse and his models

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and with every shade in the colour spectrum (speaking of Matisse)

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They’re the perfect touch of homespun textile in an industrial space

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A cheeky, yet classic addition to an eclectic vignette

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And don’t even get me started on how cool these stairs are.

Of course you’d have to install railings in America, by code, which would totally spoil the look-

but you could then remove them after inspection.

Woops-was that my outside voice again??

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Speaking of being naughty, I pinched this great set of china for practically nothing at Target. I might have posted this Instagram photo once before, but it fits so well here, I couldn’t pass up the humble brag.

I think the ‘china’ looks great with the linens-

From the markets of Sri Lanka to Target in Ventura- a truly International table setting!

black & white striped risotto pot

Seriously coveting these black & white pots but don’t know where to find them- I just know they’re made in Italy.

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black & white tin buckets Target

I also scooped up about a dozen of these mini metal beach pails at Target for like 99 cents. Filled with herbs and interspersed with votives, they’ll be fun down my long barn table. That’s the plan anyway. If I ever get around to throwing a dinner party again.

HOW DOES MARTHA DO IT??!!

(but that’s another post, right? I guess getting up at 5 AM helps)

black & white stripe accent wall

How about striping just one wall for a great effect that’s easily removable if you tire of it-

which you probably won’t, but I always worry about that. Virgo.

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Cute chair, no credit, help me out here Pinterest People.

*Ahh-and already “Linda” has written in with the credit here Thank you!

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Super simple to paint your own floor, right?

Says she, with the lantern still on the floor of the garage…

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My Instagram pic of the bikes outside the Mark Hotel in NY this summer.

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Let’s forget about stripes for a moment.

In my next life I want to be able to carry off six wacking great bangles on each arm and act all blasé about it.

“Oh, these? these old things?? I wear them all the time…don’t even notice they’re there”

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I’m also loving this poncho by Rag & Bone, which I would wear to death.

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Keds by Kate Spade

Love the pic but I wish the shoes weren’t so pointy.

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I SO coveted these sequined pants from Etro. I figured (justified) they were a timeless investment.

But were they in any of the shops?

Negative.

loved the sandals and the toenail polish colour, which I bought but looked totally vile on me.

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Is it Kate? So French, so cool. Even though I hate smoking.

Vintage Conde Nast

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Carolyn Murphy via Vogue

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My favourite model, besides Christy Turlington, Daria Werbowy.
OK, so in my next life, I’m coming back as Daria with a whole armload of cuffs & bracelets.

I won’t say no to the jacket if that’s thrown in either.

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Edie Campbell by Peter Lindbergh

This was one of the best editorial spreads of the summer-I’m still saving one of the other photos for an upcoming post.

But I think what we’re really learning here People is that we all need to get some black & white striped trousers.

Sooner than later.

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and how about that face?!

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BTW, Summer still isn’t over, especially for us here in Southern California

For those of you Down Under, it’s just about to start (lucky!!)

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Kate Moss in Dolce & Gabbana. Photo Patrick Demarchelier

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Timeless

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Hat by Monet, photo Herman Landshoff, Mademoiselle, 1959

Glamorous

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In fact, Really timeless!

and if you’re still left with even a sliver of a doubt…

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a glimpse of Anne Demeulemeester Spring/Summer 2014 Men’s collection.

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White & Black Forever!

Last year’s “Black & White Redux” post HERE

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Balloons & pencil photo via Pinterest

Ode to a Grecian Yearn

Posted on 08/12/2013 by Slim Paley

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Room with a View

One of our family’s favourite places in the entire world to holiday is Greece.

I started going when I lived in London in the 80′s. My husband and I honeymooned there, and over the years we’ve returned many times with our two boys.

We are extremely blessed to have wonderful old friends there who graciously share their slice of heaven on earth with us during the summer.

I will readily admit I’m not nearly clever enough to comprehend what has happened with the Greek economy. I haven’t spent any time in Athens in several years, other than to pass through the airport, so I can’t speak to what the atmosphere is like there now. All I can say is with the perfect weather, azure skies and sea, food one dreams about for the rest of the year and lovely, hospitable people, Greece simply can’t be beat as one of the most beautiful summer destinations in Europe.

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And I wasn’t kidding when I said it was a little slice of heaven…

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and the food… O M G

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Can you hear the song of the cicadas??

“Welcome back, Relax. Welcome back, Relax” (I speak Cicadian)

Their constant refrain, an audible perfume that instantly awakens your sense memory.

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I adore Greek salad, and it’s never quite the same anywhere else.

Except perhaps Vancouver, with their large Greek community, they know you never, ever add lettuce.

(substitute “quelle horreur!” in Greek here)

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It’s not an exaggeration to say there isn’t a smidgeon of their property that isn’t utterly divine. The family patriarch has a passion for design and attention to detail that knows no bounds. Every time we come home from visiting I am so filled with inspiration.

It gets my husband very worried.

But it’s not just the ambience…

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Did I mention the food yet?

fresh mango sorbet My friend helps herself to a serving of their house-made mango sorbet.

Do ya think they know our boys like sorbet?!

FYI, no dieting in Greece. It’s against the law.

Besides, everything is fresh, fresh, fresh so who cares about caloric intake?

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Just a quick aside-how do women in Europe get away with wearing lashings of jewelry with their bathing suits and look so chic?

Something I’ve yet to master. Mine gets burning hot, covered in sunscreen and looks like I’m trying way too hard.

But I digress…

Don’t get the wrong impression-it’s not all about food, drink, lazing about and angsting over my aquatic jewelry quotient.

Some of us manage to get pretty damn sporty.

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Younger Son wake boarding in Porto Heli (where Aman Resorts has just opened the “Amanzoe”-though we didn’t go see it)

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My ridonkulously adorable god daughter heating up the courts with her style.

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Older Son’s girlfriend “C” or, as she is now known ”The Donkey Whisperer” working her magic.

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Younger Son getting some “air” on the soccer pitch

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There are grapes to be picked for making wine…

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Books to be devoured daily by The Boyfriend of The Donkey Whisperer

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Cocktails to be mixed.

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But I won’t be disingenuous, there’s a mighty high degree of relaxing going on in Greece.

Just as it should be on one’s hols.

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The outdoor breakfast table before the first hungry morning shift ambles in.

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Breakfast eggs hot off the …ah… super fresh

Greek yoghurt & fresh fruits

and that Greek yoghurt, honey & figs right off the trees with a great cappuccino

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Seriously.

HEAVEN!

fresh greek salad

I’ll have a little glass of chilled retsina with that please

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Even the bougainvillea looks so much brighter in Greece than in California.

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Home-made pastries for desert.

Remember…worrying about calories-a Felony in Greece

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Sometimes we can even bring ourselves to leave our friend’s property, and tool about the islands

This pretty sailboat was in a bay we stopped in for lunch one day.

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Where of course I had to order my regular. And those teeny, tiny little fish sprinkled with salt and lemon that you munch like french fries.

Gone before I could get a pic.

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Pulling into the port of Hydra in the late afternoon.

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Fresh squid/octopus? (difference??) hanging outside a tavern on the island of Spetses

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Another one of our favourite spots to eat is a centuries old house in the hills where the proprietors, a lovely couple, make the food in their house kitchen and serve it outside on their porch.

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So charming and authentic. Is this not what traveling to distant lands is all about?

Not a Starbucks in sight.

Sunset in the Greek Islands

And to cap off the day with a cocktail while the sun slinks behind neighboring isles…

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It just doesn’t get any better than that.

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But why do the summer holidays always have to sneak by in the blink of an eye??

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I hope YOU are enjoying a languorous August!

Happy Days xx SP

Anniversary at Amangiri

Posted on 08/02/2013 by Slim Paley

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Happy First Week of August!

Here in Santa Barbara we continue to wake up to grey, gloomy skies

morning after morning, after morning.

Sure, it clears by mid-day most of the time but at the risk of sounding like a TV commercial, it makes such a difference to start the day off with sunshine don’t you think?!

We had no such problem in Utah earlier this year, where we traveled with a few close friends to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary.

The colour of the sky in the photo above is true, no filter, nada.

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Arriving by air you catch an amazing view of a turquoise Lake Powell and the striated cliffs of the surrounding canyons.

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My girlfriends check out the view as we arrive at the entrance of our hotel.

The Amangiri has been on my Travel Wish List since it first opened 4-5 years ago so I was thrilled to experience it on such a momentous occasion.

And I do believe hitting the 25 year mark in marriage these days can be considered momentous!

The hotel was everything we had hoped for and more.

First off, may I say that the huge pool area is outrageous and was built around a boulder that’s about 9 billion years old.

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OK, I don’t remember exactly how old it is but something really mind bendingly crazy.

You can see why I never considered being a geologist. Or a museum docent.

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(photo via Amangiri)

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The hotel sits in such a harmoniously unobtrusive manner that it’s barely visible until you’re almost directly upon it.

Way to go Amangiri architects.

Seriously. I’ve had chin hairs more prominent.

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The dashes of ultra saturated colours you glimpse here and there in the desert never fail to enthrall me.

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Like all Aman resorts, the rooms are low-key, tasteful and chic.

Here, my hat with the bag, hat & walking stick the room provides.

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Stargazing bed, Amangiri Hotel, Utah

A star gazing bed on the roof of the only two-bedroom suite in the resort.

And you definitely want to be gazing skyward in the desert night.

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The complex is single-storied and designed so every room has both a beautiful bathroom with soaking tub, and a terrace with a fire pit facing out to the spectacular views.

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Two of my favourite words

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The spa does not disappoint. In fact, the technicians, despite their average age of, oh I’d say 19 (?!) were truly fantastic.

As were the yoga classes.

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Cocktails were generous, despite being poured in Utah.

One cocktail and a 90 minute massage later, a spa-selfie is in order.

Do I really have to get dressed for dinner??

I dropped my phone on the concrete floor after this photo.

Relaxed much??

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The architecture, interior courtyards & walkways are full of interesting angles, shifts of light

and spare, desert appropriate landscaping.

There isn’t a superfluous detail

yet around every corner or slatted wall there’s something wonderful to discover

The jacuzzi “amphitheatre” where we watched a movie projected against the wall one night.

Peeking through the slats

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If relaxing poolside with a book is not your thaing, there are plenty of opportunities to get all sporty, including some great hikes…

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In the distance you see the cave we hiked to from the hotel. (Peer pressure)

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My instagram shot from the cave interior

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The Amangiri also offers a 3 hour complimentary photography lesson and hike.

Here, my silhouette shot of the instructor

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who imparted some really interesting tips about lighting and composition…

In addition to a plethora of geological information that I’d completely forgotten by the time we drove back to the hotel.

But these mountains and rocks are like really super ancient and form and deform in fascinating(ish) ways at a pace I can relate to.

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On a more serious note, we also fell madly in love with how skinny we looked in our shadow selfies

Lake Powell

Lake Powell is just a short drive away, so one day we rented a boat and explored. I had NO idea of the vastness of the lake. It looked nothing like what I was expecting!

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Unfortunately, it clouded over a little that afternoon but the scenery was breathtaking nonetheless.

We docked the boat at one point and hiked to Rainbow Bridge

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One the U.S.’s National Monuments, Rainbow Bridge is truly a site to experience.

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A couple of the boys hiking back from Rainbow.

For the more adventurous in our group, there was also a rock-climbing excursion (pinions, clamps, helmets, the whole 9 yards)

The pay off was traversing this suspension bridge at the top.

Super.

Don’t strain your eyes looking for me in this photo.

I’m back at the spa. Looking for the piece of my phone.

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Desert ‘Roses’

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As night descends on the Amangiri, a thousand lanterns light the labyrinth of paths and destinations where one can enjoy cocktails, dinner, or a movie under the stars.

and when it’s time to retire, simply hook the braided horsehair “Privacy” rope across the entrance to your suite.

(Genius. SO stealing this. Not the actual rope, just the concept)

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We shall see you again beautiful Southern Utah.

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Until then, thanks for the wonderful memories.

Amangiri is located in the south west corner of the State of Utah, in the area referred to as ” The Four Corners”

The closest airport is in Page, Arizona, about a 25 minute drive from the hotel which provides complimentary shuttle services there and back.

For more information and photos of Amangiri click HERE

Happy Travels and Happy Weekend!

xxSP

*PS. I have no affiliation with, nor receive any compensation whatsoever from The Aman Resorts.

Sadly.

Even though I’m a really loyal client. And I never took that rope.

Meanwhile, Back in London…

Posted on 07/15/2013 by Slim Paley

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Meanwhile, back in London…

The town was abuzz not only with the 60 year Coronation anniversary, but also the Bowie exhibition at the Victoria & Albert museum.

Needless to say, being the dyed in the wool Bowie Fangirl I am, there was no way we were going to miss the show!

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A beautiful summer day on the steps of the V & A, London

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The show was good, slick and definitely worth seeing

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In my humble opinion however , it could have been bigger. Granted there was and continues to be SO much great material to document over Bowie’s decades long career, but it’s not like the V & A doesn’t have the room…and I’m sure the budget must have been formidable.

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Then again, perhaps it’s fitting to leave the show feeling the man still remains a bit of an enigma (aren’t you glad I didn’t say chameleon )

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We were also just in time for the Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition Preview party

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Where the fashion and art world’s ongoing love affair with fluorescents was to be clocked everywhere.

People, the “Red Carpet” was green!

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Even the canapés were served on glowing fluorescent green trays. (fyi-I didn’t eat all those)

Though I felt slightly underdressed (it’s a long story) at least my belt matched the theme of the evening.

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Cute young girls in Louis Vuitton SS13 frocks

and stripes were certainly a popular fasion statement.

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A triptych of pics from the party

Prawns Prawns on fluoro ice.

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and a glowing green bar

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Leaving the party to go to “Le Caprice” off Piccadilly for a late dinner with old friends

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A restaurant we frequented-yikes, often and more years ago than I really care to divulge, and it’s still as busy as ever.

Though the signage remains the same, the interior has enjoyed a subtle face-lift.

Hmmm…oh forget it. I can go back to the same places, but I’ll never get the old face back, and that’s OK.

No, really, it’s fine. Pass the whine. I mean the wine.

Purple Bentley

BTW, If you were going to buy a Bentley, would you pick purple?!

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More fun to be had window shopping in Mayfair

The new Assouline book shop next to Claridge’s Hotel.

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and Knightsbridge at Harvey Nichols

Where I bought this Christopher Kane silk jacket that is amortizing nicely. Harvey Nichols London

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Black door, Mayfair, London

and simply strolling in the streets of my old ‘hood sharing my old memories with my husband.

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And lest one precious moment of London time was wasted, a girlfriend and I also took in the arts & antiques fair at Olympia.

Modern art

Where I became quite fascinated with this 3D piece. Doesn’t it look like an aerial view of a crowd of people milling about?

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Closer inspection reveals it’s simply tiny dollops of layers of paint. Very clever.

Sadly, I’m unable to find my program from the show at the moment so I cannot credit the artist.

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My friend was taken with this cheeky Bazooka bubblegum snapping Renaissance-looking maiden, carved in alabaster no less, by the artist Gerard Mas.

The subtly veined and translucent nature of the alabaster made her appear unsettling life-like. It also made me want to wear more sunscreen.

Our last evening found us at the ridonkulously chic “5 Hertford St.” in Mayfair, just off Curzon St.

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The good news is it’s owned and very personally presided over by Robin Birley, son of the infamous Mark Birley who ran “Annabel’s” in Mayfair for forever and a day

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The family are true restaurant and private nightclub royalty-oh the stories they could tell! and wow, Birley’s newest establishment does not disappoint.

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Robin and Lucy Birley

The decor was conceived by 80′s & 90′s renowned fashion designer Rifat Ozbek, though I can’t imagine that Robin Birley and his wife (Bryan Ferry’s ex) didn’t also have a strong hand in final ambiance of the place.

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The bar area in “Loulou’s” downstairs

Downstairs is like Safari-meets-The Water Babies. Sorry if that’s a difficult visual to summon up, but that’s how it felt, so overcome was I with the general effect. Upstairs, you just want to live in every single room, sit by the multiple fire places, smoking cigars whilst reading Maugham and discussing the merits of whippets above all other canines with Mr. Birley himself. (Who I just happened to see carrying his one grey whippet down the stairs in his arms, with the other close to heel. It was The Perfect English Moment)

The Bad News is, and this is pretty bloody bad-it’s private.

One must know Some One in order to get One’s self through the very discreet little door of “5 Hertford St”

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So, if your travels include a trip to London on the horizon, One best get on the horn and start calling friends, friends of friends, bosses of friends, and listen, if things get desperate, even rebuilding a broken friendship bridge or two if necessary.

This is one of the chicest, coolest places I’ve been to.

And I really don’t think it’s just because I love London so much.

PS. Don’t flipping tell anyone I snapped the photo of the dining room with the roses above-I imagine they don’t take kindly to people clicking away with their iPhones.

PPS. Can’t tell a porkie-pie, I also snapped the flowers in the Ladie’s room.

Who could resist these and who does it hurt, pray tell??

OK, and really, really, lastly…cause it’s like 2am in the morning here,

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We’re on High Alert Royal Baby Watch now are we not?!

I shot this little “Instagram”vignette in our guest room in honour of the Big Event.

I love that CNN announced today that ‘Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge are eagerly awaiting the birth of either a boy or a girl!”

Genius.

Righty ho, time for me to go to bed and dream of England!

What are you doing in your part of the world right now?!

xxSP.

*all photos of “5 Hertford St.” except my first Instagram pic and the Ladie’s room flowers are via “Vanity Fair” magazine.

It’s now even later than 2am so excuse any typos-I might as well be running a nightclub at this hour.

Coat check tag,please. And No, I don’t have any change.

Red & White Stripes Redux

Posted on 07/03/2013 by Slim Paley

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It’s that time again!

When I go to my “happy place” with the annual red & white stripes post.

And what better day than on the eve of celebrating America’s Independence?

I have so much to be thankful for living here and not, say, in Egypt right now.

Not that I’ve ever even been to Egypt, so it’s not like it was a close call or anything,

but still…

I’d love to go there someday. Prayers for the situation there to settle peacefully and soon.

and now let’s get back on a much lighter note,

I’ve always got an eye out for a good red & white stripe when I’m traveling.

I’m delighted by what the smallest dose of it can bring to a room.

On my recent trip to Morocco I spotted this lovely display in a great shop in Marrakech.

They had wonderful linens, textiles, place mats etc. so I hope someone will leave a comment reminding me of its name.

*LATE ADDITION: The music I forgot to add last night! Great summer song

(must be turned up really loud)

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An All American classic porch vignette

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Ice cream filled watermelon rinds via Bakers Royale

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Glasses via Taigan.com

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How cheery is this kitchen wall painted like a dish towel?

If you’re in a bad mood in the morning in a room like this there’s pretty much no hope for you.

I spotted these cute “vintage” serving boxes in an antique store in Carpinteria and bought the entire stash of them. Perfect for popcorn or hot dogs and chips by the pool. I propped them on my cotton throw/tablecloth in the “new” conservatory (which has basically become my new office!) for this photo.

Ask me if I painted the vintage lamp hot pink for the conservatory yet.

No.

Surprised?!

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OMG Ines-copy me much??

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Costa Nova, Portugal

great bunk beds Lovely to make up the bed with crisp, cool rouge stripes in the summer.

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cotton sheets via West Elm

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Stripes Then. Jean Shrimpton

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Stripes Now. Kate Moss in Dolce & Gabbana

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photo Cihan Alpgiray

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Adorbable striped ‘kini from Ete via Moda Operandi

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Or a one piece from Golden Goose Deluxe Brand

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I shot this photo in the courtyard of hotel le Bristol in Paris last summer.

I highly recommend it for the perfect combination of luxury & friendly ambience. Not too stuffy for kids and wonderful restaurant, bar & room service.

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