Inspiring Emerald

An Italianate Garden, Lake Como, Italy.

According to Pantone, Emerald is the colour for 2013. This is just good news as the Emerald Green  represents elegance, hope, prosperity, nourishment and a sense of well-being. That's a good start for the New Year to be more conscientious and to take care of our Environment. Here are some images to inspire us and to show the beauty of Emerald in our Environment, in Fashion, Accessories, Food, Drink and most importantly in our Homes.

"Lively. Radiant. Lush… A color of elegance and beauty                      
                        that enhances our sense of well-being, balance and harmony."
                                   - Pantone

A formal garden in the  El Escorial Palace, Madrid, Spain.

Gardens at the El  Escorial Palace, Madrid,Spain.
This year 2013 might inspire more Green gardens with a sense of formality, more structured and less flowers.

Cottage in Lake Rousseau, Muskoka, Ontario

An elegant table setting with Green Candle holders and vase.
Photo credit: Canadian House and Home Magazine

Green interiors for the home provides a sense of elegance and cosiness.
Photo credit: Elle Decor

A touch of Green. A side Chair upholstered in Green Louis Vuitton Monogram.
Photo credit: Elle Decor

Emerald tiled Bathroom.
Photo credit: Elle Decor

Asprey Croc Jewellery Box.
Photo Credit: Philippine Tatler Magazine.

An Emerald Gucci Gown. Isn't that so chic?

Reed Krakoff bag in Green.
Photo by Phil Oh

Prada in Green.
Photo credit: Tommy Ton.

Mulberry Alexa Bag in Green. 

Mulberry Bayswater Bag displayed in the Mulberry Brompton Rd. London Store.

Harrods Green. 

Vegetable Greens encourage us to eat healthy for our Well Being. 

Drinks in Green cans and bottles like the Canada Dry Ginger Ale and Perrier Sparkling Water.

Weekend Outfit:  Saint Laurent Black Wool Coat, Stripe Navy and White top and Green Cropped Pants from Joe Fresh, Green Celine Luggage Tote bag and Black leather Newbury Rag & Bone Boots.

May you all have a wonderful Weekend!

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Summer Yellows

 

 Joe Fresh Summer 2012.

Photo credit: Joe Fresh

This Labour Day long weekend is the last long weekend of the summer. So sad that summer is almost ending. I am feeling it in my heart. Fall is coming then the dreaded Winter! But to cheer us all up, I am presenting here a tribute to Summer Yellows that I came cross during this summer season. Some of them I saw in magazines or the web. Some were photographed during my travels this year and some here at home. Most of them I  photographed by surprise as I never thought I will encounter them during my adventures. As the saying goes, " Always expect the unexpected!"  

 Street Style.

 Photo Credit: Vanessa Jackman.

 Photo credit: Vogue UK.

Chanel Yellow dress and Billy's Bakery cupcakes NYC.

Photo credit: Vogue.com

 Yellow wallpaper in the Powder Room and Yellow desk in the Den. 

Photo Credit: Canadian House & Home Magazine. 

 I came across this Yellow Vespa parked on Bloor St,Toronto.

 A Banana Boat and Yellow Muskoka chair in Lake Muskoka.

Bags and Shoes.

 Hermes Kelly bag.

Photo credit: Phil Oh, Vogue.com

I love this Celine Box Bag. Available at Holt Renfrew, Toronto.

  

 Jimmy Choo bag. Available at Holt Renfrew, Toronto.

Louis Vuitton Alma Bag. This is a window display I photographed in New York City. 

Louis Vuitton collaboration with Kusama.

Photo credit: Louis Vuitton.

Mulberry's Yellow Bayswater bag on display in Mulberry Store, Brompton Rd.London.

A Mulberry postcard given to me by Mulberry during my trip to London. Can't never get enough of Yellow!

 Roger Vivier Sandals. Available at Holt Renfrew, Toronto.

Flowers...

Our birdhouse and some yellow flowers from our garden.

Silk tulips from a shop in Niagara On The Lake, Ontario.

Sunflowers to brighten up your day from St. Jacob's Market,Waterloo,Ontario

Back home in Toronto, a painted Street Mural.

Photo credit: Etsy.com

 Enjoy the Labour Day long weekend!

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Orange Summer Delight!

View of the French Riviera and rooftops in Nice, France.

Summer is finally here! I kept seeing lots of Orange around which inspired me to present this post on the start of the Summer season.  Where will you escape this summer? Here are some of my photographs taken in Nice, France. The whole city of Nice has buildings with orange or terracotta roofs. I was also inspired by the fresh seafood from the Mediterranean Sea like the lobster and shrimps which are abundant in Nice. Then we also visited Antibes, France which is the centre of surfing and sailing in the French Riviera. I saw some orange sails and surfs in the beautiful blue Mediterranean Sea. Plus I saw a brave surfer wearing an Orange surf shorts which I have to share with you here on my post. Of course, I cannot miss not sharing with you some Orange inspired clothes from  Dolce & Gabbana and also JoeFresh which is a Canadian Fashion brand now expanding in the USA. Joe Fresh opened a flagship store in Fifth Avenue, NYC. There are some fashionable gals already wearing their Orange dresses in their cities. Then of course, there is a beautiful orange leather bag and moccasin from Tod's, beautiful bags from Roger Vivier and Givency plus a beautiful orange sandal from Stella McCartney. If you wish try something different this summer, why not try the Chanel de Vernis Orange Fizz nail polish for a summer delight? 

A display of fresh seafood from Nice, France.

Orange surfs in Antibes, France.

Orange surf shorts in Antibes, France.



Some Orange Fashion...

Dolce Gabbana Spring/Summer 2012

(Photo Credits: Vogue.com)

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