Gone with the wind

One of the brightest, most festive and glamorous memories of my childhood is most certainly the day my mom brought me to a beautiful movie theater to see "Gone With the Wind".

This movie theater was one of those from the older days: the red velvet curtain disguised the screen; the almost decadent stucco on the ceiling gave the space grace and majesty; the beautiful golden chandeliers on the walls complemented the room with elegance.

Even now, more than 20 years later I reminisce about that feeling of pure excitement and impatient anticipation. Sitting in that comfortable chair, thrilled to see those curtains part at last and watch one of the most classic and classy; colorful and dramatic motion pictures of all times.

Thanks to this memory, "Gone With the Wind" - along with its pitoresque costumes; Scarlett's coquettish and spoiled ways and Rhett's passionate cynicism - will remain one of my all-time favorites.

I might want to re-watch this one tomorrow night!

Lighten up

How about a somewhat decadent, sometimes capricious, always dominant yet endlessly fabulous piece of lighting for your living room?or your bedroom? or your kitchen? or even bathroom?

Chandeliers are so chique, timesless and elegant and have the talent of lightening up (!) any space, in any decor of any style. 

Below the ones I simply L-O-V-E!

http://www.car-moebel.de/



http://www.flamant.com/



http://www.grahamandgreen.co.uk/

http://www.impressionen.de/

http://www.impressionen.de/

Home sweet home

I always say that the best part about business trips is coming back home. I love returning to my cozy apartment; going grocery shopping with the sweet anticipation of preparing a home-made meal; enjoying a long bath with a scented candle; appreciating my very own week-end beauty ritual and finally, sleeping in my comfy bed with freshly mangled bed linen.

This week-end, after having spent an entire week away, I am excited about being home and experimenting with a new pastry book. Possibly, its fruitful result will one day be served on a pretty etagère like this:

To be admired and purchased on http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/

Solid color

I have already confessed that I love fine food - finely packaged - naturally.

I must admit, I am a pretty spoiled lady having grown up with always good-quality, freshly cooked food - thank you, mommy! Just to be clear, though - good quality and freshness do not equal decadence - we never spent too much on food, but always made sure we prepared everything ourselves and used no artificial products. I still follow this tradition - of which I am notoriously proud - in my own household.

When it comes to setting the table, however, I came to appreciate its importance just a couple of years ago - thanks to my lovely Mr K who taught me so much about a tasteful home!
Today, I love a big oval or round table with a pretty tablecloth, colorful china and candles in corresponding colors. And while I adore the french savoir-vivre when it comes to loyalty to really good products, I must say I do prefer German tradition as far as china goes.

Dibbern is a fine bavarian manufacturer of china, whose solid color collection I absolutely adore. The selection of over 30 beautiful colors - which can be combined in the most simple, classic or unexpected ways, is a guarantee for a cozy yet elegant table - for a long unhurried Saturday morning breakfast; a quick practical lunch during a working day; a romantic dinner with your loved one or a long one with friends and family.

Check this out and start mixing and matching!

Dori

I discovered this amazingly talented Israeli fashion jewelry designer while looking for an affordable yet  unique and glamorous piece for my wedding.

What I love about her work is that by using such materials as silk, leather and cotton, she creates true pieces of art which are light and comfortable to wear; and sensual and feminine to look at.

Dori graduated from the "Shenkar" College of Fashion in Tel-Aviv and specialized in fabric design at Tootal Fabrics in Manchester and at Cyril Kowalewsky’s studio in Paris. Her works can be found in most big European cities.

Love-love-love!

Available at www.doricsengeri.com