Jul 25, 2011

Petite Voyage: How to Pack

What kind of a packer are you? My husband seems to be able to pack efficiently a few hours before departure. In order to achieve the same efficiency and minimize overpacking I have to methodically plan at least 1 week before the trip. So when I stumbled upon this packing guide I thought I found a kindred spirit!


What's your packing strategy?

*image from A Pair and A Spare
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Jul 23, 2011

Petite Art: Melissa Chaib

I love this fashionable illustration with a French twist by Melissa Chaib:




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Jul 14, 2011

Petite Home: Brooklyn

If I lived in New York I would probably choose to live in Brooklyn. I swoon every time for those brownstone homes!

This Brooklyn apartment that I saw on Everything Fabulous is not completely my style, but the design elements piqued my interest. Not that we would expect anything less from Nick Olsen, right? Mais oui!



This is probably my favorite. The chevron stripes
and textured knobs are fantastic details!

*Images via Everything Fabulous
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Jul 5, 2011

Petite Home: Amsterdam

I saw this studio apartment on Habitually Chic, and was completely blown away by the bold decor. These images prove once again that chic living is not limited to homes with lots of square footage.





See more views of the home on Habitually Chic.
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