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"There's only one very good life and that's the life you know you want and you make it yourself." 

- Diana Vreeland

I watched the film The Eye Has to Travel the other night and I can't stop thinking about Diana Vreeland. If you haven't seen it yet, I highly recommend it. Very inspiring for anyone who has ever wanted a creative career, or life for that matter. Speaking of inspiring -- isn't this Andy Warhol photo of her just perfect?

Baaahhhhh

Ever since I first glanced at this shot of Marc Jacobs's apartment, I have wanted a little sheep friend of my own. And then, in the most recent installment of APT with LSD on Vogue.com....

I spied Erin Fetherston's furry friend in her pastel palace.

It's official: I need one of these magical creatures. Lucky for me, 1st dibs has plenty of options!

They come solo:

Or in pairs:

All I know is that one (or two) of these would be the perfect addition to my little "cottage". 

How do you think Mr. Biscuit would feel about a little sheep friend??

xoxo

Nathan Turner... Oh La La!!

I haven't had a chance to see Million Dollar Decorators yet, but long before the show existed I was in love with Nathan Turner's designs. His interiors, parties, and his shop in LA make me wish I were back in California. 

I love a man who isn't afraid to use a little pink!

LOVE the maps and the Suzani-covered bench. I can see them fitting in nicely in my Spanish-style manse....

This was my computer background for weeks-- what's not to love?

A Moroccan-themed tablescape?

Yes please!

And don't forget to swing by his little virtual storefront on 1st dibs! I have already found an array of things I am dying to get my paws on:

Urns have some sort of magical power over me.

If  only Biscuit weren't such a rascal I might buy him this fancy bed made from an antique rug-- if only.

I can totally dig this fresco. Or any fresco for that matter.

I'd love to add this photograph to my ever-growing very prestigious fine art collection. 

If you guys don't know his work, check out his website and tune in to Bravo to watch! I can't wait to catch up on everything I missed. 

What IS that?

Don't be fooled! The answer is not "camera, duh"....in fact this little gem is called a Minaudiere, which I had never even heard of until I stumbled upon his cute little self on 1st dibs.

It is a disguised makeup kit, wallet and basically just a really chic spy kit that I have to have.

Check out the comb! I'm dying. Wait! It gets better....

A compact is in there too! And a secret compartment! My dream of being a James Bond girl has finally been realized. 

So cool-- I didn't even know what a "minaudiere" was before I saw this! I'm so excited-- you really do learn something new every day. 

What's on your 1st dibs wishlist? (besides the obvious everything)

Ring a Ding Ding

How adorable is this little birdy ring?!

I really love whimsical, out of the ordinary jewelry and this totally takes the cake. Not your typical diamond ring! And it's so sweet. I spotted this little guy--made by Julius Cohen-- on 1st Dibs (of course) and discovered that they also make them in every birthstone!

I'm seriously dying for one!

Coral Corral

My recent search for the perfect necklace has led me to a lot of coral pieces. I've got an antique coral bracelet that I got for Christmas forever ago and I LOVE it. It seriously makes an outfit. All of the other coral stuff I've found so far is great too! The necklace above is from Doyle and Doyle. 

Wouldn't you love to sport this dramatic cocktail ring for a summer soiree?? Found on ShopBop.

These earrings from 1st Dibs are killllling me. So pretty and classic! 

I was all sorts of enthused about these pieces and I came across this on the Tiffany website about the moral questions involved with coral and the marine environment. I definitely understand the environmental implications and am down with keeping coral preserved. But....I do love to look at these gorgeous pieces!!

What do you guys think??

I call 1st Dibs

Searching for inspiration for my casa revamp, I went to my #1 most visited site. 1st Dibs is a site where dealers can sell antiques, vintage couture and accessories, and amazing jewels. You just register and the fabulousness is at your fingertips!! "Antique Dealer" is my dream title and this site helps me live the fantasy! Here are some of my pics for my closet and house. A girl can dream....right?

 

Le Smoking, oui oui (vintage YSL)

Vintage YSL Blouse for my uber-chic boho lifestyle

This belt might fit a small child but I could make it work.

Bling-Bling (obsessed with the setting of this ring!)

A gorgeous vase (for all of the flowers I get from my dashing man).

A perfect choice for seating in my bedroom (my girl Marie-Antoinette would agree I think!)

Hermes ice bucket. Check.

Amazing chest. I'm in love with it's modern handles.

A vintage Louis trunk (for the end of my bed perhaps? or for all of my jet-setting...)

Well hello there.....

A pillow covered with an Hermes scarf. Needless to say, I'm in love.