Paris love

Inspired by Bastille Day yesterday, I thought I'd devote this post to all things French. After a morning spent delving through lovely Paris images and photos I can honestly say that I'm now desperate to visit this beautiful city again and preferably soon. For the sights, sounds and of course food too... baguettes, macaroons and crêpes, yum! Enjoy the inspiration and happy weekend to you all!

Image credits: 1) heart brooch, 2-5) photos by Irene Suchocki

Image credits: 1) Ruche lookbook, 2) Let's Go Maps

Image credits: 1) Oh Happy Day, 2) Mowielicious, 3) Irene Suchocki

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Paris, je t'aime

I'm still in the mood for French inspiration today, loving this photo by Gilles-Marie Zimmermann and these beautiful products from Mothology, especially their bags! Happy Sunday to you!
{ps Giveaway winners will be announced tomorrow, can't wait to reveal the two lucky ladies!}

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French love

I came across bohemiennes on etsy earlier this week and instantly fell in love with these two gorgeous pieces! I love the old feel and look of them and the ornate details, the little black bench would be so cute in my "office". Unfortunately it's already been sold, can you believe it? Probably a good thing, it would have cost a fortune to get it to South Africa!

Now if only we had a French chateau to go with these pieces, wouldn't that be perfect? There's just something about France, the countryside, the lavender fields, the chateaux, the champagne... need I continue? Sigh, hopefully I'll be able to visit sometime soon. What about you, do you have a bit of a French crush too?

Image credits (From left to right, row by row):1 & 3) via Trouvais, 2) Jackie Rueda, 4 & 5) via Trouvais, 6) apartment therapy, 7) Chateaux Belles Demeures de France

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White inspiration

Morning friends! How are you on this lovely Friday? I'm happy because I have a free weekend ahead and I'm planning on taking it easy! I want to visit a few new shops and take some pics, go for a long walk and maybe watch a foreign movie. Ah can't wait! What are your plans?

I'd love to spend my weekend in this gorgeous home below. I absolutely love the neutral palette, it's so calming and laid back. French inspired pieces together with fabulous textures and natural elements make this a classic and timeless home. Pop over to House Beautiful to see the rest of the house.

Image credits: 1 & 2) photos by me, 3-6) photos by Francesco Lagnese for House Beautiful

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Dreamy Whites

I'm sure many of you will already know Maria and her lovely blog Dreamy Whites but have you heard about her brand new online shop yet? It's absolutely gorgeous, full of the most beautiful French farmhouse inspired pieces. Maria has excellent taste and effortless style as you can see from all the styling and her incredible photos. Just browsing through her shop is inspiration in itself, take a look and enjoy...

All images via Dreamy Whites

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