Seeing Spots ~

Kessler Studio via T mag.

Fashionistas layered on the leopard for fall 2012 fashion week in New York and Paris, which just wrapped ~  because it's a jungle out there and leopard always looks "SPOT ON"

via the Telegraph

Yeah, well, it had to be done...

CLI

ph: all Tommy Ton, unless otherwise noted

50 Shades of Grey

Gray is a complicated color, like the character in the books I, as well as MANY others cannot seem to put down, the trilogy ~ 50 Shades of Grey.  I am rooting for Grey, cheering him on, championing him.  I am consumed with all things Grey/Gray.....

via AB Interiors

Kelly Hoppen

It's strong and masculine, it's neutral and soft, it's dignified and timeless.  It plays well with other colors and makes a statement standing alone.  It can be warm or cool.  I don't think we give Grey enough credit!

Mary MacDonald via Decorpad

John Lum AIA

Max Azaria via Elle Decor

Don't you wonder about the spelling as well?  Is it Grey or Gray?  The English say Grey, while the Americans say Gray.  But I am told it is fine to use them interchangeably.  Grey aims to please; it can be anything you want it to be ~ it just wants to make you happy.  Gotta love that in a man,  I mean color.

Michael Abrams

via Pinterest

Glen Gissler

So many were raving, I had to see what the commotion was all about; to distract me from my blogs and magazine addiction is a tall order.  Written like pulp fiction, violent and erotic, you are on this roller coaster ride, and you don't want it to end.  Trust me, you are riveted .   

Laters, baby

Aloha From Philly

I always look forward to the beginning of March because that is when The Philadelphila Flower Show rolls into town.  Touted as the largest flower show in the nation, it seems every year to get a little smaller. This year was no exception.  Last year had us marveling at Spring Time in Paris, and Spring Time in Paris ~ Underground in the Catacombs.  In 2012, we're more lounge chair spectators, admiring the sea of exotic, brightly colored flowers and wondering how many species of orchids there must be!

All the Islands were represented, again mostly by their display of riotous color and some relaxing spots to idle the day away ~

Remind me to tell you the story sometime of how I almost divorced my husband on the back side of the Road to Hana.  HARROWING!  (Hairpin turns in the dark on cliffs without guardrails?  What was her problem?  It was fun!--Carrie's husband (still))  When we saw this we had a good laugh, then I broke out in a cold sweat.

I love the fantasy, the scent, the beauty; and there's always a little take-away.  Who knew decorating with sea sponges could be so beautiful?  This is going right in my inspiration/entertaining/tabletop file.

ph: CLI