Seashells and such…

I just started to clear off this old bookcase (picked up at a thrift shop a few months back) so I can paint it. The light was nice so I snapped a few photos of my unruly shell collection before taking everything apart. This is only a very small glimpse of it. Someday, once I’ve finally finished decorating our little place, I’ll publish it somewhere so you can see the rest :)

P.S. Yes, Linda Rodin in Matchbook’s most recent issue is definitely a kindred spirit.

P.P.S. Want to know a little secret? That pretty flower on the left is faux! A gift from my friends at Diane James Home.

A Little Present

I love finding random little treasures in Etsy’s vintage section and this $12 Limoges bow box is my latest! I can’t wait to store my tiny jewels in it. The perfect girly addition to our dresser—my husband will be so pleased :)

Introducing…The Daily Spark

I am so excited to share with you a new little side project the Matchbook team has been working on…The Daily Spark.  Yup, an official Matchbook blog that will be updated daily by myself, Jane and Fallon multiple times a day!  We have tons of fun giveaways lined up and so much inspiration to share — I hope you enjoy it.  And don’t fret, The Neo Trad is here to stay.  I’m too attached.  After all, this is where it all began :)

Pug Love

These photos from Sofia Coppola’s Marie Antoinette have me smiling ear to ear.  I often wistfully tell my husband, “All I want in life is a house with a yard so I can buy Alfred and Wallace a little sister.”  Though our boys are fawns, I’ve decided I want to adopt a pudgy, little black pug next.  Aren’t they too cute?

Parisian Perfection

This photo of Claudia Schiffer stopped me in my tracks this morning.  Isn’t she lovely?  The car, the coat, the cobblestone streets… It makes me miss Paris so!