From the monthly archives:

August 2009

hello monday

by manvi on August 31, 2009

in Mochatini, blinks

Hello dears. How was your weekend? Im in Denver, having a super time with the family. Weather is lovely too. We went to watch Julie and Julia this afternoon and I really enjoyed it. Back to DC and le maison tomorrow.

creativemint

Have a great week ahead. xoxo

image: creative mint

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happy friday

by manvi on August 28, 2009

in Mochatini, dining room

sundaysupper_table_007sunday suppers

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furniture; saarinen table

by manvi on August 28, 2009

in inspiration gallery

I am in Denver for next few days visiting the mister’s family. Leaving you with some more dining rooms featuring the saarinen table.

saarinen-poppy-homedecormag

houseandhome via poppytalk

saarinen-remodista-adelman

remodelista

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domino

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photographer; mark burstyn

by manvi on August 25, 2009

in backyard, bathrooms, photographer

I was out all day today finally crossing off an item that has been on my to-do list FOREVER! Go see a doc. part of the “take better care of myself” new year resolution; get routine medical check-ups and stay healthy. I am terrified of needles and end up procrastinating seeing a doc until I have to. I overcame some of that fear and went for it. Mostly because it makes sense to get all this done while I have the time.

While waiting in the ridiculously SLOW lines, I was replying to emails, and blog surfing via my iphone {almost wishing I had not changed my mind  about bringing the macbook} when I  found photographer mark burstyn’s portfolio over at dti. Where I spend A LOT of my time : -)  oh and a belated happy birthday kim. stay awesome.

Mark’s interior pictures are an instant pick-me-up. I love the composition, the styling and of course his versatility as a photographer.

Enjoy!

exterior01

outdoor space decor. i am really into adding lights and lanterns when entertaining outdoors.

exterior02

anyone know where this rug is from?

markburnstyn-fireplace

love this color palette and the elegance of the decor

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I want this kitchen!

markburnstyn-bathroom

i have a similar pendant light waiting to be installed in my front porch. i kind of like it in the bathroom too.

markburstyn-dti-closet1

doesnt glamming up closets makes all your stuff look so fabulous?

see more of mark’s work here

images: mark burstyn

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hello monday

by manvi on August 24, 2009

in art & photography, flowers

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chelsea victoria

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happy friday

by manvi on August 21, 2009

in art & photography

lisawar

have a super weekend. see you monday. xoxo

image: lisa warninger

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love this pic, the dress, the YSL bag, the dog and the leash!

8189greenestweb

anyone know who made this dress?

via sartorialist

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fashion; bolero by uptownurbancraft

by manvi August 19, 2009 Etsy

I just found out what a bolero is and love/want this gorgeous one!

sorry for the lack of posts today. i took a break and faced up the horror that was my closet! i spent all day sorting and organizing my clothes. some from 8 years ago. that i wore once!  {in the changing room}. no [...]

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noah modern ark

by manvi August 18, 2009 architecture

On 2modern’s design talk today, I talked about a fascinating architectural project in New Orleans. I just HAD to share it here too.
NOAH, {New Orleans Arcology Habitat} is a 30 million square foot GINORMOUS building that will float on the Mississippi river. Arcology, is an off spring of architecture and ecology, essentially a mega city [...]

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saarinen tables

by manvi August 18, 2009 dining room

over the years, i have saved a ton of pictures of rooms featuring the saarinen table and its low budget ikea version – docksta. it is one of the most talked about designs and you probably see at least one pic of it each day on design blogs. i thought to share those pics with [...]

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new at anthro

by manvi August 18, 2009 hostess gifts

im sure you must have seen the new anthropologie catalog all over the blogosphere. i thought it was very nicely done, didn’t you?
these would make excellent hostess gifts

mistral shea butter soap set

envelope soaps

fringe alchemy soap

queen’s ransom journal

woven spectrum journal

kala pillow ochre

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