Shiny, seductive and sleek. Rich in luster for all to admire and crave.

1. oscar, em-il-ie.com, 2.-5. this is glamorous, 6. this is glamorous, 7. Dan65’s photostream flickr.com, 8. Christian Louboutin shoes, bagsnob.com, 9. Gold Wine Goblets, $124.00, edenandeden.com

Winter whites, heather gray, oak, pewter and taupe. So inviting! On one side  - cool, calm and comfortable, and on the other - decadent with a hint of glitz and grace.

1. layers and layer of tulle, this is glamorous, 2. photo by Ditte Isager, edgereps.com, 3. White Flower-Girl Dresses, marthastewartweddings.com, 4. 242, amy mortimer*’s flickr, 5. Cozy Knit Slipper Booties, $69, vivaterra.com, 6. Ceramic Melon Knob, Zinc, $8, anthropologie.com, 7. Susan + Tom letterpress invitation, simplesongdesign.com

by the mixture of black, gold, silver, and jade. Dark and stormy with hints of luster make this pairing rich, decadent and totally alluring. Play with color tonalities and the textures of smooth vs lush, for added reward.

1. Real Simple September 09, pg 182, 2. YVETTE feather headband, $29, portobello etsy.com, 3. Chanel Nail Polish thedailytruffle.com, 4. The Crangi Family Project, 9 Ninth Avenue NYC spotted on Daily Candy, 5. Domino photo spotted on Athena says, 6. & 8. my own Domino photo archive 7. Alexis Bittar Skinny Tapered Bangle, $55 each, nordstrom.com

A palette of bark, lilac, ivory, tea and white is absolutely scrumptious this fall. Break up the classic and traditional with just a hint of hue.  It’s luscious yet cozy and simply irresistible.

1 & 4. photos by Gentl & Hyers represented by Edge Agency, 2. Megan Park, AW09, meganpark.co.uk, 3. Elegant City houses with a country twist, Decorology.com, 5. Photo by Morten Holtum, spotted on Decorology.com, 6. Favor tea bags, MarthaStewartWeddings.com, 7. Vert invitation, spotted on Parcel Post, 8. Hand Calligraphy, Design Sponge

The perfect blend of aqua & emerald can make for a soothing yet sensual soiree.

1. Dress, Georgia & Nate, Montecito, Ca, Jose Villa Wedding Photography, josevillablog.com, 2, 3, & 6. Seaside Soiree, photos by Liz Banfield, Soirée by Tara Guérard, 4. Photo, Alicia Bock, spotted on this is glamorous, 5. ”Feels Like July,” photo by Alicia Bock, etsy.com, 7. Invitation suite, Hammerpress, MarthaStewartWeddings.com, 8. Mason Jar lanterns, MarthaStewartWeddings.com, 9. Kaitlyn, Sam and Jonah {the free wedding} by oncewed.com, our labor of love

Let metal be your muse, because it never hurts to shine!

1. & 5., Donna Karan, Spring 09 RTW, photos IMAXTREE, spotted on elle.com, 2. Rozae Cuffs, DANNIJO, 3. Platinum Grain Dinnerware, Calvin Klein Home Collection, CalvinKlein.com, 4. Auge, Arnica and Amanda cushions, Giorgio Armani’s 2008/2009 Home Collection, photo John Bessler, spotted on verdana.com, 6. Golden Forest Dinnerware, Dibbern, NeimanMarcus.com, 7. Silver Stiletto nail lacquer, Sally Hansen Salon & Gold Get ‘em nail enamel, Revlon, spotted on glow.ca, 8. Gold Wristlet, Marc by Marc Jacobs, MarcJacobs.com & Pebble Giant Weekender Balenciaga Handbags, Balenciaga.com, 9. Shimmering streamers, DIY instructions, MarthaStewart.com

Back a few years ago, I was touring a house that was on the market, with my mother and her best friend.  The house was in Gloucester, MA and was beautiful!  I remember that it had been featured in one of the home decor magazines, I think, Better Homes and Gardens.  What was forever imprinted in my mind was an all white pantry and hutch that the homeowner had created. The white porcelain looked so pristeen, pure and uniform, even though each piece was slightly different.  The thought of creating my own white wonderland in the kitchen has stayed with me and I have slowly starting forming my own collection.  My taste is a mix of vintage and modern, taking a few pieces from my 101 year old Nana and buying more contemporary square plates and serving platters as a juxtaposition.  Even though the styles of the pieces are varied they pleasantly compliment each other through their monochromatic scheme.  Although I can not give you the original inspiration photo; here are a few others that I feel capture a similar essence.

1. Elle Decor, 2. A Life’s Design, 3. Unknown, 4. Boston Bash Flickr, 5. Decorology Flickr

Nothing like a little mellow yellow to put you in the mood for Summah!

1. & 4. Photos by Jen Gotch Real Simple April 09, 2. photo courtesy Simplemente Korgan’s Flickr 3. J. Crew May 09 catalog cover, 5. Deconstructed ice cream sundae spotted on Spork or Foon 6. Lemon Thyme Bar spotted on FoodNetwork.com  7. VieModerne’s Savannah Headband