I am addicted to Instagram - it just makes life more beautiful {or helps us amateur photographers capture it!} So I just have to share my favorite Instagram moments from my lovely week in London and Dublin. I soaked up every bit of the cool fall weather and got plenty of time to explore both cities a bit on my own, iphone camera in hand! 

{above: fiery fall foliage in Dublin}

{from the window of our friends spare room - we are very lucky guests!}

{morning run in Hyde Park}

{a beautiful afternoon at the Victoria & Albert}

{welcomed by the vibrant Georgian doors in Ireland!}

{a classic and cozy Irish pub}

{Trinity Collage}

Thanks for coming along on my Instagram travels! 

Favorite Florals: Fall Warmth

Here is a little fall eye candy - I just adore the branches, leaves and richly hued flowers this time of year, they always looks so inviting to me . . . 

What is your favorite flora for fall?

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Love or Loath: Orange for Fall

There has been a lot of chat lately in the blogosphere about loving or loathing orange as a pop of color for fall. While I do agree that it is a look you might tire of quickly, I can't help but love the energy and life the hue can bring! I think the key is two-fold: 

{1} Pick a rich, dusty tone of orange {a shade that is just off, not too bright or too clear}  
{2} Use it sparingly - just one or two unexpected bolts, a little goes a long way! 

Join the fray! Do you love or loathe orange for autumn? 

A few examples of orange used beautifully. I especially love the orange velvet chaise in the first shot - so pretty! 

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House Tour: Old World Chic in Chicago

I pretty much love everything about this warm and eclectic Chicago apartment photographed by Roland Bello. The color palette of olive, ivory, rich browns and black is so striking and I love the layered, European sophistication each space has. These are not interiors you put together in a week but are built up over time and travels {or at least I like to imagine them that way!} The quirky touches are also wonderful - the hard hat on the marble bust is so charming and hanging coats instead of a shower curtain in the guest bath is brilliant if you ask me!

And I think this cozy home would be just lovely for fall and holiday entertaining! Are there any details which catch your eye? 

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XOXO 

Fall Color Combo: Lime + Purple

I love bold and surprising color combos. A while back I posted this beautifully bright dining room by Katie Ridder and I was just crazy for the lively color pairing of lime green and purple. It is so energetic and perfect for autumn too! The key is to be sure to add accents in black or deep brown to ground the space and also to mix varying tones of purple in the space {think not too matchy!} 

What do you think of this daring color contrast . . . too much or just right?

It's also such a lovely color palette for floral arrangements and beautiful for entertaining. Hmmm, might just be perfect for my Thanksgiving dinner party here in Singapore . . .

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XOXO