Of course I realize that most of us cannot swing high ticket pieces this year, but... we can dream, right?  I will be posting my picks for the best smaller gifts in the coming weeks (so stay tuned), but these are the greatest gifts for the home with a big price tag!  The type of gifts that will be passed down in your family from generation to generation.  I love these pieces all so much - I want to see them all in one magical room!

For that gorgeous, Autumnal, amber glow... the Predator Owl lamp by Portland-based, wind-powered glass design studio, Esque is just what the doctor ordered.  It's an exceptional piece by an exceptional company and will quickly become the focal point of any space.  Also available as a hanging light.  $2200, available at Green With Glamour.

 

I'm in a total jewelry state of mind this season.  Typically for Summer, I keep the jewelry to a minimum... big hoop earrings, maybe a bangle or two.  But this time around is different - I want bold, statement-y jewelry and I want lots of it!  Whether you opt for a simple sundress or a vintage kaftan, jewelry that packs a punch will take your look to the next level!

The taqua nut from South American rain forests is a fantastic, sustainable & chic material that lots of savvy jewelry designers... and here are some of my favorite pieces! 

  

Also by Mui Chic are these super gorge statement rings of naturally-dyed Taqua.  What a way to finish an outfit, right?

And don't forget the wrists!  Stack these bracelets, or wear alone... they're instant chic with any ensemble from a tank top and cut offs to your favorite Summer dress.  From Left: Tawa by Mui Chic, Shilsol Bay by Green Diva and Kandi by Mui Chic. 

I was never much of a silent film fan until recently.  Honestly, I just never really gave them a chance, but now I've changed my tune.  Like any other good movie, regardless of type or era... a silent film can be funny, compelling, tragic, beautiful and glamourous!!!  I have a serious thing for the master of the genre, Buster Keaton, but when it comes to the ladies, Clara Bow is my girl!  She was vivacious, confident and yet another woman who possessed that magical quality - easy elegance!

There is a similarity to many silent film sets... silky textiles, geometric prints, glammy lighting and curvy furniture.  The vibe is fancy meets moody and I love it.  There's not a ton of yesteryear glitz "green" decor out there, but here are some chic pieces that fit the bill.

  The Cameo Lamp by LightenUp Design at Green With Glamour is a lovely nod to the bygone days of silent film.  Pretty and polished, LightenUp Design uses only natural clays and handmade, non-toxic glazes. 3-way socket, shade included.

Nothing makes a bold statement in the bedroom like a striking headboard!   Of organic cotton & a hardwood frame, the York from Pottery Barn will add some serious style to any sleeping quarters!

Ms. Bow in the boudoir.

 

It's no secret that I fancy a good example of the "Uptown Bohemian" look... be it a powder room, a handbag or a hotel lobby.  Well, take a look at this vintage image of the socialite "swan", Gloria Vanderbilt.  Though GV certainly had her hand in the disco denim revolution of the 1970's, let's take a moment to celebrate this patchwork masterpiece!

 

 

A modern day Gloria Vanderbilt with son, Anderson Cooper.  Perhaps she's moved past the patchwork, but the style still lingers!

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