With a trip to Key West, a long visit from my in-laws, Easter, and a stomach virus, it has been awhile since I’ve shared what’s inspiring me. Here are a few of the things that have inspired me most recently:
I’m completely obsessed with shirting these days. Jackets used to be my obsession, but after amassing a collection of them, I’ve moved on to shirts. I also think that the prevalence of shirting in magazines and street style photos has been influencing my desire. Thanks to Moda Operandi and That’s Not My Age, I’ve been introduced to these luxurious shirts from A.W.A.K.E. and E. Tautz. I’m especially enamored with the top shirt from A.W.A.K.E.; the tailoring is so unique. My Wish List has just grown a couple of shirts longer.
Carolyn Murphy and Tobey Maguire reenacted scenes from the Alfred Hitchcock classic, “Rear Window” in the April issue of Vogue. “Rear Window” is one of my favorite movies and I adore Carolyn Murphy’s modeling; she has a penchant for portraying glamorous protagonists. The Marc Jacobs dress on the left would be a fabulous wear to work piece! Check out this photo spread in Vogue if you haven’t already!
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This piece of inspiration is a bit late, but I was recently taken with these watercolor eggs, so I tried them at home with Baby Boy. He loved the painting process!
Did anyone celebrate National Grilled Cheese Day on April 12? I certainly hope so. While I opted for a burger (with bleu cheese) instead, I recently had the best grilled cheese of my life at the Key West restaurant, “Better than Sex.” This restaurant has to be the most unique dessert place I’ve experienced, and it definitely has the most titillating menu descriptions I’ve encountered. The brooding, romantic atmosphere and rich desserts were fantastic. I enjoyed a glass of cabernet rimmed in chocolate (red wine and chocolate, what better pairing could there be?) and the decadent chocolate grilled cheese, which the menu describes as “Danish brie cheese & dark Belgian chocolate grilled on homestyle buttered bread kissed with cinnamon and sugar. Served snuggled up against a shot of strawberry champagne soup.” This incomparable grilled cheese sandwich has inspired me to re-create the sandwich (or convince my husband to re-create it) at home.
This quote resonated with me recently as I traveled to Key West for the wedding of one of my best friends. I believe that pleasure time should be spent wisely, doing the things we enjoy most. It’s not often that I take a pleasure trip on my own, so I made sure to relish the time catching up on magazine reading, enjoying key lime pie and conch fritters, exploring Key West, spending a bit of time on the beach, and most importantly, catching up with college friends and celebrating our friend’s marriage.
Does anyone else watch CBS Sunday Morning? In my opinion, it’s the best show on TV. It gives me everything I want to hear in 90 minutes: a trumpet and signature sunshine to greet the day, a quick news summary, political coverage, arts features, human interest stories, a nature scene at the end, and occasionally a special song sung at the piano by the affable host, Charles Osgood. I’ve been watching this show for years, since discovering it with my mother, and it never fails to inspire me in some way. Several weeks ago, before heading to Key West for my friend’s wedding, I watched this story about the importance of friendship. Lately, as I retreat deeper into family life, I’m simultaneously being reminded of the importance of nurturing my friendships.
StyleAspirations posing with the beautiful bride.
What has been inspiring you lately?