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Tableaux
There are only two things in this world of which I will never tire. One, cute animals. And two, vignettes. It’s true, nothing snaps me out of a bad mood faster than a cleverly styled tabletop or an otter eating lettuce on Youtube. Vignettes I love because they can be pulled together in minutes. I love them because everyday things – a branch from the yard, a child’s toy, a vintage teacup – always make them more interesting. I love them because they have personality. I love them because they’re artistic and inspirational. I love them because they make me happy … even sans otter.

A favorite vignette from my LA trip this spring.

Richard Holley | McAlpine, Booth & Ferrier

Lorenzo Castillo

Huntley & Co. (L&R) | Peter Vitale (center)

Huntley & Co. | Ellen DeGeneres

Jean-Louis Deniot

Huntley & Co. (L&R) | Elle Décor (center)

Elsie de Wolfe | David Hicks

Alexandra Kidd

Huntley & Co. | Ernesto Pigni

Sunday morning at chez Huntley | The National Museum of American History in DC


Darryl Carter | Lucinda Wharton | Horsch Interiors

Best tableau ever by A. Shaw Antiques at Highpoint.

Drop by the Luxe & Lucid Pinterest page for dozens of other gorgeous, brilliant vignettes.

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THE BEST OF LA // FASHION

I recently spent some downtime in LA. And when I travel, I shop. That’s just how I roll. Shopping at home feels like a chore to me and I almost never do it (save my visits to Hu’s in Georgetown). And it’s just so damn easy in LA. You get in your car, you park RIGHT IN FRONT of the store, you peruse and chat with the nicest of people. Then you walk out with a half dozen bags that you drop into your trunk. So lovely … and um, possibly a bit too easy?





Beverly Hills :: Maje, Perrin, Etro, Barbara Bui
WEHO :: Jenni Kayne, Curve, Kitson, Decades, Reurrection
Melrose Place :: Marc Jacobs, Eoldie K, Maria Cornejo, Carolina Herrera, Isabel Marant
And, of course, dozens more if your mortgage isn’t a concern ; )

** The next Luxe List will feature LA’s best of home & design. And it is FABULOUS!



