Back in August, my mother, my sister and I did a three day roadtrip to Lake Placid in New York State, where the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics were hosted. We hiked and visited Adirondack natural wonders the two first days, but because my health was starting to fail me on the second day, we kept the third one for visiting the Downton Abbey costume exhibition at the Lake Placid Center for the arts.
On our way to the exhibit, we passed by the Pines Inn, formerly known as the St. Moritz Hotel, a hotel built in 1907. I had wanted to stay at that hotel, but my mom refused, saying it was in poor shape and looked haunted on the hotel booking sites (she wasn't wrong, but I love that stuff, as you know). I still insisted for us to at least visit it, and we sure did NOT regret it. We stumbled upon one of the concierges (or new owners, correct me if you see this!), and he loved my outfit so much that he gave us a tour of the hotel, including in areas closed to guests. He told us that Albert Einstein and the Kennedys had been guests at the hotel, that there was n*de sunbathing on the roof in the 1930s and that a lot of the furniture was original. Sadly, after the 80s, the hotel slowly went into decrepitude and abandonment, and many things got stolen and damaged. The new owners are currently working hard to restore the hotel, and it's indeed a lot of work.
Outfit rundown
Dress: vintage Ingeborg (Pink House)
Velvet michiyuki: vintage
Hat: Rudsak with added brooch by Fuwari
Gloves: vintage
Shoes: old Clarks
Bag: second-hand Vivienne Westwood
Belt: thrifted
Big British stamp brooch: second-hand Jane Marple
Small marine cat stamp brooch: Via Carousel
Anchor and crest brooches: vintage
Earrings: old Dracolite
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After looking at endless white homes, I finally came across this gorgeous 19th century gem in London. I could clunk their heads together when a designer finishes a home, the owner comes in for the reveal and says, “I love the color!” WHAT color, you moron, it’s white and beige!
This ancient home was once a vicarage and is a study in sophistication, which goes to show that walls can be painted something other than white.
Navy blue, for instance. Doesn’t it look lovely with the two-toned wall?
The sitting room is lovely in monochromatic blue- even the original mantel looks great in blue.
The formal dining room in a perfect shade of orange, complements the well-worn table top.
A white kitchen needs a bold accent color like bright red. Don’t the doors look fabulous?
A crafter’s dream room. Great natural light and a sink!
isn’t the old stone floor amazing?
Love the high gloss paint in this room.
The bedrooms are done in calming tones, but they’re blues and greens.
A child’s sleeping nook.
Updated bath still retains original features like the fireplace and vintage style fixtures.
The gardens are incredible.
This is stunning and it has its own picturesque greenhouse.
Who needs a fence when you’ve got a fabulous hedge?
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Past Perfect: A Countryside Bathing Escape
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This bathroom is not just a utilitarian space; it's a journey through time, where each element tells a tale of the antique, creating a bathing retreat that transcends the ordinary.
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antique plum opalescent epergne
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I felt like doing another unusual colour combo, this time, using peach and khaki.
Outfit rundown
Skirt: second-hand Jane Marple
Cardigan: second-hand Axes Femme
Blouse: second-hand offbrand
Cat bag: second-hand Achachumu Muchacha
Shoes: old Clarks
Spice rack and cuckoo clock brooches: assembled by me with pieces from the Taipei museum of miniatures
Flower cameo brooch and earrings: vintage
Shiitake brooch: Design Festa
Bow: from a MM dress
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And speaking of antique sewing machines, here is an old photo of my 1910 Paveway from the National Sewing Machine Company. She's not currently with me on the island, but I still love her dearly. She was missing a lot of parts, but I hope to find all the parts she needs someday.
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