#atelier
#Chanel
#girly
~if only every morning could be this exciting!~Innovative toasting!
8:19 AMCapitol de Beaute Blog by Melanie Woodroffe
Without thinking about loss of sight or loss any of my other four senses, or all.
I chose this ring for it's beauty.
And then my the other half of my brain received the jolt from the double espresso!
We are blind to so many things, even with fully functioning sight!
The Codigo Mio's ring is a sightless approach to love, smooth precious metal on the outside,
with a secret message inside the ring in Braille,
only for you
&
the giver, well....and Codigo Mio, of course!
I like the idea of a secret, however, you can share intrigue of this ring with others.
Keep the message to yourself though, as it is truly, truly an ancient art to keep a secret in the 21st Century!
18K Rose Gold or Sterling Silver, lovely.
Why save the yummy & decadent for Sunday brunch only?
Pear and Champagne Cocktail
Happy Day!
Pics from Emerging Art Scene Gallery
~French Kissed!~
8:21 AMCapitol de Beaute Blog by Melanie WoodroffeViva La France!
A French twist on cupcakes from SugarBonen!
French Vanilla filled minis!
French Vanilla filled minis!
Magnifique!
{sugar.bonen@gmail.com}
Artist Kevin Dart invites you to discover his favorite featuring swinging 60’s spy girl, Yuki 7. Seductive, intelligent, and charming, Yuki romps through film after film, vanquishing villains while looking fabulous. Since these madcap movies exist only in his imagination, Kevin has brought Yuki’s world to life through a collection of original artwork and stories.
{Fleet Street Scandal}
Your Wallpaper Co
~Swedish Delite~Sexy, Sticky, and Glam....
8:42 AMCapitol de Beaute Blog by Melanie WoodroffeCabin Fever Explained: Enjoy going insane while trapped!
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| It starts with being generally bored! |
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| Then you run from imaginary haystacks! |
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| Take the dog outside for fresh air & a poo, and do stupid things to him/her & take photos! |
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| Scream in the shower! |
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| Dress a baby in a ridicuous outfit, even if you're childless....find just some random baby! |
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| Develop tunnel vision! |
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| Make brilliant plans! |
Symptoms of cabin fever
Below are some of the top cabin fever symptoms:
Below are some of the top cabin fever symptoms:
- Irritability.
- Boredom. BIG TIME!!
- Sleep loss.
- One finds it difficult to concentrate.
- Feeling sad as well as depressed.
- Sugar cravings.
- Carbohydrates.
- Difficulty in waking up in the morning.
- Sleep disturbances.
- Restlessness
- Reduced productivity.
- Sleeping in excess.
- Distrusting the person they are with.
- There is a strong urge to go out even if it rains.
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| Become delirious & think that you are making brilliant plans! |
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| Mix various weird cocktails! |
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| And finally understand how people come up with crazy shit like this! |
Causes:
- Severe storms.
- Confined spaces.
- Winter season.
- Remaining indoors for a long time.
Cabin Feverish
~Ain't No Bunny like a Snow Bunny!!~
9:29 AMCapitol de Beaute Blog by Melanie WoodroffeDesigner Ivan Lan introduced Yuchi {pronounced, You Shee} to the fashion forward in 2006 with gorgeous graphics & fabulous, silky flowing fabrics, and then kinda fell from the scene.
He has offered a few of his sensational pieces at sample sales around London in the past year, but seriously, Barneys New York peeps, this line is FAB!
Christopher Kane's Spring 2011 collection reminds me of my warm & breezy days hanging out at the Kentucky Derby!
Oh, the memories!
The collection consists of Mint Julep colors mixed with an extra shot of bourbon, lemon yellows the color of iced pound cake & a hint of silvery grays that sparkle against the sun like my favorite sterling silver cup with an 'M' monogram, which I still have to this day!!
Oh, the memories, partially lost in a whirl of fancy hats & hazed drunkenness!
And what a winning bet for your wardrobe!
Hi Ho Hi Ho Its off to work I Go
~Kick up your heels & breathe!~
8:18 AMCapitol de Beaute Blog by Melanie Woodroffe![]() |
| Shoes by Jeffrey Campbell! |
You know, you can still be highly productive AND take a breather, right?!!
I had to take one of those days yesterday!
My coffee hadn't quite kicked in & I took a long hard look at my desk, littered with deadlines & vendor 'stuff'! Very overwhelming! So I turned around, plugged in my iPhone, tuned up to Pandora, grabbed another cup of coffee & kicked back in bliss to some nice ambient house music while working methodically at my own pace.
My coffee hadn't quite kicked in & I took a long hard look at my desk, littered with deadlines & vendor 'stuff'! Very overwhelming! So I turned around, plugged in my iPhone, tuned up to Pandora, grabbed another cup of coffee & kicked back in bliss to some nice ambient house music while working methodically at my own pace.
Instead of feeling flustered by all the crap on my desk (important crap, needless to say!) and the thought of remaining super productive & rushed, I decided to just ease into it!
Sometimes our sense of urgency is self-inflicted, and we spend more time being flustered & overwhelmed, and therefore, getting nothing truly achieved!
TAKE A BREATHER!
Who cares if your desk is messy, you know where your stuff is, right?!
TAKE A BREATHER!
Who cares if your desk is messy, you know where your stuff is, right?!
So I suggest a little 'me' time at work, prioritize, be patient & let the work day come to you! Your inbox will be empty by the end of the day without any mental meltdowns!
Happy Day Sweet Peas, the weekend's just around the corner!! :)
Happy Day Sweet Peas, the weekend's just around the corner!! :)
Melanie
Check out the newly labeled Mr Brown too
~Julian Chichester~Great Britain's Best!
7:14 AMCapitol de Beaute Blog by Melanie WoodroffeHe is my favorite furniture designer!
His pieces can be found throughout my flat!
He is also one of the best contemporary furniture designers in the world & has been featured several times over in Elle Decor, The World of Interiors, Architectural Digest & House & Garden Mag!
Love, Love, Love Julian!
BE resolution-free!! ~How about a Little Soul Renewal?~ Yes?!
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| This article has nothing to do with this boot, but I like it! :) |
Happy New Year!
So many say that it is hard to believe another year has rolled by with such urgency, however, we need to reflect on the old adage, "time stands still for no one". So while you are suffering the aftermath of ringing in the new year this morning, time is forging forward, with or without your aching head & stomach!
I am, however, radiant! ;-) I chose to drink very little last night, and feel amazing! I am highly reflective right now, on top of being a realist, a spiritualist & all those other 'isty' things, I am never without humor!
CdB is all about living, you know!
So not to appear like a stodgy bore, I am delightfully enjoying this morning from the confines of my bed with a mimosa in hand! And, I will probably drink a few more!
So smile, drink lots of fluids, take several delicious naps throughout the day! You are one of the lucky survivors of 2010!! Be indulgent in thought & dream of all the possibilities of what 2011 could bring! Always pay it forward! Abundance is a merry go 'round!
Set forth a blazing new path!
I wish you much happiness & many blessings!
Once again, Happy New Year!
With love,
Melanie
P.S. Instead of updating your FaceBook page & Twittering, call a family member or friend, YES, actually dial numbers & talk! Tell them how much you adore them & how you feel so blessed to have them in your life!!
P.S. Instead of updating your FaceBook page & Twittering, call a family member or friend, YES, actually dial numbers & talk! Tell them how much you adore them & how you feel so blessed to have them in your life!!


















































