yay! it’s the weekend and the sun is out, but not too hot if you know what i mean (fellow Angelenos will feel me here). i’m planning on a little reading in my cowboy pool — ’tis already time for that around these parts. it’s also the this easter sunday — one of my favorites that focuses mostly on smaller home decor and the prices are quite good, too. enjoy your weekend, everyone!

xo, victoria

1. this is such a — the soft color palette creates such a soothing space to cook, and i love the juxtaposition of the rustic arch, the sleek, modern cabinetry and vintage chandelier. just smashing!
2. i have such a thing for arches (see, another beautiful arch!) — why don’t all rooms have them? they just make everything that much more charming and welcoming, don’t you think? it’s the beautiful home of french blogger featured in is all pretty wonderful.
3. isn’t this a cozy moroccan nook posted by ? i love that rug, and the dark exposed beam ceilings make it feel all the cozier. the perfect reading hideaway.
4. posted this photo of one of my personal favorite shops in all the world, in lisbon. last time i was there i purchased one of these black swallows that beautifully grace their arched entryway. this makes me want many more. guess i’ll have to go back (but officially you , too!)
5. this is another home in france, this time in normandy featured on . i really like the effortless style of that throw working overtime as a sofa slipcover. trés chic.
6. i quite like this — it swings both towards . and i like that it’s reversible in a way, with stripes on the back. she’s a beauty from , a wonderful little online shop filled with artisanal home textiles.
7. i loved the way revitalized this old cabin in echo park (now home to songstress !). i’ve been on the hunt for an oversized vintage for my bathroom ever since i laid eyes on her gorgeous bedroom — i want one with just a little bit of aged patina like this or i’d buy .
8. this is another , and what i especially like about it is the layering of textiles and patterns. the mix of different striped throws is really fun, but still quite serene looking.

this week we’re getting very monochromatic as we head down under to another of australia’s well-designed eateries. we’re stopping in at where one might opt for some oyster tastings, or if later in the afternoon — high tea! designed by and located inside melbourne’s , this white-on-white themed restaurant is going to make you shine — how could one help but stand out against this backdrop? we’re going to attempt to blend in, but just not too much! let’s play a little hide & go seek — tossing this polka-dotted but very sexy over a just so you don’t disappear entirely? add some stealth and a and your back incognito. speaking of incognito — if you’re dining solo how about reading jennifer egan’s ?

wear this there: Emilianne Sheer Top; sleeveless gathered black dress; Welt Sole Ankle Boot in Sandshell; New York Halsey St. Reading Glasses; Chanterelle Nail Polish; read this there by jennifer egan; glitter scatter dot iphone case; Moon Stick Highlighter / Bronzer in Moon Dust; cameron medium bifold wallet in warm vellum; Beaded Flower Bag in Transparent; mixed material drop earrings.

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there’s something just so soothing about a romantic bathroom. vintage clawfoot tubs take bubble baths to a whole new level, and hardwood and rustic stone floors always look smashing. as you can see from this roundup of bathrooms, it doesn’t take a lot to create the look — if you’ve got the vintage tub you’re a step ahead of the game, but simply add some , some vintage paintings, mirrors, and and you’re well on your way to having a romantic bathroom of your own. it’s all in the details — i love the idea of sea fans, coral and a palm frond or two. add a nice touch too. okay, now that we know what we’re doing, let’s have a soak, shall we?

• photography credits in order of appearance: ; cabin bathroom; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; tall vase as sink; ; ; ; via ; ; palmetto textile design in jet via ; cabin bathroom; ; cabin bathroom; ; book; ; ; from the rusty pelican; ; ;
; ; Leanne Ford’s Renovated Pennsylvania Schoolhouse via ; ; ; ; ; john derian’s bath via .