April 2010 archive

Thinking Outside the Boudoir: Breakfast at Tiffany’s

If you haven’t already noticed, the theme at My Little Boudoir recently is Tiffany & Co. So, what would be more appropriate than to feature Holly Golightly’s apartment in Breakfast at Tiffany’s for the monthly series called Thinking Outside the Boudoir. This is where I share my fascination of homes from the movies. While some …

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Tiffany & Co. Inspired Boudoir

In my current boudoir, which I share with my husband, I often daydream about what my very own little boudoir would be decorated like. What if you had a boudoir that was inspired by something you adore? Since the topic of my recent posts have been Tiffany & Co., let’s take a look at how …

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Have your cake and eat it blue…

The “LBB”, little blue box, cousin to the “LBD”, little black dress (that was made so popular by Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s), is recognized by women across the globe as the home of all things fine and sparkly. If a celebration calls for a little blue box, whether it’s a birthday, wedding, or …

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Mademoiselle Monday: Mlle Hepburn

“For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone.” – Audrey Hepburn “I was born with an enormous need for affection, and a terrible need to give it.” – Audrey Hepburn “There are certain shades …

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Backyard Boudoir

With the summer quickly approaching, let’s think about taking the boudoir outdoors. No, I don’t mean camping “boudoir style”. I mean taking the boudoir into the backyard (or recreating a second one outside rather). As you can see, this boudoir beauty did it fabulously… Now, here are some furniture options to help you create your …

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Art Couture

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Eugenia Kim Hits the Bull’s-Eye

Do you know about Eugenia Kim? This is how I learned about her a few years ago. I don’t normally fancy a knit cap, however, this one is ADORABLE and I just had to find out who the designer was. After some searching online, I found out about milliner extraordinaire, Eugenia Kim. Here are some …

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TCM Classic Movie Festival

For all of you fans of the silver screen that live in California, or who can make it there lickety-split, there is a fabulous festival that you must attend! Turner Classic Movies (TCM) is putting on the TCM Classic Film Festival in Los Angeles, California from April 22nd to the 25th. There will be a …

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Mademoiselle Monday: Mlle Leigh

“I’m not a film star, I am an actress. Being a film star is such a false life, lived for fake values and for publicity.” – Vivien Leigh “I know I am right for Scarlett. I can convince Mr. Selznick.” – Vivien Leigh “Comedy is much more difficult than tragedy-and a much better training, I …

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Boudoir on a Bracelet

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