my favorite gown of the night

purposes of sanity

As the month draws to a close and March begins, life is a dizzying array of

calender engagements, corporate rehearsals, feather fans arriving in packages,

festival events, recording sessions... 

...but amidst all of this there are belted trousers, sunny days, leopard ensembles,

golden crusted breads, desks awaiting contemplative moments, pops of color,

and throws in which to wrap up at the end of the day. 

These things are essential for purposes of sanity.

 

sigh

 Happy Sunday!

Still covered in glitter

We had a fabulous show last night! The girls and I had a delightful time on &

off stage. It's always so thrilling to have a fabulous show, an enthusiastic audience,

and a decadent party backstage. 

I awoke this morning to find that I'm still covered in glitter. 

Time for a bridal shower brunch with old friends, a perfect event for such a 

hazy day, reminiscent of old Dior editorials. Time to exchange glitter for brunch ,

stockings for conversation, a gown for a sweet day dress, and cocktails for 

warm cups of coffee.

{Additionally} A big thank you to StijlMag for the fabulous article about Maisonette!

Dior has my heart...

I

Dior. Has. My Heart. 

This collection made me cry the first time I

saw it. 

I'm returning to the studio today as well as choreographing

burlesque numbers, rhinestoning costumes, and other work

related activites. I'd like all of these outfits to wear for my

"work days" please.

xo, Jolie

rehearsal, jazz, burlesque, recording, burlesque

Rehearsing, learning music, recording, dance practice,

choreography. 

Sunday wrapped in grace

Sundays seem always to be wrapped in grace. Sunday mornings have softer edges and sweeter sounds. The elegance of Sunday comes from ease, as if the light clouds have steeped the air and made it more refined. Sunday morning's sounds are more delicate; church bells languidly ringing, magazine pages listlessly rustling, spoons tinkling against the side of coffee cups. This day will be more serene than the rest....the morning spent out on a terrace, watching the pollen gradually fall to the grass, the lemon trumpet vine in cadence with the wind.

c'est merveilleux

The past week has been extraordinary! I've begun a new project,

causing me to go into the recording studio to record songs. C'est

merveilleux to find myself in a new creative realm, challenging as

it is, it's a fantastic challenge. Today I have a flurry of activity to

do; picking up promotional posters from the printer, lunch with a

dear friend, writing, then rehearsal with the girls.

work day plain & simple

It's a work day, plain & simple. This week has been filled with 

designing posters, taking posters to the printer, designing mail-

out stickers, going to the post office, mailing CDs, choosing song

choices for all of my upcoming shows, selecting costume pieces

for said shows, and getting prepared for the next weeks to come.

This weekend is luckily going to be relaxing and fun as our dear

family French friend, Fred de Fred, is coming to town! I will 

finally be able to use some of the French I worked so hard to get

a degree in. Better brush up!

To listen to Fred's fabulous music, click here! The Lovers

It's been an extremely long work day for me and I'm exhausted.

I've had a nice long bath, a wonderful time spent laughing with

my husband, and a warm cup of milky hot chocolate. 

I'm ready for sleep! 

Don't both of these spaces look perfectly inviting, ready for 

relaxation? 

Series: Homes: 1870 coach house {equestrian chic}

Equestrian homes are undoubtedly charming. They make use of plush smooth leathers,

rustic woodgrains, horse head book ends, and equestrian award ribbons. What I love

about this house is that it is unabashedly equine. It is unafraid to have an abundance

of equestrian themed decor and to be apologetically WASP-y. I love the Hermes orange

touches...books, blankets, bags, ribbons. The plaid bag, ready for a day out at the market.

The saddle and boots patiently awaiting the afternoon ride. The bar provides the perfect

afternoon cocktail, an amperatif to drink in front of the fire. 

Things I love: plaid cuffed wellingtons, big heavy door, barn like hinges, blankets on

the book shelf, the boot on the desk "leg,"the King Charles Spaniel on the plaid throw, 

the antlers on the silver platter, & the think gilded framed horses above the bar.

a weekend in the country

Spending the weekend in the country luxuriating in a new book, taking long

walks through the winter grass, and eating delicious food cooked on the

campfire. Have a lovely & relaxing weekend my dears!

xo, Jolie

As you might have noticed after my blog post last Friday, I seem to be on a lilac, pink, 
and mauve kick. Perhaps it's the anticipation of Valentine's Day, or the desire to bridge 
the gap between winter and fall. It's been extraordinarily cold for Texas this week &the
dreary weather arrived just after a week of gloriously sunny days. Needless to say, we 
were all unprepared.

May your year of the rabbit be filled with serenity, compassion,

sincerity, and diplomacy! xo, Jolie