What:nots...

Can you believe that June is just around the corner? I swear it feels like it is still February.

I hope you've been having a thoroughly pleasant weekend, and that is well in your neck of the woods. Here's a few things that have caught my eye recently ...

...breathtaking images of the statues in the Piazza della Signoria in Florence

...The once and Future World, found via Kate, which I've added to my reading pile

...these intriguing abandoned places shot by Sven Fennema found via Artistic Odyssey

...The Great Gatsby - it was much better than I expected, and ...

A quite moment found here.

Erica Tanov's rather fetching wallet. 

Grand IV by Landon Metz (found via Odessa May).

Fab yoga gear from Lucas Hugh.

A stack of buffalo horn bangles.

A clever book cover from The Book Cover Archive.

The perfect summer sandal.

And I've had this on repeat a bit of late - perfect for rainswept dreary days.

Images from North Hawaii, Erica Tanov, Landon Metz, Lucas Hugh, Jayson Home, The Book Cover Archive, and Madewell. Clip from You Tube.

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Images from J Crew, Madewell, and Father Rabbit.

What:nots...

Crikey - Monday already?! How'd that happen... I hope you had a jolly weekend. Ours passed by in a tranquil blur of quietness. R, the boys and I watched Senna - really quite a moving documentary. We woke to snow flurries this morning  - all very pretty, but I'm beginning to think spring is somewhat overdue... Anyhoo here's to a good week ahead!

Elegant and feminine found via Aubrey Road. 

Loving champagne coupes.

Great pic of the really quite lovely Princess Anne at Royal Ascot 1969.

Whilst they're not quite awakening me, the birdsong is increasing - despite the snow.

Have you heard of, or been to, Petersham Nurseries? It looks incredible...

Hop over here to have a peep.

Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti's elegant and very pretty dresses for spring 2012.

Grown - an organic alchemist of Australian-made skin care.

Utterly beautiful antique shawls found here.

So much to covet with Madewell's Passenger Clutch.

Jennifer's lovely hand stitched artwork.

Perfect and timeless one-piece from J Crew.

Images from Aubrey Road, The Champagne Company, The Telegraph, International Visual, Style.com ,   Grown, Vintage Textiles, Madewell, Field and Sea, and J Crew.

Weekly what:nots...

My oh my it has been hot. Hot like being in India hot. A bit hard to believe that in less than three months it will be quite the opposite... Anyhoo I hope you've all had a pleasant weekend, ours has pootled past quietly. With R away the boys have been enjoying some down-time after the rigours of the first week back at school. So before we roll into a new week here's what:nots...

A rather lovely shot of Kate Bosworth from this AW12 Vanessa Bruno clip.

Ahh...how very true Mr Poe (found here).

Love the lines of this Serge Mouille Spinning BH2 light.

A newly discovered Rothko.

Wonderful incense (and lovely packaging) from Astier de Villatte. The Delhi scent is sublime.

A perfectly simple tote from Madewell.

Andreas Bruzelius Berger's exquisite Exotic Feathers series of wall art.

And so much to love about Emerson's clothing range - this shirt would definitely stand the test of time.

Images from Russh Magazine, Serge Mouille, WSJ, Astier de Villatte, Madewell, Andreas Bruzelius Berger, and Emerson Made.

Weekly what:nots (on a Monday)...

Well, well, well! Our weekend got off to a grand start. Friday night we went here (yum), Saturday it was scrummy pancakes for breakfast, and the Fall Festival in the afternoon, then R left for a week in NZ. Sunday morning the boys and I joined a friend and strolled her 'hood looking for garden inspiration, then slowly but surely things dissolved into utter chaos and anarchy! However, today is a new day and things are finally back in order. I hope you had a lovely weekend, and that your week is off to a good start. Here's last week's what:nots...

Fab black and white image by Patric Shaw.

Coveting this Madewell tee.

Simply + lovely homemade packaging found on Lisa's pinterest board. 

Crocheted coral from the Hyperbolic Crochet Coral Reef project.

Dante Terzigni's colourful little birds.

Chopin's wonderful prelude No. 15 Raindrop.

Pale + pretty blooms found on Design*Sponge.

A wise little owlet from Canoe.

And Linn Photography's serene autumnal print Here.

Images from Patric Shaw, Madewell, Hyperbolic Crochet Coral Reef project, Design*Sponge, Pinterest, Canoe, Dante Terzigni, Linn Photography, and clip from You Tube.

Weekly what:nots...

Hello there. I'm afraid I got sidetracked helping Turtle rearrange his room this evening, so am running a bit behind. Before we kick off - how was your week? I hope you had a good one. Ours was crazy madness until school finished on Tuesday, then slipped straight into sloth-like slowness. Which has been rather nice, albeit hugely unproductive. We have been excitedly following R and the team, cheering via twitter as they make their way across the country. I'm feeling ridiculously proud of him right now! I hope you have a fun weekend planned, and thank you for all your comments, it's so lovely to read them, and humbling to know that you visit Elsa May. Enjoy!

Translucent eyes found here.

French Connection's 'Coastal Clutch' - great for summer.

Pretty colours in Crush by Anya Spielman.

Love this asymmetric dress - versatile, comfy and stylish.

A lovely little sake cup, with a rather large price tag for such a wee cup.

Pie chart pins by StudioFludd. They'd look good on a wall too (via Seesaw).

A tissue-thin sheer knit tank from Madewell.

What are these? Why they are stools of course - $600 stools that is. Hop on over to the Mogg Blogg, and read Joy and Janet's hilarious posts on design and home decor.

Images from Silent Models, Anya Spielman, French Connection, asos, LCR, StudioFludd, Madewell, and the Mogg Blogg.