Charm + Curation

From Watches to Cute Plates

May 28, 2010

Latest finds and obsessions from Marla, Carrie, JJ and Carlie!

Marla Trevino
I have been looking for the perfect white watch for the last 2.5 years. Ever since the one I loved died. I paid $10 on a cruise ship for it. The cruise ship had a Bijoux Terner – Luxury at $10 store. It’s a… Read more

Favorite Things

May 25, 2010

Oprah did not air her annual Favorite Things episode this last holiday season, owing to the nation’s economic difficulties. Bah humbug. Thanks for reminding us how crappy things are, Oprah. Her Favorite Things show was the one time a year I actually liked watching Oprah. I got to see what new and cool lavish items were out… Read more

Film: The Young Victoria

May 24, 2010

The Young Victoria is a lavish and lovingly detailed period piece that attempts to re-create England’s last golden age. Emily Blunt creates an enchanting performance in her role as the young Victoria. If you haven’t seen this movie yet it is worth picking up and taking a look.

What we loved:

The recreation of Victoria’s life and ritual at English… Read more

Romana Correale Handbags

May 21, 2010

We just recently had a play date at the park with Romana Correale and their amazing collection of handbags. They are just gorgeous and all have a unique story to tell. If you are in the market for a luxury handbag you should to check them out. The concept of this brand is based on the future of… Read more

Book Review: The Widow Clicquot

May 17, 2010

The Widow Clicquot book paired with a bottle of non-vintage Veuve makes an amazing gift set for around $55! Most everyone loves Vueve Clicquot but not everyone knows the story behind the woman that made it all happen.

The Widow Clicquot is a fascinating story about the bravery and good fortune that helped build the Veuve Clicquot winemaking… Read more

How to keep your cut flower bouquets happy and perky

May 13, 2010

While Marilyn Monroe may have pronounced diamonds as a girl’s best friend, I’m pretty darn partial to the petaled sorts of gems myself.

 

Who doesn’t love getting a fabulous bouquet of flowers for a special event or (even better) ‘just because’?  Or for that matter,… Read more

Couture on a Dime

May 13, 2010

Hi, my name is Carlie and I am a Jimmy Choo-aholic. Ok, so I’m no Imelda Marcos, but I do have more than a dozen pair of Jimmy Choo shoes alone — an embarrassing number once a little math enters the equation. Average price of a pair of Choos: $700 x 15 (pairs in… Read more

The Roses are Blooming

April 17, 2010

Creating a beautiful flower garden is on my life list.  I think that I might actually be able to pull this off considering how well my roses are doing! Giulia and I were so excited about these beautiful blooms that we immediately decided a photo shoot was in order.

If you are looking to create or update I… Read more

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