Artist: Kathe Fragas

Kathe Fragas's paintings are described as " inspired by the beauty and romance of old: vintage silky kimonos, hand-worked embroidery, lacquered little boxes, blocked wallpaper and panels from years ago, distressed with age, revealing a soft loveliness still".All elements I adore so no surprise that her art delights.Beautfiully distressed soft loveliness ......

Alice Temperley S/S and A/W 2012

I just love all the beautiful details on Alice Temperley's designs- as seen here from her 2012 collections. Her lavish use of rich embellishments and boldly embroidered textiles makes me swoon.......sigh.