proust q & a…bright bazaar

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Will Taylor is the dashing gent behind the blog Bright Bazaar, based in the UK. I discovered his talents recently via our virtual friend Kayla, and his blog gives me mucho color inspiration! In addition to his cheerful blogging, he is a columnist for Rue Magazine and Sweet Paul, a stylist, and seems to be involved in all things fabulous. He just returned from a jaunt to Paris (where he took amazing photos), and I can’t wait to see what Mr. Bazaar is involved in next!

 

Your chief characteristic.

Vivacious.

Your favourite colour and flower.

Yellow is my favorite color and as for blooms, I love Craspedias (or Billy Balls as my friend Justina from Compai tells me they are called in the States!) 

Your idea of happiness.

Good health, and a lifetime spent with my dearest chap (with plenty of colorful surroundings, tasty olives and creative crafting)! 

Your favourite food & drink.

Pasta, pasta, pasta. Any form, anytime, anyplace! As for drink, I do love fresh black coffee in the mornings and you can’t beat a cold glass of vino on a hot day!

Your biggest flaw.

Being super duper moody when I am hungry!

For what fault do you have the most toleration?

People who are moody when hungry. I mean, I’d be a bit naughty if I didn’t!

Your favourite qualities in friends.

Loyalty, honesty and the ability to make me howl with laughter. Basically, if I’m out of line, I’d like a friend to feel comfortable enough to tell me, and you can’t beat those moments when you are crying with laughter.

Where would you like to live?

Whilst I love living in the UK, with it’s inspiring history and divine countryside, I’d be lying if I didn’t say how much I dream of spending some time living in New York City.

Your favourite occupation.

Right now I am over the moon to be writing and styling for interiors titles-the opportunity to be creative in a field I love is something I remind myself to be thankful for even when I’m really snowed under with work.

Your favourite hero (or heroine) in real-life.

My delightful partner-he is such a joy. 

 

**the proust q & a is a regular feature..check out the archives here** 

awaiting spring

Chair

 

With another winter storm on the horizon, I know we are all looking towards spring. I personally am really enjoying the cold and snow, having been down south for, well…too long. So I’m not complaining, but I am also looking forward to the arrival of spring, and this chair in all it’s glory, having shed it’s winter layer. For now, it will remain solitary in the snow.

my philly promise…

 

 

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One of my goals in 2011 is to see more of our great city, Philadelphia! We moved to PA  in March of last year to a charming little town outside of the city, and have been exploring the local countryside which is rich with history and beauty. However, we are close enough to the city to get there more often, and we will! Thanks to new friendscity guides, and local sites, we have quite a list to check off. Here are some of the places I am anxious to see, and more ideas and suggestions are welcome and much appreciated! 


*explore ALL of Old City (shown above)…I have been there a few times and love it!

*visit Reading Terminal Market, with all of it's culture & yummy goodness

*enjoy the amazing restaurants…a long list, but it includes places like Beau Monde, White Dog CafeFARMiCiA, Continental Midtown, Capogiro, Parc, Buddakan

*hit all the design stores/spots (besides Marketplace Design Center, where I frequent)

*explore more of Rittenhouse Square, and spend time in the park

*re-discover all the historic sites & museums…and learn about new ones

 

versailles hotel

 

 

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Versailles…such a stunning place, and I will elaborate on my visits there later. I wanted to share that there will be a luxury hotel opening up on the grounds of the palace in 2012! You may have already heard this news, but I am still giddy about it…who wouldn't want to pretend to be Marie Antoinette (or any princess or queen) for a day?! The mansion to be renovated was originally built in the 1680's to house the king's treasurer and family. I suspect it will be a pretty amazing experience to sleep within the gates of Versailles…add it to my long wish list! 


(image via here)