The Glass House
Visiting the iconic Philip Johnson Glass House in New Canaan was a dream come true for the Matchbook team. We loved learning about their new fresh flowers program which channels the modernist aesthetic of architect Philip Johnson and his partner David Whitney. If you’re looking for a fascinating respite from the city we highly recommend making a jaunt out to Connecticut to tour the historic property. Did we mention they’re going to start allowing weddings onsite? Chic! Read the full story in our November issue…
(photography by Rima Campbell for Matchbook Magazine)
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Come autumn, nothing’s better than having a cozy little nook to curl up with a good book and a mug of hot cider. A few items we’ve spotted for that special spot (and the pups!)…
artwork/ #28 Black & White from 20×200 and West Elm
mirror/ Sunburst Mirror from Hayneedle.com
mug / Kate Spade New York Wordsearch Mug from Macy’s
sofa/ Deco Convertible Sofa from Urban Outfitters
pillow/ Rio Satin Stitch Sham from Peacock Alley
side table/ Mettalic Ceramic Side Table from West Elm
shoes/ French Sole Welsh Flat from North River Outfitters
lamp/ Jonathan Adler Meurice Collection Brass Floor Lamp from Lamps Plus
dog bed/ Hillary Thomas Dog Bed from Peacock Alley
rug/ Empire Kilim from West Elm
throw/ Jubilee Throw Collection from Linens ‘n’ Things
storage basket/ Round Seagrass Basket from Target
Wait a Minute Mister Postman
As unabashed lovers of snail mail, a chic letter holder is a desktop must-have! A roundup of stylish designs that caught our eye…
PS. How cute is that dachshund?! We’re smitten!
1/ Dachshund Letter Holder, Anthropologie 2/ See Jane Work Paperboard Letter Sorter, Office Depot 3/ Chehoma Eiffel Tower Letter Holder, Orange and Pear 4/ Bright Stockholm Desktop File, Container Store 5/ Custom Lucite Letter Holder, Iomoi 6/ Brass Fleur De Lis Letter Holder and Letter Opener, High Street Market 7/ Antique Brass Letter Rack, Lamps Plus
The Daily Fancy
The Matchbook girl is always game for fun fun in the sun so it’s no surprise this Tory Burch stationery caught our eye. The engraved striped hammock design is just darling and tissue lined envelopes make for an elegant touch. Snail mail for the win!
Alphabet: D is for…
The Matchbook girl…has a weakness for dachshunds, diamonds and daffodils!
Diptyque / Violette Candle, Diptyque, $28
Dress / Roseblossom Sundress, Madewell, $198
D.Porthault / Mini Confetti Boudoir Voile, Sue Fisher King, $225
Dachshund / Dachshund Card, Rifle Paper Co., $16
Diamonds / Heart Earrings, Tiffany & Co., $1,450
Doormat / Key Coir Mat, Ballard Designs, $26
Dishes / Dot + Stripes Bowls, West Elm, $8
Daffodils / Potted Daffodils, Flower Shop Network, $40
Alphabet: B is for…
Blue – Edie Purse, J.Crew, $238
Ballet Flat – Suede Reva Ballet Flat, Tory Burch, $235
Bow – Gingham Bow, Forever 21, $3
Badminton – Badminton Set, Amazon, $15
Bicycle – Forge Cruiser, Target, $330
Butterfly – 17 Butterflies in a Frame, Evolution Store, $595
Bookends – Ceramic Bookends, Z Gallerie, $160
Bathing Suit – Miu Miu Bow Bathing Suit, Net-A-Porter, $245
Alphabet: A is for…
The Matchbook girl…has a very extensive vocabulary! Today we’re excited to kick off our new “alphabet series” filled with things that strike our fancy. Check in next Tuesday for a fun “B” post! :)
Alligator / Lacoste Beach Towel, Amazon, $26
Anchor / Rhinestone Anchor Studs, Forever 21, $2
Alpaca / Zig Zag Alpaca Throw, Jonathan Adler, $295
Audrey / Audrey Hepburn, Barnes & Noble, $38
Antlers / Deer Head, Z Gallerie, $50
Aqua / Aqua Basket, Shop Furbish, $40
Anemone / Anemone Print, Art.com, $35
Color Palette
Peach and smokey gray is a pretty and feminine combo to wear year-round. It works in the winter with a cozy gray sweatshirt, or in the spring with a lightweight peachy tee!
Peach t-shirt / Peach studs / Smokey lamp / Chevron pillow / Flats/
Chair / Bunnies / Sweatshirt
Color Palette
Every Matchbook girl knows that black and white is the chicest combo around. It’s bold yet timeless, and the fastest way to look like a modern day Hepburn… Need we say more?
Lamp / Coasters / Tory Burch satchel / Puppy book ends / C’est chic print /
Elliott Erwitt book /Lacoste watch / Zara dress / House wine / Chanel perfume /
The Daily Fancy
Minted recently added personalized notebooks to their already stellar collection of paper goods and we’re simply smitten. From address books to baby journals they have something for everyone on our list and the designs such fun! From top: Wildflowers Journals, Mon Cheri Journals, French Class Journals (our personal favorite!), Balloon Journals, Haberdashery Journals
P.S. Matchbook girls can still receive 15% off Minted holiday cards using code: MBMAG15. It’s good until 12/11 :)
