My Favorite Corner

Do you have a favorite corner or spot in your house?  When the sun  unexpectedly showed her face this morning in spite of the frigid negative degree temps, I was struck by the beauty of this spot in my bedroom and decided then and there that it was my favorite – which, not surprisingly, happens to be in my favorite room in the house thanks to the One Room Challenge.  But this particular corner, on this particular day just seems so warm and so right.  This spot contains some of the things that I super love:  animal print, pattern, color, art, greenery, sparkling jewelry, and Chinoiserie. Oh, and one quirky element.  It is quite simply SO me.  Which is to say, that in collecting things that I truly love no matter how disparate they may seem, they come together and just work.  At least, for me.  And that is what is important.  

I have found that when I stay true to my own aesthetic rather than following trends, the pieces I select and those that I have chosen to hold on to throughout the years stand the test of time.  To be sure, I am an incurable magpie and switch things up constantly but most pieces can move anywhere in my house and work.  As a matter of fact, my lovely Italian cheetah has already laid claim to another warm spot in the house. And while we are being quite frank, I will likely have a new favorite spot tomorrow.

What corner of your house is SO you?

All photos and styling by mrs. V

kisses,  mrs. V

Chez V Mini Home Tour - Inside

Let's take the Chez V mini holiday at home party inside.  Welcome to Chez V.  Grab yourself a bevy of choice and make yourself at home.   Really, I wish I could entertain you in real life, as few things bring me more joy than opening my home and table to others.  So this virtual peek will have to suffice.  Just imagine music, aromas from the kitchen, and copious amounts of adult beverages intermingled with laughter and perhaps even some inappropriate topics, all of which devolves into an impromptu kitchen dance party and you’ve just about got the real deal.

Happiest of holidays to all of you, my dear friends!

All photos and styling by mrs. V

kisses,  mrs. V

A Mini Holiday Home Tour of Chez V

Seasons Greetings, my friends.  This holiday season has been something.  A lot of good stuff interspersed with plenty of chaotic stress in pulling everything together.  I’ll get there.  As most of my Insta friends know, I have been decking the halls ‘round here.  I plan on taking you on a mini holiday at home tour of Chez V over the next few days.  Today we shall begin with the outside.

 

One of the most asked about features at Chez V is the Christmas Tree Porch Canopy of which I have been feeding sneak peeks on IG.  Well, people, here it is in all its glory.  I have done this twice before, and it never gets any easier.  Total pain in the ass territory but oh so worth it.  Click here for last year’s incarnation along with the story behind it.

Pretending that we have escaped to Narnia, we don ours furs and often enjoy a light meal under the green, twinkling canopy even in the cold as the canopy tends to draw onlookers.  Because who doesn’t love an impromptu party during the holidays?!  If you have any questions regarding where, why, how, or when winetime is, feel free to ask in the comments.  I try to respond to all comments, as long as you are not a ‘no-reply’ status.

Cheers to you & yours!

kisses,  mrs. V