Our parents recently moved down to Decatur/Atlanta from our hometown of North Potomac, Maryland (just outside of D.C.). I snuck into their beautiful new home this week to use their library as a back-drop.
One of our mom’s favorite painters is Whistler (see poster in middle of above photo) and he seemed to favor painting dark-haired women dressed in flowy white gowns. I love how natural the women look in his paintings. They don’t have diamonds dripping off them or silk gloves scrunched to their elbows, and their hair looks a bit wild (see here and here).
It’s not gown, but my Jovovich Hawk for Target dress is a good substitute. I rarely wear anything this girly (lace + corset + ruffles), so it feels more natural to toughen up the frills with those new buckle platforms. Nothing says Symphony in White more than faux black alligator and hardware.
Cath and I are still working out the kinks with WordPress, but we hope you are all enjoying our new home! We’ll let you know when we figure out how you can follow us (fellow wordpress users, any clues?). We do have a blue RSS feed button at the top (thanks for reminding me, Emily ;), so feel free to click on that- but as far as following us through Blog Loving, etc. – it might take us a few days to figure that out.
Have a marvelous weekend, everyone!
I guess great minds do think alike? Adore your white girlie dress and how your mom’s library is all decorated with white themes. Especially love the birdcages and Whistler’s painting, they add such a nice touch to the room:)
Do you mean follow you like with an RSS feed? There’s a big blue RSS button in the top right-hand side of the page when I visit. Is there another way you want people to follow?
Anyways, thanks for the education on Whistler. Interesting!
Hey Laur! Your parents’ house looks beautiful! Love your dress and shoes! I’m not sure how people can follow you on wordpress- I just do the very basic things on my blog 🙂 I had one of my developers at work mess with the code and then I hadn’t realized I had to pay for the customization so it was a waste of time- maybe one day I’ll do the upgrade 🙂
PS- That’s actually not my new balcony, it’s the side of my our old apartment building (took that photo back in the beginning of July). We only moved a two minute drive away and now have 2 balconies (off my bedroom and the living room)- it just overlooks the courtyard so no Hollywood hills views from this one! Bec and I are totally still in boxes. I haven’t even cleared off my bed (transferred dresses I didn’t want getting crushed in a box/suitcase and coats and they’re still on my bed) so I’ve been passing out on the couch! At least the horrible move is over! Hope you girls have a great weekend!!
happy friday ladies! and i do the same thing! i always make something real femme into more edgy which is my style. you look great! and the birdcages are to die for!
Hi, Lar, I love your parents’ decor! They have this romantic chic, eclectic vibe I want to go for in our navy blue bedroom. Le Sigh.
My, your parents have a BEA.U.TI.FUL home! I love the romantic, girly dress on you, Lar! Those lace details are so lovely.
Ooh and those shoes. Are taunting me. Again.
Happy weekend, doll 🙂 xx
LOL@ your comment – trick question, haha – you are too kind!
love the new blog look! .and I LOVE that soft fem dress with those buckle heels. hot. stuff!
What a beautiful home your parents have! And I can relate to needing a contrast to girly ruffles and lace. I think pairing the dress (which is beautiful by the way) with those hot heels was a good call. Have a terrific weekend!
Oooh you look lovely! I’m always scared to wear white, I’m such a darn mess!
Beautiful–both you and the room! Great to see the Degas as well!
These photos turned out beautifully–there’s such a soft, warm glow to them. And, of course, your outfit is impeccable!
What a lovely home! I love how it looks so sunny and bright inside!! You look so pretty in that white dress and of course those shoes look so fab on you! Have an amzing weekend! xxoxoxoxo
Cute dress looks so lovely and charming!
your parent’s home is beautiful.so are you!!!
Hi lovelies! I love your parents home.and your new blog home!!! WOW! I’ve been a lil M.I.A but I’m so excited for your guys!
I’ll update my blogroll right away!
Thanks for the well wishes! Your parents’ house looks amazing.you guys always put together the best photos. When you go to China, let me know, I have a TON of relatives here.
your parent’s house looks gorgeous!!! I’m in love with the girly-ness of the dress! Beautiful!
you look totally gorgeous!
You look stunning ! Every gal always looks good in white it’s so classic.
I’m so in love with the dress you look so angelic, its adorable! The shoes look perfect with it, this is one of my favorites!
OMG you look stunning in white!I LOVE THE HEM!
these pictures are gorgeous! your parents’ home is just as pretty as yours 🙂
Wow these photos are stunning- the white theme in the room is lovely. I really like the shot near that amazing birdcage! I’ve been looking for a girly, lacy dress like that to go wear with my newly acquired leather vest! I love how you’ve toughened it up with those shoes.
Also yay for being Cantonese! I was going to say that not too many bloggers are Cantonese but Susie Bubble is cantonese too! The dessert is called ‘Sweet Almond Soup’ or a ”tong sui’ in Cantonese. Really yummy!
The light in your parent’s library is absolutely gorgeous. Your mother has gorgeous taste in art. Must run in the family! You also look amazing. I wish I could have gotten my hands on Jovovich Hawk for Target but alas not meant to be. I love the lace ruffle.
Hey girls 🙂
OMG – I’m in love with all of your pictures! Your parents home looks soooo stylish and wonderful! Amazing pictures and a swet & very romantic outfit!! I really love your shoes! And what ana amazing bargain!! 😎 They’re awesome! I’ve safed some money to purchase the Sevigny for Opening Ceremony Boots – and they’re very gorgeous and I like them a lot. But to get in and out of them it’s quite a little bit of pain. 3 minutes for each, depending on your daily form of prestidigitation hehe. So there isn’t only light on these big investment shoes 😉
Wishing you and the family a lovely Sunday!!
Again – love your new blog!! 😀
much love, sofie
Hi there-your parents have very decadent and stylish taste, their library is gorgeous! You look wonderful, the dress is a fabulous find!
The house is beautiful, I love the pictures too!
I love the new blog!!! I visited the old one then found this one here. You’ve got some great taste. I LOVe the house by the way. And wow, what a cool name: Asian Cajun . Ha ha!!! Unique-o!
p.s Sorry my http was my email lol
hey! great pictures!
how r you ladies doing!
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How exciting that your parents have moved nearby. Have you just been a wealth of information for nice restaurants, shopping spots, etc.? I’m sure!
just found your blog and i am instantly in love. your girlie white dress is a perfect match with your parent’s house. very classy!
Wow, the interior of your parent’s library is absolutely lovely. I really like the white an classy theme that’s going on in the decor. The dress that your wearing fits the feel of the room perfectly.
Great blog! Looking forward to more of your posts.
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Great combo of shoes and dress. Wish I could advise you on WordPress but it defeats me. I just give everything to my programmer. 🙁
I really love how you’ve toughened up the girly dress with the shoes! xx