Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Desirous

de-sir-ous
adjective [predic.]
having or characterized by desire: Despite her laudable intention to be content in the moment, the blogger was desirous of obtaining all of the following items immediately.

The act of wanting simplifies everything. Suddenly you have a clear focus of attention. Motivation soars. Priorities rearrange themselves. A Gollum-like voice suddenly asserts itself: "Must have the Precious."

Herewith, my top five obsessions this week:


1.

What: Achingly lovely original watercolor paintings by Etsy artist Gollybard.


Why: Wonderfully Edward Bawden/Paul Nash/Edward Ravilious in style; rural talismans worked in a delicate and sophisticated palette.

Rationalization for purchase: This woman is bound to be discovered soon by a big art illustration agency and then her prices will skyrocket.


($68, available here)



($80, available here)


2.

What: MZ Wallace ikat handbag.


Why: Because I love me some ikat something fierce.

Rationalization for purchase: It's the perfect summer bag. It has loads of interior pockets, the multicolor print hides dirt, it's great for traveling and is such a distinctive-looking creature that it kind of works with everything.

(Ikat pillow from Eric Cohler's apartment, via Elle Decor)

($345, available here)



(As worn by my chic friend blogger/fashion editor Suze Yalof Schwartz)


3.

What: Suzani ribbon.


Why: Because it's elegant, it's woven satin jacquard and I've never seen anything like it.

Rationalization for purchase: I can wrap my gifts in inexpensive brown paper and let the ribbon steal the show.


(Brown wrapping paper. Available everywhere.)

($8/yard, available here)

($8/yard, available here)

($8/yard, available here)


4.

What: Penguin "English Journeys" series.


Why: Because they're a whole lot cheaper than summer flights to the Cotswolds.

Rationalization for purchase: They're little treasures of Brit lit with covers as lyrical as the prose inside.


(Find out how Wordsworth's sister spent her days.
£4.99. Available here.)


(Sussex Pond pudding, among other delicacies.
£4.99. Available here.)

(Gossip, raffish lords and Knole sofas.
£4.99. Available here.)


5.

What: Customize your very own chocolate bar.


Why: Didn't you hear what I said? Customize your own chocolate bar. Choose a premium chocolate and dozens of mix-ins, including (but not limited to) hazelnuts, almonds, edamame, flax seeds, crystallized rose petals, lavender, gold flakes, cardamom, cinnamon, hot chipotle peppers and many more.

Rationalization for purchase: Staple for survival.




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30 comments:

  1. TSL June 9, 2010 at 6:21 AM

    I'm all about the chocolate bar.

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  2. Dumbwit TellherJune 9, 2010 at 7:33 AM

    Lisa you are good! Will add them all to my list of 'desirables'. If that is a misuse of our English language I don't want to be right. Sorry I've been M.I.A., glad to sneak in some time to read your terrific blog.

    Hope all is very well?

    Deb ( :

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  3. KarenaJune 9, 2010 at 7:34 AM

    Really great wants on your list girl and I too love them all!

    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  4. pve designJune 9, 2010 at 7:51 AM

    Are you kidding me, I desire you to be my personal shopper with flair and style!
    pve

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  5. GabyJune 9, 2010 at 7:58 AM

    I'll cast my vote for the Dorothy Wordsworth's Grasmere and Alfoxden journals any day! I wrote my thesis on her travel writing -- "Recollections of a Tour Made in Scotland" is filled with the lovely lochs and bonny dales of the Highlands!

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  6. Pamela Terry and EdwardJune 9, 2010 at 8:10 AM

    You are Killin' Me!!!

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  7. A Gift Wrapped LifeJune 9, 2010 at 8:36 AM

    Beautiful ribbon is always a desired here.....and the other items are great finds too. I downloaded your friends book the other day and am enjoying it so I do listen to you! XO

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  8. Suze Yalof SchwartzJune 9, 2010 at 9:13 AM

    Lisa - You ROCK!!!! tThank you so much - Your blog is so amazing and you should be the fashion editor! xoxo Suze

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  9. donna bakerJune 9, 2010 at 9:14 AM

    I need the ikat bag and the English Journeys series, which I haven't heard of before. Thank you for the head's up and it is lovely to be able to shop from your blog.

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  10. 24 CornersJune 9, 2010 at 10:12 AM

    Penguin books + chololate = happy camper!

    Fun fun post!!!

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  11. Diane Dorrans SaeksJune 9, 2010 at 1:46 PM

    LISA-

    More than fabulous. So original and witty.
    I also loved and adored your scamper around Provence last week. Perfect post. More than.

    cheers...happy days, DIANE
    www.thestylesaloniste.com

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  12. FelicityJune 9, 2010 at 4:30 PM

    Hey Lisa,
    Thank you for introducing me to the truly lovely work of Gollybard. I flew straight over to her etsy store and am completely enamoured.
    The nest image that you posted is so aligned to my blog but couldn't find it, just goes to prove that the early bird really does get the nest!
    x Felicity

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  13. UnknownJune 9, 2010 at 5:59 PM

    grrr, why did you tell me about this chocolate bar company...will try now very hard to pretend I never heard nor knew about this!

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  14. Lisa Borgnes GiramontiJune 9, 2010 at 8:41 PM

    Felicity: Bummer about the nest being snapped up...it was there when I posted about it. But there were some other gorgeous ones too, I thought?

    The Zhush: Oh, I know. I deliberated about revealing such an instant addiction to people. But I figured if I was going to be hooked, we should ALL be hooked! :)

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  15. Lisa Borgnes GiramontiJune 9, 2010 at 8:43 PM

    DIane Dorrans Saeks: I've been thinking about you lately. Must click over and get your Paris lowdown -- can't wait to hear about all you did! xx

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  16. HausfrauJune 10, 2010 at 2:15 AM

    I want those English Journeys books! Oh, and the chocolate...

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  17. UnknownJune 10, 2010 at 6:51 AM

    I am having what she is having....

    LOVE YOUR LIST!

    XX
    V.

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  18. Lou ArcherJune 10, 2010 at 7:07 AM

    Good. I can shop vicariously through you... though strike number 4; as I've just moved house from the English Cotswolds ...

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  19. Miss CavendishJune 10, 2010 at 3:24 PM

    I have bought many a ribbon from lfn textiles. They are works of art in miniature.

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  20. Lisa Borgnes GiramontiJune 10, 2010 at 5:31 PM

    Miss Cavendish: Ooh, I love that you've vetted them...thank you for telling us all that!

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  21. Fabulously FrenchJune 11, 2010 at 2:07 AM

    Fabulous post. Love the chocolate idea and I am a brown paper lover :-)

    LKeeann x

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  22. Young at HeartJune 11, 2010 at 6:37 AM

    yes....I want!!

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  23. Angie MuresanJune 11, 2010 at 6:56 AM

    Love the ikat bag! I want one too.

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  24. Miss WhistleJune 11, 2010 at 4:44 PM

    Yes, yes, yes! I want the English Journeys books. Too good.
    xx Miss W

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  25. Julie Anne RhodesJune 11, 2010 at 6:12 PM

    Gollum whispers much more economically in your ear than mine... I'm still pining for one of your embroideries and a Canon xsi with macro lens.

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  26. jules @ The Diversion ProjectJune 11, 2010 at 6:23 PM

    totally in love with 1,2 &3.

    1. i agree, must go check out before someone discovers her

    2. always up for a fabulous bag, but an ikat fabulous bag, my word!

    3. head over heels with the idea, and so in love with the suzani i got from uzbekistan that i can see this ribbon on all my xmas gifts this year.

    v.cool treasures, thanks

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  27. Lisa Borgnes GiramontiJune 11, 2010 at 7:24 PM

    Julie Anne: You are TOO funny! xx

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  28. holly aka gollyJune 13, 2010 at 6:17 AM

    Lisa, Such a treat to be featured on your amazing blog! You have a wonderful style! Many thanks! Holly

    p.s. I sent you an email ; )

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