books...check em out!

My favorite Christmas gift that I have received (as an adult) is, hands down, The Power of Style - The Women Who Defined the Art of Living Well.  It was a gift from my parents my sophomore year of college, shortly after deciding to be a fashion major.  I have read it cover to cover a few times & find myself thumbing through it often.  As a college student I'm sure my Christmas List that year was filled with designer jeans, shoes, sweaters etc.... many years later I can't remember what else I received that Christmas but this book still sits on my coffee table & I love it as much today as I did then. 

Since then I have given many books as gifts

Last year I got Bob the book, Journeys of a Lifetime: 500 of the Worlds Greatest Trips.  Its a wonderful book with amazing photography that will make you want to take vacations to places you never would have thought of! Just thinking of it makes me want to pack my bags and head out of town...

This year I decided to get books for all of the kids.  While on a whirlwind shopping spree in Cincinnati with my sisters, we found the cutest bookstore.  The Blue Manatee is a children's bookstore in Hyde Park that is positively adorable! 

The first book I saw when I walked in was

Fancy Nancy and the Fabulous Fashion Boutique.  Obviously, this was the book that I had to get for the little girls! I LOVE this book!

For the boys I chose A Pirates Night Before Christmas.   It's a cute book with vibrant illustrations - I hope it will be enough to hold the attention of some very active toddlers!

I also have a few books on my wish list this year

Animal:Dolce & Gabbana

Fabulous animal inspired designs styled by my favorite fashion duo Dolce & Gabbana... I love it!

Domino: A Room-By-Room Guide to Creating a Home That Makes You Happy.

Still so sad that Domino magazine is no longer in print:( but this book on my coffee table could make it all better!

Vogue Living:  Houses, Gardens, People

I have a feeling this could be the official handbook for all things glamorous.

Also on my never ending wish list - a few things book related

I spotted this set of owl bookends while checking out the other day - I think they should have a home on my book shelf. 

I found this picture on Elements of Style and fell in love.

I think the 8x10 would be perfect for my office.

Ideal Bookshelf 101: Robert Verdi

from 20x200

What books do you want to give or get the holiday season?

HAPPY READING YA'LL!

holiday dresses...

just a few of the new dresses at the shop... new things arriving each day.  I love this time of the year!!!

it's beginning to look a lot like CHRISTMAS...

Well at least it is at Chartreuse!  We started to decorate for the holidays tonight, the shop looks great & I am ready to get this holiday season started!  Getting ready to download some Christmas tunes to the ipod and finalize some orders that should be here for Thanksgiving weekend.  We have TONS of shipments coming in over the next few weeks great outfits for holiday parties and lots of great gift ideas, I have always loved the hustle and bustle of working retail over the holiday - I just enjoy it so much more now that I have my own shop!

A few pictures that I snapped tonight - I will upload better ones later.

SPECIAL SHOUT OUT TO MOM DAD LIZ & MAZZ FOR ALL THE HELP TONIGHT!!! YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST - LOVES.

Now onto decorating my house for the holiday... gonna do it early this year so I have time to enjoy it!

Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend - i know I did!

i need this...

http://www.verandahhouse.com.au

hello yellow...

I have never been a huge fan of the color yellow - but I have to say this year I am kind of loving it!  As the yellows mustards and golds fall from the trees - I find myself wanting to paint my home and wardrobe all shades yellow...

#1yellow 3/4 sleeve jacket by tulle

available at chartreuse boutique

#2 yellow and gray bedroom via www.houseandhome.com

#3 tory burch reva flats

available at www.bergdorfgoodman.com

#4sally hansen salon manicure in GOLDEN TICKET

available st www.ulta.com

#5yellow and gold quilt bag

available at chartreuse boutique

#6sitting room

via www.houseandhome.com

#7vintage wool coat by tulle

available at chartreuse boutique

#8"some painters transform the sun into a yellow spot,

others transform a yellow spot into the sun." Pablo Picasso

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casual friday denim...

weekend denim...

welcome...

welcome to BLOG CHARTREUSE! I have been wanting to start a blog for awhile & finally decided to do it. I look forward to sharing all the things that go on inside my crazy world -
as the owner of Chartreuse Boutique I get to see the glamorous side of fashion as well as the endless amount of hard work that goes into starting, building and expanding a business.
I love my job everyday!
Traveling, entertaining, photography, reading & having great conversations are some of the things I love doing in my free time.
welcome to BLOG CHARTREUSE... enjoy!