~:{tiffany&co: paloma picasso crown of hearts}:~

the yellow, white and rose gold create a beautiful contrast. the little hearts combine with this contrast to suggest that despite a host of individual differences, two people can truly love each other, and truly accept each other, and truly look beautiful together.

~:{burberry fall-winter collection 2009-2010}:~

heavy eye makeup, the contrast of the cast iron and the white behind it, the trenchcoat itself, the wispy-yet-tailored look to her hair, as well as her natural beauty... these work to create the perfect advertisement for burberry's fall-winter collection. the choice of emma watson as model is equally admirable.

~:{chanel coco mademoiselle}:~

keira knightley adorns the advertisement in undeniable beauty. the lightness of her blouse seems to suggest 'summer', while her makeup, and the tone of her hair, contrasts beautifully in a wintery fashion. the perfume itself is the right shade to offer both a summer and a winter sheen. it adds a splash of subdued colour to what would otherwise be a classy, yet monochromatic, advertisement.

~:{skylab archetecture; the hoke house}:~

irrespective of personal feeling regarding the twilight franchise; the beauty of this house is self-evident. it seems isolated, perhaps even a little lonely. and yet at the same time, it invites you in with warmth and laughter. it is a most beautiful house, with open windows and an expansive view. it is set in a forest that surrounds it, upholds it, and fulfills it.

~:{johnston architects; contemporary wooden retreat; bedroom}:~

it is a small room, but a simple one. the angular shape offers something a little different, and the wood contrasts beautifully with the plaster to create a dynamic room that one would not be upset to live in.

~:{local counsel environmental award}:~

the clear lines of this trophy form a stylised stem and leaf. the clean edges are rounded, but just linear enough to convey a sense of peace, of running water, of cool clear air. the lighter wood tones draw you in and hold you close.

~:{absolut vodka}:~

a bottle of absolut vodka. the pure understated simplicity of the frosted, silver glass speaks of class and elegance. it may not be grey goose, but it begs me to drink it -- and i, not a vodka drinker.