We are trying to find the humor in all things, maybe it’s a concept we should re-commit to for 2012 (perhaps we could start by not referring to lightheartedness as a concept- jokes on us…)? At any rate, we want to take ourselves a little less seriously, and this book appears to be just the ticket.

We know that gay men DO get fat, as Simon apparently concedes in the book (they’re called bears, he says). The wisdom we expect from Doonan, as in Wacky Chicks, an earlier read that we ripped through in no time, is to stop worrying and just be your amazing self. A review on Style.com has Simon explaining the impetus behind the book: ““To liberate everybody, women especially, and show them how to live life with the stylish bravado of us homos. Being a girl has never been more complicated—women are expected to look like Gisele, work like Bill Gates, and have a million kids like the old woman in the shoe,” says Doonan. So, what’s his secret to life? Never feel bad, about eating macaroons or anything else. “

We’ll drink (and eat a macaroon) to that! Happy Weekend!

 We love the way Sibella Court puts a story together. Her new book is just what it says it is- a stylist’s guide to NYC.

We’re curious to see what out of the way places she’s found, as well as her view of the old stand-bys.

images via the striped tee & this is luster

When we want glamour, elegance, personality, point of view & lived in luxury, (not to mention some of the most beautiful interiors of our time), we pull this one out of the stacks. Not new, but we want to make sure you all have it- Vogue Living: Houses Gardens People. It inspires every time- a true “must have”.

Currently re-reading:

Thomas O’Brien’s American Modern, and…

…The Home Within Us by Bobby McAlpine. Two must have classics that we recently pulled back out of the stacks for inspiration.

Books, movies, videos!  In today’s world we all consume media in so many forms and fashions (our collective heads are still reeling).  We love, love, love Jane Campion’s Bright Star.  The art direction is so dreamy and evocative.  Saw the movie, but still want to see more?  Immerse yourself this digital scrap book.

Watch to see our favorite books from our bookshelf. Motivating and full of inspirational images.