IN THE MOOD: 1970s Mediterranean Jetsetter

Setting the stage…

As I tackle the accessorizing of our coffee table, I’m keeping these types of images in the back of my mind. I’ve got my Slim Aaron’s book, a Moroccan box, a silver snakeskin box, a piece of white coral, and a gold-rimmed vintage Gucci ashtray to start. Do you do this too, as in, try to keep a visual standard in mind, i.e. “What would [insert directional figure here] do?” Currently, I’ve got “Pierre Cardin circa 1970 in St. Tropez” on the brain…

[ Pierre Cardin’s 1970’s home in St. Tropez ]

[ Marisa Berenson by Slim Aarons, 1968 ]

[ Hotel il Pelicano by Slim Aarons, 1973 ]

[ Veruschka in Pucci, 1969 ]

[ I don’t know where this is, but it’s inspiring me all the same! ]

1969, Swedish actress Britt Ekland in Porto Ercole, Italy. (Photo by Slim Aarons/Getty Images)

[ Britt Ekland in Italy by Slim Aarons, 1969 ]

[ Villa Gli Arieti by Slim Aarons ]

[ El Venero in Spain by Slim Aarons, 1971 ]

[ Brigitte Bardot and Alain Delon in St. Tropez, 1968 ]

Or am I completely off my yacht-anchored-off-the-coast-of-Capri? Nonetheless, thank you for bearing with me — sometimes I need to use this blog to work out an idea for myself!

...xoxo

For more Slim Aarons photos, check this out.
For more 1970’s celebrity photos, check this out.

20 Comments

  1. Absolutely love it all ! That book is on my wish list now…gorgeous photos filled with so much inspiration. I love the pieces you have for your coffee table set up !

    xxLily
    goldandgray.com

  4. I love that you put so much thought and effort into every single blog post. I am obsessed with Pierre Cardin, Curtis Jere, Ello, Sarreid, Paul Evans, David Hicks, Milo Baughman, and all other designers who were doing a glam thing in the 70’s. These pics of gorgeous people living it up are so inspirational for the type of life I want to live now. Thanks for a beautiful post!
    -e (modern24seven.blogspot.com)

  5. Oh those photos are getting me so pumped. I’ll be on the lookout for something fab from there that could fit into your decor. I have yet to try laying out my decor pieces on a file to see what fits, but perhaps after i finally acquire adobe this year I will! Do you know any other programs/free website where you can put boards together?

  7. Your inspiration is fab. I think the best way to decorate to put your head into your inspiration. We are kind of like method actors in that way 😉

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