Melk Abbey

On a pointlessly cold day like today, it’s nice to remember a more charming winter day spent at Melk Abbey almost a month ago. As you can see, the baroque exterior and interior are pretty remarkable, but in my opinion, one of the most noteworthy rooms was the library (unfortunately unphotographable for obvious reasons, but thank god for Wikipedia). The best comparison I think of (and admittedly not a super intellectual one) is like something out of Harry Potter –  full of beautiful leather-bound manuscripts, ornately-carved bookshelves, and gorgeous frescoed ceilings. You kind of halfway expect Dumbledore to come bumbling around the corner.

Mango jacket (another one here)
cashmere scarf (similar here)
Banana Republic sweater
fair isle gloves (similar here)
DL1961 denim  
Freda Salvador boots