statement+piece

everywhere I look I am seeing these gorgeous poufs by John Derian. I want one. I'm pretty sure I need one, probably two. My girls would adore these! Anything resembling a stool, and they are all over it! Must go check to see if he ships to Canada. :)

three things

image.house beautiful

So easy.
1.cable knit pillows ( I have pottery barn ones, love them)
2.branch coral
3.stacks of books+with hydrangeas

4. the symmetry.

The Lettered Cottage

So I have a new addiction. It's a blog. There are so many wonderful people spending time writing wonderful blogs. Well, this one is just enchanting. Layla Palmer is behind The Lettered Cottage + she has just started an online decor shop. Congratulations Layla + Sarah. All the best from your fans and friends.Visit. Lettered Cottage Home

todays hint of pink

enjoy these rooms by Amanda Nisbet. They are decadent and indulgent. I think we [ok me] tend to stay so safe with color, intoducing it in small doses. Where color when done well can be truly luxurious. Point in case+these 3 beautiful rooms. I'm feeling inspired...you?

three things

design. jonathan adler

three things I love about this room

1. cross stitch pillow [ old to new] fabulous

2. settee [you know me]

3. delicate vase of pink flowers

todays hint of pink

room design by Miles Redd
masculine, inviting + a little bit quirky.

shine down

lighting. west elm

I am a sucker for great lighting. I remember a conversation with my husband when we were building our house. The so called lighting packages they offer, are truly umm..yuck. He says 'but they're just lights, nobody notices them'. I beg to differ. We are about halfway through the house replacing the lighting, some was done through the builder, like my wonderful front entry hurricane, but others I am slowly finding and changing. He notices the difference now. Thank goodness :) Here are a few I enjoy.

my+list

I am enamoured by this beautiful ring by yves saint laurent. This spectacular flower makes quite the statement.

dress+up

whew. summer is in full swing, and I am loving every minute of it. We are heading into another busy weekend of visiting family, this time it's us on our way out of town. So I leave you with some great inspiration from anthropologie to dress up+ enjoy your weekend...whatever is planned!

baby+baby

I find myself surrounded by lovely friends and family who are expecting new + first additions to their families. There are alot of great+practical gifts out there..but why be practical when you could make a new mommy swoon over these?

1.sterling silver spoon

2.oval rattle ring

3.cashmere elephant

all by the wonderfully classic ralph lauren

todays hint of pink

subtle. feminine. crisp. how spectacular is this garden inspired room by Allison Caccoma?

love it

I love this bedroom. The color story and overall look is so truly me + my home. The trelis bedding, hudsons bay blanket, and antler chandelier. It's got a hit of feminine, small touches of pink, crisp bedside lamps and unmatched bedding. This couple did a wonderful job pulling this room together!

image. canadian house and home

brand+power

As some of you know, I spent a wonderful 5 years of my life as a manager at Pottery Barn. Obviously over the years it has influenced my style, but I have also learned to trust my instinct and not follow all the trends. Picking pieces that fit into my decor, and not redoing my whole home because of one new piece [ ok, yes, I've done that too] took some time to get over!

This home of Patrick Wade+Dave DeMattei, two Williams Sonoma employees is so lovely. Located in Napa Valley it is so in tune with the environment. It was featured a couple of months ago in House Beautiful, and if you read it, I'm sure like me, you took in every piece in every room. It is truly beautiful. And it definitely speaks to the brand.

" Group things in threes and fives. Think pyramid, a hierarchy of heights from high to low. You need a strong focal point so every thing's not equal, and you have something to look at. That's a basic rule of display, whether it's objects or a grouping of furniture. You always need juxtapositions — hard and soft, rough and smooth, shine and matte, old and new, modern and traditional. Then they both stand out. Same old tricks, but it's what makes a room warm and comfortable and friendly and gives it personality. And I love repetition: Repetition is confirmation. A smart woman told me that. It's confirmation that you believe in what you're doing. Repetition makes it stronger. I also love symmetry. Chair-chair, lamp-lamp. It helps you organize, and gives you a base. If there's no grounding in organization, it's all a mess." PW

thinking of fall

scarf+boots



two of my favorite seasonal pieces are making there fall debut in the stores + on line now.

these 2 stunning pieces are from the chloe fall collection
1.chloe alpaca scarf
2.chloe flat knee high boot

todays hint of pink

happy 1st birthday to a very perfect little Harper.xo

monogram necklace by piano bench designs

mother+daughter

I had a conversation with my mom this past weekend about how her decorating style has influenced mine. Her home has always had a great mix of styles, and you can see how that has translated to mine. We both love things new and old, neutral with a hint of color, classic styling + pieces with character.

There have been many magazine interviews that feature mother+daughter spaces, and the similarities between. While the rooms are very different, looking closely, you can see what one has taught the other.

I learned to appreciate the mix of old and new....you?

statement+piece

this is going on my+list. gorgeous ring by monica vinader

todays hint of pink

to celebrate some wonderful news, todays hint of pink is a hint of blue. congratulations to janna+max who found out this week they are expecting baby boy # 3.

xo

image. transportation crib set by dwell studio

jennas+picks

our homes speak so much to our personal style, and you can see the connection between these two lovely rooms to their creator, jenna lyons+ the creative director for jcrew.

It's a mix of unbelievable style+classic, tailored, something old and something new.

It was this photo [in the Domino book] that inspired me to paint my bathroom black. I love the crispness, against the time worn wood floors.

This is a woman who truly lives the style she embodies. perfect.

photo. jenna& her son, cookie magazine

photo.canadian house and home

oh+sweetness

I adore crewcuts as much as I do jcrew.

The styling, quality and wear ability of their children's clothes are outstanding. When I visited Dallas, I literally stood outside the store to admire..it's adorable! I was able to contain myself [some what]. The girls loved their new outfits.

here are some truly+sweet pieces.

1.girls chino sunburst dress

2.girls quinn cardigan

3.girls chino jump skirt

4.girls ruffle trim trench [look at the detail!]

5.[piece+resistance] girls hunter wellies

stately+home

all I would like to know is where do beautiful, unique, stately homes like this exist?

Add this to my list of one+day. [how great is the yellow door]

statement+piece

image.house beautiful

design.jonathan berger

what isn't in this spectacular brooklyn brownstone.

The most fabulous pin board, pink chandelier, crown mouldings and blue inlaid chairs.

such detail. wow.

where I'd like to be

I would commit to entertaining every weekend, if I could do it in these surroundings! Even better is this amazing vacation home is in one of my favorite locals, South Carolina. Very traditional elements, yet very relaxed. This scene invites you to enjoy the morning paper, or linger with a glass of wine and great companions long into the evening.

Soft creamy yellows, a show stopper chandelier and a great assortment of plates high above the walk through.

Enjoy this room by Jim Howard.

image.house beautiful

my+list

manzanita branch coral by angus and company

such a great layering piece for a vignette.

Perfect fit

on top of a stack of books

+

in a tall cylinder glass vase

todays hint of pink

image.house beautiful

such a spectacular room. A bold choice to paint walls pink, but what a great effect. It is a subtle warmth that evokes images of gatherings with dear friends, a cozy conversation place. Imagine this room set for a bridal tea.

cottage+suite

image.house beautiful

designing my cottage again...master suite? So masculine, yet so darn inviting. Side table+pure joy.

found it+trellis

pillow. milkandcookiescanada

did you notice the great trellis pillow shown in the hamptons cottage? The fabric is Imperial trellis by Kelly Wearstler, and I found you a great place to buy one of your own. This pillow is spectacular.

open+air

image. house beautiful

such a fantastic mix of elements in this hamptons cottage. The space comes across so calm, yet it is full of life and color. Such a lovely cane chair, and lucite coffee table. Small details like the trim on the drapes, and the smattering of dark pieces really ground the room, and focus your eye in key places. Light wood floors and monochromatic colors leave the space airy. Beautiful.

todays hint of pink

image. instyle

one word, awe

easy+style

effortless. great summer style. easy and simple accessories. love jcrew.

1. fringed linen scarf

2.lugano leather valise

3.striped ringspun cardigan

4.leather capri sandal

I own 3 variations on this shoe. amazing [go to] summer shoe.