On my hunt for bedroom curtains I found metallic animal printed panels at West Elm in the clearance bid. They were $55-$70 per panel. How could I resist? But, with all great finds there was a catch. I needed three 96” panels, but they had two 108″ and one 63″. The two longer panels worked … Continue reading
Category Archives: Life & Style
Color Study: Radiant Orchid – Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2014
Pantone LLC, the world-renowned authority on color, announced PANTONE 18-3224-Radiant Orchid as the color of the year for 2014. For more than a decade, Pantone’s Color of the Year has influenced product development and purchasing decisions in multiple industries, including fashion, home and industrial design, as well as product packaging and graphic design. In contrast to … Continue reading
DIY: Ready. Set. Stencil.
I wanted to create a feature wall in our bedroom and had my mind set on wallpaper. Not just any wallpaper, but Lotus BP 2053 from Farrow & Ball. I got a BIG reality check when I received the price per-roll. It was steep! And most importantly, more than I was willing to pay. Looking for … Continue reading
Faves for Fall: J.Crew
Collection cashmere cardigan in wide stripe | Ray-Ban original aviator sunglasses (a classic) | Vintage straight jean in Abbott wash (a pair of relaxed distressed jeans are a must! | Camo wool scarf | Collection mirror penny loafers | Excursion quilted vest (lightweight & stylish) | Selvedge chambray shirt (casual & comfortable) | Embroidered emblem baseball cap (borrowed from the boys, with a girly twist) | Want Les Essentiels de la … Continue reading
Color Study: Yellow
Inspiration comes in many forms. Today I’m inspired by the color yellow. I’ve always been one to shy away from bright, bold colors. I recently assessed my wardrobe and design style, and realized that I might be afraid of color. Everything I own is some shade of neutral. So, I’ve challenged myself to add color to … Continue reading
Holiday House Hamptons 2013
In 2008, combining her two passions, namely her love of design and her efforts to help women in need, interior designer and fifteen-year breast cancer survivor, Iris Dankner created Holiday House. The first designer showhouse held in New York City to raise funds for breast cancer research, help women fighting the disease and raise awareness in the design … Continue reading
Last-Minute Father’s Day Gift Guide
Father’s day is this Sunday! So, please don’t forget the poor guy. Here are some last-minute easy gifts for the dad in your life. Cook for dad! Instead of taking him out, make him a home-cooked meal. Here are a few great recipes courtesy of good-ole Martha Stewart. Aussie Burgers Smoked Pork Shoulder Freshen dad up! Encourage … Continue reading
Treat Mom!: Last-minute Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
For all you procrastinators out there, here are some last-minute mother’s day gift ideas for the mom in your life. (Hopefully, my husband’s reading). MZ Wallace totes We all know moms who carry around a boat-load of items in their bags (I am one of those moms). These bags not only hold a lot, but will be … Continue reading
Inspired By: Black, White & Gold
Want to make a statement? Whether you are dressing your home or yourself – a mix of black, white and gold is a great way to achieve a sophisticated, mature and glamorous look. Like color? Incorporate moments of your favorite color(s) to add personality. Here are a few spaces and styles to be inspired by: via … Continue reading
DIY Makeover: Ikea RAST chests
It’s been a while since my last post. I’ve been super busy. We bought an apartment (yay!) and getting settled has been work. With that said, I have a series of DIY projects to do. The first is the makeover of my new nightstands – a pair of Ikea RAST chests. Inspiration for this project came from … Continue reading