tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33788496794830639432024-03-13T11:27:25.429-07:00DankebaarAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06210746433993767382noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3378849679483063943.post-83570251805077644512014-11-17T21:13:00.000-08:002014-11-17T21:13:00.469-08:00SC's most wanted list: Christopher Spitzmiller Lamps<img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5215/5386411258_2ebb3b330d.jpg"><br/>You are most likely already familiar with Christopher Sptizmiller's beautiful lamps. They have been around for more than a decade, and in that time have become classic pieces of our design era. Sptizmiller's most popular style, the gourd lamp, has inspired a myriad of knock-off's, none of which compare to the remarkable workmanship of Sptizmiller's orginals. We continue to be enamored with these luxurious and timeless pieces and are always watching to see what new styles this talented ceramic artist will create.<br/><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5217/5386410916_03d81bf8c2.jpg"><br/>In a world filled with mass-produced, mediocre goods, Spitzmiller's couture-like approach, creating one-of-a-kind pieces at a slow and meticulous pace, is edifying and inspiring. His artistic process is one that gives the utmost attention to detail and maintains the highest standard of perfection. Sptizmiller and his staff of six artisans create no more than 60 hand thrown lamps each month, at least two of which we are pining away to own!<br/><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5212/5385808241_b1fee60ee5.jpg"><br/>Each lamp is drenched in a vibrant glaze that give the lamps an luminous, dewy look when lit. The ceramic forms are placed upon gorgeous gilt bases and adorned with beautiful custom hardware. <br/><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5215/5386422906_5b48527093.jpg"><br/>The end result...? Perfection. <br/><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5211/5385808047_540b7d2236.jpg"><br/><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5220/5387281749_cb3aa8e689.jpg"><br/><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5220/5386410094_23dc5c8c4b.jpg"><br/>Spiztmiller's designs are staples in designer Todd Ramano's uber-chic shops. We spy a pair of the new Villa lamps designed by Charlotte Moss for Spitzmiller's collection flanking the sofa in Romano's LA shop below!<br/><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5219/5385817443_bc11a747ec.jpg"><br/>A few years ago, Spitzmiller teamed up with the talented ceramic artist Clare Potter to create the most gorgeous pieces that we are sure will become the heirlooms of tomorrow. Spitzmiller hand throws the lamps and vases, creating a perfect canvas on which Potter works her magic, adorning them with intricate ceramic botanicals and other natural elements. <br/><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5214/5387784432_c71274a6bc.jpg"><br/>These gorgeous pieces of art are at the top of our "most wanted" list. A girl can always dream can't she?<br/><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5220/5387261123_3671397b77.jpg"><br/><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5214/5387784428_42cd6c7d4f.jpg"><br/>pics: New York Social Diary, All the Best, Elle DecorUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3378849679483063943.post-85084628171114341862014-11-16T10:25:00.000-08:002014-11-16T10:25:00.434-08:00crowned in glory<br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg41I5wigRth8aUbKaFzsPSxcwDbk0WsSJKoYUtfaRI2v_PrsbbAviiiGnWQG4RT0ZweJX4CRNaJe-sh3rEpKbs2eufpz47qzy4bM-0AMuBXWy-t8eC6i_6XOH1-T9suYyvDBowJk3csBru/s400/scan0021.jpg"><br/>I do love a pretty chandelier. In fact, I am a little obsessed with them. A chandelier creates a special atmosphere in a room and can take any room from ho-hum to one-of-a-kind. I believe you can have very little furniture in a space, but when you add a unique lighting fixture to a room, it can look very complete. Whether your style is traditional, modern or somewhere in between, adding a great chandelier to your home can make all the difference. <br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTyZ-PCAdhQLfCQMyGzR_xOIojNZ8Teyw6s3Cp3cBcGqpXcM0Da8mlpe5ZUm0n3Ja4P6HaIsvPm2gueLA5fA_-s-cfLVZAbdvdY6_ZFgQoThVnkL9LKRQhGvWyF3eiQ3pdEH0lGfWPOmbq/s400/ED1207_McCarthy-dining2_V.jpg"><br/>This coral chandelier from Mecox Gardens would be perfect in a beach or pool house.<br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ0gxDs-HtIz_DQXX8v5sMg9d4yEkJsqsMLAnyhcROFrz-9BE4tEgE3H-FPJD-MjW8hCM2R45UilldIVKLrRjeJR4sb94DAtEtRpsTzP9yS-r_nJNla5eiTRx2VKCtmiebCznhyE53bnIm/s400/kitchen+chandeleir.jpg"><br/>(courtesy Elle Decor, October 2005)<br/>I find the beautiful Charles X opaline chandelier that sits in David Netto's New York kitchen inspiring. Netto is known for mixing the modern and traditional beautifully, and this room is no exception. The antique chandelier is perfection above the modern Alvar Aalto table and chairs.<br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi92VrOxn1qG3ThyCHpFgxEZuCrOVFl1nWwoqRxnBy_XtPjz6xnXtjSJ0MqPKD_nmSV6TUhIZjeFdEC585JKRsdFDxf6hzt4PPg1pzZXW522X89lcounruZj1Gk30zOjfnoMjlClHOsD2Gc/s400/the_light_touch_06.jpg"><br/>(image courtesy of Elle Decor. Photographer, Roger Davies)<br/>This glamorous image is from the Hamptons home of stylish couple Chris Cuomo and Christina Greeven Cuomo. The Jenny Chandelier from Oly Studio is one of my all-time favorites. It is on my list "to buy" if and when I own a beach home. Here designer, Emma Jane Pilkington, pairs it perfectly with a mirrored table from Mecox Gardens.<br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj37erT-mhYth6AIU8olea6stPaMslxDWnABm-9IVKTx7Y7UrfPqpHj-pTlqdxIEwq9yLD6UuOu9p46_UwjeW9cfOXHmnCsZEt11sp8gZ0MWr1KWGULEBDJdTPxWSfdqBZ0JIkLoUmPXBR1/s400/masl05_paltrow.jpg"><br/>(image courtesy of House and Garden, November 2007)<br/>Style icon Gwyneth Paltrow and rocker Chris Martin's home in the Hamptons has been featured many times before but I could not create a post on great chandeliers without posting this image. This dining room would not be the same without this Tord Boontje blossom chandelier. <br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb46datb5V68oMAiKM8_SE-uQrsmF6tYKrCOIxPfkooq27N_xz7J4te7FOszeyMMfWR-9pR21eou1h78ktsYiZuEjiMkOYuixgjY9xPVEaE0FsVKQLs74bV8GfPh9QiN5whukmR3n_hPfp/s400/scan0026.jpg">(Image courtesy of Better Homes and Gardens, April 2009. Photographer Reed Davis) <br/>The chandelier in this room is a little hard to see but is a great example of how you can use a chandelier can make a big difference in your own home. It is a photo of the dining room of my friend Ashley. It, too, is an Oly Studio chandelier. This room is inviting and family-friendly but the chandelier certainly takes the style up a notch. <br/>(Top image Interior design by Peter Dunham. Image courtesy of Harper's Bazaar, September 2008)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3378849679483063943.post-71812758811614443502014-11-14T23:37:00.000-08:002014-11-14T23:37:00.058-08:00The Green Machine<img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4092/5190728381_db87f4dfb5.jpg"><br/>Every February in Nashville, the Antiques and Garden show is a bright spot for our community. Betsy has taken on the challenge of co-chairing this big event with another one of our dear friends. The show is comprised of 150 antique and horticulture dealers from across the globe. In addition, the show has a history of hosting the top tastemakers in the design industry. Martha Stewart, Michael Smith, Bunny Williams and Colin Cowie have all made appearances...just to name a few. This year promises to be one of the best with Charlotte Moss kicking off our lecture series. We promise to keep you well informed regarding the details of the show....Stay Tuned!<br/>Just check out the lineup!!!<br/>www.antiquesandgardenshow.com<br/><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4084/5190729395_d22ac263d8_z.jpg">Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3378849679483063943.post-40124138498839395142014-11-13T12:49:00.000-08:002014-11-13T12:49:00.434-08:00knock, knock<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghUYRK22E0EzZvAeoAEWibhHkf378FcZzAEXlDwAr-9rxsFC0a7NLhQhUHxoiadD5qU5btW_Fak0FMcIbtwwrcPU_owVA9IhuxI_vgd_9cQuinrZUCOQiAmSfe5ZQeFT0tLGM38fpLGos/s400/Picture+14.png"><br/>Who's there? It's me! I am back and loving these magnificent mahogany internal doors.<br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk_kBfFBZEvM4V5CaAQ2cUB_FlsNML4V1dRkJxPMsiveTAUrURU_NYGZEnQB2RVLOgyEaLt4bXjzozhz_U7ombZneSuoeP78jJQnvM55cSzk8Lq2dZAuqpM0QASeJvVT6PnSZ0zf-ryK0/s400/tory3.jpg"><br/>The doors inside the home are often forgotten and neglected, but given the chance, they can be powerful design elements.<br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQO4ILocW2vgBU-n35Wf_dmsEF0LTeU3iESwLEtuhZFS9j02Ew7ZqmU8YkbCNXNhMu3cDnpCsqVnP463Sa5qKZ7Asewtbf7JJ8cav6RmW1i5r12xT5XtwRDk6Ivk65TAbvag4uIEpV60I/s400/6a01156f368ba2970c0120a5c29258970b-500wi.jpg">Why not add nail head trim to give plain doors architectural interest?<br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjljeIHZL5oYi3BwJS5YTIyL862fmI_5waNgfR0a1V3D4OKLY5Wh6YH-Ia_dkOaVKTHseN35sd7ZQS-H2jyIWAgP-zXkhMnFTUw1hXRWEOfFx8TWXH1LI8_aVas5asVW4mCIW3Mm0NLvNs/s400/Picture+54.png">Or adorn your most special doors with some beautiful new hardware?<br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCe4J-cZZ_sWDw_r9je8w42A__zst-teU7XRO8qoPXaNrq3kV1sjbsbzWzc6V8SxtY7Bb5jy2E48MU1NIUEC-P3ViAnVyyIkmPSVR0tUdM8xIzqNZP2XZlp0tduT8Hs7FYy_yIOnjxHm8/s400/door+2.jpg"><br/>Take a page out of the playbook of legend, Albert Hadley and add a shiny coat of black lacquer to a set of doors. <br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMYa9PXR6IKBqCRyIIsR2k6rmU2njfRiVx8IQKiRPK-UflQSs7yut47pGL4-8Mivx-7EA-TIW2D5q60wG6BVhrR0G-1h4RE3AFn0DeczsZjlIF7Sz0xOt7yzvrM5ESJLSIXGXyJOZL_B0/s400/door+elle+decor.jpg"><br/>It will make quite a statement.<br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEr2F9JE3RBHLRxH2CWy3h4y3v0B7-7dn9lOWsBzICEm4BL1ZDbfruEP2sH1tH-AuUqqkOEpM52jawVyb65YpnPz1w7Ira5YpuPTE4BiTZ9qBx6kl8gYrOs_BHgEFqfqMsnsl9dhrPkfc/s400/hc+Steven+Gambrel+2.jpg"><br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhENoxippaYxLEFgmJSGMd_PGWfs-AhPP-BJA45BAtauhwhBJtygOMnrxgpniqVkBnsCjyNErxZmUkh30YaMlv8SnarRLUE9WxdY8Vrvzo6MudtfZv_ttMO2VdTgoqw7dg91KwGX3bbEZc/s400/GPSentrydoordetail.jpg"><br/>White doors are classics. A fresh coat of paint, finely milled encasement, and well chosen hardware can take a door from non-descript to unforgettably elegant.<br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHzEyZPBkecTsei_eXPmR9eH9di3_GbyXWIIXnPiczaSFPY6XnY2lyrdVNeJdkvPPrx5XAe6dfGT2_yXDhW4AmXs1AY2EjNnB6KzWZIiScDnbCdLaBkS88KDUk8tbQxLmN4EC_0HtF2s0/s400/Picture+16.png"><br/>{images: 1,4,8,9 via gil schafer; 2- via tory burch; 3- via house beautiful, design by miles redd; 5 & 7 via habitually chic; 6- via elle decor}Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3378849679483063943.post-71583236093719062592014-11-12T02:01:00.000-08:002014-11-12T02:01:00.363-08:00An Apple a Day...<img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5124/5373113311_7772bbaa69.jpg"><br/>And a little help from this guy! My times have changed! The world seems to be at a faster pace than it was 25 years ago when our friend Richard Simmons was all the rage. Gone are the days of leg warmers and wristbands...at least for the moment.<br/>These days the time seems to fly and we squeeze in our workouts as quick as possible! We want to encourage you to get out and move...it's not so easy on cold dreary days but consider this your motivation and STAY HEALTHY!<br/><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5007/5373713684_80bb674536.jpg"><br/>Gisele Bundchen<br/><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5089/5373113667_33a126fa3e.jpg"><br/>Christy Turlington<br/><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5001/5373712394_05f32eafb1.jpg"><br/>Elle McPherson<br/><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5290/5373114245_72e50f7108.jpg"><br/>Jennifer Aniston<br/><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5090/5373713828_582ea0d6f0.jpg"><br/>Kate Hudson<br/>You do need to take the plunge and order Tracy Anderson's workout videos...GUESS WHAT? They really work. Check out some of her adoring clients.<img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5246/5373113447_16d6c7e862.jpg"><br/>Gwyneth Paltow, Tracy Anderson and Madonna<br/>We both love to go for long jogs and crank our music as loud as the volume control will allow but regardless the number of songs you have downloaded, we all get tired of the same old tunes. Here is a great playlist to help you get moving. We would love for you to share some of your favorites with us!<br/>Grab your shuffle and GO!<br/><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5128/5373194317_2249367208.jpg"><br/>Elevation - U2Rolling in the Deep - AdeleStronger - Kayne WestAmnesia - MozellaCreep - Scala and Kolacny BrothersA-Punk - Vampire WeekendHere with Me - DidoBrass Monkey - Beastie BoysGlory Days - Bruce SpringsteenBonkers - Dizee RascalSouth Side - Moby and Gwen StefaniForget You - Cee Lo GreenIn the Summertime - Mungo Jerry<br/>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3378849679483063943.post-16974745315213057292014-11-11T06:49:00.000-08:002014-11-11T08:36:25.913-08:00divide and conquer<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Etsp9dHkgCMwkF9q_WdZVJN-fI78QDAgLOizctHGDebz7MTCIBC5D9mfn2IZQWnIQPCZ_1Jh81Ik_LV71B7jCqSQEv9hmHI-tEH7UBCELXRt7cFR7y2ZnJqjabPdb6JBkc_zDxjtKEA/s400/100325_EGDINES_Lowe_Burges_01%5B3%5D%5B4%5D.jpg">Whether or not you live in a newly constructed home with an open floor plan or large great room or you live in an older home with a quirky layout, chances are you have a room that poses a decorating challenge. Our living room is sizeable but long and narrow and has has three asymmetrical doorways which makes arranging furniture quite difficult. Unlike many, our living room is a room that gets a significant amount of use. It is adjacent to our family room so family activities often spill over into this high traffic area.<br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgntPrvwVpmXvKtGC7O4lVTgFTd_SwYHjb8JUprsW7PDtP-zhWJ6Oc5835zL9cwKnA0m5bDKtIXql9gsBUmt7WTGVnfMV2-1p0cGR2s-_vn9_kpyS_ehY_a_VZX7Q6FC6RnbGKJwH7c6nA/s400/Snap203.jpg"><br/>In my mind, a furniture plan is the most important part of the decorating process. It determines how the room will function and how well the space will be utilized. In creating a floor plan, one must ask oneself: what will be done in this particular room? Will there be books read? Parties hosted? Games played? Work done? What do I want the focal point of the room to be? How does traffic flow? How do the adjoining rooms relate to this room?<br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilblgmH854A0ra6uM7_TmDHFEBdm7UnBEPntugGq8IqgS1ORlyfTVVhKXadJQMUIZBzpSqMIBIPmgjDlnE37F6jfVUR4GSf4HlDM7G3bUb3I-7-gRA8VOouMRdPXvw8KYgaJ01WVbmy-c/s400/2.jpg"><br/>Generally speaking, large rooms don't usually don't always require one large seating area. After all, how often do you have more than 50 people in your home at one time? And when you do have a big blow out, don't people usually break into smaller groups for more intimate conversations anyways?<br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBA1g_p5GU0qgavBOjm3WsCfI0hipUTdR31yrL5p6V2syESb4NPfUcKXDLyT0IIkmJ9vsHJJiF1FyD5cdIxDK7xY-1YmUkLFT7CeQK6vYAnF2ICt3p5G4IjRjcWOEEBcrZeqkhK-chWhk/s400/DSC_2624.JPG"><br/>When I first tried to lay out our living room, I felt enslaved to the fireplace. Afterall, it is the most obvious focalpoint for the room. But because of the awkward placement of a doorway on the opposing wall, cenetering my furniture around the fireplace did not utilize the room well. <br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEf1RsGpQULhAIXqsrHYXMXHdec9eNtY1_MHZex4h6qr-k4vPKOdOJox1rto2GPhbdLeM0ofJFjxRL2LcoHW8oNJC3674cqP5WK4o6MQoQUBTlkl_r8h7dgL51Hn-5rdrWxQtbleG03sg/s400/hbx-decorating-Berger-1-0709-xlg.jpg"><br/>After thinking out loud with some design minded friends, and trying to find a less obvious furniture plan, I decided to and divide the room into two smaller seating areas. I did this by pushing the seating out to the ends of the room, creating smaller, more intimate spaces. <br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXca9dDFdev3zrjDuA5UzWN2DvpcIs4NcxIocizcvpxT-k2aWQd6gRxeEkE8_F4SYGBhrQ_Iqh-RllBlYovc0ONPCHJCOzKJgvZdXAEVLJNvrXjY3izxFcQDRKog5eikWq6-R5lb2rom4/s400/2-comfort-livingroom-1008-x-12977161.jpg"><br/>Pulling the furniture out, however, left a large empty space in the middle of the room in front of the fireplace. The solution, I have decided will be a large, skirted table in the center of the room to divide two smaller spaces but to give the fireplace the special attention it deserves. I promise to post pictures when the room is complete.<br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhonpCANhpTs_FO6r3a6jC01MhEt4VPnD00QwOvpDpP5ApzNMzutPlaFqY5TRgJi1Qq61mMJluCd9zRTMMdrTEKAMRDnRCAr-AILQ38mt80FV0Otfq98lPM15oXMeX65xHiKrUZrtuQNfU/s400/dransfield-and-ross-ed0710-01.jpg"><br/>Do you have a room that poses a challenge when it comes to a floor plan? Is there a creative solution you had not considered until now?<br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjoBgSHBJhYyZupUmEfpn39_qFDTmDL4Oh58iNHy5vgqhZjCnYpsxiHJSYvvNW2Av4T0wlSNorwXcUrDIgdO0h7iAIsRhaeYzOd944IHhrt1UZVvKxUM-uWaOERTwL4IyvXuLNfuEi0yk/s400/July09.jpg">{images: 1- via things that inspire; 2- via jeffrey bilhuber; 3- via house beautiful; 4- via jeffrey bilhuber; 5- via a bloomsbury life blog; 6- markham roberts via house beautiful; 7- via elle decor; 8- albert hadley via house beautiful} Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3378849679483063943.post-79942704232466081312014-11-10T15:13:00.000-08:002014-11-10T15:13:00.080-08:00gwyneth's nashville nest<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8fHQlV9_kA_562YSlNgfKSUf-JfKFMdqt99CQHzy9JAssFMI2grmTdyXD11fNQy6rRVbNT2NdBC29aJ5tPIb7qYtLDBUnRJay9eUMoGibWN8N64fkiLp8WYF4zSRVjUaPiXnSJDsLtlk/s400/IMG_0359.jpg"><br/>Those who know me well know that I am a huge Gwyneth Paltrow fan. She is a dedicated mother, has great style, speaks the most beautiful, fluent Spanish, and best of all she is married to Cold Play's cool-cat Chris Martin (sigh). I have seen all her movies and faithfully watched her NPR Spain: On the Road Again series with legendary chef Mario Batali.<br/>When I heard Gwyneth was coming to Nashville to film the independent film, Love Don't Let Me Down with Tim McGraw, I was thrilled. Of course while she was in town, my dear friend reported two face to face sightings and I never once got even a glimpse.<br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIBajkGUz3bZVVFWJm4eS1Jpu9ZUr_rRESsLLoVdvvRqbo2v4IXaewFCsF1kGr44vFJpvAByc6ee_-ikAh_BS7YM9dHS0FAR_sCUB7pzzwuAvYTsqVUppk0natiWF5CiRaRnYO9rxgzzE/s400/gwyneth+hair.jpg">While filming, Gywneth and her family needed a place to call home. In record speed, Atlanta based photostylist and producer, Annette Joseph, transformed a loft in the chic, urban Gulch area into a beautiful and comfortable modern living space. <br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju6lrzCmX6LZGmnqa6SAnx650m36ffNIS2fnHLG6itbmrARmvFqV0iZj0p3nBoQ_1dofE4EausoFrzeO6jqNIKT6P8efdEt1LundvakYY6alb_G95klquZvkBBbM5s-oJMEQ5jSRfvE8k/s400/IMG_0355.jpg"><br/>The living and dining room furniture were sourced at budget friendly places such as Mitchell Gold, Overstock.com and Hobby Lobby.<br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr4HbISzaHQz_WbnOUVCHx0eA1KXZtobhsuszfkow8gQy3VsJJSbAKzlpP-LdiFY6byh6it0W4SqXIO7FkuBPR3ShNTHKCGjgiGI6h2pqnUogvzmXUIIsH77l2KwCPyu6zvROe9mHHTRM/s400/IMG_0417.jpg"><br/>The dreamy bathroom was outfitted with a gorgeous free standing tub. I can only imagine how much fun her children had taking bubble baths in this space. Ceramic "Marble-like" tiles gave the space a spa-like feel for a fraction of the cost of real marble. <br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBy-H6Fq4pfosCr_1aHRzZrelEW1lbNXs0vZ_69ydtjqufApJbs4O6SJ4okG1Qi83VA_O-e1uTNtGqLslk4Kf8CiOmsst3JGqlHgq0cBj9XpV_CTIzMd7r4hbxwduGfmyqdZH_upbJ14U/s400/IMG_0406.jpg"><br/>The master bedroom is clean and modern with a winged Yates bed from Mitchell Gold that takes center stage. <img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikiOTx6G-3Ir75JAsHw5VhOSBGgw4a-h0tL6K28rkbmkTelmn405fzd3vnl2D9BAB1geFqqKxMvqlX1SFkHs_McmkAYCa6hTkbeWoz2o3tpZozWF5jJLa_f-Q0SQhJz3ty17EXDVRYLyI/s400/bunk1.jpg">Apple and Moses shared purple bunk beds from Posh Tots. The chalk-board accent wall is a great kid-friendly addition to the room.<br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwyZnr2o_uVeBfPuU79leVW7BNrEC1GzUEYFVGQ7E47uVdLedWrG4361f07uWEidPnRJ5XjS2jRkcQb7QyOLq7lMjEDYCFvIVpY1VR9Q4nS4SUJoQSjA6N2SidlfYQF1uuli9ram_Pztw/s400/kitchen1.jpg">The kitchen is my most favorite space in the loft and it is where I imagine Gywneth spending most of her time. It has a great sleek industrial look, perfect for an extended stay. <br/>Given that this entire space was built out and furnished in just 10 days, I think Joseph did an amazing job. Now that the filming is over and Gwyneth has moved on, I wonder what lucky Nashvillian has moved in? If you are reading, I would love to come for dinner!<br/>Too see more Gwyneth's Nashville nest and to get more great budget friendly ideas for modern living spaces, check out her news letter at GOOP. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3378849679483063943.post-54027893678491755242014-11-09T04:25:00.000-08:002014-11-09T04:25:00.445-08:00what's in your beach bagVogue Daily has a feature this summer called "What's In Your Beach Bag." Here are some of my summer essentials. I would love to know, what is in your beach bag?<br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTeFf40elyLG2GESRKUZFie7JnVfwgX5BNr9MQNuKTAzqLn01Yd7CtXQbOeWai-GXDA6i__cWo8r0zOVBlefVwtsZQfaul5t5EqCMBjtvfRLHL94kEaFa1OgUc0zhzl5hodbaejgbIM4WM/s400/tote.jpg"><br/>Gap tote. Perfect for towels, toys, water and snacks.<br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiKRgzPsPIX-QFvvPOpL8Vz0Anpmb6abvwnMImTmjH0zLAt6Fzp3dJ2JPeZUttu7t_0fs9tb9i0-ZgwoLFcZ3eqvt5QFh2gs7ZwKQTMQ0FncG3iPZNv0wG4V-6o2FrSGGRzZBGYMVVgFvN/s400/cove+up.jpg">I love my Calypso cover up. It is terrific for travel. The more wrinkled it gets, the better it looks! Why can't all my clothes be this way?<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIuB0OTQThTg9skAvhC-lrIHu05C_RYUct65S2L6LvQwdGqpltvqj2a-1SVYjCR-h9Qd2aBQVfi4hcx126kVeS-17n8NPIZLDqU0005OsH1Ehn-hPBmHWb4JSSbHGhsoAQbtR8OHAYtNSH/s400/navy+bikini+top.bmp"><br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwihqpmrg6fOJK33MmyYAj84NFjFz84_ClCeqzE3iQmSE1fWwFTi1EA6rW5qUcQRv-x0wy9haOFfPJVT3PeUpufI7o2u6hqD2j-u1eorlYwDhgmVEw_AxWCYI5y252j3zs7Z_5xaUrR0Lt/s400/bottomnavy.bmp"><br/>Bathing suit from J.Crew.<br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirlabQwkwfhK01pkDlW92NnGOJQ6Znpuoy_bRognt02_EAp2ZRnLy6a4-YSK5vkWFTmZaBlpIdwvsloejmK9YEG9fS_RctI0y-JefqlNlOuvxpcGFZG9hkSkPn8vc5g8zGsS3Ml0tMP9NW/s400/16787008.jpg"><br/>Havaianas Slim Flip Flops. There is not a day that goes by in the summer when I don't wear a pair of Havaianas. I have them in every color.<br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu599ieh0ny9mtRDXrqEb8hF-9-WXsHnSVCUsSMNByI4c8CLnUDHRtwldJYYLCOuR1EIN_HroFGR3TPK5WZJSXD0X_vbKS-cWIl1433F7RenjNHe0g-nyqwD9Rca4zYrFJaCiYyDXWigvx/s400/la-roche-posay-anthelios-60-ultra-light-sunscreen-fluid.jpg"><br/>Sunscreen is at the top my summer survival list. My dermatologist swears by La Roche-Posay sunscreen. It's key ingredient, Mexoryl SX, gives the best protection from UVA/UVB rays. This ultra lightweight formula is perfect for the face. <br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFZI5IScEZNP_Br9dUFAxQXQexBE4TiGX9yXnMUMZGgilNQtw6wd7w2PhO8a19XbXrxCMS98SkIoGSLJUmJEGkXg1mfO_xyM4xGzQb3HwBwYIKcR-GbBEp5Qi1N1Ul1HnysYaZYWrn_fUM/s400/200.jpg"><br/>I use this sunscreen on my body and on the kids. It too was highly recommended by my dermatologist.<br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHu4EeUlGuC9QpsUkU5DrKZnCjdKFjjvcz8mVifTK1hf8W9YOlmbgn5Yy2HIgQYSNHiAWaaCLKsavCOO_94gzL4jp4wPqG03SLAPxg9b-ST2cKuoyzMVRkfIJFJoKCMtGDaQUEyfN1UbnR/s400/straw+hat.jpg"><br/>Not only is this hat chic, it keeps gives my face added protection from the sun. Can you tell I am a freak about sun protection?<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8cUfFX6sRY3AdHOLsZkdBD0wnbrcAJ24lF5XuqjIS_g8-_KjE29X1rh9cZEDmPo8qHYQuAWy5l3jgGqkmf5-PwR4Hc1CoOFdmyORNudUVKC_aYwyT3tXM2XDjLCPZKVYHV1ovN0sLDgg0/s400/217849.jpg">Tom Ford sunglasses. For those on a recession budget, Target made a decent knock-off version this year.<br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifcNaGCfMBFMCo9229rMofXHHEq_-2TlZldqIdiuh-NNHs5fWqEQTbccyMD0SCgT6ItBizC1vjUxvlXkWwl_xW2sJHgaHDujbjK-XbsONbWAh8HOcCg1IeQLKo69m3XY1Lhp7_29EgAXWu/s400/color+juice.jpg"><br/>L'Oreal Color Juice in Caramel Creme. If you like a soft, natural look then you will love this gloss. Passion Fruit is a pretty color as well. <br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2CPBisFanyUsgCDVRHb6n1i22ZzfHV9PbxVcCyaQVP8oocJGDdeO2jyc1g1eELPGeqHQ9Wjl3qYJU_ZFnvR13ejTS96x85iVE6Eb-w0jnHU_nQf1TKKFhyphenhyphenP-bEXgiK83NEi_M8M5hX68b/s400/the+help.jpg"><br/>There is nothing I love more than sitting on the shore with a good book. This summer, I highly recommend, The Help, by Kathryn Stockett. Set in the South during the Civil Rights Movement, it is a beautifully written story that is touching and thought-provoking. <br/>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3378849679483063943.post-80888285363549608042014-11-07T17:37:00.000-08:002014-11-07T17:37:00.546-08:00inspiration: ebony + white + gold<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYcroLk28aebl1F7I_9dNbQS00UE9KPRs8Oc25bMT0_NcdveZ4XUs1wH-wF5iRFlm9d3ztkHCmkkE-Jc1V61SXQGsB6FyHjGbgXDxHoka5hIVsmJEQpjuF9EaZ5pQO8b9simp58bowedQ/s400/Screen+shot+2010-08-09+at+11.24.36+AM.png"><br/>Too tired for words tonight so here is some eye candy to fill the void. xo, SC <br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipifVYKfGyFtKaKFe7RtA4no0nKfL0bH0a3uEgEekWZL2LwOH0niC8pXKdAl9B-vbjgDMQ0aou4Soj78h1987Sw31BwT346hXtHnGXzt-0r46R3N5XsdHmjCH2AlgVOaD5Fa0RWBkNvSY/s400/southernaccents_gerrie+bremermann.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxIKUx207QNjUEj4Scjo-4Ty_9E4eoLMyyyIwAXOcK7zRc4fV_1F_J0H8CNqb4eaTMkiID6ljnNv5sbk7krkkX3lAwh1stDqFyFt4V1iG70PROtOj_iK6Qj5-S-7iqO1vduOftJKET_VY/s400/gasl_kelly_wearstler_06-722193.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvnJ_AzPWjBWntiNpNTqbLMsm1z3sm6ik_-GYC0urMXu9H70D3PruEikVPbtuNn8lWgYtYVcUoexla2ojCLZMuNiAP2M6rcvVxeIkktH8PMHyfQLh_wPfArpJ-JOXeUHQtDs1zqtpqV8Q/s400/HG000182.jpg"><br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja2DoIsUI-pB-eikmkbhBopKjZSfhEdL5IJePMor1WNLefhq-XVx_pdb37u3RWDogTY5r0seSEe1DPh7nYgqSKhvfiXZC8HiMDildAIDVXZskWlh-6YPLmZC07mul1d7NbRulv6O6idZs/s400/aerin+lauder+bar.jpg"><br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmXiuX1exIFwd2-8i8qbfIIFAZwb_-hVnV9DCnE8w0QP3a-SIpzENeSzLQ-b9EoTO9jCTrl0mrVGbOK90-3uqPcSemZHnwn3UzEKZxnYstPR2ayReb7w0nZvHltR6eBvO6L55WsQ4FMjU/s400/Picture+102.png"><br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKL1YP2lRmlerrc_d6Qr3pS8NpYCkL0AEUZNPbgdI1wtQ0P85RrehFABQOKNINuup9_YyzmiUNdcs0men0EHS43eEIkXsQ8bwPnsEAx6JoRw43WNxD7bpSLozhPv81VHuZaUtScfDZbrA/s400/62810Sarah_7117Web.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFKhTAJ8uYxYw3ywvYd8dzcpXcr9nJhP-oYXb5cQCs9bNNxwkxOVGkxBE6iVKFDdlFPW00Js-edfayo4-PJW7gcuM5ZmuahonrBPBB8RxzHsWmH7NdwNDlUMjMCGD4JUkQhWcvP2H8Xbk/s400/4156320425_bf9d0bef44_o.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji5oOfnsuhTGpR7hFu8MISAd8gKWTsVkDL2O1-QI23dqXFsypKVFi4XA1R2UhmQhxwN2kK4efHEgyetN-1SXANEqHFsyz-f0mULTwojeFxeWbyFfcVCnmHjvLBI8jvHV3u22yVlulYbQo/s400/36_tycoon.jpg"><br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo8rjHdxqJlAdXIoatcFqJZ5uJXcFycSYSm8Vhq8cPFsDVy14uv75L892cdgTu0g60mmk9hOUBtrzMErC0COC9gWQd8Fx39Zq8gMAlo9P7AUvyFVngpo6wpLrTaATA4BpexkT2f5_tjb0/s400/Picture+121.png"><br/>{images: 1- unkown, 2- via southern accents from things that inspire blog; 3 via kelly wearstler; 4-via jayson garden and home; 5- home of aerin lauder via nytimes online 6- via lonny magazine, pottery from west elm; 7- via the sartorialist; 8- via this is glamorous blog; 9 - via chronicle books; 10- scout designs via Lonny}Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3378849679483063943.post-62397279073075987522014-11-04T20:01:00.000-08:002014-11-04T20:01:00.302-08:00The Hand Written WordThe presents have all been opened and the hustle and bustle has finally died down. Now it is time to curl up by the fire and write those thank you notes. In a world full of emails and cell phones, it is simply lovely to find a hand written note in your mailbox and we wholeheartedly believe that writing thank you notes is a must! Here are some of our favorite sources for pretty paper on which to jot that heart-felt thanks. Remember, just click the text below each image to direct you to the website. Happy hand writing!<br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj204bHKH10gcfeLXS5Rx_VUAthDo17X4CYMEW3p8u__ACKVkOxn9A75rx_-decPReDxpWWd8roqimA8bX6iZAGc3Qyix4cte8HlTW5OmSe1OUJA-KGK3nGk8hICSoIsllQprTYVQr2dV4G/s400/thank+you+goldpagoda.jpg">Jack and Lulu<br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG6yH8U0C1huzyCP09A6B9AyHamKA4puG4zXRvhTYzhyphenhyphenjNoP66_8DtDHTbFxYUYMmrN59EtCyYKtasZ0auZO-9oAuIakVCXZs9WqBgKK_uXYgGoQNmJSeK3RA-G7y3DCTmBu-j_Wd-tstg/s400/thank+you+ginger+jar.jpg"><br/>Charles Fradin<br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEyBBKin94o3tDXAZWy-jA8jWVvz1jlYE7efB2gqITVrzNHr6yxwiCq6Z6DHVMDdGq9yHy5tHKcjkRmtFyQitW0D_VuI2_JTQQbqVFY4E98t-xXQbi6l4KHHEzoRCCbsFImlCZ5r9BD6X-/s400/Picture+15.png">Vera Wang for William Arthur<br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSax9hyj9gdo9AS0anbqFMJK9mXx4c4VnG38e0r0oVFCHzRzx2joaXZowZNBaXqv8CtqbblOkD7vEcJrQ56_fnCHixCzMehzx0I6REABYGyJzYsdiP4ZQdnY3KMcWtVFCNsAaM4F6KKla5/s400/thank+you+crane.jpg"><br/>Crane<br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvvGdI6qe8QFF3P8adAYmMJGr7ql4ZO5vISUPMsA7OkKvLrTE5PRbi4cpt2TleNShu27FqHuwWKFNPGjx9rARV2h7Tt3hQS2yfusixVOY_Q5HfJujgmbCmoSZ_sPsTo28hWuKSLMVZdFoo/s400/thankyoudarcy.jpg"><br/>Page Stationery<br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMhXNAdNNAq6gHTv19uSN-4gHTYFM9V-cQQbI01tuRQplH7yrH1IrG0r0vbWlt61c1_xzh1URp_zJDOQyhBJIo9bl27_2VzmkxALBIfzcUneZOj8ZnFRxVomj9YlUl9Cn8Z1FiLqLl-eeX/s400/Picture+9.png"><br/>Gadabout<br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIWKma6G4O37WFWYV4HjZd5hKNKPtKvnfbKpFm3lFi5wkdjI4iAOhptL4ckm-e8PVVaTtB5AI4Td3YA5s5Vbgp-Aj0PEzXvciCBGRvUwjZxjb6_7JDfbGO2zGXt5CxQQgURltvQN6tg_Xb/s400/Picture+10.png">Smythson<br/><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5167/5288668622_d05b986057.jpg">The Printery<br/><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5089/5288673924_9e9f4165a6.jpg">Dempsey and CarrollUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3378849679483063943.post-85250163907145422842014-11-03T09:13:00.000-08:002014-11-03T09:13:00.540-08:00design personality: handsome or pretty<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigAUDiSyz6mIRhRRmImwVDT1RPoB4dsK-Nv-qeMt2XdaPR1Qg9jKZaNztntOgm2BV0OQgVYNVi4vadhTTuxzbCOxOKZmCRmkOoIlXBIr3Ty0EmlPSzyK5X4QvtxrjvPq8aEgcZdDsEpNQ/s400/audrey-hepburn-gregory-peck-roman-holiday.jpg"><br/>We have been playing a lot of games around here to beat the heat and I didn't want you to miss out on the fun. So you don't feel left out, let's play a game called "What's Your Design Personality?" Do you prefer more masculine, handsome interiors or do you find yourself more at home in elegantly feminine ones. Of course some of my examples might be a tad extreme and most of us fall somewhere in between. But if you had to live in just one, which would it be?<br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNg82u_dzLtjA7pHaXu7fr6wsFUfD7XrZ_iZFYWdso0zd9xzdER_ifSPxFNdtFt7SEJDcUhsbAnlRGPaQx6i_7B-xq7ByZ8KDz4tqrbyLV-A3pG4We4w7T7tlo9GdfrHftCq0UIQpz0NM/s400/markham+roberts.jpg">When you walk in would you rather see handsome?<br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTWWgo1yIytaJz6pm3LxKIHk_3Na5KLiIATnE1S2Kqdwk7TsaqF8WG_y7L-3yP1UutDDPL799LS2CD66RjsmG_qboB2JM0Tu_ghrOC895H68nvf2rFCsQRy-7-5sZr3Ywb-a5ShGAWLHg/s400/HBJune2006dMaryMcDonald1.jpg">Or pretty?<br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUsGXDlufkE_WvH0aCvNJfGzaTrAnYjbV1liOqQGhtvfkQ2Xt7gI7FdfXS-aM6bqKOUR7Eu7MpQIxZ4OWZTTp6LHHFS4dHcjPPImNTz7f1BIZJFsL3m9Y4ZpAIB5WYkKbAtoHOueOmuB0/s400/cone6.jpg">How about for fine dining? Do you find this more appetizing?<br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb-Y0d8UnF8gmcaqaWwEFdn6HYKfOVPMXqyu1p7jPBEAgaZYQd_k5dnVowBmus_5pXt8NatPp2hrOIY-CSP-h50ovWj6d1UebZ4o77xFpyGhySh94icI3ujkOYW3ks5hqhHZCO6cD5kg0/s400/pd13.jpg">Or this?<br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn_tgYAupWpr9HTMsbDFuxoR-5zTWQXHW2TiePk5cIAhT6I_kZLKGPhTlASISJy3F_DeMCgBNpGsV97Dl63mHZArJ8cLRlCpKaH4Rq-MHyGlDHX6KdaOzc89dC-kz8j59b9zI0Vhb3Bt4/s400/David+Netto+Living+Room+NYC.jpg">In your living room would you be happier in handsome?<br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfHB5l521cuUpfEjj7sBZuVfeqPVwwVMiLdEDD_09nQ8cWKtGCxeiiMT9VO31rIkR1HldreIw_L_LrZ5EMgZmhpsB4qrXn_KkNipsJFzgCrVakUWUDQ64R5rgRDClQ1HpLjcb29d9zS_Y/s400/apartment1.jpg">Or pretty?<br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8jInImbfM6gxghf5OcI7RmVPV9inIDIz1uKh1VEONVKSTayRUKrA2ldpoa0kUD5Gj-599ZPhQl4kT37d5veZ_vWNhYZ3CuQNsx7AlIw225ff16i1_quZIrucjszMEzplq-syzqTTpmYo/s400/Picture+10.png">How about in your most private spaces? Handsome?<br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1ee9GUUzIm4iBKxLdJKxM1x5sjZ5odFEcN0BlebXnot73RnTUk8UDSW9e7Mqa0f0R7yPgOxCieBCwMVkZOOuVne0lI52U7kG0AeArPD6K0J57SqPFKl7fUdMJASNiLL3bZa1MZ9gsboo/s400/4686931137_1e5f04a898_b.jpg">Or pretty?<br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC-3Pk2KLJhBgRpBhZnI5UpwitVO0MK8JwwqlDTwPdHKbQJpHc0_IAtEMsmBOvyN-fxHKVYTbO1WYNOymlfRgNRwSzRHKhEIAL2sxhl0pAjTDhzUXhaEXzmN5vYHPd83QIz0BT-vVz_B8/s400/schafer+br.jpg">Would you rather collapse into this?<br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYmzcb-VYAj8ALPjrpjkKYU8U_ezVkiYhub_EtyTfY4PmlALrEZDmSEga60ki7TNhkTN6EHbZLYDYtCJSnJzavaehWYP_lQXIoXzufMQQU6lgCepdzbd4Jrzku7n8F9GUWUVono6ia8mg/s400/Snap51.jpg">Or this?<br/>{images: 1- via mary mcdonald; 2- design by albert hadley courtesy of mrs. blandings; 3- via peter dunham; 4- via david netto; 5- via veere greeney; 6- via gil schafer; 7- via this is glamorous; 8- miles redd via mrs. blandings; 9- charlotte moss}<br/>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3378849679483063943.post-86200782391395108812014-11-01T23:25:00.000-07:002014-11-07T00:47:53.923-08:00film: the lazarus effect<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiem4EtQFNWmsohfJvRbag4wcvMz3IY8KO-5nNSVHMZ__YYVHPx57a20nr2Ru5lYLWwDaYlBESPevZdJ9_MizdoC_5Lg7V9LRytRSG_vh8p1UZI2yeWF7tYQjYlVySBkMZDlDB41aYafNA/s400/HBZ-Lacombe-Red-christy-turlington-de.jpg">I am sure most of you are already familiar with the ongoing RED campaign that partners with brands such as Gap, Starbucks and Apple to raise money to fight Aids in Africa. RED's latest effort is The Lazarus Effect, a documentary that details the transformative effect that anti-viral drugs can have on people who are HIV positive in Sub-Saharan Africa. The documentary will be airing on HBO, YouTube and Channel 4 (UK) on May 24th. <br/>Along with the documentary, there is an moving Public Service Announcement that was directed by renowned French celebrity and film photographer Brigitte Lancombe. Lancombe has celebrities reel off a list of items that can be purchased for 40 cents, which is the cost of an life saving anti-viral pill. Check out these Lancombe's beautifully captured celebrity portraits as well as the PSA below. And be sure to watch the Lazarus Effect May 24th. <br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7bTBRV30EuTOVv8zaAjbTzgN77wtDV7NWD__VAn8f6qHkbJhWe2W9tsWOAN1pju1qC01A0R-G38M-qk4LXWKmoHlrKcnXUU67sd4SnZALxZpT3fNBGcdJc-1qBZk6xAjMX8Ad3WrcY18/s400/HBZ-Lacombe-Red-Iman-de.jpg"><br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4yidOi6UZjn-NGv3RNKQYBNz4DzX3lp89X6a0Piwh47tGTabwZ9zVFbga2tdWilXIlkUYJA3A7iDdeI3fYCQUU0B3zF5dlh2FrV0EHIFbRKxnDNl1wDAChbWqqaRZ7SQLApiSKziR0Mc/s400/HBZ-Lacombe-Red-naomi-watts-de.jpg"><br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYt14EWO6sc7Xt4dCmP5OP87jgar9kMPMNzTtGkuQe3YNlopFClEuazjMPWY2KLMtlTFb27_kSvCZIhlcl6X4GJ08tQo9llA6UZgnEwpwtbxKRFEgQEHKXTlapnxSLGQZTGIr_oEUZqi4/s400/HBZ-Lacombe-Red-bono-de.jpg"><br/>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3378849679483063943.post-26460446566576252922014-10-31T12:37:00.000-07:002014-10-31T12:37:00.209-07:00Frocks that Rock<img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5042/5275933916_1c4e4346ac.jpg"><br/>This book came in Betsy's stocking and we thought it was worth sharing! The London Design Museum has compiled a fun and interesting collection of famous dresses that have reached iconic statuses. Perusing its pretty pages is like walking through the world's most exquisite closet. Whether it's that little black dress, a flirty mini, that classic wrap dress, a goddess maxi, or that Chanel suit, chances are one of your favorite frocks was inspired by one of these iconic fashion breakthroughs. <br/><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5169/5288823448_1a2c4212ac.jpg"><br/>Coco Chanel's iconic suit<br/><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5006/5288823160_3a27c53ec2.jpg"><br/>The Queen of England's Coronation Dressby Norman Hartnell<br/><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5245/5288822798_04db437d67.jpg"><br/>Jackie Kennedy in Oleg Cassini<br/><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5084/5288231959_74c7b38a62.jpg"><br/>Missoni's Bohemian breakthrough<br/><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5281/5288218863_4fd8148561.jpg"><br/>The Safari Dress by Yves Saint Laurent<br/><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5123/5288218517_5a884fc44b.jpg"><br/>The Goddess Dress by VersaceUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3378849679483063943.post-68451035660905829632014-10-30T01:49:00.000-07:002014-10-30T01:49:00.665-07:00Merry ChristmasWe are thankful for all of you...<br/><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5124/5288875110_b992b08132.jpg"><br/>We wish you a happy and peaceful Holiday Weekend!<br/>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3378849679483063943.post-4806197877414091042014-10-28T15:01:00.000-07:002014-10-28T15:01:00.441-07:00Book Club<img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4087/5203794449_faea8cb804.jpg"><br/>It's no secret we have a mild obsession with books, and the newly released book Portrait of Camelot: A Thousand Days in the Kennedy White House, just shot to the top of our wish list. It has been 50 years since JFK was sworn into Presidency and the "Camelot era" was officially ushered in. Political Historian, Richard Reeves promises to deliver an new intimate look into the Kennedy family's 1000+ days in office with never seen before photos from White House Photographer, Cecil W. Stoughton. Be sure to check out the super fun and dreamy trailer from the DVD, which is included with the book, featuring Kennedy family movies here. <br/><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5242/5204394266_822857f34b.jpg"><br/><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5086/5203794477_b1da5576a8.jpg"><br/><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4154/5203794511_a266b51ced.jpg"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5088/5204394142_046d2b381b.jpg"><br/><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5247/5203794731_3234648533.jpg"><br/>images via amazon and vanity fairUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3378849679483063943.post-87100627922030704712014-10-27T04:13:00.000-07:002014-10-27T04:13:00.526-07:00The Best of<img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5090/5307434841_55a8bb6b89.jpg"><br/>Reed Krakoff<br/>Vogue<br/>What better way to end the year than by sharing our favorite, most inspiring spaces that were published in 2010? While they may differ greatly in their composition, they all have enduring style that will last for years to come. We can't wait to see what will inspire us in 2011. Happy New Year!<br/><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5125/5308097008_450a40a9c8.jpg"><br/>Kate and Andy Spade's Living Room<br/>The Selby<br/><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5041/5307457447_6a2b596e82.jpg"><br/>Ralph Lauren Dining RoomElle Decor<br/><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5044/5310119870_c730f49b25.jpg"><br/>Timothy Whealon<br/>Veranda<br/><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5088/5288741816_a150afe493.jpg"><br/>Miles Redd Dressing RoomTown and Country<br/><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5125/5288771708_cf19b3c886.jpg"><br/>Steven Gambrel<br/>Elle Decor<br/><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5161/5307471397_7be317135f.jpg"><br/>Nate Berkus and Anne Coyle<br/>Elle Decor<br/><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5087/5288182229_8f70b576a4.jpg"><br/>Roman and WilliamsElle Decor<br/><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5285/5288787814_c303edd9f5.jpg"><br/>Paula Caravelli<br/>Elle Decor<br/><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5202/5288195395_f76b82a532.jpg"><br/>David Netto<br/>1st Dibs<br/>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3378849679483063943.post-2755682178362419522014-10-25T17:25:00.000-07:002014-10-25T17:25:00.828-07:00furry fashionista<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzpnEH5aLsD5Hoa0W8PUwNmna5wc_yZRGA4AluV29DK8g_hffTi5PFxDV1GAW8GfUNb3Hawo0-vJeghcmu3Htw8XWiqs3AEvx7uvzGY3R0qYMOUnxoU7HkAUDCaiDkqKjAVqkhRkcEPkw/s400/Picture+118.png">Have you met this stylish blogging bunny? Her name is Fifi Lapin and she is the cutest thing ever. Don't you just love her fabulous designer ensembles? I just ordered the print below from Fifi's shop. Once it arrives it will be making its way to my girls' room wall. <br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8sRCPieEE7DReyONKDi__cbpPkyKaBHzDqclO6R555VoVtah1CWrXjYViMXMYmQW5KaHoc4K-GZW7ICq92lqcw00tlWfByljQtU0Vm9fbxv54mTTnA752lfqbD47kMjWK8G4YgsW0ox4/s400/300.jpg"><br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsLLUhtGWhYuTTMXGnB_vR5ThxYvOKIP9ahgns-smnGb4t2uu0DVNRYF_lPOhllS4OTvhpjMZfvZ8e_nnLcSU6Vgrnon-gArQd5GE4weO0HQhGS97fV9ENh_2zjkU6lyzS7TiGPbWEx3Y/s400/Picture+119.png"><br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA6CrXtFRB6wUtba0V_TS0nHfd1uFa7CYg-tHIDiB7fKCMICAi1KdfS4kY_UPvhjOhqSrv8SbXDw_ORoTtf5B2yGEnWqRSP676A-3vDmE1zp2jEsI5L9tkyVXB2FrstXoRn1p7rtZaQs8/s400/fifilapinwearslouisvuitmarcjacobsmaxazria.png"><br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwNWh8mF0Urli3uLBYTzrPRfECDtrtHnWCLrFA_byHuPE-7aoKLK6e1Hv-oYzz_dekgoXm05bSvXG9kx48WfGfbSeO7H3Q0IzMZN51wjOpc9qxRcnUkGbZNzENl_tSIWExwno1_TfxlyA/s400/5previewsml.jpg">Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3378849679483063943.post-56793678029879258512014-10-24T06:37:00.000-07:002014-10-24T06:37:00.380-07:00Chic Retreat<img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5283/5368195367_e134ecca83.jpg"><br/>There is one thing for certain..it is January in Nashville!We have enjoyed an unusually white season thus far which made us think of our favorite winter wonderlands. There is really nothing more magical than being out west and realizing how small we are in the grand scheme of life. There have been so many amazing homes that have been built to suit an rustic lifestyle. The mountaintops make such a beautiful backdrop for a cozy interior. If our husbands had it their way, we would be living in tents in the middle of Colorado...OPPOSITES really do attract!<br/><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5083/5368804540_b3f84fa105.jpg"><br/><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5049/5368195233_ac82c4e1ac.jpg"><br/><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5084/5368804204_7b0da52c26.jpg"><br/><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5201/5368828528_82d5f206f5.jpg"><br/><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5045/5368219313_dedcabf553.jpg"><br/><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5010/5368194671_cf5b1c5e8f.jpg"><br/><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5209/5368840820_82de48787f.jpg"><br/><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5167/5368840668_ef8114ccbe.jpg"><br/><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5249/5368840384_e386571c6a.jpg"><br/><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5008/5368231085_6945a8950e.jpg">Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3378849679483063943.post-87995559682105125912014-10-22T19:49:00.000-07:002014-10-22T19:49:00.272-07:00lovely linens for lessI was in New York City over the weekend and have lots to post about. While I was there I had the chance to shop with the amazing Eddie Ross and his partner, Jaithan. My husband and I enjoyed great food, beautiful art, and wonderful shopping. <br/>On Sunday we popped into the home floor at Bergdorf Goodman and they were having a fabulous sale. For those of you who are lovers of Porthault Linens, you can find wonderful pillow shams, napkins, and travel cases at greatly discounted prices. I picked up two of these boudoir shams that were originally priced at $150 for $30 a piece. If you are in the area you you should stop by to scoop up some of these great deals. <br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpti9qBKFulm-_QGuKhT_ZmTSDkjlvgLJAXvRVuL5MdUt575Uv6lrpFx9d4Q8kicdVP4qbDM24Nj3_nlLVsz2TS5JJNRz6BExWSGkJ-wrfx8GU4VIAixxrnI-HinF74of-zwb78_wJZ2PB/s400/IMG_6627.JPG"><br/>FYI: If you are unfamiliar with the D. Porthault brand, it is an extremely high-end line of linens known for their colorful hand-printed patterns. These linens, first printed in 1925, are an extension of the company's long history of dressing the beds of the social elite such as the Kennedys and the Windsors. Ever-popular today among top interior designers and socialites alike, the brand continues to set the standard for fine linens worldwide. (Their Tigre print was featured in the Sex and the City movie!) Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3378849679483063943.post-29839403981368912632014-10-21T09:01:00.000-07:002014-10-21T09:01:00.362-07:00fifth wall<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqWlOhp0gMs6u5ARo91uI8DDuyqIzMcN52h0o5n-gUHsRzgGuKSAcMTmVHP4oZO-JF_zW_vQY99JQ4xRkFI-8IgV8NuJRskg-zv5uAyktCA5cIAgJQZnEyk97AMpSkYSZs9ZZUy3FMEjg/s400/090750_Giles_02.jpg"><br/>When it comes to giving ceilings in the home a special treatment there are generally two camps: those that love it and those that don't. To be honest, I am not one that usually goes for the look unless a subtle contrasting paint color is used and even then only in certain rooms and spaces. Unless a ceiling is vaulted, a fussy ceiling often brings the height of the room down. That said, I have amassed a collection of images some of which might just cause me to change my tune. <img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnuNNUAB0TQZ-qKi_A1I6cGc9mnfvoDo6vQq-a4vsx3RSmWBYOjGPCD8WTCbssEb0-NudWGbPHfb5zjSbh7os4K_lYqYmPPFO8DMzMjHVLovGrQ718UijsV9JS6dQPK5Mx5pwSOMkU3ZI/s400/02v.jpg"><br/>Reed Krakoff used a high gloss lacquer in the living room of his New York apartment. I love that the ceiling is still white which give the space an airy feel, but the glossy finish adds glamour and dimension to the modern space. <br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOvbXJjN64GZ3fISrviI68bLHgt_vD53G_sD_sV9xSgcP4H1sZz6Tfv-fx7hbI1Wib_RWNkx0E9k0BUcaIMxxZ-BrFs1TQs4UM8S0YdAOSs3E-ZQEPErmR48A1uKgvDLBo3agD_5oTw-g/s400/wallpaper-ceiling.jpg"><br/>J. Crew's President Jenna Lyons, used bold yellow stripe to add a handsome, fun flair to her son Beckett's nursery. I think a child's room is the perfect place for this sort of ceiling treatment.<br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe03dnd2CL35o6FBMi9N7PLbGtJX0KQieJQ_VWxkayAzRv4s0fcJsTvH9m_Wjuzwayv1BKOnNe2QfLKVIRQGyWPK7GUvLJmTVGNTCkveTfzTvEEjz2JzvMbLGpLwdNmDss0MCCT-POwpI/s400/housebeautiful2009-+paited+ceiling%5B2%5D.jpg"><br/>John Willey used a pale green and graphic trim to tie this bedroom's palette and structure together. <br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD8G9iuNvZ9c7h9hZ2cqdwdHYvf_DJdR8gGjSUGijQ4Yb9fPudBn2fVcS3yORoXl9QU0Rj2u-9SHfOW4pFn2doBLiNEM_UTLUk1lTfswolP0O3hJSRVXlzQsoy3Wk3jRtdvkRNrNEp9Ew/s400/scan00011.jpg"><br/>Kelly Wearstler took this room to the next level by covering all five walls in this trellis paper. It definitely makes a bold, graphic punch but it may be a bit much for me. What do you think?<br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibHJ1FrvH4z2Vpp9sSGm1jRxZfGejk-7z9VvpqNgDWLxdsSHuZu7AZ25YfaVSElDT2udOnOjC40GK53U1KCJ_eT6j_MQ-A5iZimpqzl9iMOsTaREr7DGnOOHhPbm_8bRax2IxP3QElFb4O/s400/4029991474_b3df32e521.jpg">Steven Gambrel used a yellow lacquer in this striking, modern study. The glossiness of the paint reflects light which helps to balance out the dark color palette of the room. I am really loving this lacquered look, how about you?<br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEh7WOY1pKmRI9wsD8ykrVf-wd7amakJ7qwkFJXixdlOF8Xws-HWi8kpFvRbhCR3lpm7HBlasUC9qnPxkRTN8dnbX5LWMSN-7cr58_b5VF1LD0oOm5xyP8gbubSrvIVuvt6NOueP0ETSQ/s400/Screen-shot-2010-04-15-at-8.28.25-PM.png">Bunny Williams used intricate wood work to add dimension to the fifth wall of this dining room. A dining space is a great place for ceiling treatments as so much of the activity in the room remains at eye-level. An interesting ceiling draws the eye up-ward. That said, this look is a bit much for my taste.<br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv0xllB9LPXkvaI77SWEpXJ2Fn_KIyE-zyZgInFb3ZRCLRpfPl-9rggJBJm4dD4hl-0MnecdSecV4q_Euf8mtZp_zgCreomEuqvHR_B5KSXofqiUvVGuH75fhakD6hw8dqKCAy_Wxpp2Ue/s400/ad0dbc87.jpg"><br/>David Netto used paint to give this dining space architectural interest. Instead of coffering the ceiling with wood trim, he just painted "coffers" in a geometrical grid. <br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP0y6QcbaOlPJ8zE5XvoS7qMUjfBN_NEmnns81lccpOellLUzYeZ3DFqbCs6mBeEKaNX5LpV37zsPF7IfHX7PDm4kSvXP0tdsMz0bQOqD9OY8a0SZSbwaxu3yz5XS0LaJWkMBUkLhGQ75y/s400/6-belgium-kitchen-1007_xlg-25165124.jpg"><br/>The raw wood planks applied to this kitchen ceiling definitely add an element of warmth to the architecturally clean space.<br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqcyZ_MjMcMN0871cpviF7o_7-6fyt742MvHlFgsRYYFPZOW4FyJYOFmlD-T6aw4aHfzvUoP80NsfYKO2y1IyIITEkbbo8omBfs6_H7tkEL-D1tsCPTAgyWfq6smvXTvjcixHuOMy-DZ8J/s400/HomesRooms-BraysIsland-2-lg.jpg"><br/>Suzanne Kasler knocks it out of the park in this beautiful entry with a wallpapered ceiling. It helps that the ceilings are quite high and there is plenty of natural light. <br/>Do tell, are you a fan of decorating the fifth wall? Do you have a ceiling in your home to which you have applied a special treatment? <br/>{images: 1- via courtney giles; 2- via vogue.com; 3- via habitually chic; 4- via house beautiful; 5- via kelly wearstler; 7- via steven gambrel; 8 - via bunny williams; 9- via david netto; 10- source unkown, sorry!; 11- via suzanne kasler}Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3378849679483063943.post-51526038656399233052014-10-19T22:13:00.000-07:002014-10-21T04:31:18.599-07:00teen dreamHave you seen the little girl's room former Domino Editor, Tori Mellott, decorated Teen Vogue's J.C. Penny bedding launch? We have to be honest, we are not sure about the floral coverlet but the rest of the space is fun, colorful, and best of all affordable!<br/>Using pieces such as a parson's desk from West Elm, a bulletin board from Pottery Barn, and and a neon-yellow spray painted chair that was originally black, from Wisteria, Mellot pulled together a playful and functional desk space for this young student. <br/>Girls of all ages need their pretty place and Mellot created one for this young girl using a lucite console from CB2 and a silver garden stool (sorry! you can't see it) from Wisteria. <br/>Doesn't this space almost make you want to be a teenager again? ...almost?Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3378849679483063943.post-41268426128440478362014-10-18T11:25:00.000-07:002014-10-21T04:31:19.772-07:00made good, indeed<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXIw2QUt95Y9x6XlYM8HhVeHBxTaPfaKkjeTZa8i_lI8lvC20ZIuEAYRlT7sKJ6M3VHY12pAXRYJoXnxz8rKYkkzGaftZHj8vV2Ix7NiFb9r9M77kWTSibxFyyAoQDvKYYJP2fOzbg-gQ/s400/Picture+140.png">I just can't get enough of the elegant and eye-catching furniture and accessories from Made Good. Aren't their pieces fabulous?<br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrBUNojYjmB77WIl3bcBISgg8g2Czmd0fL0gRsXpc6GK4O4LzdOhMUp8BobEoFCTBWsSSY33MFkND7S56VqWRZd61k7wlS9ZhkKp86uAC6lywOxiQty8_BAUGZCHWWG2qMWf6ypHI7vA4/s400/Picture+133.png"><br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEx8N5tRrFc3vXmLBnwHR7mCnniUZZ-Afb9LDR5aFOPPpQ29uTtNdApQjdb7WALUOhyphenhyphenbVOA9qzef_i8_gDZ-5q7NT9p5yVWdzWrtdEj9FU8AkTH9PI_8QzOnpzG60q18TbNVoEu6wgOjc/s400/Picture+138.png"><br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghK5fAMBldwDC_GaMDosnbpUgqityWr8bKEIk4fnqJwoCUTVNi_-8NuTmrFi6Yb44XzJVPouQL_SgYTFnheigK2FffjWDFDr04ljKyG-jffiETsWYWtamwdWq2slnEXcEb58xmBWHFklc/s400/Picture+139.png"><br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDJgWKAmIjvOMRnxyy3RpcgO1juc4QiIpvBdxCULsHZW54YqFO6ye1ek1iN5ASHI0fDb1MyzPkSlpwM8eiRNssveNzA21yszs1L_Y8s8rW-X-wr1ScK1MhrAL83ik2XLHe9elpaGlnmbk/s400/Picture+134.png"><br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiji83ZReXL9-KXkmi-RB4TK8fTErKnc2jK_BenYjGUjA35phTPNV8C-SpPN8n7N1UjKmbl0Rb97tV-MHMDmIiVc8tddk2MPdQ1cJWDX2yj2ofbR8UYtYS2x1gGRs1E2uyt5lVRavxQCQY/s400/Picture+135.png">Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3378849679483063943.post-33811250945422378972014-10-17T00:37:00.000-07:002014-10-21T04:31:20.465-07:00white at night<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNhp1_VKl8Kjp87Li51DhzRZEnlOynUdA-oA6HyAYJhsyU6TWqdOiCuUDDsbvnfcmrRpnvelvIXHGQrAesyHdkdtl_YlnTXHttYclXHDEJ-c4UDQOfJtbdjPHTHU6w62rAR_8z3GQuJxs/s400/allison+sarofim+1.jpg">It has been a hot and steamy summer thus far and unfortunately things don't cool off much at night. These crisp, cool, white bedrooms seem the perfect remedy for our muggy nights...<br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF7czbra9vqcVQMInIxWBvKKj3xp_8VW-bgtALO-ACN8kU0UggqJ4iJQlFYlyVpvsy2SmUHGO3UEdbz06neNqXmNf3sBTAd_8q_fKKIawiiIwBjPAJ6X2ePlB6rjfQYtOzx0C6ylxvHpg/s400/allison+sarofim+david+netto+4.jpg"><br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP43NU1J3mIBEWC7U34KmLS6xovUaoFvcOEXhHaWaSFHysllMhUt28LIfQUFok0oitmdwxKMPCs1r43ol9AoyUxR64L_VafNQE2LL3kKhWO3F05emSGweVoU3emqOtHYMrzqYbb2Z9Wn8/s400/Thomas+O+Brien.jpg"><br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB3EHoEkh6omjo6YgRVX3dtanu4FgZpuuoMHU065MS7XyagAi8fkOq5EUGTV3G0u8bwtN7ny2vB-uDROUUXO_Ae1f4RNIBiOLT2jGuX5ki1GplXJeqEAh9Xudu_cSknsT4u9XCHPk2UAc/s400/gasl04_tranquilbeds.jpg"><br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgblomoWhUSl0iYaMQ3alUOGeu6jmeZbO0tmTXNzn-NNzPIZpZG7zHe66WTi7tN4PPTo3yLNdDmrWlSbHvzVngIjzEi22heGpI6hhxB8tuV_VmXjbjSmWiCv2b3fnl2_9E-C6W528GpgSo/s400/nate+berkus+3.jpg"><br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlFF4OIkG5sI7xpFZjUVWCoQjZgyabiLiXGikgj6ZWvzAdCKi7m2PHA0iMgiT9uRHztYOgFMlf1tyM73HwCG2ExurmzI8nhMHQJgA1LuVMZafTDex-HBs2YnbhTTCi7vOBFcMg0oWN0z8/s400/House+%26+Garden+Mag-1.jpg"><br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkBwAZm6tx9c6E2elvj0DgWZoHMzCse0sGH-juKrM3wHjxKwyvMgX-rH5btPGkcsh0DnOH5ziIndmMHy9dckobisVBZtG1oll_f6L0B7Zui4axvOl8iPbhUIT0GL1Q6r92x7jTYgy5T6s/s400/livable_elegance_2.jpg"><br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYEiuOXSYUHCyN1io5ShBPmqbi3GJB0ncOff_AsWW02rI1BweiDkvE26fuXYq-nZgED8ztA73eGlr0hkZVYxbr-9tO9DnTv4djADjlPk1MIFi1hQDPEmCexo6ypleXEpZXZoANEJNgh54/s400/253hicks_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg">{images: 1- via habitually chic; 2- via david netto; 3- thomas o'brien via patricia gray; 4- via domino magazine via right bank; 5- via brabourne farm; 6- via mary mcdonald; 7- david hicks via patricia gray}Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3378849679483063943.post-60544776296777637792014-10-15T13:49:00.000-07:002014-10-21T04:31:20.658-07:00And the Oscar goes to....<img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5219/5387658182_ac1ed16967.jpg"><br/>The Oscar Nominations for 2011 have been announced! The best costume nominees were all well worth the nod. Johnny Depp has never looked so good...well maybe he has but he always looks great. We were a bit suprised that Natalie Portmans' Rodarte designed swan attire was not included but are certain she will have a great night regardless! We are particularly partial to Tilda Swintons' wardrobe in I am Love, CLASSIC. The craftsmen that work tirelessly on these ensembles are truly some of the most talented in the business. Take a look at the nominees...<br/>Alice in Wonderland<br/><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5219/5387634678_eb72e9be81.jpg"><br/><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5220/5387634820_4a441044f5.jpg"><br/><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5213/5387635004_c71479af21.jpg"><br/>I am Love<br/><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5214/5387030891_349b57f526.jpg"><br/><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5216/5387634448_a246df0f0f.jpg"><br/><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5220/5387634084_6dee9224bd.jpg"><br/>The King's Speech<br/><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5213/5387633720_8161aee39f.jpg"><br/><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5219/5387030209_436f2ac35a.jpg"><br/><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5211/5387030603_3e7c0a97d2.jpg"><br/>The Tempest<br/><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5213/5387030033_5effbdb602.jpg"><br/><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5220/5387633148_6ec013af5e.jpg"><br/><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5215/5387029683_8eef1bbef2.jpg"><br/>True Grit<br/><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5214/5387632704_8dd32fc9d2.jpg"><br/><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5212/5387632518_6e348a18de.jpg"><br/>Be sure to tune into the 83rd Academy Awards on February 27, 2011!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3378849679483063943.post-8182999183025387772014-10-14T03:01:00.000-07:002014-10-21T04:31:21.490-07:00the whimsical world of rosie flo<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiflu81POiyWW6DrRd26aiis2RqndLLWBsxz0VN07vS9us6UiFp2TI81S0gq7pHHcuTnfaXd9aZAsN4XxEvf81T6JgUft7J5vpkJLfQ7Qq3Ysd71T6Kgx8DtKykhqIfuX8OBFJ8ZcnVjp8/s400/rosiespreads_r3_c2.jpg"><br/>Yesterday my Sunshine turned five. When searching for the perfect present to give her, I knew it needed to be something charming and creative as she embodies both of these qualities. When I stumbled across Rosie Flo coloring books at our local toy store, I knew I had found what I was looking for. <br/>The world of Rosie Flo was created by English artist, Roz Streetan. The books are filled with stylish collections of pre-drawn dresses and costumes that are waiting to be completed with creative characters from your child's imagination. As Freeman explains, "The Rosie Flo colouring books evolved through hours of sitting and drawing with my daughters when they were small. . . . Dresses were the most popular items demanded of me and Sophie (now 12) would then do the faces, arms and legs. . . . Sasha (now 8) became obsessed with simply colouring-in.... I was fascinated with how they both maintained such prolonged interest with this way of drawing and felt there must be other like minded girls around."<br/>The quality of the books is outstanding, with thick card-stock pages that aren't prone to bleeding or tearing. We started with the basic book, and it has proved to be Lilly's most favorite gift. Once she has finished with this one I am sure we will be going back for the others in the series including the garden, animal, and kitchen editions. These books are the perfect present for the little lady in your life!<br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR5IvIvucQhWCyarKbAh94kXdKH5yaDHMg1lBszrs2kwhrC9kQRilagKlOMHddO-mUMA7Tfik0v9lj_1vHGX4hMqnHjraE8Sef7_aHO9SbyZA9N1rHdZK13CN5xfqfR1QRecgyT3haimw/s400/IMG_1220.jpg"><br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTZD7RxG9OWRLZpJMlfloRkZmQTlu_wZ-jWjUKfhSZXIIzgz5YK3x8_3MCq0LIM4a22s-6MZjh1HAm21eNjxCD6vPjNMT-aX7nZ-b8BRIPW8WWhnc6v0x3Wi5W6b9ofzhXljzhqDIVels/s400/IMG_1234.jpg"><br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXrv9h3BXs4E824VtALi4-Pmd-HowKT7CumSibm7QgJnom-rL3XmyasgWjor-FNqzme0WoYef8ay4LJfSdeAJ3AdB3ogIHO-hK0QBFAMadOyi1Ff8xVSGOyiUaxrmpAX7VQn22Ymmy0jA/s400/rosiespreads_r7_c3_f3.gif"><br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf3GHADhiZtsFnTMW9Zc1i3jHQtDFNVsv2I4GFX5XrCKCV1fMirDLAMaoLT9yVs_XACwzJ3x2-EI-YLcgODS46aEraApTx_h90pMaBrQzj8Kd2ALlaPyVcfbIDckHb2eZ7xe_5rc2IPaA/s400/rosiespreads_r7_c3_f2.gif"><br/><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOKjGTQAvQbqasBT2i4zLCcUOQPy9B6XHjeAabJ8urfdd-iVr3RK4fcoMu-T7PFqShw2oFXVjwY5RJ_8F2oYUCfskl_22r534wVpEFAvb14j90ebk1W08vcDmJu7lgvxsaagchn1c3TCg/s400/rosiespreads_r7_c3.gif">Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0