branch out with color

A sign that spring is here...forsythia in full bloom!

Such a burst of color...especially in contrast to the winter trees.

It's amazing what a punch of yellow can do to a room.

 Keeping the rest simple, one bright object can give a room the wow it needs.

Home in Copenhagen

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Industrial Pendant, West Elm

Billy Bookcase, Ikea

Here are some accessories I love that can give your home a pop of yellow.

1.  Spring Birds + Branches Wall Art Print Set, Etsy

2. Cosy Pendant, Urban Electric 

3.  Ceramic Lamp Base + Lamp Shade, Target

4.  Marimekko Pieni Unikko Bedding, Crate&Barrell

5.  Cell Yellow Tapestry Cushion, The Rug Company

6.  Moroccan Pouf, Jonathan Adler

7.  Capellini Ribbon Stool, ABC Carpet & Home

8.  Billy Bookcase, Ikea

inspired by the hunger games fire dress

I recently read the first of the Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins.

The story of a bunch of adolescents fighting to the death in a futuristic state-sponsored gladiatorial contest has adolescents and adults reading the series and 

running out to the see the movie.

I have not seen the movie (yet!) but am half way through the book series.

'The Girl on Fire Dress' worn by the main character Katniss 

inspired my fire and flame theme. 

1.  Knitted Blood Orange Pouf, CB2

2.  Murano Glamour, La Murrina

3.  Carousel Lantern, Currey & Company

4.  Bargello Jamaica Lane Pillow, Jonathan Adler

5.  Roy Vase, Crate&Barrell

6.  Flock Red, Wayne Pate

7.  Zig Zag Throw, Jonathan Adler

8.  Eames Molded Plastic Chair, MoMa Store

9.  3 Prong Red Coat Rack, CB2

10.  Orange Poppy Bowl, Horchow

11.  Orange Ombre Shag, West Elm

18th Century Flamed-Stitch Wallet, Z&K Antiques,  Orange Ombre Scarf, Polyvore,   

Kimono Satin Wide Leg Pants, Anthropologie,  Paprika-Spiked Slingbacks, Anthropologie,  

Photo of Katniss in the fire dress from the movie.

from dress to nest: apparel inspiration

A signature silk dress easily transforms your home into a chic, yet comfortable nest.

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Tory Burch 'Truman' Printed Silk Dress, Nordstrom
1.  Parker Pendant, Jonathan Adler

2.  Multiple Layers of Geometric Mirrors, Wisteria

3.  Talin Wall Clock, Crate&Barrel

4.  Banded Glass, West Elm

5.  Faceted Mirror Side Table, West Elm

6.  Haines Chair, Jonathan Adler

7.  Moroccan Leather Pouf, Serena & Lily

8.  Peter Throw, Jonathan Adler

9.  Lapchi Sahara Rug, Lapchi

bright colors: inspired by kermit the frog

We just went to the new Muppet Movie.
I saw Kermit the Frog in a new light...for the great color combo he is!
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Add color!
Inspired by Kermit.

1.  Southampton Rug, Jonathan Adler
2.  Henri Matisse "La Gerbe"
3.  Letter Pillows, Jonathan Adler
4.  Boka Persimmon Table Lamp, Crate&Barrel
5.  Barrington Sofa, Crate&Barrel
6.  Red + Natural Zebra Pillow, Jonathan Adler
7.  Esme Bruno Table, Crate&Barrel
8.  Adele Barrel Chair, Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams
9.  Moroccan Pouf, Jonathan Adler
10.  Olin Rug, Crate&Barrel
11.  Gava Vase, Crate&Barrel
12. Bromley Rug, Crate&Barrel
13.  Curvee Shelf, House Eclectic
14.  Round Lacquered Boxes, The Container Store
15.  Warhol Untitled 1954, Room&Board 
16.  Slim Desk Lamp, Crate&Barrel
17.  Pink Lemon Pillow, Jonathan Adler
18.  Parsons Twin Bed, Room&Board
19.  Marimekko Unikko Red + White Pillow, Crate&Barrel
20.  Chevron Throw, Jonathan Adler
21.  Eames Molded Plastic Rocker, Design Within Reach
22.  Moroccan Leather Pouf, Serena & Lily

house+wears: colorblock

It's great to use art for a pop of color

in your house + wear brights to celebrate summer.

This colorblock Lilly Pulitzer Bowen dress looks like it's

inspired by Mark Rothko's 'White Center' painting.

royally inspired: kate's dress

Kate pulled off perfect modern eloquence.

Inspirations

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1. White Eyelet Paper Lanterns, Luna Bazaar

2. Oversize Eyelets Blouse, Anthropologie

3. Cathy Waterman rings

4. Deborah Lippman 'Bring on the Bling'

5. Cashmere Wool Throw, Jacques Garcia for Baker, Knapp + Tubbs

6. White Moroccan Leather Pouf, Serena & Lily

7. Logico light by Artemide

8. Tasha Headband, Nordstroms

9. Coach Madison Laser Cut Op Art Wristlet, Nordstroms

10. Deconstructed Rose Pillows, West Elm

11. Etchings Floral Cutout Cuff, Nordstroms

12. Ellie Tahari Celia Corded Slingback Sandal, Bergdorf Goodman

13. Scarlet Chaise, Crate+Barrell

little inspiration, big ideas

A vignette I created inspired by the fabric

on this fun marimekko coin purse.

art: Douglas Newton 'Gum Drops'

sofa: Petrie Apartment Sofa by Crate+Barrell

chest: Claude Walnut Single 2 Drawer by Jonathan Adler

lamp: Boca Persimmon Table Lamp Crate+Barrell

chair: Oly Sienna Chair

rug: The Rug Compnay 'Homegrown Green'

pouff: Pouff by Serena and Lily