white as a feather

This soft and light feathery dress by JCrew is fabulous!

I would love to see this on a bride who wanted a 

less than traditional wedding gown.

...or maybe for a fun summer event.

Embroidered Feather Dress, JCrew

How about a little feather texture for the home?

Ostrich Pillow, Calypso St. Barth

Swan Lake, White Feather Earrings, Once Upon a Feather at Etsy

It's amazing what a little feather banding can do to a classic white jacket.

Elizabeth and James Feather Hem Blazer, Bergdorf Goodman

Light coming through this pendant would be so romantic.

White Feather Lamp, Groovy Organic Style

Ralph Lauren Spring 2012

give green a chance

What a great time of year in Ohio with all of the trees in their full green glory!

Celebrate bright emerald green by adding a splash in your home.

Houzz

Kelley Moore

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1.  Coat Rack Large Six Arm, RoomandBoard

2.  Goddess Chandelier, Currey & Co.

3.  Green and Natural Zebra Pillow, Jonathan Adler

4.  Cruz Chaise, RoomandBoard

5.  Billy Bookcase, Ikea

6.  Slim Round End Table, RoomandBoard

7.  Tube Top Small Table Lamp, RoomandBoard

8.  Chiesa Green by Suzanne Sharp Wool Rug, The Rug Company

9.  Ming Green Side Chair, Crate&Barrell

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

 houzz

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

house+wears: texture + sparkle

Choose an antique patina chest of drawers, add a simple mirror and 

textured lighting for your house + wear a simple top paired 

with a sparkly clutch and head out in style!

Regatta Pendant, Currey + Company

Maison Short Bath Cabinet, Restoration Hardware

Beaded Frame Mirror, Wisteria

Melie Bianco 'Daisy' Metallic Clutch, Nordstrom

Max + Mia Kimono Sleeve Top, Nordstrom

in pursuit of pendants

Pendant lighting doesn't have to be ho-hum or look so utilitarian. 
Make all those plumbing fixtures, stone counter tops. and appliances sparkle 
with some shining jewels - artful and decorative pendants 
that add pizazz to kitchens, bars and other work spaces. 

1. Etched Bottle Pendant Light, Anthropologie

2. Hubbardton Forge

3. Globe Pendant, West Elm

4. Aqua Gumdrop Pendant, Serena & Lily

5. Small Meurice Pendant, Jonathan Adler

6. Lotus Flower Chandelier, Viva Terra

7. Industrial Mercury Pendant, West Elm

8. Charles Nickel Chandelier, Crate&Barrell

9. Hoyne Pendant, Crate&Barrell

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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!
Got neutral?

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

color collections: black (FRIDAY)

World Map Pillow, Ferm

Industrial Pendant, West Elm

Hadley Bench, Oly

ipad 2, apple

Women's Merino Sweater Coat, Patagonia

Reindeer Doormat, West Elm

Stuart Weitzman 'Mainline' boot, Nordstrom

Zig Zag Rug, West Elm

color collection: navy + neutral

Fall is here...turn Navy + White into

Navy + Neutral...it's a classic!

1. Tivoli Model One Radio, Tivoli

2. Woven Veneer Pendant, West Elm

3. Piano Player's Wooden Stool, Wisteria

4. Stamen Pendant, Design Within Reach

5. Nelson Ball Clock, Design Within Reach

6. Zig Zag Throw, Jonathan Adler

7. Knitted Basket, Ferm

8. Richard's Tall Coffee Table, Restoration Hardware

9. Bill Sofield Mustique Sedan Chair, Baker, Knapp + Tubbs

10. Pure Forward Sofa, ABC Carpet + Home

11. Allegra Hicks Flower Pillows, West Elm

12. Celeste Natural Shag Rug, Crate&Barrel

13. Hammered Metal Table, Serena & Lily

14. Turned-Leg Dhurrie Ottoman, West Elm

riotous ruffles...in fashion + form

Over-the-top ruffles as seen in one of my

all-time favorite shows, 'Sex in the City'.

Here Carrie Bradshaw in Paris!

Love this room, so simple but made whimsical + soft

with ruffle bedding + fun pillows.

Some ruffle inspirations I've gathered,

from Valentino to Urban Outfitters to Patagonia. See links below.

I love all the blush, cream + gray tones recently found in fashion...

...and the home

1. Ruffle Necklace by Maneggi at Etsy

2. Valentino Glam Stones Frame Clutch, see on Fashion Handbags New

3. Badgley Mischka "Randee" High Hell Ruffle Flower Sandals, Bloomingdales

4.Lora Paolo ruffled hoop earrings, Bloomingdales

5. Born Crown 'Ambrosia' Flat, Nordstrom

6. Pelage Jacket, Patagonia

7. Ruffle Layer Dress + Chino Ruffle Jacket, Crewcuts

8. Jessica Simpson Girls Slip on Boot, Macy's

9. Piazza Knit Dress, Garnet Hill

10. Worlds Away Capiz Lotus Pendant, Candelabra

11. Waterfall Ruffle Curtain, Urban Outfitters

12. Scallop Edge Mirror, Wisteria

13. Fringe Linen Pot Holder, Wisteria

14. Bone Photo Frame, Wisteria

15. Waterfall Ruffle Duvet, Urban Outfitters

16. Mixed Media Shag Rug, Urban Outfitters

Let's not forget what is does for dessert!