Fresh Pillows by Proud Mary

Perfect for spring re-decorating, these beautiful fresh pillows by Proud Mary are made from 100% organic cotton and are hand-made in Mali and Guatemala. I recently purchased two of these beautiful pillows and am in love with their quality and look. These new ones, especially the polka-doted ones, are on my Wishlist!

The Buzz: Gold Bumble Bee Bobby Pins

I am in love with these hair pins from Elizabeth Perry Collections!

Chess, Chess, Chess!

These Chess Wine Stoppers are briliant creations by David Weeks Studio. I am still obsessed with everything chess, like the Chess Pillow Collection I made last spring and the Chess Candles I mentioned last year.

Paper Vase

These vases are simply beautiful! Dotted Paper Vase

Wednesday Decor: Crochet Pillows By Proud Mary

Fleur a Joure Ecru Crochet Pillow

Fleur a Joure Grey Crochet Pillow

Grey Striped Crochet Pillow

Ecru Crochet Striped Pillow

Wednesday Decor: Beautiful Wallcoverings, Spring 2012 Collection

Just shortly after Galbraith & Paul released their latest textiles collection for Spring 2012, they've launched this beautiful new line of wallcoverings. I love the variety of prints and colors, lots to choose from! Very happy to see this Philly-based business growing and doing well. Cheers to that!

Monday Style: Stripes

Happy Monday everyone! I am starting this new week with something I have been a huge fan of for as long as I remember: STRIPES. When worn thoughtfully, a nice stripe will flatter anyone. It will give confidence and bring a timeless touch to any ensemble. Just think of Coco Chanel who introduced the world of fashion to the famous horizontal striped shirt, traditionally worn by sailors and fishermen.

With the audacious direction in which our modern fashion is going I am especially thrilled to witness (and wear myself) mixed patterns; nowadays they are more acceptable than ever before! It has to be well edited and not overdone, but mixing stripe with plaid or florals, or even better - polka-dots, can look absolutely amazing. Just be mindful of scale.

Going back to plain old stripe, I simply love it and cannot get enough of it. This little selection I put together is just a small drop in the ocean of what the fashion industry offers today. Hope you enjoy it!

Tie Back Stripe Swing Top, LOFT
Chevron Comfort Set, Anthropologie
Stripe Sweater-Skirt, J.Crew
Multi Colored Wedge, Pierre Hardy
Striped Canvas/Printed Python Bag, Proenza Shouler
Petit Bateau Turtleneck, Ann Mashburn
Benji Shorts, A.L.C.

Thursday Shopping: Love Hook

If you appreciate Robert Indiana's Love Sculpture as much as I do, you would really enjoy the look and functionality of this awesome Love Hook. Use it at the entryway to hang your umbrellas & purses, or in the bathroom to hold your towels and robes. It could even become a spot to hang your necklaces or ties. Most importantly, it will bring a splash of color and spread the word: LOVE.

Friday Arts & Crafts: You Are My Valentine

Valentine's Day Ornament

Woodland Valentine Birds

Felted Hearts Slippers

Love Birds

Mabel Hedgehogs

Eames Love

Monday Style: Fresh From Fiorentini + Baker SS 2012

Happy Monday! Hope you all enjoyed your weekend. I did enjoy mine, even though it was rainy and gray outside. I am starting to look forward to spring, in need of sunshine and warm weather. The forecast from Fiorentini + Baker's Spring/Summer 2012 collection promises a lot of amazing styles. Here are some of my favorites:

1. Eternity 7040 boots: look like a million bucks
2. Carnaby - Casper: the Italian take on cowboy boots
3. Nico - Nancy: dress it up with sandals that are pure Gold
4. Alida Bag: amazing carry-all in soft buttery leather

Wednesday Decor: Shopping For A Rustic Dining Table

Moving away from home and gaining new home and new friends at times doubles the amount of visitors we host for dinner. Our old dining table is getting too small. It no longer fits all of the gourmet dishes we have been learning to prepare. As we to run out of space, more and more often I think about getting a new dining table. It has to be big, it has to be rustic, it has to be farm-ish, perhaps from reclaimed wood. The one that will never go out of style or run out of space. Here are some of the ideas I love:

1. Emmerson Dining Table from West Elm
2. Country Manor Dining Table from Sundance
3. Lindo Dining Table from Anthropologie
4. Plank Dining Table from YLiving
5. Man Made Dining Table from Moss Furniture
6. Modern Farmhouse Dining Table from Anthropologie
7. Longmont Table from Sundance
8. Baroque Dining Table from Terrain
9. Kayu Teak Dining Table from Design Within Reach
10. Heritage Trestle Table from Broyhill
All photographs are by the vendors mentioned above.

Wednesday Decor: Fields Of Gold Furniture

I have been smitten by the painted gold cross of this funky Painted Bias Armchair, the beautiful lining of the Kitamura Cabinet & the amazing transformation of a vintage Eames armchair, Eames Golden A Shell