i'm back!

ohhkay, after a crazy month, i'm back with some goodies....... 

i love the coast, but i'm not much of a coastal accessory type person (though I love the people who are and who do it so well).  these however, are too cute!  would love to see them used in powder room or on a desk as a catch all.  

Don't Rock the Gravy Boat Bowels



and these frames would be so much fun going up a set of stairs or to greet you at a landing - there are different sizes and colors.  what i'm really loving is how they hang from a ribbon and that you'll get to have some fun picking out what they hang from.  lots of cute options:



Obrien Scridde Designs Petite Color Stripe frame



ikat ikat ikat - it's still out there.... everywhere!  here's a pretty take on it as a lamp shade (i'd keep the base simple and let the shade speak for itself):



Jamie Young Lighting Lamp Shade Royal Ikat Classic Drum Large

 have a dead corner in your home somewhere - need to add height, a pop of color, a bit of whimsy..... this mobile is cute without being cutesy.  i'm thinking about using it in front of a big window to add some visual interest


Ambrosial Vines Mobile

oh my oh my oh my, SO MUCH FUN!  all the colors - can totally see these.... anywhere!  love the organic shape and the bright colors!  From the super formal (what a great interruption of elegance) to the super mod, these cubes are sure to delight and add a punch of fun!  i'm pretty excited about them, if you couldn't tell.....


Frank Gehry Left Twist Cube

 (i love the pink!)

right quick, this is pretty cute.

its been too long since i've posted.  and i'm still short on time.  so here's a quickie.

try here for this (LOVE the shape)

today, anyday, or everyday.

i love having company over for dinner.  and setting the table.  napkin rings are high on my list of favorite accessories for the table.  horchow wowed me twice today.............



http://www.horchow.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=cprod75950040&parentId=cat6130732&masterId=cat000025&index=21&cmCat=cat000000cat000025cat6130732

 natural agate stone - so pretty!   and if i thought i found dinnerware........  i've found some more!  this could be THE set.  love love love, love it!



http://www.horchow.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=cprod76000008&parentId=cat8900737&masterId=cat000027&index=8&cmCat=cat000000cat000025cat000027cat8900737

 did i say i LOVE those dishes???????  would have been super pretty to use today at my little girl's 2nd birthday party dinner.  or any day.  or everyday.  i love these dishes!

best of the west (elm)

 i popped on to west elm today to look at a rug and wound up checking out the new arrivals - so glad i did!  here are some of my favorites, in all categories... bare with me, there is much awesomeness to choose from (and i think i found my new dinnerware).  the mixing bowls and washed linen pillow covers are just gorgeous.

porcelian hurricane vases



david stark dinnerware
aka my new dinnerware or least new salad plates!





mixing bowls



david stark string lights



rajasthan printed dhurrie




 

washed linen pillow covers
*in sumptuous colors - and i bet they are really soft, LOVE these!*



david stark rope basket

mediterranean block print napkins
*would LOVE these with the seersucker placemats

woven drink bucket



seersucker placemats and napkin


and there's a lot more to check out.  very impressed!

smile

too cute not to post.  this tea cup comes with a golden kiss... 


lip tease cup and saucer reiko kaneko

 available through Liberty of London

let there be candle light

getting ready to bring out some candle holders outside and set up an outdoor living space.  i think i'll pick some of these up from CB2 - love how they have a rounded bottom - very cool!


firepot candle holders by CB2


such a fresh take on a hurricane candle holder.  playful and gorgeous!


Serengeti Hurrican candleholdes at Horchow

and another hurricane i can't get enough of



Jaipur pierced candleholder by Michael Aram

 *disclaimer:  we have this at home and it throws the prettiest light.  and there something very zen about how still the flame is too.  shout to maria and nate wallman for giving this to us as a wedding gift, it's a favorite!