gotchya covered

i don't have an iphone (i know, i know, totally lame), but IF i did, for sure it would be covered in a
Kate Spade case:

should be obvious i'm not a techie by now (which is why these pics are so small).  however, the day i morph into one, i will RUN to kate spade (or the the computer) and GET ONE!

I OH MY

can't get enough of IOMOI.  paper, lucite trays, matchbooks, calling cards, scarves, kids stationary, personalized plates and so much more!  i'm head over heels in love with it ALL.  seriously.  in. love.

personalize any design.  love the monkey motif!

box of matches

pencils

pens

tape dispenser



lucite tray



personlized melamine plate


it will quickly become a favorite --- i kind of didn't want to share the site, i love it tooo much!

1st in class

it may be snowing.... in march....  but I have Christopher Guy to give me the warm and fuzzies...

i NEED this!

the very definition of "glamour"

love the gold peeking through

crossed legs.  very sexy.

sculptural and delish!

beautiful detail

a "star" in any setting



love how fluid the rings are



gorgeous detail




a sofa fit for a queen




not your average ottoman




dress up any corner



truly "decorating" the bar.

 it was hard to narrow down....  So many beautiful pieces of furniture.  Spectacular hardly does it justice.  look for more from Christopher Guy in the next couple of posts.  I'm in LOVE.

mistakes happen

so use an eraser (when possible)


shit eraser from paper source

 or give one to an office mate, crafter, or a savvy pencil user.

statement hardware

seriously beautiful for all facets of you home (pun intended).



sunken amethyst cabinet pull with 24k plated base



clear quartz cabinet pull carl martin hardware



crystal curtain tieback carl martin hardware




nugget cabinet pull by p.e. guerin



rock crystal doorknob carl martin hardware



potatoe chip pull carl martin hardware

hardware that pays homage to Elizabeth Taylor's glamour. 

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!

warm weather essentials

its getting warm out, stay hydrated!



hydration vessel by http://www.aplusstore.com/

 and pack a lunch in this colorful tiffin (usually i try to avoid Target, but this is so cute)


melamine tiffin

bring a pretty blanket



olson lemongrass blanket flat

  

sarasota schiaparelli blannket flat

both by Designers Guild (can't help myself) and

enjoy the warm weather!