it's time to play!

Magnetic Garden Activity ($73.99)

some summer fun for the little kiddos in your life...in honor of what i've been up to. i apologize for my absence, i have been working with the lovely owners of a precious baby boutique. they are moving spaces and have enlisted my help for their retail design. so i wanted to share some of my childhood favorites and their new and improved versions!!

eric carle fish cards ($9.99)

flip to win hangman ($12.99)

jumbo pencils ($39.99)

time for a picnic ($12.99)

party with paper!

this source has it ALL for your next backyard bash or sophisticated soiree. Luna Bazaar is a fantastic place to find all these goodies...and the best part is the price is right!

square paper lantern $12.95

hand blocked pillow cover $15.00 (i know it's not paper but i couldn't resist!)

paper paddle fan $2.50

star paper parasol $12.95

damask print rice paper votive $3.50

fiddle figs...they've got me singing!

these trees are just gorgeous. i am on a mission to find the perfect spot to bring one of these home! what about you? a little fresh greenery is a nice interjection to any space!

and george

melanie turner

photo via designholeonline.com

image via Elle Decor

delphine krakoff

photo via Elle Decor

terrific totes

i have a soft spot for larger handbags, totes if you will, i love the size to carry anything i think i need. with a kiddo i feel that my daily luggage tote is necessary...i can't get enough!!

L.A.M.B. Signature Williamsfield Tote

Michael Kors Lilly Medium Leather Patent Tote

Anthropologie Go-Everywhere Tote

Tory Burch Roslyn Coated Canvas Tote

Toss Designs Somerset Petite Bon Voyage Bag

raving over raffia

my love of raffia and/or grasscloth started with Phillip Jefferies!! it has so much interest to your space with lots of texture. it is also a great item to add to your spaces for summer.

photo via House Beautiful

chair form Oly Studio

tray from west elm

side table from oomph

ottoman from oomph

bench from vangaurd

raffia covered beds from Mrs. Howard Personal Shopper