bathing beauties!

it's been a while since i have posted a little bathroom eye candy so i thought i'd share one of the pros...sarah richardson! if you don't know her then you MUST but if you do, you will recognize some of her early work in room service and most recently with all series called sarah's house and cottage. she is delightful to watch, gives wonderful insight and knows her way around a budget. she has taught me a think or two about reno...so hope you enjoy something that she does oh so well! Now to find a way to be another sidekick along side tommy :)

images via sarahrichardsondesign.com

coffee talk!

when arranging a nice mix of items for coffee tables, I often reach to items such as these for my clients. multiple textures, colors and heights...this creates a collected look. how will you ever decide??

something green (living plant or fresh flowers)...orchid, fern, peonies, hydrangeas, etc.

candy jar...love this one with a modern monogram!

i could see some bright lemon drops for summer!! found this one at the crystal shop.

a tray makes all these items feel important and neat...i love these items but not clutter!!

this raffia covered tray is genius from west elm.

coffee table books...a group of three is best! this one is just my style...great images and who doesn't love a man's best friend.

big candles...these are wonderful to have around so if company just stops by or you want to enjoy it all by yourself...you can light them up! this one is found at anthropologie. I have one of this in my home and love it!!

and of course have an element of curiosity, such as an antique) or from nature (crystal, rock, etc). this lovely box is from karen roberts collection. it has color, texture and a great hiding spot for tv controls!! hope you found these ideas useful and have been inspired to refresh your own coffee table!

smell of summer...

cut grass, bike rides, pool side...all things that make summer great! love the feeling that this bike photo evokes. the couscous salad was a treat that my friend, kelli, made when we got together for a pool playdate (thank you kelli!!!) and the last image makes me excited for the fourth of july, which is very close to my birthday!! summer lovin' :)

HK Photographs

couscous salad with grapes and feta

ceramic drink dispenser

pretty patent

aren't these delicious!?! i could see these on my bookshelves and they would be right at home. how about you? these patent leather books can be purchased right now for $99 (set of 5) @one kings lane!

here and there...

have a few errand to run today so I thought I'd fill you in on a few!

First stop, swimming play date with an old friend. Hopefully my little man will take a nice nap and rest up for my dallas errands.

First stop is West Elm @ Mockingbird Station to see if I can pick up a couple of these pillows for a clients living room. Needs a few splashes of color and these just might do the trick!!

Then off to Next stop is Uncommon Market for a bamboo side table. They have great pieces to give your space a comfortable lived in feel. I hope to find one to place next to a chair so about 24" high with a shelf below for accessorizing!

Finally, if time allows, pick up this fabric from Kravet...hoping it fits the bill for a $70 craigslist wingback chair from Hickory Chair! Can't wait to show you the finished product and this client's space...it's almost complete!!

fill'er up

seems like i get the question often: "what items do enjoy accessorizing with?" to that i respond with BOOKS!, candles, trays, fresh flowers/live plants, odd found pieces (old print block, shell, etc.) vases and of course vase fillers! here are a few of my personal faves to use...hope you find them useful!

fresh or faux fruit - pottery barn is the best source for faux

cranberries are festive for the christmas season as fillers in vases and your drink!

pottery barn

shells are a great way to incorporate a little bit of nature in your space

during the hot summer months!

squash and gourd add subtle, monochromatic scheme for the fall.

ceramic alphabet or number balls are wonderful year-round

as are these colorful moss covered rocks

going banana's over balloons!!

In honor of my little monkey's 1st birthday party being featured on Amy Atlas' blog and Kara's Party Ideas. I wanted to post about where the balloon wreath idea came from: how does she? Wonderful step-by-step instructions on how EASY it is to put together. (pretty certain i ended up using more than 144 of those little guys tho and had a sore thumb to show for it) You can always change the colors you choose to coordinate with your party's theme. enjoy!!

fit for a queen...

The Los Angeles Celebrity Interior Designer Team of Little Crown Interiors, Naomi Alon and Gerri Panebianco, took this space to such a sweet place. Don't you just love the light-hearted appeal? The faux paneling in the metallic silver has a wonderful impact and add a lot of depth to the walls. Nursery bliss!

sweet as honey!

David Hick's wallpaper

David Hick's Interior

David Hicks has a knack for brilliant interiors and is one of leading trendsetters in the field. His honeycomb wallpaper is one of my favorites. So I've been inspired to share a few more honeycomb designs to freshen up your spaces!!

Doormat ($32) Burke Decor

Bone inlaid lacquered chest from Paul Marra Design

Hive Cube Shelving from Plush Pod

Embroidered Pillow from Vanderhurd

Vases ($24-$34) from West Elm

and who wouldn't love a little sweet treat!! ($36) William Sonoma