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11 Apr

::: Metallics to Love :::

::: Metallics to Love :::

My list of metallics this week began with these antique keys. I have been obsessing over keys and antique keys in general for the past …

 
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31 Mar

::: Game On :::

::: Game On :::

Have you noticed the return of old-fashioned games? I especially love the beauty of the wood finishes and dashing stripes of color. The handmade arrows …

 
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21 Mar

Architectural Digest ::: Home Design Show

Architectural Digest ::: Home Design Show

I had a great time this weekend checking out the Architectural Digest Home show with Kimberly Lewis. The show was bigger than I had anticipated, …

 
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16 Mar

For Japan with Love

For Japan with Love

Hello friends, Lydia at Ever Ours and Lucy & Henny at Utterly Engaged have put together a fundraiser: For Japan with Love in coordination with ShelterBox to provide much needed …

 
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16 Mar

Amenity Home ::: Shopping for a Cause

Amenity Home ::: Shopping for a Cause

Amenity’s Organic bedding line has long been on my list of bedding to admire, so I was pleased to hear from Helen at Amenity announcing …

 
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15 Mar

Color Theory ::: Indigo & Peach

Color Theory ::: Indigo & Peach

There have been a few posts where I have covered color topics, but today I am officially starting a regular column called Color Theory based on …

 
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14 Mar

::: Metallics to Love :::

::: Metallics to Love :::

1. Metallic world map via Wit & Whistle 2. Tom Dixon Copper Pendant Lamp 3. Henri Bendel Flats 4. Reversible Sequin Clutch 5. Gold and Silver Molla cuffs 6. Harry Allen gold piggy bank {this has …

 
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07 Mar

::: Metallics to Love :::

::: Metallics to Love :::

  1. Mini mesh supernova necklace {Just got this and love it} 2. Shimmer dust tee in Silver Linen 3. Customized gold ponytail holders at Dries Van Noten Fall 2011 via Style.com …

 
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03 Mar

::: Impossibly Cool icons ::: part two

::: Impossibly Cool icons ::: part two

One of my all-time favorites, and most popular features to date has been the roundup of Impossibly Cool icons after finding Sean Sullivan’s collection on The Impossible Cool. …

 
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02 Mar

:::: Peter Beard ::::

:::: Peter Beard ::::

I received this two volume coffee table book set of artist/photographer/illustrator Peter Beard’s work this past Christmas that has been incredibly inspiring and continues to captivate me. …

 
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25 Feb

::: Metallics to Love :::

::: Metallics to Love :::

I’m sorry for my complete absence this week, but a nasty flu took hold of me last Sunday and it’s taken me the whole week …

 
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17 Feb

::: Shelter :::

::: Shelter :::

As a special birthday surprise for my favorite guy….my husband Will, I am featuring one of his favorite interests today: domes, along with tents and …

 
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17 Feb

::: Guest Post on Pennyweight today! :::

::: Guest Post on Pennyweight today! :::

I am so honored that the lovely Elise of Pennyweight invited me to contribute to her regular column Wanted this Week. It was such fun putting …

 
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16 Feb

::: Arabian Nights :::

::: Arabian Nights :::

The lure of magical Morocco never tires, and I am crossing my fingers that I’ll get there soon. I have always loved caftans, so I …

 
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14 Feb

::: Happy Valentine’s Day! :::

::: Happy Valentine’s Day! :::

Wishing you a wonderful Valentine’s Day! Hope it’s filled with joy, sweet treats, and the ones that you love. We’re going out for sushi and …

 
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11 Feb

::: All tied up in a bun :::

::: All tied up in a bun :::

The bun is all the rage these days. Whether it’s a ballet bun, french bun or a top knot, it’s such a chic way to …

 
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10 Feb

::: Cut-out sandals for Spring :::

::: Cut-out sandals for Spring :::

There are so many great sandals for spring mixing cut-outs + wrapping+ wedge heels + suede, and I love them all! Clockwise L-R Avenelle wedges | Crowd …

 
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07 Feb

::: Hey, sailor :::

::: Hey, sailor :::

The Nautical trend has been hanging around for a couple of Spring/Summer seasons, and just about every clothing store you visit will have their version …

 
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04 Feb

::: Wishlist: Vintage Mercedes :::

::: Wishlist: Vintage Mercedes :::

It’s the weekend, friends! I’m excited to hang out with my hottie sister-in-law on Friday night, welcome my husband home from London {please don’t snow …

 
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03 Feb

::: Sophie Nova :::

::: Sophie Nova :::

One of the highlights of my year is attending the New York Gift Fair and being inspired by the amazing talent in the Accent on …

 
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27 Jan

::: Facet Fancy :::

::: Facet Fancy :::

While I was looking around for inspiration for a new print design based on triangles and facet shapes, I came across so many beautiful objects …

 
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25 Jan

Imitating {Edie}

Imitating {Edie}

Many years ago, I caught my first glimpse of style icon Edie Sedgwick in a video reel dancing at an Andy Warhol Factory party, and like … Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...

 
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