Monday, May 17, 2010

Pretty in Pink








                                                 Fresh Peonies My Love

Katie Lee's beautiful pink peonies


On this rainy but yet beautiful day...because my flowers desperately need the water and they are happily smiling at me now, I am feeling shades of pink! Shades of happiness, for life, love and all things good. Last was a great week and a great weekend! When I have more time I am going to fill you in on 2 awesome businesses that I had the pleasure of of attending, one last week, the other last night, both involving wine (always a good thing) and very smart individuals with unique business ventures...stay tuned!





I know you are wondering but these are my latest find and they will be reupholstered, possibly painted and for sale, price yet to be determined as to whether they are painted. There are 4 charming chairs perfect in in any breakfast area or use your imagination and see where it will take you!

 

This is the lovely F Schumacher fabric Good Day Sunshine that the chairs will be reupholstered with. Let me know if you are interested in the chairs or just the fabric. I have 3 yards of it available to anyone who contacts me first!


F Schumacher
Good Day Sunshine

I do have to share one more precious find from the weekend, hence maybe that is what all the pink came from although I can't part this....maybe?

 

Have you ever?



Seen anything this precious?
Well maybe until you see this cute dress from Beanie & Cecil Baby www.beanieandcecilbaby.com . Better hurry, there are only 3 and the soft soft cotton voile fabric will make your heart melt for a wee little one.

 

I took my cutie little man to the Cupcake Shoppe on Glenwood Avenue Saturday for a treat and I always pick the pink one with the icing which is in my opinion the BEST!
They always have the best displays and whoever hand makes their pretend cupcakes that my kids try to eat every time, kudos to you!


  





Every time I go to the Cupcake Shoppe I think of my daughter's favorite book Pinkalicious by Victoria Kann and Elizabeth Kann. A friend gave it to us a few years ago and it is still a nightly read. Pinkilicious loves pink, everything pink, cupcakes included and eats so many she turns pink! You will have to read the book to find out what she does to turn back to her normal color. A dear, dear read, so sweet just like those pink cupcakes I wish I had now!


Amazon

The night is late but I want to leave you with some of my favorite pink decor girls and their versions of PINK!


Rubie Green


Hamish Bowles Apartment via Habitually Chic


Ruthie Sommers via my all time favorite blog Pink Wallpaper


Ruthie Sommers via Apartment Therapy


Windsor Smith via Western Interiors


Windsor Smith House Beautiful


Windsor Smith Chloe Settee



The Lauder's Palm Beach residence via Coastal Living

Saturday, May 15, 2010

Social Media Experiment

Silent Clark


A dear friend of mine Clark Harris has taken the month of May to be silent for a Social Media Experiment where he only communicates via Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin, You Tube, Flickr and Google Chat. The Experiment is to raise $100,000 for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, to raise awareness about the disease and honor the memory of his mother who passed last year from this disease.
At first I thought "Silent Clark" wow that is crazy and being a newlywed I am sure his wife, Genna thought yeah buddy you are crazy! But that is Clark and he is amazing and I would encourage anyone and everyone to visit his site www.socialmediaexperiment.com and see for yourself that you too can make a difference.


All Images courtesy of Social Media Experiment and Facebook

A local Atlanta News Station 11 Alive "interviewed" Clark and it is a really great look at how his daily routine works without speaking. Wow, if I didn't have to yell at my kids all day what a peaceful day it would be...if only they could read!

http://www.11alive.com/video/default.aspx?menuid=149#/Dude%2C+What%3F/Silent+Clark+Makes+a+Pretty+Loud+Statement+with+His+Silence+/49906865001/50255187001/85389214001

Friday, May 14, 2010

Tastemakers Tag Sale




One King's Lane
Tastemaker's Tag Sale

When I say this I emphasize run not slowly but quickly to your computer at 11:00 am sharply tomorrow morning, that is Saturday May 15th for One King's Lane Tastemaker's Tag Sale with designer Kathryn Ireland. There will be no telling what offerings there will be be but when designer Windsor Smith was featured a few weeks ago it was sold out within hours! Kathryn has a few design tips to offer to visitors to the sight and there are a couple of pictures of what we have to look forward to tomorrow.




I have will take one of each!
Photos courtesy of One King's Lane

Kathryn Ireland's design is so unique I want to show a few more images of work but if you are interested in seeing more she has published a book titled "Creating A Home" by Kathryn M. Ireland.



Below are images published Canadian House and Home and House Beautiful.















Tranquility








Thursday, May 13, 2010

Stylish Outdoor Living





Stylish Finds




My latest project are these "diamond in the rough" antique wicker chairs I found a couple of weeks ago for an absolute steal!!! A little paint some great outdoor fabric and voila' instant outdoor gratification. Sorry clients these are for myself but I run across finds like these all the time so give me a shout if you are in need.
I love the fan back of the shape of the chair on the right...believe it or not they are both actually comfortable too!



Anna Applegate Interiors has this great chair and ottoman upholstered in a shell print for sale at Hunt and Gather in Raleigh, NC. The pieces are perfect as they are shown but I have received some really great indoor/outdoor fabric from Trina Turk for  F Schumacher that would look would look out of sight!



Maybe the orange zebra...what a statement!

Trina Turk



Just a few Trink Turk outdoor selections and here are some more of her prints as well as some creative and colorful advertising.


Elements of Style


Elle Decor

Trina is so chic in Palm Springs, love this pic!


Elle Decor

What a beautiful display of pillows.


Coleen and Company




These Tole Chandeliers from Coleen and Company are some of my favorite and they can be used in an outdoor space or in your home. I love the colors and charming ambiance they can create in a space. They are available in 4 finishes, 2 sizes and hand-painted by local artisans in California. Sconces available as well.


Coleen and Company

My current obsession and lord if I could remember where I found it so credit could be due it would be but check this out...Aah a rattan daybed, how fabulous is this piece? I can only imagine lounging in my favorite caftan sipping on a champagne cocktail! Tres chic.





Another image because oh I love you so!





Found it, right under my nose...Coleen and Company too, http://www.coleenandcompany.com/

La Plates


Another favorite find that is perfect for outdoor areas are the funky customized plates from La Plates, http://www.laplates.com/.com. These plates are made of melamine which is essentially plastic, making them for perfect for wear and tear. I bought several as gifts for Christmas and would recommend them to anyone. The backgrounds and fonts are unique and you could customize the colors and fonts to fit any special occasion you may be having. They also have customized recipe boxes, ice boxes and a few other goodies..I will let you see for yourself!








Images from La Plates


Pacific and Rose

A great affordable look for outdoor decorating accessories is from the company Pacific and Rose by Elizabeth James. The company offers beautiful tablecloths, place mats, napkins, pillows and curtains.



Olivia curtain panel


Flower Power Tablecloth




Laura's Garden Place mat and napkins


Mughal Red Cushion Cover
All Images Courtesy of Pacific and Rose


Chic Outdoor Areas

These are some of my favorite outdoor spaces and I hope you can enjoy them too, hopefully taking a little something from them for your own space.

 
Melissa Rufty MMR Interiors from New Orleans


Domino Magazine


Anna Applegate Interiors


Lonny Magazine


Martha Stewart


Lonny Magazine


Pacific and Rose


Windsor Smith


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