Oh What a Year its Been...

I am so grateful for what 2011 blessed me with and I am hopeful and excited for what the future will bring! 

The champagne is chilling....

....and the outfit is planned...

...nails are sparkly...

...and we are getting ready to celebrate the new year with some great friends!!

Have a fun night and see you all lovely people next year!!

xoxo

Special Promotion

Hello all!  I hope you had a restful and merry holiday!  Before, I get back into the full swing of things, I wanted to share a special treat with you.  Stella & Dot was featured on Good Morning America this morning promoting one of my favorite necklaces.  The Awakening Charm necklace will be 1/2 off ($39.50) for 24 hours only!!  Get yours quick!

It is the perfect boho-chic layering piece.  

To shop go to www.stelladot.com/kristenellis

(discount will be taken at checkout)

Happy Shopping!

*photos via Stella & Dot

Navy Love

What is it about the color Navy that brings a certain style to mind?  It really is just a word...a word that is synonymous with so many other words, classic, cool, clean, preppy, timeless, chic, coastal...

A navy room or navy accessories, for me, is the epitome of classic cool interior design.  It instantly brings a Ralph Lauren feel to your space.  You know, when life is simply more chic.

Enjoy these spaces and items in one of my favorite colors of all time!!  

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Happy Monday!

Its cold here!!  Despite the gloomy gray weather and hectic work day, I am happy its finally cold enough for a coat around here!  What I am even more happy about is the really fun bright colors of the season.  What a nice contrast to the outdoors...who says winter has to be anything but colorful?!

I am loving these cool winter looks from J.Crew!

Today and Everyday...

...I'm thankful for my husband, family, friends, faith and work!

 From us to you, Happy Holiday!

*image via Lili Pulitzer FB page

Lilly Fabrics - Lilly Pulitzer

It all began with a little juice stand and a shift dress.  I've blogged before about my little love for Lilly Pulitzer so it should come as no surprise that I adore the LP fabrics for Lee Jofa.  The line was introduced in June and I have been swooning over it since and anxiously awaiting the perfect project for it.  The fabric line, just like the LP fashions, is so bright and vivid and fabulous!  These fabrics will add a Lilly-infused punch of sunshine and happiness to any room!!

My personal favorite is the Tail Lights in navy....preppy, classy, whimsical and just a bit of edge!

*Images via lee jofa, highstreetmarket.blogspot.com

Fall....

Well, its not exactly Fall yet in Austin, but it is about 10 degrees cooler so I've decided to just go with it! I think we are all happy to be done with the triple digits around here.  With that said, I am setting my mind on all things Fall.  What better way to kick off the new season than with my two favorite retailers that always seem to capture the essence of a new season with one photo.  These photos get me excited about what is to come, gatherings with family and friends, the nip in the air, tights and boots, a warm throw blanket and the smell of cinnamon.  I want to dine here and wear this!

*images via West Elm and Anthropologie

Inlay it on Me!

For the most part, my design aesthetic is rooted in the traditional but there is a good part of me that craves the eclectic.  I've blogged before about my love for all things bohemian and things that are "collected."  These are the items that can bring a room to life.  My current obsession in furniture, right now, is the Indian bone inlaid chest.  Here are a few photos from Graham and Green.  Enjoy!

*all images from http://www.grahamandgreen.co.uk/

Black & White Perfection

What is more classic than black and white?  I can't think of any other color combination that is always on trend and chic yet there is no color.  Neutrals with such impact.  I am loving these images and the strong, crisp contrast in each.  I'll always be a fan!

I just had to throw this one in for my own obsessions!

*images via windsor smith, atlanta homes magazine, tumbler

Current Obsessions

Hello and Happy Monday!!  Today, I am sharing with you a few things that I have fallen head over heels with lately!  I believe interior design is directly related to fashion, especially in my world, so there is something for everyone in this list.  

Enjoy!!

Julian Chair, Jayson Home & Garden

Brass Fixture, Waterworks

Large Leather Wristlet Bag, Chloe

Henri Dining Chair, Anthropologie

Lulu Frost Bangles, J. Crew

Navy Linen Pillow, Luxury Monograms

Mako Peasant Blouse, Anthropologie

The Madison Mixer, Society Social

Flat Riding Boot, Tory Burch

Lucite Antlers, Jayson Home & Garden