Hello Sunshine!

I've always been a fan of the color yellow and I love this Sunshine color paired with a neutral linen.  It is so fresh and summery.  What a classic combination not only in fashion but also in interiors.  I can see it in a chic beach house or a swanky loft, either way it is effortlessly cool.  The last photo pairs this combo with shades of blue and navy....Genius!

Loefler Randall

Chris Benz Resort 2011

Kate Spade

Kate Spade

Top Shop

Sarah Richardson

DecorPad

Traditional Home

A Happy Surprise

Most often you see beach houses and cottages decorated with tones of the ocean.  Aqua, seafoam, cerulean.  This beach home below likes to think outside the box.  I love the jewel tones of ruby and raspberry mixed with cottage white and sand.  Its unexpected and speaking of....the addition of leather in a beach house is clever.  The natural elements make it cozy and casual and the pops of color make it fun.  

A happy little surprise!

*image via atlanta homes magazine

Bixby Clutch

Is there anything Kate Spade doesn't get right?......No!  I am such a nut for handbags, new and vintage.  Its more of a collection for me, which I will blog about more later.  I love it when a bag comes out and it is exactly what you have needed in a bag.  The first designer handbag I ever bought was a Kate Spade striped tote and that was when I was about 19 and I have had it ever since, kept neatly when not in use and stuffed with tissue of course.  KS never disappoints! 

This is the Bixby Clutch.  She is the perfect size clutch for everyday use and pretty reasonably priced!  The details are simple and perfect.  Soft leather, wood and resin trim, modern geometric lining and such classic colors.  Love the pop of the Aqua.  Fashion is fun with this bag!

*all images from www.katespade.com

Hello...Happy to be Back!

Hello All!  Wow, it has been quite a while.  A bit over a month to be exact.  I appreciate how real and honest many of the bloggers are that I follow regularly, and while it saddens me share this, I also want to be as real in this blog as my favorite writers.  Unfortunately, we experienced a death in our family at the end of last month.  A very close first cousin of mine passed at the tender age of 22.  Needless to say it has been quite a difficult time for me and the rest of our family.  I have taken the last month to spend quality time with them and disconnect for a bit.  I have gained perspective during these weeks and appreciate my relationships more than ever before.  I have made the choice to better cultivate my relationships and friendships.  I am more at peace now and I am now getting back into the swing of things.  

I will leave you with a photo that inspires me to stop and appreciate life and my surroundings, enjoy the sun and take time to relax.

Enjoy your weekend!! 

*photo source unknown

Current Obsessions

Hello all and Happy Thursday!  This week has flown by and I am just trying to keep up.  I thought it was time to share with you some of the things I am over the moon about these days.  I have always loved anything with nailheads but I love the new and interesting shapes we can accentuate just by adding nailheads, its genius!  I am also loving feminine gold accent pieces that make a room feel light and pretty just like a soft silk blouse can do for your wardrobe.  Anything monogrammed is always a thoughtful and personal touch also like the cute zodiac art print - great for a playroom or kids bedroom.  Enjoy a few of my current obsessions and have a wonderful day!

Jayson Home & Garden

Wisteria

Emersonmade

Layla Grace

Tory Burch

Trina Turk

Trina Turk

Lou Hanging Chair

Serena & Lily

Luxury Monograms

Jayson Home & Garden

That Good 'Ole Feelin'

When I start a new project I always go through my very large folder of inspiration photos, not only for inspiration on style, furniture and color but also for "feeling inspiration."  Does that make sense?  I want to get the feeling down.  You know it when you see it, the feeling you get when you walk into a room and it exudes that feeling of something - calm, relaxation, whimsy, glamour, boldness, cozy, a breath of fresh air and the list can go on for days.  Well my brand new client, Sherri, knows exactly what she wants it to feel like so that makes the project a little easier.  I can't wait to see what her calm, cozy, sophisticated, eclectic, neutral palette with a bit of brick red and pistachio (her color words - love it) will look like.  Construction has yet to begin so it will be a while before I get those after pics so here are a few of my favorite neutrals.

*images via decorpad, horchow, elle decor, julie evans, clover mag, notebookmagazine.com

Effortlessly Cool, Boho-Chic

Its amazing how much the weather influences my design aesthetic at any given moment.  With the hot weather of Summer quickly setting upon us here in central Texas, I tend to go more Bohemian.  I feel that my personal style in both interiors and in fashion has always been rooted in bohemian and earthy designs.  Its hard to classify my design style into one type, I love traditional elements mixed with a mid century modern style but always bring in something eclectic or "collected" to make a room feel more comfortable and familiar.  Bohemian, ethnic and eclectic elements make a room feel effortlessly cool and chic.  Here are great examples from one of my favorite websites, Calypso St. Barth.  They have this style nailed!  

*All images via www.calypsostbarth.com