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2.28.2011

oscar color inspiration

Anne Hathaway looked incredible last night with her gorgeous co-host, James Franco. I thought they did a fantastic job - maybe her a little more than him in my opinion, but at least he looked good! I also thought the awards were placed in the right hands for the most part. But as always, I was paying more attention to what everyone was wearing and there were plenty of stunning ensembles to behold. Although I'm sure most of you tuned in as well, I wanted to share some of my favorites today and have paired each one with a room that could be inspired by these beautiful dresses. I hope you enjoy!

via This is Glamorous

via Lonny Mag

via Decor Pad

via House and Home

via This is Glamorous

2.03.2011

winter wonderland

Growing up in upstate New York, I'm no stranger to snow and ice. I would spend more than six months out of the year sledding down the side of the Erie Canal in my backyard, building snowmen and snow tunnels, and pretending I was an Olympic skater on the ice. This year, winter in the city is reminding me a lot of those wonderful memories, bundled up like a little snow bunny and refusing to come inside until my teeth were chattering and my fingers turned blue. I may be one of the few New Yorkers who is actually enjoying all of the snow we've been getting (although, I could do without the dirty slush). But these days, I'd much rather be wearing something from this glam fashion montage found on 1st Dibs. It may not be appropriate for igloo building but it's perfect for wandering the snowy streets of NY!

I was so inspired by the muted colors and sumptuous textures that I've sourced a few pieces to recreate this look in your home. A little leather, some sparkling gold and crystal, and a fluffy fur pillow... you've got your own little winter wonderland!

Clockwise from top left: 1. Horse Painting by fairysomnia on Etsy 2. Chandelier from Oly 3. Stool from ABChome 4. Hand-woven throw from Layla Grace 5. Handkerchief Planters from South of Market 6. Glass Vases from Wisteria 7. Gold Leaf Coffee Table from Worlds Away on Candelabra 8. Tibetan Cushion from Calypso 9. Candleholders from Lazy Susan 10. Chesterfield Sofa from George Smith

2.02.2011

true love - fryd

Absolutely obsessed with this post by Fryd + Design! Love the simplicity, love the femininity, love it all! Click on the link and go see the cute little poem she wrote with it!

via Fryd + Design

12.23.2010

happy holidays!

I've been on a bit of a blog-vacation while finishing up my last semester of design school and heading off on vacation with the fam! Right now we're in Killington, VT for skiing and relaxation and then it's home to the parents' for Christmas. But I wanted to send out some holiday cheer in the form of a few incredibly beautiful Christmas decor ideas. I'm not really a red and green kind of girl, so I've gathered some images of alternative holiday color options... enjoy and happy holidays!!

above 3 images via Candian House & Home

via Coco & Kelley

above 2 images via Decorology

above 3 images via Homes and Gardens

via Nest Egg

above 2 images via This is Glamorous

via Linen and Lavender

above 3 images via Life in the Fun Lane

11.10.2010

something old, someplace new

11.09.2010

sicis

Sicis takes mosaic tiles and goes way beyond laying out a pretty bathroom floor. They create murals, lighting, sculptures, furniture, basically anything you desire out of gorgeous tiles. You can get as colorful and as glamorous as you want. Here are some of my favorite Sicis creations!