Thinking Outside The Box (of Chocolates)

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgok57SL5-eEd5VFMW07Em6XdnYPAfE5fk64FJAYg6P9ipis_1O62jsaDRuCwgq83NAv4-3y1fwJKllnNmn9VQOE1aF0-zZO-VW6RMuGtKxqqPg4R41uHyFSDXOf2FtOwAHeyvhX2MExM1/s1600/Picture+352.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgok57SL5-eEd5VFMW07Em6XdnYPAfE5fk64FJAYg6P9ipis_1O62jsaDRuCwgq83NAv4-3y1fwJKllnNmn9VQOE1aF0-zZO-VW6RMuGtKxqqPg4R41uHyFSDXOf2FtOwAHeyvhX2MExM1/s1600/Picture+352.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Don't get me wrong...I love getting chocolates on Valentine's Day!  However, this year, I thought I'd mix it up a little.  For my twelve year old daughter, the cutest temporary tattoos by <a href="http://www.tattly.com/" target="_blank">Tattly</a>.  Still fun and girlie, but not overly sentimental, I know she'll get a kick out of sharing them with her classmates. And, when it came time to find some creative ideas for my other two children, I didn't have to look any further than <a href="http://www.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Etsy</a>. These fun, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BraveMoonman?ref=seller_info" target="_blank">bright pencils</a> and this <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/88579333/valentines-collection-jack-russell-totem?ref=sc_4&sref=sr_57eb2954afb63fa6d56b1f0906cc02c6bf57235a69185bc0ec1cce5868eab96f_1327965157_14196770_jack_russell" target="_blank">sweet little Jack Russel</a>, both caught my eye recently.  And of course, there's always that iconic box of chocolates! (<a href="http://www.godiva.com/product/mini-message-hearts-set-of-four/id/2545.gdv?SE_Section=Shop&SE_Category=118&lastCat=118" target="_blank">I couldn't resist this bargain</a>) What do you have planned for Valentine's Day?<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjykhWkPxY8x663UhgpfQvHyfeIajUY_CZdlIwS5ETRaocvknDhuhROxNQLvkaP0e5u8dkJGQF6PBC1bg41mti8R9bN-6Id-VLyji4kDNjqRwwGejGr9dHq03YDgYsj46I_gcgla22RJpO0/s1600/il_570xN.279980892-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjykhWkPxY8x663UhgpfQvHyfeIajUY_CZdlIwS5ETRaocvknDhuhROxNQLvkaP0e5u8dkJGQF6PBC1bg41mti8R9bN-6Id-VLyji4kDNjqRwwGejGr9dHq03YDgYsj46I_gcgla22RJpO0/s1600/il_570xN.279980892-1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-o74QkTXMCsz8wUaoQSwdTfHPWNvdLME8BHif-vGP7TawMEdHh-CEnaI5ecW2L35_O3Ifwia0M5IEIWdZwhCVk_KYFmkz7nytgqCB3RbxEzn9ddrcW6gKDNGHwvqh9DvYcTxjNr1VjgS6/s1600/il_570xN.304721598.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-o74QkTXMCsz8wUaoQSwdTfHPWNvdLME8BHif-vGP7TawMEdHh-CEnaI5ecW2L35_O3Ifwia0M5IEIWdZwhCVk_KYFmkz7nytgqCB3RbxEzn9ddrcW6gKDNGHwvqh9DvYcTxjNr1VjgS6/s1600/il_570xN.304721598.jpg" /></a></div><br /></div>

Thinking Outside The Box (of Chocolates)

Don't get me wrong...I love getting chocolates on Valentine's Day!  However, this year, I thought I'd mix it up a little.  For m...

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When Love Comes To Town

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6cy-9gfYLDigX7Rg1NLxb8ZQHcPRSeZ_M7SNMNQmDKzYjBZZftOTAqvd6Bw70lxkKkNaWD3ZS8-364W7QFJJqxhhr88yRR_kkkIt_iriE-fpahqlvO6c7O2qCE03It7LAobYs6HsYT4Rs/s1600/Picture+350.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6cy-9gfYLDigX7Rg1NLxb8ZQHcPRSeZ_M7SNMNQmDKzYjBZZftOTAqvd6Bw70lxkKkNaWD3ZS8-364W7QFJJqxhhr88yRR_kkkIt_iriE-fpahqlvO6c7O2qCE03It7LAobYs6HsYT4Rs/s1600/Picture+350.png" /></a></div>With Valentine's Day just around the corner, I thought I'd share some of the romantic images captured recently by <a href="http://www.thesartorialist.com/" target="_blank">Scott Schuman</a> and <a href="http://www.thesartorialist.com/" target="_blank">Garance Dore</a> for <a href="http://www.tiffany.com/?siteid=1" target="_blank">Tiffany and Co.'s </a>blog, <a href="http://www.whatmakeslovetrue.com/" target="_blank">What Makes Love True</a>. These heart warming photos inspire me to see the love that is all around...and they've also reminded me that I've only got just two short weeks to get it in gear! Even though we keep it real low key around here, I still like to acknowledge this holiday. Check back later today when I'll be sharing some fun little Valentine's Day treats I've found for my own family this year.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw1dyzGdGO_n4lSxP0FJdURcQNJOHonWeCHIdpPWNF4jsy0tJVDZDJE3otnhFG6uAWHQ9EsEQRmEuaTnqnM9BbkjnFdmlWDtiZFkX2qRBkHEEzSdRCdvPMTClaSW80FTVkWoXggoAxUX4n/s1600/Picture+375.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw1dyzGdGO_n4lSxP0FJdURcQNJOHonWeCHIdpPWNF4jsy0tJVDZDJE3otnhFG6uAWHQ9EsEQRmEuaTnqnM9BbkjnFdmlWDtiZFkX2qRBkHEEzSdRCdvPMTClaSW80FTVkWoXggoAxUX4n/s1600/Picture+375.png" /></a></div></div>

When Love Comes To Town

With Valentine's Day just around the corner, I thought I'd share some of the romantic images captured recently by Scott Schuman and...

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Mood Enhancing Inspiration

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP82VQ9ASkfChm9b7yHfaqOl4d7qM5xjgOy7RsDmvxG9YaGpokdR3uWumbDZ7lXgwpiG3bdqYz0K9TyxIY9xDHo6bW-ZbhR5t1V6hkzkAk07bX1Z0NIYoKu1XKg9hdUmrrL9BYJ_w8LMTv/s1600/02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP82VQ9ASkfChm9b7yHfaqOl4d7qM5xjgOy7RsDmvxG9YaGpokdR3uWumbDZ7lXgwpiG3bdqYz0K9TyxIY9xDHo6bW-ZbhR5t1V6hkzkAk07bX1Z0NIYoKu1XKg9hdUmrrL9BYJ_w8LMTv/s1600/02.jpg" /></a></div>Today, I'll be at the New York International Gift Fair in New York City all day.  It's pretty exciting, as I get to check out all the <i>bright little things</i> that I have in mind for the store in person.  I'm sure I'll also see plenty of new and inspiring ideas as well.  People often ask how I choose the accessories that we sell at <a href="http://zhush.com/">zhush.com</a>.  The answer is simple; <a href="http://youtu.be/3OnnDqH6Wj8" target="_blank">sometimes, I get a good feeling</a>, I'll just instinctively know it's right for the store.  It's the same for all the interiors featured here...like these fabulous Moroccan inspired rooms designed by <a href="http://lucyinteriordesign.com/" target="_blank">Lucy Interior Design.</a> The bold, vibrant colors and use of graphic shapes throughout, give off such a happy vibe! Hopefully, today will bring an abundance of mood enhancing inspiration my way.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUw2zgK35MRLOQf4-Kci8Fz8HLwug05J3G5v6gh0WMmAvsEmpyMRu4LZMO9mblj1COZl4QlXCYiOXGt__lkahSHjaXr0hSQ6H_8yLNA8n0F7pdwaurQF9LxBMltji_obHpGhNs-VRnLTYf/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-01-28+at+2.37.47+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUw2zgK35MRLOQf4-Kci8Fz8HLwug05J3G5v6gh0WMmAvsEmpyMRu4LZMO9mblj1COZl4QlXCYiOXGt__lkahSHjaXr0hSQ6H_8yLNA8n0F7pdwaurQF9LxBMltji_obHpGhNs-VRnLTYf/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-01-28+at+2.37.47+PM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_ACVe8lsxxb_vWVFCpGzmgirO4y7MPAXenq4tvsye8pypD76vVzKVvS01Bh8Rmh2KVGmUlUg5Btfs83F0xTkRZKdqF_XH90aWXacIkv5t9rlqFMFZmmBmWgQhCAwOPPc_YpHVlw395sif/s1600/06.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_ACVe8lsxxb_vWVFCpGzmgirO4y7MPAXenq4tvsye8pypD76vVzKVvS01Bh8Rmh2KVGmUlUg5Btfs83F0xTkRZKdqF_XH90aWXacIkv5t9rlqFMFZmmBmWgQhCAwOPPc_YpHVlw395sif/s1600/06.jpg" /></a></div></div>

Mood Enhancing Inspiration

Today, I'll be at the New York International Gift Fair in New York City all day.  It's pretty exciting, as I get to check out all th...

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Heading Out: NYIGF

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilkyogJWtd3s5SuCrWEP2Y-dDukOnk5oiNkgoVEx8P-ipDn2LXEp2hN8xSpo3VxAabAfQagRMKZyWh0epHJ4idr4ZjRtnDAsCaTPEmIQrRa5K8iRpVVn257UtKDkUXjRc9ZCH_8BfTPF2B/s1600/tumblr_lrffgzVWAS1qm1rsoo1_500_large.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilkyogJWtd3s5SuCrWEP2Y-dDukOnk5oiNkgoVEx8P-ipDn2LXEp2hN8xSpo3VxAabAfQagRMKZyWh0epHJ4idr4ZjRtnDAsCaTPEmIQrRa5K8iRpVVn257UtKDkUXjRc9ZCH_8BfTPF2B/s1600/tumblr_lrffgzVWAS1qm1rsoo1_500_large.jpg" /></a></div><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":1}"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}"><span class="text_exposed_show">"The city seen from the Queensboro Bridge is always the city seen for the first time, in its first wild promise of all the mystery and beauty in the world" ~ F. Scott Fitzgerald: <u>The Great Gatsby</u></span></span></span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":1}"> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}"><span class="text_exposed_show"><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Image via: <a href="http://nyc%20tumblr.com/" target="_blank">NYCtumblr</a></span></i> </span></span></h6></div>

Heading Out: NYIGF

"The city seen from the Queensboro Bridge is always the city seen for the first time, in its first wild promise of all the mystery ...

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Monday's Pop

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtRsvARIljOnn96AxKfpNzeFv1tjvNituoNTg4zvX5k3a7f60pGYBeyJRqLQEhulzkJGT9G5mYjR9UeaCOD56S1__uSp1BhphrDPEH2TyDYqdN6i_UBGXSKBQk_UM5CQzh3yqEH0Uk_Iul/s1600/Nest(NL)_3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtRsvARIljOnn96AxKfpNzeFv1tjvNituoNTg4zvX5k3a7f60pGYBeyJRqLQEhulzkJGT9G5mYjR9UeaCOD56S1__uSp1BhphrDPEH2TyDYqdN6i_UBGXSKBQk_UM5CQzh3yqEH0Uk_Iul/s1600/Nest(NL)_3.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">purple palatial palazzo<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>Image via: <a href="http://www.marieclairemaison.com/" target="_blank">Marie Mason Claire</a></i></span> </div></div></div>

Monday's Pop

purple palatial palazzo Image via: Marie Mason Claire

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Trending: Horn and Bone Pieces

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikJlCAakuvoohbLbC85Zy-betQCNFqSrx2QIlFNuhnKF0whGfQ_M4qu5L_4Ne2NqG7KndgBySiyGwbfi8eHdTciZv6baufAUzRcD31lKSilgt0-vRCgVjglYwWpndq1EP4e0FAayzAJkOk/s1600/large-horn-link-necklace-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikJlCAakuvoohbLbC85Zy-betQCNFqSrx2QIlFNuhnKF0whGfQ_M4qu5L_4Ne2NqG7KndgBySiyGwbfi8eHdTciZv6baufAUzRcD31lKSilgt0-vRCgVjglYwWpndq1EP4e0FAayzAJkOk/s1600/large-horn-link-necklace-1.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Horn and bone pieces are so versatile, both in fashion and home decor...no wonder they've been so popular lately!  Here are two of my favorites that we offer at <a href="http://www.zhush.com/" target="_blank">zhush</a>, you can check out the rest <a href="http://www.zhush.com/" target="_blank">here</a>!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiipM0mql0YRR-vpCxnviB6W43Esnsu2Tnreb9hlIgg3YNJ7wuZbMycKkV5omVpQ0HzVTq1dQ2yQplciEOgV583aT1uyteR2HI95ImkK3LivycgwWnRrq6t-uVQZHiXS1dSzpz2euGb0J3a/s1600/horn-handle-serving-spoon-set.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiipM0mql0YRR-vpCxnviB6W43Esnsu2Tnreb9hlIgg3YNJ7wuZbMycKkV5omVpQ0HzVTq1dQ2yQplciEOgV583aT1uyteR2HI95ImkK3LivycgwWnRrq6t-uVQZHiXS1dSzpz2euGb0J3a/s320/horn-handle-serving-spoon-set.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Great big thanks to these lovely blogs for the recent features!  Seeing our products on other blogs never gets old! Thank you!!!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJNkYKmE-LlVXmpG6ETd1o5vPUVkKcMJ7fb6KdS9EvjE0YCRdJaXs5eSk01OoxQNsMvpGFx9jY26L9RRu_8f828QjcR140eUKkYv2tGU5XN4zLuAXXEuOB04eSYSTjMPNbG7M5pPtGGbeK/s1600/header.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="104" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJNkYKmE-LlVXmpG6ETd1o5vPUVkKcMJ7fb6KdS9EvjE0YCRdJaXs5eSk01OoxQNsMvpGFx9jY26L9RRu_8f828QjcR140eUKkYv2tGU5XN4zLuAXXEuOB04eSYSTjMPNbG7M5pPtGGbeK/s320/header.png" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.prettypinktulips.com/" target="_blank">pretty pink tulips</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-yz_WtTnVVR0LIdnrnUgWV4XzB2Ka3WmkzdLG692PCEeR54C7g-064rhgeU6LtWDPgEB3MqdcfdkUE4uxyRk3G7iVdBJUbDJTjnciWBhwLcmTycNrzzjE58e4NTloJzFOPXvEealIkZzr/s1600/do4.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="96" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-yz_WtTnVVR0LIdnrnUgWV4XzB2Ka3WmkzdLG692PCEeR54C7g-064rhgeU6LtWDPgEB3MqdcfdkUE4uxyRk3G7iVdBJUbDJTjnciWBhwLcmTycNrzzjE58e4NTloJzFOPXvEealIkZzr/s320/do4.png" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://danielleoakeyinteriors.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">danielle oakey interiors</a></div></div></div></div>

Trending: Horn and Bone Pieces

Horn and bone pieces are so versatile, both in fashion and home decor...no wonder they've been so popular lately!  Here are two of my fa...

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Random Chanel Item No. 109

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiXdKAeOkJbfTyX4cthC3h6c9YZVXe_YQZgzO59t0mQrpEoDUUc0p4_z-Emm8xMhygd4hYp6NvbqTSRuZnV2XFZvATaAsgpz-HSN-3B1YQuCHLun7_e_UA5FtsNOl9heEX16xa6v0IVclq/s1600/82683343128359339_0uxYunUr_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiXdKAeOkJbfTyX4cthC3h6c9YZVXe_YQZgzO59t0mQrpEoDUUc0p4_z-Emm8xMhygd4hYp6NvbqTSRuZnV2XFZvATaAsgpz-HSN-3B1YQuCHLun7_e_UA5FtsNOl9heEX16xa6v0IVclq/s1600/82683343128359339_0uxYunUr_c.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm so ready to embrace this weekend! How about you? </div><div style="text-align: center;">Have a great one!</div><div style="text-align: center;">xoxo,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiofPSPCmOwB9Bzx60l7FVOBxZMkqzYu3Z2Bd1TMNU9GImMcPhTlM3EpnVAQ3ilRotaII-K003UKixnaEpWFKAj3nvhNyNEvOItXRx6pAnRLGu_mvvDwG_frpCG3NIcHVAJuMrqutxNmYH8/s1600/C5A5E1AB5F8BCFA318BDE26446C6106B-1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiofPSPCmOwB9Bzx60l7FVOBxZMkqzYu3Z2Bd1TMNU9GImMcPhTlM3EpnVAQ3ilRotaII-K003UKixnaEpWFKAj3nvhNyNEvOItXRx6pAnRLGu_mvvDwG_frpCG3NIcHVAJuMrqutxNmYH8/s1600/C5A5E1AB5F8BCFA318BDE26446C6106B-1.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>Image via Pinterest</i></span></div></div>

Random Chanel Item No. 109

I'm so ready to embrace this weekend! How about you? Have a great one! xoxo, Image via Pinterest

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Kitchen Inspiration: English Style

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdy9yoYyzSDHy8amtGY9QLiaBz3xzAD3HgY9GYWhVlleaefQNDpKX8QMRGq9V7CxV4BwXXhyphenhyphenf9wndPbVdHlDhhB30Tm-t-mQHDmoAVvoCtvVNwSYGyeU5pLNbC-WZoc48mYbK9Z9nI1YqU/s1600/2_galimg-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdy9yoYyzSDHy8amtGY9QLiaBz3xzAD3HgY9GYWhVlleaefQNDpKX8QMRGq9V7CxV4BwXXhyphenhyphenf9wndPbVdHlDhhB30Tm-t-mQHDmoAVvoCtvVNwSYGyeU5pLNbC-WZoc48mYbK9Z9nI1YqU/s1600/2_galimg-1.jpg" /></a></div>Have you been watching <a href="http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/downtonabbey/" target="_blank">Downton Abbey</a>?  I'm so completely wrapped up in this BBC mini-series for a multitude of reasons, one of them being the fabulous interiors of this fictional estate.  While beautiful, some of the rooms might appear stiff or cold, but the kitchen quarters at Downton are always so warm and inviting.  Copper fixtures and pots plus a real deal butler's pantry loaded with silver accoutrements are just some of the reasons I find this old British kitchen so appealing.  Even today, it seems the English have warm, inviting kitchens down to a science, as evidenced by these classic kitchens by <a href="http://www.plainenglishdesign.co.uk/southwold-4" target="_blank">Plain English</a>.  The <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AGA_cooker" target="_blank">Agas</a> and steaming kettles of tea get me every time, especially in the dead of winter.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnFPzAPGzitB6UZHGhjIFF9sc3SeVUPqvB49Zxs6NQqJGbsGf5f7gimbnVWrLbBZZXYutBQhkC96xcrSIk67Hw6xzjicnlwuPTsCyhP_xDPTjYYDyaWjZYNG_-KQHvVQspbxqjLnUS6iTB/s1600/1_galimg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnFPzAPGzitB6UZHGhjIFF9sc3SeVUPqvB49Zxs6NQqJGbsGf5f7gimbnVWrLbBZZXYutBQhkC96xcrSIk67Hw6xzjicnlwuPTsCyhP_xDPTjYYDyaWjZYNG_-KQHvVQspbxqjLnUS6iTB/s1600/1_galimg.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ3MjbJkGG2RqBshyphenhyphenDzlxS6xORDzYZV9BR_YivHoO3xkiwVHKhMuh20ayRAZPxjQBNKOXS8EG7soatJuxtk4hL95XXtlX31lBT1q0JgWdoKo-5SrHj7HCkvfftZVUgig0dQCLkojR-pBrI/s1600/3_galimg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ3MjbJkGG2RqBshyphenhyphenDzlxS6xORDzYZV9BR_YivHoO3xkiwVHKhMuh20ayRAZPxjQBNKOXS8EG7soatJuxtk4hL95XXtlX31lBT1q0JgWdoKo-5SrHj7HCkvfftZVUgig0dQCLkojR-pBrI/s1600/3_galimg.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgen7DDKLdct-fiiW0i9METI5cKTl2IktWLf1lTZXHN5MLXNQAXOyCF-pKCgv6xqN9JNPjzI5pzb3dAaRFUSr1_HRpjsb0cHYBPcBsozF5Lx234Bm7gwGNcCFPVFW1XDMvl7_MCejw1QiI8/s1600/2_galimg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgen7DDKLdct-fiiW0i9METI5cKTl2IktWLf1lTZXHN5MLXNQAXOyCF-pKCgv6xqN9JNPjzI5pzb3dAaRFUSr1_HRpjsb0cHYBPcBsozF5Lx234Bm7gwGNcCFPVFW1XDMvl7_MCejw1QiI8/s1600/2_galimg.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvVnfQI9dXjHA2psn4hjKITzFQrbZ-vF5HkXqmiCjls12jorf4dG3JnDWB62L2AWknl0lQCXKu9z7ZZJhtKcrw8TUCzCQeThWleZuYW-i6JQDWujIn6PApYdTERhGiLXyUrceH5pu1I2xN/s1600/4_galimg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvVnfQI9dXjHA2psn4hjKITzFQrbZ-vF5HkXqmiCjls12jorf4dG3JnDWB62L2AWknl0lQCXKu9z7ZZJhtKcrw8TUCzCQeThWleZuYW-i6JQDWujIn6PApYdTERhGiLXyUrceH5pu1I2xN/s1600/4_galimg.jpg" /></a></div><br /></div>

Kitchen Inspiration: English Style

Have you been watching Downton Abbey ?  I'm so completely wrapped up in this BBC mini-series for a multitude of reasons, one of them bei...

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Shooting Stars

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm-cj931Dx69c5h7ZWsjAlursROT0IrK-a0Ef2ntw1NP-MTAbT7WKsjaNwXRu8XQkmahcFfQ6gE-z-22FCmMPB1C18Sw3MUGhwoxBEewJ3mbGAMI0Q-PrOU_2bgbFnwgkg-bQfsNWhNaQN/s1600/Picture+368.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm-cj931Dx69c5h7ZWsjAlursROT0IrK-a0Ef2ntw1NP-MTAbT7WKsjaNwXRu8XQkmahcFfQ6gE-z-22FCmMPB1C18Sw3MUGhwoxBEewJ3mbGAMI0Q-PrOU_2bgbFnwgkg-bQfsNWhNaQN/s1600/Picture+368.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>My house is star studded (as captured recently with<a href="http://statigr.am/viewer.php#/myPhotos/" target="_blank"> instagram</a>).  It's not like we intentionally set out to have stars in all shapes, forms and sizes in our home, these were just accumulated over time.  It seems like a lot when grouped together here, but in real life it's really quite subtle.  My love for this shape even extends right into jewelry and <a href="http://www.zhush.com/etoile-scarf" target="_blank">clothing</a> as well! Do you have any running themes or motifs in your home or wardrobe?  If so, please share!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8zU4URsJAEHpqM4e1-OOIroyhQBwd5SK53HCB5j34w0Jd6zZ2glE0Z5O_pmIEGryObSQjtxHbxgI4yAOJhSoAjkC7dC1J2CUIIUMigMd1C7vjRRMV0WE4kAt3t6o_fIBZPeDD5LRl6ExM/s1600/Picture+369.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8zU4URsJAEHpqM4e1-OOIroyhQBwd5SK53HCB5j34w0Jd6zZ2glE0Z5O_pmIEGryObSQjtxHbxgI4yAOJhSoAjkC7dC1J2CUIIUMigMd1C7vjRRMV0WE4kAt3t6o_fIBZPeDD5LRl6ExM/s1600/Picture+369.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWlM0YZYu5SFPIiGij6o0TOmdMGus-886FL7prVLSC4Id8u995ZBWE2BgXH_JRhgLRlxvZiR-0tDluUrRdWmSRZI5zFQGwC_n8G8I9gSMZdTK6LvpcOBpcTlU8FZi0rMZUM1rv4BQqULH8/s1600/Picture+372.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWlM0YZYu5SFPIiGij6o0TOmdMGus-886FL7prVLSC4Id8u995ZBWE2BgXH_JRhgLRlxvZiR-0tDluUrRdWmSRZI5zFQGwC_n8G8I9gSMZdTK6LvpcOBpcTlU8FZi0rMZUM1rv4BQqULH8/s1600/Picture+372.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>

Shooting Stars

My house is star studded (as captured recently with instagram ).  It's not like we intentionally set out to have stars in all shapes, f...

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Wednesday Wants

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs28B4BXhEK_QeHf0rmx-uloklBDAXyVvmtBiU5eeweVRc2kGMgGKiq9Ip_W9MavHLgV8uEw9ZpwEk_phMM998HYtl2jBIUujPE6VJcXnlYiHPT57Mf3MCV6DeDp7OdHTIv2wLvE_heh3f/s1600/Picture+352.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs28B4BXhEK_QeHf0rmx-uloklBDAXyVvmtBiU5eeweVRc2kGMgGKiq9Ip_W9MavHLgV8uEw9ZpwEk_phMM998HYtl2jBIUujPE6VJcXnlYiHPT57Mf3MCV6DeDp7OdHTIv2wLvE_heh3f/s1600/Picture+352.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Classic and chic, I've admired these <a href="http://rstyle.me/e2jc9ierhe" target="_blank">Bottega Venetta knot clutches</a> for so long now...don't you think the pink or red one would make an amazing Valentines Day gift? <i>not so subtle hint-hint</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Image and clutches both from <a href="http://rstyle.me/e2jc9ierhe" target="_blank">Barneys</a></span></span></div></div>

Wednesday Wants

Classic and chic, I've admired these Bottega Venetta knot clutches for so long now...don't you think the pink or red one would make...

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Still Preoccupied With 1985

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT-_0SYomSRIU-DV1m98VmFae4cEGITzllbZ2pZn2uqZdRhS94Khzoh2qCYwrx7wYHJfG6gDhUo_Vkw5xlSiWVcfGjYsy2dhlLd7tQpkBxkz-y-XwrBf7GIrsRr9KpYSLQAWsxiVMGNlXu/s1600/swatch-361.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT-_0SYomSRIU-DV1m98VmFae4cEGITzllbZ2pZn2uqZdRhS94Khzoh2qCYwrx7wYHJfG6gDhUo_Vkw5xlSiWVcfGjYsy2dhlLd7tQpkBxkz-y-XwrBf7GIrsRr9KpYSLQAWsxiVMGNlXu/s1600/swatch-361.jpg" /></a></div>Flipping through <a href="http://www.veranda.com/" target="_blank">Veranda</a> magazine the other day, I came upon this image by sister design team, <a href="http://kirstenkelli.com/press.html#" target="_blank">Kirsten Kelli</a>.  The Keith Haring artwork here, immediately took me back to the mid-eighties, and more significantly, a prized swatch watch that I had proudly worn then.  Beyond bummed that I literally have no idea what happened to this watch, as I would love to see it again.  A fervent online search revealed only this version, <i>mine was bright red</i>, but this is pretty close.  Like a Proustian Madeleine, I was instantly transported back to this decade, which now in hindsight seems like one giant John Hughes film.  Do any design elements ever make you feel nostalgic?</div>

Still Preoccupied With 1985

Flipping through Veranda magazine the other day, I came upon this image by sister design team, Kirsten Kelli .  The Keith Haring artwork he...

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My New Favorite App

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidtd7tWFxX0UGqY4gLC0UCxb5C2iVbxHUWRv8QGPpqsGNXh7MZ5sc6XVRhTLpf94Hw4Py3HDHD2O25NfHgUNsn4IWVaJVh2BY-a3KU_5b9wSeIZNhHrbfGrm-UOkbwBBC6AJQzsXTeSD_t/s1600/cover+%25288%2529.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidtd7tWFxX0UGqY4gLC0UCxb5C2iVbxHUWRv8QGPpqsGNXh7MZ5sc6XVRhTLpf94Hw4Py3HDHD2O25NfHgUNsn4IWVaJVh2BY-a3KU_5b9wSeIZNhHrbfGrm-UOkbwBBC6AJQzsXTeSD_t/s640/cover+%25288%2529.png" width="490" /></a></div>Tomorrow, the latest issue of <a href="http://www.houseoffifty.com/" target="_blank">House Of Fifty</a> comes out!  As a contributor, I get to see a sneak peak, and I have to tell you, this issue is<i> sooo</i> good...jam packed with tons of inspirational photos, ideas, recipes and amazing organizational tips.  The perfect pick-me-up for the winter blahs.  Even more exciting, <a href="http://www.houseoffifty.com/subscribe.html" target="_blank">House of Fifty</a> is now an app, making it even easier to read on your phone or i-Pad! I'm off to <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/house-of-fifty-magazine/id477432377?mt=8" target="_blank">download mine now</a>!  And, if you haven't already subscribed, you can sign up here now!  <br /><i>ps: it's all free!!!</i><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/house-of-fifty-magazine/id477432377?mt=8" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQd6U_ZrP16T8EvGUp4GCGaszsmhdUsNEl_zlRRvIPZrkOZefFCoLtJZeCTtZli__ZkC0fcmu5KtcDY28ibYmhpQMnqNowoKKVzQoaxTwQs_coZ0QJ1iJX-tEsDVa7DDgiYEhH9cAvXjxS/s640/Picture+368.png" width="492" /></a></div><br /></div>

My New Favorite App

Tomorrow, the latest issue of House Of Fifty comes out!  As a contributor, I get to see a sneak peak, and I have to tell you, this issue is...

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Getting Ready For NYIGF

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkDqwUgTIdHJNZoTIYWLQo1UIKvXNP-xaGiEXELMkOkit2D53BYIpEnVmn8MEeTMDVvdhvgXHVtlgKPLZ3uw_h2Gj1FRTnLswCrAmSRZl_0RIVgccajzPErJ3EiQfv01O0tzsrnh2oYJgG/s1600/artful-approach-bathroom-0311-xl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkDqwUgTIdHJNZoTIYWLQo1UIKvXNP-xaGiEXELMkOkit2D53BYIpEnVmn8MEeTMDVvdhvgXHVtlgKPLZ3uw_h2Gj1FRTnLswCrAmSRZl_0RIVgccajzPErJ3EiQfv01O0tzsrnh2oYJgG/s1600/artful-approach-bathroom-0311-xl.jpg" /></a></div>Last year was the first time I ever attended the New York International Gift Fair (NYIGF).  Located in the ginormous Javitz Convention Center, I was blown away by the massive amount of booths and vendors.  Overwhelmed and unprepared, taking it all in proved to be futile.  Now that this year's gift show is only one week away, I'm attempting to get organized with a list of the vendors and booths I'm hoping to visit. I think <a href="http://www.zhush.com/" target="_blank">my shop</a> could use a little artwork to round off our selection of home decor, and topping off this list is <a href="https://www.spicherandco.com/home.php?cat=1004" target="_blank">Spicher and Co.</a>  The artist/owner's home (shown here) was featured in <a href="http://www.countryliving.com/" target="_blank">Country Living</a>, last year. It was the mermaid (above) and giant flowers in the master bedroom that really captured my attention.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMqaWqasCP_Rz5ZaFC5MzeduYuB6b0kdeZA384vVCVjf1bCVmPMU8UYdy82_EHwz7h-_bqITpNSZNLKbwAqqhNCacIAfVvUA22UvXR8lJiLqJyIR54tmLRD1MZUT0NP7oAKMRxJX-wsTuc/s1600/artful-approach-laundry-room-0311-xl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMqaWqasCP_Rz5ZaFC5MzeduYuB6b0kdeZA384vVCVjf1bCVmPMU8UYdy82_EHwz7h-_bqITpNSZNLKbwAqqhNCacIAfVvUA22UvXR8lJiLqJyIR54tmLRD1MZUT0NP7oAKMRxJX-wsTuc/s1600/artful-approach-laundry-room-0311-xl.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK97as1TEv2SzSjo0EuoxE7UwvAFXZjRfhpKV1WAAVrCqaQ95ZEL95amQ3iMv7z44T-I2pgewtwpc-mRgNxAPLOV_j0QeNpjLGYNnn7bv49wnLfdXybBMgxwMNIkuR90AOC6pWoSULMg8c/s1600/artful-approach-bedroom-0311-xl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK97as1TEv2SzSjo0EuoxE7UwvAFXZjRfhpKV1WAAVrCqaQ95ZEL95amQ3iMv7z44T-I2pgewtwpc-mRgNxAPLOV_j0QeNpjLGYNnn7bv49wnLfdXybBMgxwMNIkuR90AOC6pWoSULMg8c/s1600/artful-approach-bedroom-0311-xl.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpUYou0GbEMamxNm9JjdLbpVxmw7sKmz0DQbRWS1dcYeQsUUbNG9MUuzUvu55YTRuXOL2EhSUbqI6QrM1DipaupmZudy1VySZLkFkLg2hBA4M5Z18_QgVVXaZBDdpnrKdgPn0lv5oI6u-X/s1600/artful-approach-kitchen-0311-xl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpUYou0GbEMamxNm9JjdLbpVxmw7sKmz0DQbRWS1dcYeQsUUbNG9MUuzUvu55YTRuXOL2EhSUbqI6QrM1DipaupmZudy1VySZLkFkLg2hBA4M5Z18_QgVVXaZBDdpnrKdgPn0lv5oI6u-X/s1600/artful-approach-kitchen-0311-xl.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimb18Vxe4zBMEJ3IIA99MbM-huehOKfKKrbl2yIqoy_ubYFs6t6fbbUhloBmTLeJ8kL2k6NGMW3wg7VCpRzBPApq7UlKL21tbbdpqZQYYD5xuMx6eOsfZxIe-psemTVqJHvtKUs98dWtHO/s1600/artful-approach-office-0311-xl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimb18Vxe4zBMEJ3IIA99MbM-huehOKfKKrbl2yIqoy_ubYFs6t6fbbUhloBmTLeJ8kL2k6NGMW3wg7VCpRzBPApq7UlKL21tbbdpqZQYYD5xuMx6eOsfZxIe-psemTVqJHvtKUs98dWtHO/s1600/artful-approach-office-0311-xl.jpg" /></a></div><br /></div>

Getting Ready For NYIGF

Last year was the first time I ever attended the New York International Gift Fair (NYIGF).  Located in the ginormous Javitz Convention Cente...

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Monday's Pop

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhTba4cwkWy3-yPqqxFmAxycu9w6FLcOP3GtXTv-nRkL5j3HJyzVxQqoLnHUpifNVxoTLIXWZAzC7td21i9Q18MVKe9oLPIPOLFVoCfv7w24HPsPIPDactvoc9bnCjef0VkaMfIn3BCU0r/s1600/country-living-living-out-loud-cover-room-0311-independent.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhTba4cwkWy3-yPqqxFmAxycu9w6FLcOP3GtXTv-nRkL5j3HJyzVxQqoLnHUpifNVxoTLIXWZAzC7td21i9Q18MVKe9oLPIPOLFVoCfv7w24HPsPIPDactvoc9bnCjef0VkaMfIn3BCU0r/s1600/country-living-living-out-loud-cover-room-0311-independent.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">passionately purple</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>Image via: <a href="http://www.countryliving.com/" target="_blank">CountryLiving</a></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>

Monday's Pop

passionately purple Image via: CountryLiving

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Thanks To These Sites

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX1cEPqfmtcQM-Sy9wQIbC0dxaojcZSc9w4oYcykf9HyjF7uZ3od2HOMXk0odCB0yLs3MOk2GfxDFgySEyP3jTZyfUe_AAkZj3Php3re-uZlNSReVDK9dZ8mRllANmegB221EE8g770nLr/s1600/-2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX1cEPqfmtcQM-Sy9wQIbC0dxaojcZSc9w4oYcykf9HyjF7uZ3od2HOMXk0odCB0yLs3MOk2GfxDFgySEyP3jTZyfUe_AAkZj3Php3re-uZlNSReVDK9dZ8mRllANmegB221EE8g770nLr/s640/-2.png" width="480" /></a></div>As an i-Pad fanatic, it was super exciting to see the<a href="http://www.zhush.com/" target="_blank"> agate clocks</a> we carry featured on the "slice of life" page of <a href="http://www.thedaily.com/" target="_blank">The Daily</a>!  And, it's always so great to see other blogs post<a href="http://www.zhush.com/" target="_blank"> zhush.com</a> items...major love! Thanks so much to these fab blogs this week:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinXff4aHqnIf8oWfjvKfOQqHEdumOsj21DNci3ZWP8MKgbgWpmvB1aBB9UpvNGFguo0tspDV9ziE9ml42gAMd3Yq3iGjEaQkmqyatyO_TVyN3QBMBhREtd3bRhvTQTx0QZ-Wsh-gJlq0cd/s1600/sparkle_heading_03.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="153" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinXff4aHqnIf8oWfjvKfOQqHEdumOsj21DNci3ZWP8MKgbgWpmvB1aBB9UpvNGFguo0tspDV9ziE9ml42gAMd3Yq3iGjEaQkmqyatyO_TVyN3QBMBhREtd3bRhvTQTx0QZ-Wsh-gJlq0cd/s400/sparkle_heading_03.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://katiebartels.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">passports & pearls</a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOBNXarUAaCWWgqN8t26fURtD0W_18JC_FFYMPauTG9gD4w9Z5fcgceNeQIS9BdgzjC7t4Bu0TOGRYulqDIyIhZnAtbzp6EjFmNw-XndzB8w7C-6PiXqUek74x2oE_6BI0bo6sB6f_sNXn/s1600/AlphabetConcepts-13.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="100" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOBNXarUAaCWWgqN8t26fURtD0W_18JC_FFYMPauTG9gD4w9Z5fcgceNeQIS9BdgzjC7t4Bu0TOGRYulqDIyIhZnAtbzp6EjFmNw-XndzB8w7C-6PiXqUek74x2oE_6BI0bo6sB6f_sNXn/s400/AlphabetConcepts-13.png" width="400" /></a></div><a href="http://www.alphabetconcepts.com/" target="_blank"> Alphabet Concepts</a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgliubvV5AklX8nGjIWwoIaljiZ2l2RVAvJgoWtYcxjL4kJ9JWr_AxbKeZQYnjIDelLE5-EOc4ImN2EsE19zn43K58_er7iooRe8li9aX4UCpLyKvRal9B3WPSs7YipR6I1wVPn2rXzX8Nc/s1600/thirdfloor3.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="120" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgliubvV5AklX8nGjIWwoIaljiZ2l2RVAvJgoWtYcxjL4kJ9JWr_AxbKeZQYnjIDelLE5-EOc4ImN2EsE19zn43K58_er7iooRe8li9aX4UCpLyKvRal9B3WPSs7YipR6I1wVPn2rXzX8Nc/s400/thirdfloor3.png" width="400" /></a></div><a href="http://thirdfloordesignstudio.blogspot.com/2012/01/loving-zhush.html" target="_blank">Third Floor design studio</a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9k1mUHQWyeXQMtlsNHJol-OA4tmc4gZ7ATZYOFeGnegLNJTM2_rKFc42CxeJbmq0YqwOw1QGBJdjgCAAbUUYDVSBESvrA3DN8MB6vVKwSjfaSAnulEYfIsfJoz8GYRpjLGQfhBpgB7uOW/s1600/Fabulous%252BK%252Bcircle-1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="82" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9k1mUHQWyeXQMtlsNHJol-OA4tmc4gZ7ATZYOFeGnegLNJTM2_rKFc42CxeJbmq0YqwOw1QGBJdjgCAAbUUYDVSBESvrA3DN8MB6vVKwSjfaSAnulEYfIsfJoz8GYRpjLGQfhBpgB7uOW/s400/Fabulous%252BK%252Bcircle-1.png" width="400" /></a></div><a href="http://www.fabulouskblog.com/" target="_blank">fabulous K </a>via <a href="http://www.ladolcevita.com/" target="_blank">La Dolce Vita</a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVs5xxapXoj16_xSh7aAno_m3VrAshN668F3ywQ-hpUeLO2BZgPXREiN0eG9LRZ8g4djEbpYZwBVVxXqAAR0Qs3B9HocL6why4KZbtfx12ouUQJcE4svJOPpWkUct5exdkIltYrSvuAAV9/s1600/TITLE1blacksmall.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="47" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVs5xxapXoj16_xSh7aAno_m3VrAshN668F3ywQ-hpUeLO2BZgPXREiN0eG9LRZ8g4djEbpYZwBVVxXqAAR0Qs3B9HocL6why4KZbtfx12ouUQJcE4svJOPpWkUct5exdkIltYrSvuAAV9/s400/TITLE1blacksmall.png" width="400" /></a></div><a href="http://www.kellymarket.com/" target="_blank">Kelly Market</a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></div></div>

Thanks To These Sites

As an i-Pad fanatic, it was super exciting to see the agate clocks we carry featured on the "slice of life" page of The Daily ! ...

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Random Chanel Item No. 108

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdyNbs1ma3vgrGLmMv-jhN7dxhCRhHTyzMYV9bnQLmF5aUkVRlEfRQP5hRQlfoQ4wgaCzEb4tOeuJJJPLT8R_ihrNFSZF5f4TRJ1nUphX3hQ9YCO6bIn4NZos_f1GBJZmdEBPNYuwGVmIX/s1600/Picture+351.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdyNbs1ma3vgrGLmMv-jhN7dxhCRhHTyzMYV9bnQLmF5aUkVRlEfRQP5hRQlfoQ4wgaCzEb4tOeuJJJPLT8R_ihrNFSZF5f4TRJ1nUphX3hQ9YCO6bIn4NZos_f1GBJZmdEBPNYuwGVmIX/s1600/Picture+351.png" /></a></div>Weekends are so <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/net-a-porter-karl/id486067474?mt=8" target="_blank">boss!</a> Thankfully, this one came up again rather quickly.  What are your plans? Over here, we've got nothing on the horizon...and I'm lovin' it! Have a great one!<br /><div style="text-align: center;">xxoo,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEGuz0JIB_sJ20Hfpp52E1CqyP4xVmV0EXZ0YNuBeRtduVCFv4u4y9crvcDym1XiLAZYpdEXcBigfifhMrzFnSDHGLtAag7QFIFZ3gaS8Y78IFXfWugRvry6jOASI9gQR8bbcSWH_v3tMZ/s1600/C5A5E1AB5F8BCFA318BDE26446C6106B-1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEGuz0JIB_sJ20Hfpp52E1CqyP4xVmV0EXZ0YNuBeRtduVCFv4u4y9crvcDym1XiLAZYpdEXcBigfifhMrzFnSDHGLtAag7QFIFZ3gaS8Y78IFXfWugRvry6jOASI9gQR8bbcSWH_v3tMZ/s1600/C5A5E1AB5F8BCFA318BDE26446C6106B-1.png" /></a></div><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i></i></span><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>Image via:<a href="http://www.thecoveteur.com/" target="_blank"> the coveteur</a></i></span></div></div></div>

Random Chanel Item No. 108

Weekends are so boss! Thankfully, this one came up again rather quickly.  What are your plans? Over here, we've got nothing on the hori...

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365 Days Of Creativity

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxbWLNC9wzq9zTXAY5Ay6nFiSwq4SbgNTvhCeHVVSUlfwzXat-lgIbc_9tJ-ocP_gH7rfrD3lEnqawzmVM68mxvbflkXim-0QJBVFd1TdqNI06nsM12zLImnEGYZasN9fDEcNMwYv2WTi6/s1600/day%252B106.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxbWLNC9wzq9zTXAY5Ay6nFiSwq4SbgNTvhCeHVVSUlfwzXat-lgIbc_9tJ-ocP_gH7rfrD3lEnqawzmVM68mxvbflkXim-0QJBVFd1TdqNI06nsM12zLImnEGYZasN9fDEcNMwYv2WTi6/s1600/day%252B106.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>I recently happened upon the blog, <a href="http://365luckydays.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">365 Lucky Days</a>, and can honestly say I'm impressed, inspired and obsessed all at once.  The brain child of Canadian artist,<a href="http://luckyjackson.ca/" target="_blank"> Lucy Jackson</a>, <a href="http://365luckydays.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">365 Lucky Days</a> chronicles the author/artist's decision to create something new everyday.  And, by create, she means these darling embroidered works of art...which, here's the lucky part, are for sale <a href="http://luckyjackson.ca/" target="_blank">on her site</a>!  With each new creation (and each day) Lucy shares a bit more of herself with her readers.  <a href="http://365luckydays.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Click over </a>and see for yourself, just make sure you don't need to be anywhere for at least the next hour or so!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6Elg1v65eL_bVj8KbJujTOaWbecKeKT2xisvHaCk0s7PaKGkqVxjnpFNEy95y8JPHtpJhzM8czZ1NjspKv053-hODh_DfrtVxQcr7jaitRV9_eZP0fKWe8EJymrGVsO1odJEUQjErq6AV/s1600/day%252B111.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu8Z-2h8PBfS4zXlLWmCcz4y8CsPgCKx37xu9f5xXgUravw0wC55J3n6iyIDXAY0Lr7kvZKtLODXITih8MmcpwLi44Nc437W3G8kPMjC_ziXHKXKAP9ILwc9bxNlUUXYqOowBjjfSBdFca/s1600/Picture+350.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu8Z-2h8PBfS4zXlLWmCcz4y8CsPgCKx37xu9f5xXgUravw0wC55J3n6iyIDXAY0Lr7kvZKtLODXITih8MmcpwLi44Nc437W3G8kPMjC_ziXHKXKAP9ILwc9bxNlUUXYqOowBjjfSBdFca/s1600/Picture+350.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUqD9mI9nlgi3QgTQaFr-q4NLJHde90PXr3iovbTf6wgxaQ942m6yhSl71OruuBhY5w0xxKpGTXhL7YevVIOgSyrbsVtQKcTkA6E4h0tcZ4pID3TQGUKQKbR_JgqbmNyJuR8O8TE9YaNh2/s1600/day%252B114.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUqD9mI9nlgi3QgTQaFr-q4NLJHde90PXr3iovbTf6wgxaQ942m6yhSl71OruuBhY5w0xxKpGTXhL7YevVIOgSyrbsVtQKcTkA6E4h0tcZ4pID3TQGUKQKbR_JgqbmNyJuR8O8TE9YaNh2/s1600/day%252B114.jpg" /></a></div><br /></div>

365 Days Of Creativity

I recently happened upon the blog, 365 Lucky Days , and can honestly say I'm impressed, inspired and obsessed all at once.  The brain ch...

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Tangerine Tangoes With Honeysuckle

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrjEM1o1VGGHtWDw0xUtPZjvDBwTqz37ZlJ3P7V4Cje1pQ5pHmFj41MPDUcj3Y8V59-G8UMVYWnb1Mv6QbxB9mlNZrwHPRPJMT5z8Pw5kK_FrnZY_TFTBmwDqn32PoW5y1Uy4xEpurV99e/s1600/look.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrjEM1o1VGGHtWDw0xUtPZjvDBwTqz37ZlJ3P7V4Cje1pQ5pHmFj41MPDUcj3Y8V59-G8UMVYWnb1Mv6QbxB9mlNZrwHPRPJMT5z8Pw5kK_FrnZY_TFTBmwDqn32PoW5y1Uy4xEpurV99e/s640/look.jpg" width="418" /></a></div>The<i> idea</i> of pairing last year's Pantone color of the year with this year's, is compelling...however, I know I'm not this bold with my wardrobe in real life.  Thankfully, everywhere I look,  I'm seeing <a href="http://rstyle.me/g2jamcerhe" target="_blank">accessories </a>that sport this daring color combo.  For the "brights-trend" timid (like me) it seems <i>this</i> is the ideal way to tango with color blocking.  Have you gone the bold hue route with your wardrobe choices yet?<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg3BITImle1Dcw9GaVlZOnDWsY-v-YXAOS2Y_dxRq4neJ01yfPoFcfM-x7PGTBuldKtYxhQhW79huelBDj_VrYTSBR_y1WHZealYZNFHC7CN4UXz8Fb4dCT6u_k0Z9JrMhKtzaqUKE3MZS/s1600/Picture+347.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg3BITImle1Dcw9GaVlZOnDWsY-v-YXAOS2Y_dxRq4neJ01yfPoFcfM-x7PGTBuldKtYxhQhW79huelBDj_VrYTSBR_y1WHZealYZNFHC7CN4UXz8Fb4dCT6u_k0Z9JrMhKtzaqUKE3MZS/s1600/Picture+347.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><i>Images via: <a href="http://j.crew/">J.Crew</a></i>, <a href="http://rstyle.me/g2jamcerhe" target="_blank"><i>Net-a-Porter</i></a></div>

Tangerine Tangoes With Honeysuckle

The idea of pairing last year's Pantone color of the year with this year's, is compelling...however, I know I'm not this bold ...

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Wednesday Wants

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Wednesday Wants

I love the idea of adding a pop of color to an all neutral room with these classic pieces.   There's no doubt in my mind that these wish...

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