Things I'm all about this week...

Faux de Gournay wallpaper...

 

I can't tell you how many clients and friends have inquired about this exquisite wallpaper.

 

Sadly, the paper can cost around $1,000 per panel.... until now! Check out my friend Andrea's blog the The Glam Pad to see how you can achieve this look without the hefty price tag.  She's found a source for a look alike de Gournay paper... and bonus!! Andrea is participating in the One Room Challenge so follow along as  she decorates her powder room with this gorg wallpaper!

Here's Andrea's version

Soooooo pretty!!

 

Okay onto keeping it a little more realz....

 

Crypton Fabrics

 

 

Crypton fabrics (which have been around for a long time) are now exploding onto the scene (well at least on my scene). I have been decorating a lot of homes with large messy puppies and young, sports-playing, finger-painting, fun and fabulous kids.

 

You can not destroy this fabric people!!! Want to re-upholster an outdated piece of furniture but afraid your kids will trash it the next day? Go on ...give this fabric a chance you will not be disappointed:) 

 

 

Speaking of outdated furniture ....

 

The Centsational Girl wrote this article on how to get the best results when spray painting furniture. I totally trust this chick... she's painted a lot furniture in her time!

 

 

 

 

Fall Coats

 

UGGGGGHHHHH... I never know what coat/sweater/jacket to wear at this time of year. I'm always cold but can't fathom sporting my winter coat even though I really really want to...

 

Here's a few of my solutions...

Joie

Zara

Zara

Jcrew - don't like how they styled this girl???


If I can't be a vegan at least my jacket can be...

Vegan leather jacket
Piperlime


More winter than fall but I thought this was fun.

Gap
 

Thoughts? Suggestions? I'm open!

Thanks for reading xoxo!!

Things I'm all about this week...

How cute are the royal couple with their new baby?

I mean seriously???

 

Look at them.

 

 Adorbs.

 

And Kate's hair?

 

Off

The

Charts.

 

You can get Kate's similar polka dot look here or here.

Thin lips? Whaaaat??... yes, I have thin lips. But not any more... not since I watched this video. Check it here.

 

on your phone? click here

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8n7C22qHYjQ

 

 

I wore this dress over the weekend. LOVE. It's soooo pretty and it was on sale to boot. Score one for me.

 

 

I'm obsessing over this wallpaper that was featured by Beth Connolly on Chinoiserie Chic.

 

 

I don't know what's beyond that entry I just know I want to live there. It's navy and white perfection.

 

I managed to throw these flowers together for my goddaughter's christening this weekend.

 

 

Fun and girly aren't they?

 You can never go wrong with white and various shades of green and pink. All of these flowers came from Produce Junction and cost $35 in total. Love that place.

 

Also coveting my friends fire table from RH

 

 

Fabulous, right? I want to roast marshmallows here. Among other things.  If you want to pull the trigger on it go here.

 

And these jeweled-tone pieces for fall?

 

jcrew

 

gap

tory burch

 

 

Yep, I said fall.

 

Thanks for reading!! xoxo

20+ essentials for your next outdoor party!

 

So your throwing a party!

images above via pinterest

No?

 

Well, you may think twice after I show you all the fun and  fabulous indoor/outdoor stuff available!

Get comfortable, sit back and relax with these
outdoor pillows



Frontgate



Schumacher here



Pottery Barn

Crate and Barrel

Etsy



Frontgate

Got a chill?

No sweat, I've got an outdoor throw made with 100% acrylic Sunbrella chenille fabric

 

Frontgate

Still Cold?

Well grab yourself a bag of marshmallows and settle in here

 

Restoration Hardware

 

 Buggin' out? 

No fear mosquito repellent is here. So, stop slapping yourself silly.

Frontgate

 

Lanterns and candles so you can light it up!

 

Restoration Hardware



Restoration Hardware

 

Take a seat...

These would be fun and stylish for extra seating



Amazon

Pour yourself a glass
 

Govino wine glasses are shatterproof and reusable. Best of all, they have a place for your thumb if it gets tired.



amazon



Not a wine drinker? How about some Sangria amigo?

Pottery Barn

 

No? How about an ice cold pop of iced tea?

Frontgate

Don't forget to put your dancing shoes on

Indoor/Outdoor wireless speaker

Amazon

Outdoor chalk table cloth, anyone?

 

oil chalk tablecloth available here

Or this one perhaps? This would look gorg with a pop of hot pink flowers!



etsy

 

For an easy breezy atmosphere

Indoor/Outdoor Curtains

Pottery Barn

Outdoor floor lamp? Yep, got that too.

Ballard Designs

One last thought, instead of buying all this stuff just bring all your indoor stuff outside for the night. Just be sure to bring it back in before it rains!!

Now back to biz...

What ever will you wear?

Self-tanner of course



here

And how about these?



Milly for Banana Republic

BCBG

 

 

joie

Devon Baer

 

 



zara

gap

old navy



Lilly Pulizer

Do you have any party secrets you'd like to share? What say you?

P.S. If you missed my outdoor furniture, planter and rug round up check it out here, here and here!

Have a GREAT time at your party! xoxo