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Hammerpress

Monday, January 30th, 2012

My heart started beating a bit faster when I spotted Hammerpress, a letterpress boutique I just happened to stumble upon while driving all of my 3 stinky boys to see Sesame Street Live in downtown Kansas City last weekend.  So after surviving 2 hours of Elmo, Bert, and Big Bird singing, dancing, and counting,  I made a bee line back to the paper place.

Hammerpress makes the most pretty products.  There, you’ll discover interesting and unique cards, posters, prints, and notebooks – all made with the most beautiful and saturated inks.  I literally wanted to buy everything in the store.  Everything.  But I restrained myself and only bought about half of the store. 

I mean, I try to practice self restraint whenever possible.

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Want to know more? Click here to shop Hammerpress on line.

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All That Glitters is Gold

Friday, December 30th, 2011

What could be more glamorous than gold? The shimmering metallic color has recently made a stunning resurgence, appearing not only in decorative objects and picture frames, but also in furnishings, sunglasses, and nail polish. It can be as gleaming and reflective as chrome and silver, but gold also has the advantage that its sunny character is infinitely warmer.

Here are a few of my favs.  Enjoy!

1.  Report SignatureMontauk

2.  Kate Spade Ooh La La Necklace

3. Michael KorsOversized Runway

4.  SEPHORA by OPI As good As gold

5.  Ray-BanRound Frame

6.  Z Gallerie Potted Twig Tree

7.  Hive & HoneySkinny Glitter

8.  MAKE UP FOR EVER Rock For Ever Aqua Eyes

9.  Crate & Barrel Jules Accent Table

10.  TibiMetallic Jersey Halter Dress

11.  Angelfish by Sperry Top-Sider

12.  Troy Lighting F301 Maidstone Large Pendant

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Lovin’ Lonny

Sunday, September 11th, 2011

The Fall Fashion issue of Lonny Magazine is not to be missed.  Not only are the pictures beautiful, but several of the articles are really good reads.  ‘How to Win Back Your Wardrobe,’ and ‘How to Liven up Your Coffee Table with the Latest Inspiring Reads,’are just two of my favs.

Enjoy!

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The One About Stripes and Bikes

Wednesday, August 17th, 2011

I don’t care if I’m the 2,331,723 blog to post photos of Missoni’s new Target collection. Redundancies, whatever: this is stuff I want, need, covet, and cherish.

The collection includes tons of clothes, of course, but the preview snaps also show luggage, plates, pillows, mugs, laptop cases, blankets and even a bicycle all covered in Missoni’s iconic, colorful, zigzag prints. 

But these photos are just the tip of the iceberg, as there are more than 400 pieces to the Missoni for Target line, all priced between $7.99 and $199.99.

Things I need right now:  the cardi, the sweaterdress, and the bike.

The collection hits Target stores September 13. 

I. Can’t. Wait.

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I’m Totally Against Ceiling Fans. Just Sayin’.

Sunday, July 24th, 2011

When my mom asked me to help redecorate her bedroom, she only gave me a couple of restrictions: 

  1. I had to use her current lavender wall color and drapes, and
  2. I had to use her recently inherited side tables and dresser.

And here’s the look!

bedding, headboard, rug, bench, chair, mirror, ceiling fan, pillow, side table, silver tray, lamp, vase

My mom hasn’t bought all this stuff, yet – although I think she totally should.  Hint.  Hint.  This is just a look I created for her – a reference so when she’s out shopping and she sees a perfect white lamp, or a beautiful circle mirror, she can add it to her room and know it’s going to work.

Creating a look book is easy.  Just pick a color palette, furniture, accessories, rugs, and anything and everything else you want for your room and put them together on your computer or in a folder, so when you’re out shopping, you have a guide to follow. 

And, on a side note, I am totally anti-ceiling fans.  Totally.  I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, gorgeous and unique light fixtures.  But my mom wouldn’t budge on that one.  She’s all, ‘It’s hot in Arizona.  I need the air to be circulated.’  Blah… blah… blah… Just sayin.’

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Loving Lonny

Wednesday, May 18th, 2011

The latest issue of Lonny is here and I’m so coveting everything in it from cover to cover.  Enjoy!

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Do You See What I See?

Thursday, April 7th, 2011

Just one piece of clear acrylic furniture will shake up any room in any style.  And seriously, a shake up is exactly what my kitchen table needs.  I mean, I don’t know what I was thinking when I bought the set of four upholstered chairs from Crate and Barrel a few years ago.  Oh, I remember.  I was thinking that I didn’t have kids.  Buh-dum-bumb! 

So, I’m on the prowl for the perfect clear dining chair and these five are the front runners.  But #2 is for sure my favorite.

What do you think?  Is acrylic furniture for you?

1.   Acrylic Modern Arm Chair

2.   Honeycomb Acrylic Modern Chair

3.   Minotti Clear Dining Chair

4.   Crystall Ghost Chair

5.   Lino Clear Dining Chair

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Flipping Out Over Rue

Sunday, April 3rd, 2011

You must flip though the March/April issue of Rue magazine.  Yes, the entire online issue is as awesome as always, but the feature on the incredibly talented Bonnee Sharp is amazing.

The second I saw all the fun fabric in  her home I couldn’t wait to read more, and that’s when I discovered this young mother of two designed nearly every swatch herself.

After googling Bonnee’s name, I was even more excited to learn she has her own website and blog where all sorts of fun decorating ideas live.

And that’s where you can sample all her fashion forward designs for yourself.

Enjoy!

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Loving Lonny

Sunday, March 20th, 2011

The latest issue of Lonny is here!  And it’s not to be missed.  I have two favorite articles:  minimalist furniture, maximum style and The Wisdom of Wearstler.   But I also love that the e-magazine which traditionally focuses on home decor also featured some fashion this issue.

Enjoy!

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Don’t Hate Me Because I Love Lauren Conrad

Sunday, January 9th, 2011

Don’t hate me because I love Lauren Conrad.  But I do.  And I also love all the fashion advice she gives in her new book, Style.  From beauty and hair secrets to how to shop vintage or finding the perfect pair of heels, the former MTV reality star shares all sorts of tips and tricks on how to be effortlessly chic.

And I’m kind of obsessed.

I’m also kind of obsessed with all this other stuff.  I mean, how retro chic is it that Polaroid is making a comeback?  And Katy Perry’s crackle nail polish collection for OPI is sick.  Just.  Sick. 

Enjoy!

 1.  Model One Table Radio

2.  Polaroid 300 Instant Camera

3.  Eurofase Elysian, 9 Light Pendant

4.  Katy Perry OPI Crackle Polish

5.  Z Gallerie Crystal Dining Chair

6.  Lauren Conrad - Style

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That’s All. Carry On.

Thursday, December 30th, 2010

I just had to share this fashion forward and affordable home decor collection I discovered while doing some serious late night channel surfing.  Can you believe these pieces come to you courtesy of the home shopping network, QVC?  That’s all.  Carry on.

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Flipping For Adler

Wednesday, December 15th, 2010

Have you flipped through Jonathan Adler’s two new publications,  Happy Chic: Colours and Happy Chic: Accessorizing?  You should.  I mean, they are amazing.  I received the books for my birthday last weekend and I’ve been thumbing through them ever since.   I love how every page is bursting with bright and vivid colours, bold patterns, as well as lots of decorating tips and tricks.  And here’s the best part:  they’re cheap.  You can buy the books on Amazon for less than $13.00 a piece.

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Must Read Magazines

Wednesday, December 8th, 2010

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A Sneak Peek at Another Great Online Glossy

Tuesday, October 19th, 2010

Home and lifestyle e-magazines are popping up all over the place and I, for one, am super psyched about it.  The latest publication, Adore, is created by Australian interior designer Loni Parker.  I think the layout, design, and composition of it is absolutely inspired and the ‘Style To Steal’ pages are so fun.  And don’t let the Spring bit on the cover throw you, for in Australia it is Spring.  Enjoy! 

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I Rue, Do You?

Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010

While everyone, and by everyone I mean me, agrees nothing can replace the glossies, I do love, love, love all these new online only publications.   The latest, Rue Magazine, is filled with gorgeous layouts and fantastic articles.  It is the brainchild of Anne Sage and Crystal Gentilello and I believe the pair truly have the pulse on what’s new, fresh, and oh-so-chic.

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