Leather + Crystal

Yes, that's right crystal and leather--a combination I never imagined loving but that was before I saw this wine coaster, decanter, tray and ice bucket from Ralph Lauren. It just exudes the most classic of style.

Ahhh...

Sorry for the light post but I am in the midst of planning an event for 700 people and nothing is quite going as planned. However, when I saw this room I felt an instant calm. Its warmth and simplicity makes me want to sit at that table with a glass of wine and forget my stress. That mirror is just calling my name and now has a place on my home decor wish list.


via House Beautiful

Mauve Madness

I had been hearing all about purple being the hot color but hadn't really seen much and then I was reading the August In Style and was blown away by all the celebs sporting the color. I have to say that I love it! It is such a beautifully feminine color that looks good not only on the runway but in a room. Some of my favorite examples...


Roberto Cavalli Spring 2008 Ready Wear


Oscar de la Renta Pre-Fall


Alberta Ferretti Spring


Marc Jacobs Pump

Banana Republic hoops


Room via Habitually Chic





Room via Domino


via Metropolitan Home


Milan Buffet table from Shine Every Day


Calla Lilly bouquet via Modern Bride

Glamping

Yes, Glamping is a term that I recently saw used in the August 2008 Mountain Living magazine and is short for glamorous camping. When I read the article and saw the "camps" they recommended I think the term is quite appropriate. I love camping but I always dread knowing I won't get a good night sleep due to a tree root jamming into my back, the bites of mosquito's or rain leaking in to the tent. If you dread these not so glamorous aspects of camping too then you would definitely be interested in the accommodations at Paws-Up, a Montana resort offering luxury adventure vacations. Here are some pictures of the "tent" accommodations:

The tents are 270-square-foot, have a king-sized feather bed, electricity, spacious deck, private master bathroom, twice-daily housekeeping service, gourmet meals and even your own personal butler that will make you a campfire and tell stories!! They appropriately refer to their River Camp as a place "where nature is served on a silver platter." In addition to all the luxuries offered, you can also enjoy the beautiful setting along the Blackfoot river:

Local Style: Altitude Adjustment

Altitude, a small local clothing store, had some cute things but it was definitely not the one stop shop for fashionitas that it is today. Last summer the owners opened up a much larger store on the town square and are now carrying very cool contemporary artwork, furniture, fabulous books and home accessories in addition to clothing, shoes and handbags. I went in for the first time last weekend and was blown away with what they have done to the place. Such a breath of fresh air in a community overloaded with t-shirt and western wear stores.

I loved almost all of their merchandise but was especially drawn to these mirrored picture frames:

...and the extensive inventory of Orla Keily:

And if all the browsing wears you out they also opened an espresso bar in the back of the store.

Stop by Altitude at 48 E. Broadway or call 733-4719.

(photos by blair)

Crazy for Canary

I have been loving all the vibrant colors of this summer, especially sunny canary yellow! It is just such a happy color and a nice update on the traditional pale yellow. I think it looks great paired with black for a very striking modern look, blue for a more traditional french feeling or white for a fun and flirty style. Here are some of my favorite uses of the color:

I love the splash of color on the wall of Fashion designer Lisa Perry's home via Metropolitan Home...

...and this bedroom From Domino:

Bertazzoni-Italia 6 burner range:

Morning Glory Bedding from Anthropologie:

Horchow "Nova" Table Lamp:

"Spring" throw pillow from Square Feathers:

TROLLSTA Side table from Ikea:

Enamel Bangle from Banana Republic:

Taryn Rose Patent Leather Ballet Flats:

Dash & Albert

Every time I have gone into Lily & Co, a florist/home decor store here in Jackson, over the past few weeks I have been admiring these whimsical and casual area rugs but always forget to look and see who makes them. I finally looked yesterday and found out that they are made by a company called Dash & Albert (an Annie Selke Company). I especially like the ones made out of woven cotton or woven wool. I was delighted to see all the additional fun patterns they offered on their website--ranging from sophisticated to playful. An added bonus -- they are suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.

I bought this one for my kitchen:

...and would love to have bought these too:

Local Style

When I first started this blog I felt at an immediate disadvantage, as I don't live in a bustling city full of hidden antique shops and cutting edge architecture. However, the more I think about it Jackson really does have a lot to offer in terms of style and design - if the natural beauty of this valley is not enough we have amazing art galleries, restaurants, florists, clothing stores that can rival the hippest metropolitan boutiques, and some very cute and funky home decor shops. So, i have a new mission--I am going to start a weekly post completely dedicated to my current hometown!

Local Style: Fashion + Function

In Jackson Hole there are definitely distinctive groups of people, especially when it comes to style. All of the styles here are fun and unique but todays post is dedicated to the outdoor enthusiast. For this group of people style it is all about functionality. These are some staple items you would likely find in their closet that keep them not only sporty but chic.

This is Patagonia version of the little black dress. Their Morning Glory dress is not only flattering but made of incredibly comfortable Jersey knit.


A true marriage of fashion and function, this flirtatious baby blue skirt from Cloudveil is made specifically for trail running and mountain biking.

AUDREY sunglasses from Smith, a favorite sunglasses brand of locals. These stylish glasses also come with a lifetime warranty--I don't think Gucci is very likely to offer that!



In addition to keeping time and looking cool this bright red watch from Suunto keeps a memory log of your activities - such as duration, your altitude, and how high you climbed up the Grand Teton. It also has a barometer to alert you of any weather changes, since here in the mountains it can change in an instant and snow is a possibility everyday of the year.

Most girls in Jackson are quite the yogis and for them the apparel from Prana is the only way to practice and I have to agree. I love their Lola Sport top, which comes in 10 playful patterns such as Tangerine Taj (below left) and Tangerine Pebble (below right).

Whimsical Lighting

Most of the overhead lighting is my apartment is currently not functioning -- and not because I didn't change the light bulbs but because I think I damaged the wiring when I had a little bit of a flood on the second floor. Anyways, I am sure if I had one of these whimsical "upside down" chandeliers I would be more careful about the sink overflowing! I love that they can be modern, fun and elegant all at the same time. I can't help but smile when I look at these:

The chandelier on the top is made of handcrafted metal and glass. The one on the bottom features crystals and is currently sold out at Horchow , where they can both be found.