Autumn Orange

The snow has subsided and I am adamant about enjoying fall before the flakes fly again. That is why I put together a list of my favorite autumn orange home finds. I just ADORE the owl!

(birdcage from cornan shop, pillow from etsy, serving platter from cb2, marseille bubble bath in orange blossom, owl jar from anthropologie, persimmon and ginger candle from monarchs heaven)

Snow day!

Here in Jackson we are currently experiencing a winter storm watch and it is truly coming down hard- it has been less than four months since the snow stopped! I am (of course!) underressed and all I want to do is curl up by this beautiful fireplae with some hot cocoa.


(via Domin0)

I love how they painted stones in the mantel--a great idea for opening up this space!

Flats with Flair!

Being 5' 10" I tend to exclusively wear flats-I have already worn through 3 pairs of Tory Burch flats in the past year alone! Flats really make me feel more feminine then heels and these embellished flats definitley do:


(anthropologie)


(christian louboutin)

(kate spade)



(j.crew)



(lanvin)

Lighten Up Your Nest

As many Americans have, I have been habitually watching CNN, reading the New York Times and constantly checking the DOW on my i-phone. It easily gets me feeling anxious but it also makes me realize how important it is be comfortable and happy in your home. Right now all I want to do is wallpaper our apartment with bright colored polka dots--so I went online and looked for fun new and HAPPY wallpaper. I then realized that I am renter and don't have such liberties but I can use these wallstickers from Ferm Living:



I think these will make anyone quite happy indeed! I think the coat rack is brilliant. Stay tuned for more uplifting decorating ideas later this week.

Round One!

It really is proving difficult to incorporate the pink as much as I think Melissa would like but I am not giving up! Any suggestions? So, this is a work in progress:

(sources: J. Crew, Brides, Snippet & Ink, the Knot, and Martha Stewart Weddings).

I especially love the idea of the guest book with colored envelopes and the beautiful fondant and icing work on the cake. Check back for round two of Melissa's inspiration board.

Post Preview: Marigold Marriage

One of my best friends, Melissa, is getting married next fall and couldn't be more excited for her! Her color scheme is going to be orange, pink and yellow--all colors that I think suit her bubbly and warm personality perfectly. In honor of the big day I am working on putting together a wedding inspiration board for the bride to be! This is the picture I plan on building it all around:



(Martha Stewart Weddings)

Don't you just love the beautiful yellow detailing on the dress and the adorable cardigan? Goes to show a traditional dress doesn't have to be all white! Check back later today for the complete board. Very excited...

Letterpress Art

I was just picking up some new cocktail napkins at Paper & Grace, a local stationary and gift store, and was very intrigued by the whimsical prints they had behind the cash register. I was even more intrigued when I learned that they were letterpress prints. The prints were from a company called Old School Stationers, a small letterpress studio in Seattle. In addition to the 8" x 8" prints they also sell adorable letterpress cards. The prints use great colors and would be great in a bathroom, kids room or a bedroom.

Clutter It Up!

I think there is no better way to decorate kitchen shelves than with clutter! Ok, that may seem against conventional wisdom but not when the clutter is beautiful olive oil bottles, adorable tea pots or vintage jars. So pick a theme (mine is vases) and then clutter those shelves and tops of cabinets up! A few examples to get you started:







All photos via marie claire maison.

Pull up a Bench

I have completely fallen in love with the idea of using benches at a dining room table. They just evoke a feeling of warmth and family style dining. They are appropriate for casual, formal, modern and even traditional rooms.

Which one do you think works best?

Images via Living etc, Domino, Apartment Therapy and Ligne Roset.

Lust List: Wallets

I keep being told that I need to buy a wallet, as I currently transport my debit card, passport and ID in the back pocket of my jeans or the random pocket of a coat. I have never lost any cards but twice in the past two weeks I have found my debit card in the middle of the road - opps! Now I have many wallets but I was thinking that maybe if I had a wallet I really really loved I would stop using my pockets for monetary transport. So this is the my current wallet lust list...

From Kate Spade:

From Marc Jacobs:

From Orla Kiely:

From Burberry: