Creator and designer Christina Weber started the Studiopatró line with a William Morris quote at heart: “Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful.”
The tea towels are hand printed with eco friendly water-based inks and the aprons would even make me look like someone who knows what is going on in the kitchen.
After much deliberating, I’ve decided to go with the dresser as a changing table option. It turned out that our existing desk was just too big/deep and the amount of money it would have cost to get the right baskets for storage underneath…let’s just say the dresser was the way to go.
So I headed back to the Paterson Habitat ReStore. Much to my surprise, one of the dressers I had seen a few weeks ago (one that worked in terms of style, dimension…and certainly pricing), was still there. I bought for under $35 and **am now in the process of repainting/staining it.
**and of course by me, I mean my awesome dad 
Oh, and please pardon the picture quality. These were all taken with my phone.
One wouldn’t expect an interior like this one to be in a Madrid apartment in the neighborhood of Chamberí. But, here it is. In all it’s rustic charm: exposed beams and bricks teamed up with a white backdrop and dashed with colour. Other worthy mentions reclaimed radiators and beautifully coloured glass in the kitchen.
But my favorite has got to be that adorably eclectic nursery.
{images via nuevo estilo | architects la traviesa de conde duque}
I only recently learned that Lilly Pulitzer had passed away. It made me realize that other than the bright colours, I really knew nothing about the socialite turned designer. I have to say I was amused to find out that Mrs. Pulitzer had designed the vivid pattern shift dresses she was first known for, as a way to camouflage juice stains from the juice bar she owned and ran.
Eventually the dresses were more sought out than the juices, and Lilly Pulitzer as a designer evolved into something quite big. The name is synonymous with bright floral prints. Prints that conjure thoughts of a warm day in Palm Beach (mint julep in hand of course).
Best of all, those prints had been extended from closet to home in recent years.
clockwise from the top: towels via garnet hill | tunic via bloomingdales | mug via swoozies
Hello and Happy Friday.Tough week around here as my seasonal allergies (aka reason #27 why I would like to move to a tropical climate where I can bypass Spring) kicked into high gear and turned into a nasty head cold.
But finally, the weekend is here and this weekend is all about mom. I started to put together a gift guide for the occasion. But, truth be told, there are already some really great ones out there, so I’ve decided to feature those instead. SO, if you are still on the hunt for that perfect gift for mom, be sure to check out:
Little White Whale: Gift Guide for Mamas
The Plumed Nest: Mother’s Day Gift Guide
La Dolce Vita: Last Minute Gift Guide: Mother’s Day
Have a beautiful weekend. And for all you moms out there: Enjoy your day and thanks for all you do!
Today’s home shows how a simple colour palette repeated from room to room can bring a cohesiveness throughout the home.
The kicker, the home sits in what was once the tennis court of the estate next door. For images of this lovely abode, see the latest issue of est magazine.
{images tara pierce | production & styling sian macpherson | via est magazine}
I can’t remember the last time I was this excited for a movie (ok, I can, it was the last 007 film a few months back). But seriously, every time I see a preview for The Great Gatsby, I get goosebumps. The Art Deco visual candy promising to come out of this thing…ooh can’t wait. Alas, the movie premiers at the end of this week, so I will have to wait. At least a few more days. In the meantime, here are a few shots from the set and some ideas on how to achieve the look at home.
coral cotton velvet pillow | willa skye home $48
mango wood box | overstock.com $40
holtkoetter satin nickel halogen lamp | lamps plus $418
murray feiss infinity 30″ round wall mirror | lamps plus $170
kas oriental signature art deco rug | rugs usa $84-$1659
dancing couple statuette | decor universe $52
solid brass desk lamp | lamps plus $200
martini glass set | mikasa $40/set of 4
Hello & Happy Friday!
This weekend we are gearing up for Cinco de Mayo. A day that, in this day and age, is a celebration of Mexican heritage. But, a little background: it’s historical background is as commemoration of Mexico’s victory in a battle against France in 1862.
Are you celebrating Cinco de Mayo this weekend? If so, a few tips/ideas to turn your gathering into a true fiesta.
{original images 1 & 2 snaps and scribbles , design jordan event studio via trueblu | 3 victor c. sizemore via style me pretty | 4 peter callahan via camille styles}
Happy May! Here’s a look at some of the fun (mostly) for the home items I spotted in April.1 Soon enough it’ll be time to take the party outside. How sweet would it be to have this little birdie bottle opener at the next outdoor soiree? | tag 2 u $15
2 I really think this rolling pin would look great sitting on the counter…Oh sure, I’ve only used my current rolling pin once in over four years, but still. | anthropologie $18
3 Since my wardrobe is now ‘limited’ (understatement of the year), I’ve been looking for ways to make those maternity t-shirts look a little nicer. I haven’t always been big on costume jewelry/accessories, but with the prices at Forever 21, I figured I could give it a try. I even picked up the one above for under $10! | forever 21
4 Perfect for rounding up Earth Month- a pencil that, when down to the stump, will keep on going growing. Simply plant the stump and a seed inside will help turn it into an addition to your garden. | fancy $20/8 pencils
You ever book a hotel room based on the website image, only to get there and find out the room is nothing like what you expected (and not in a good way)? I had a similar experience last weekend at the Brooklyn Botanical Garden in NYC. Everything on their website indicated that the Cherry Blossom festival would be in full swing. But, once we got there, it seemed the Cherry Blossoms hadn’t quite gotten the memo.
Still, it was fairly pleasant and we did get to see other attractions which included…
A Japanese Garden
A most impressive display of tulips (who knew there was such a variety?!)
A trip through the conservatory. And there is nothing like a walk through steam with tropical plant life all around to make you feel like you have been transported to warmer climates!
So there you have it. I may try my luck again next year and see if I can’t catch the Cherry Blossoms in full swing.
