Tuesday, November 30, 2010
LCY Shops: Tommy Hilfiger Winter 2010
Bailey said it best in her comment on yesterday’s post that the best part about the ad was that it actually made her want to buy Tommy Hilfiger products. I couldn’t agree more! Successful advertisement, indeed. Here are a few of my favorite Hilfiger products for the season.
1. Chloe Coat | 2. Leather Driving Gloves | 3. Herringbone Patch Scarf | 4. Kathleen Tregging Pants | 5. Cropped Cowl Neck Sweater | 6. Suede Belt | 7. Billie Boot | 8. The New Tote
Monday, November 29, 2010
Feast Interruptus: Let’s Talk Prep





Instead of a traditional tablecloth, layer plaid blankets across the dining table. [Logging that into long-term memory for use at a later date.]


Tuesday, November 23, 2010
10 Things That Make Me Happy

My dear friend, Caitlin of Sacramento Street, asked me to share 10 Things That Make Me Happy on her blog today. Here’s a sneak peak; a few things look familiar, yes? You can see links, prices, and why I chose these items (and six more things that make me happy) by clicking over to Sacramento Street. At the very least, you might get a few great gift ideas!

In other news, I put up my Christmas tree and added white drapes to my living room over the weekend! Pictures will come in a week or so. Stay tuned!
Monday, November 22, 2010
Lighting Inspiration

LED strip lights for the home can offer another great way to enhance your rooms with lighting.
Friday, November 19, 2010
Thursday, November 18, 2010
one girl, her room || 11.18.10

The Girl: By the age of nine, she preferred cashmere to merino wool, Ladurée macaroons to chocolate chip cookies, and Manet over Monet. Most of her childhood was spent longing for weekend trips into the city with her mother where she was introduced to the fine culture and high society Paris had to offer.
Her Room: Now that she lives and studies in the city, she eagerly awaits for weekend trips home, where she’ll get to sleep in her childhood room. She’s comforted by the fact that it still looks exactly as it did when she was a little girl and told the decorator she wanted “pink everything!” Of course, for this blue-blooded five-year-old, “pink” resulted in custom window treatments, reupholstered family antiques, and D. Porthault linens.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Kitchen Porn
My sister and her husband are currently renovating their new old house, and she’s asked (forced) me to help out as much as I can with the design (even though I’m in another state and haven’t seen it). So for her – and for my own future if I ever own property – I’d like always to remember these three perfect kitchens.
KITCHEN 1: The Ikea Bombshell
What?! That’s IKEA?! No way. NO way!… thoughts rang out across the land. The 2010 IKEA catalogue featured this perfectly styled kitchen complete with white and glass cabinets, farmhouse sink, open shelving, rustic lighting, and an eery sense of old world charm. How did they do it? … And design would never be the same.
For those of you not in the know, Something’s Gotta Give-inspired kitchens have been a main request to interior designers since the movie debuted in 2003. Not to mention it reigns as the most searched kitchen at ArchitecturalDigest.com, where interior shots of the famous room were featured. Slate countertops, stainless steel appliances, dome pendants, white subway tiles, oversized island(s), white cabinets, dark hardwood floors… you get the picture. Classic, livable, durable, beautiful. What’s not to love?
Owned by Sarah Richardson’s former number #1 right-hand man, Tommy, this fairly small kitchen is full of affordable design ideas. For example, stainless steel countertops are available at IKEA. Tiled marble backsplash is significantly cheaper than a full slab. Vintage dining furniture can be found at any flea market or second-hand shop for half the cost of a new table and chairs. And you can get two-toned cabinets with a couple cans of paint. I will admit those herringbone floors are probably less attainable on a budget. They’re pretty much the coolest thing I’ve ever seen.
all images via
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
LCY SHOPS: Back to the Basics



Labels:
fashion,
Glee,
inspiration,
lcy shops
Monday, November 15, 2010
Friday, November 12, 2010
A Smile for You
Everyone’s comments have just brightened my day. Thank you!
So now I want to bring a smile to all your faces. How adorable is this preview of Gwyneth on Glee next week? And how much do her and Rachel’s wardrobes make you want to run out and snatch up a few turtlenecks! Let the retail therapy continue. : )
Fashion vs Furnishings | 11.12.10

Want to know a secret? I’ve had a crap week. Absolute. Crap.
I didn’t – and don’t – want to go into it, because this blog serves to inspire with all things happy and beautiful and good. I want to keep it that. My happy place.
But this weekend, I plan on coping with a bit of retail therapy. A razzle dazzle blazer to brighten my mood, and some words of encouragement to pin on my inspiration board as a daily reminder that this sh*t too, shall pass.
And thank you, Paloma and Erin. Once again you’ve provided more inspiration and motivation than perhaps you realized. Happy Weekend, all!
I didn’t – and don’t – want to go into it, because this blog serves to inspire with all things happy and beautiful and good. I want to keep it that. My happy place.
But this weekend, I plan on coping with a bit of retail therapy. A razzle dazzle blazer to brighten my mood, and some words of encouragement to pin on my inspiration board as a daily reminder that this sh*t too, shall pass.
And thank you, Paloma and Erin. Once again you’ve provided more inspiration and motivation than perhaps you realized. Happy Weekend, all!
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Artist Snapshot: Emily Johnston Anderson Photography

Wednesday, November 10, 2010
It’s in the Bag



So I was just minding my own business, scrolling through Kate Spade’s Last Chance sale when out of nowhere, I was blindsided by this lil’ number. The Knightsbridge Zipper Darcy purse. In yellow. For almost half off. Quite frankly, I’m not sure it gets cuter. If only the leather was quilted instead of croc-embossed, my purchasing this would be a done deal.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
The Mom Cave

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