SPOTTED

February 21, 2011

Of all my interior addictions, my weakness for beautiful dinnerware might be one of the worst. We currently have no less than four sets of china in our cabinets which even I admit, might be a little excessive for only two people. The polka dotted cuties above are part of the latest collection to catch my eye. The cheerful designs are from London based brand, Lisa Stickley. If polka dots are your thing, you’ll definitely be a fan! Since I’m barred from purchasing any more dinnerware, I’ve got my eye on the Substantially Generous Jug. I’m picturing it filled with bunches or peonies or hydrangeas. So pretty!

MY OWN CLOVERDALE

January 13, 2011

I love the casual elegance of Kate Spade’s Cloverdale Rose Bowl, pictured above in the bedroom of Lonny’s founder, Michelle Adams. Unfortunately, the gold polka dotted beauty is no longer available (please bring it back Kate Spade!) so a few months back I decided to improvise and create my own for our Thanksgiving table. My amateur version was incredibly easy to create with some gold paint and a little patience. Better yet, the most expensive part was the $3 I spent on the vase which was found at HomeGoods. So there you have it, my very own Cloverdale to hold me over until (fingers crossed) Kate Spade re-introduces it.

THAT’S A WRAP

December 18, 2010

Since we’re each headed to see our families this year, the boyfriend and I are exchanging gifts and having our own little celebration tomorrow. Isn’t it fun when Christmas comes early? Someone still needs to sit down and do some serious wrapping (I’ll give you a hint.. it’s not him!) and these awesome Washi masking tapes would add the perfect amount of pizazz to my packages. I’m partial to the metallics and stripes for the holidays. Do you have a favorite?

BON APPETIT

November 29, 2010

Hello, hello! I’m back from my Thanksgiving induced food coma and ready to give this blog some much needed attention! I hope you all had a wonderful time with family and loved ones and scored a deal or two for yourself this weekend. I promise this is the last you’ll hear about my Thanksgiving table but I thought I’d share a picture of the finished product for anyone interested. The round dining table wasn’t exactly ideal for the festivities but I listened to my inner Tim Gunn chanting “Make it work!”

Looking forward to getting back in the swing of things!

STRIPES AND POLKA DOTS

November 17, 2010

With so many occasions to raise a glass during the holiday season you’ll want to make sure to have some stylish glassware on hand. These polka dot and striped glasses from Pier 1 are my current favorites. I picked up a set of the polka dots for my Thanksgiving table (which I’m so excited to share soon) but now I’m thinking I might need to add some stripes into the mix. They’re just so festive! Don’t the polka dots remind you of falling confetti?

P.S they’re on sale for $4.99 each!