5.31.2011

Interior Infatuation: Beach House Style

I absolutely love these  images from the HGTV series Sarah's Summer House.  Without fail, the warmer weather has me falling straight back into coastal living daydreams.  These pictures literally make me sigh and smile...


Source: hgtv.com via Jackie on Pinterest

Can you just imagine sunning up here?

Source: hgtv.com via Jackie on Pinterest

Um, hello ridiculously perfect kitchen. The tile backsplash is so pretty, as well as the two-tone cabinets and check out the adorable hanging lantern.

Source: hgtv.com via Jackie on Pinterest

Well lookie here, my fave summer color palette.

Source: hgtv.com via Jackie on Pinterest

The perfect spot to soak your cares away.

Raise your hand if you are now dying for a summer beach house.

5.30.2011

Shopping the Sites: Ann Taylor

I'm introducing a new feature today called "Shopping the Sites", where I pick out my favorite items from popular retail stores-ones that you can shop online and in person if you have one locally.  A virtual dream shopping spree if you will.  Let me know what you think!

Starting with Ann Taylor, which I had since overlooked as an-ahem-more mature, business attire centered store.  Imagine my surprise when I found all of these goodies!

Their accesories are what really slayed me.  Check out all of these beauties:



They have a great selection of painterly prints in gorgeous teals, blues and browns:


And some great pieces in one of my favorite colors, olive:


These striped dresses are a sure bet:

And last but not least, shoes and bags:

bottom right{Exotic Foldover Clutch}

Today they are having a 40% off sale on tees, jewelry, shoes, shorts and capris, plus an extra 40% off sale items, so go check it out!

Monday Morning {P}Inspirations

Happy Memorial Day to all my American peeps!  Hope you are enjoying your long weekend and have experienced some sort of summer-like activity, even if it was just romping around in your swimsuit indoors because it was too cold outside.  Which may or may not have happened over here.  In celebration, today's {p}inspirations evoke that summer vibe that we all can't wait for:

Source: etsy.com via Jackie on Pinterest


I can just imagine lounging under an umbrella on the beach, book in hand while my girls build a sandcastle nearby. Ahhh, bliss!




I can and will eat grilled corn on the cob all summer.  This recipe adds lime and cojita cheese. Yum!


Love the mosaic tiles in the bottom of this pool.  How refreshing a dip in it would be!



I'm officially coining this the summer of pastels (specifically mint and salmon), florals and b&w stripes.  Who is with me?


Who run the world? Girls with surfboards, that's who!


Campari-Citrus Sorbet. Nuf said.


And here is where I would devour one, or two or three.  Maybe even four.


Ending with what is going to be my summer motto.

Enjoy your day sweeties! oxo

5.27.2011

The It List-May 27th

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Happy Friday ladies! Can you believe it is the final Friday of May - summer is here!  
Celebrate this weekend by taking some extra time to peruse these fabulous blogs!

  • thought and musing looks amazing in layered neutrals... her scarf/belt/necklace combination is very inspiring - I want to try that!
  • lady M breaks down the color grey with all the inspiration you would ever need to completely fall in love with this color. From a gorgeous dress to your favorite celebs rocking the color - she has it all! (find lady M on twitter!)
  • 100 inspirations has an Angelina Jolie inspired outfit in a gorgeous nude hue - THE color for spring!  Check it out!
  • good clean fun takes a classic summer combo, strawberries and rhubarb, and mixes them up into a fabulous summer cocktail... just in time for the holiday weekend! (find good clean fun on twitter!)
  • the stylish housewife sports a classic outfit inspired by the one and only Olivia Palermo - check out her spin on the look! (find the stylish housewife on twitter!)
  • the capital barbie is loving bright orange for summer - this nail polish caught my eye!  Check out her other bold and bright picks! (find the capital barbie on twitter!)
  • rose a la mode found the perfect outfit for the long drive back from vacation and I love it! (find rose a la mode on twitter!)
  • a spot of whimsy is crushing on the interior stylings of Ralph Lauren.  You will be too after you check out these ultra classic and ultra comfortable digs! (find a spot of whimsy on twitter!)
  • sweetie pie style features the Tribeca loft of Erin Featherston - it's superbly feminine!  The girly girl in you will love it! (find sweetie pie style on twitter!)
  • alisha of alisha & brandon is bringing back a pair of old wide leg jeans to her closet and is also dishing on style versus fashion. (find alisha & brandon on twitter!)
  • infashuation had my heart skipping a beat with stripes, leopard print and white jeans. This is the ultimate in summer outfit combos! (find infashuation on twitter!)
  • the fancy red boots is letting her readers choose her new handbag for her - how fun!?!? I am loving one bag in particular... which one are you loving? (find the fancy red boots on twitter!)
  • a lucky fifth rounds up her favorite drugstore beauty finds. Who doesn't love a peek into others' makeup stash?
  • along abbey road brings us her top fashion picks from the Cannes Film Festival.  There are so many gorgeous celebrities and dresses!
  • good life for less is passionate for pink this summer - check out her fun picks from shoes, to clothes to accessories! (find good life for less on twitter!)
the IT list is produced weekly by jill of good life for less - for information on how to be involved, click here!

5.26.2011

Sweet Teacher's Gift

Today Natalie is graduating from preschool!  I am so excited for her, and can't believe in two short months she will be a Kindergartener.  Time flies.  I ran across this idea for an end-of-year Teacher's gift and though it was so adorable that I did the same thing for Nat's teachers.  Easy and fun!

I'm going to do my best to post my Thursday Latelies vlog tonight, but it has been a super busy week and I have yet to record it. It may be a Friday Latelies this week, but either way I will get one up. I know you are all waiting on the edge of your seat.

5.25.2011

Outfit of the Week: Boho Summer

One of my must-haves for summer is a cropped, open weave, beige sweater.  Oh yes, I am being that specific.  Here is an outfit I dreamed up to go with my top pick:


What is on your summer fashion must-have list?

California Dreaming: Sonoma Wine Country Trip: Drinks

I've had these pics in my drafts to post, with the intention of doing a big write up on my wine tasting experience but blogger keeps being a b@#ch so I'm just going to hurry and post these while it's working.  I'm warning you blogger-any more screw ups and I may be outtie 500.


Where it all began. Kendall-Jackson.


My friend Erin and me getting our taste on at K-J


My little brother and his adorable girlfriend.  He works at K-J and got us the hook up for an amazing food and wine pairing.  You must try something like that sometime!


Line em up!


Part of the food pairing...


...and more


...and more!  What is so cool about this is the chef brings out each dish and describes how and why he made each particular item, and then tells you which wine to pair it with and what flavors it will bring out in the wine.  Of course by the end I was like "uh-huh, yeah sure" and just throwing back the wine, but it was a fun experience.

Now these all come from later in the day and I honestly couldn't tell you too much about any of them!  One too many glasses ya know...


Wineries at every turn.

5.24.2011

Interior Infatuation: Erin Fetherston's Tribeca Loft

There are two places that always perk my ears up when I run across a home tour: "LA Pad" and "Tribeca Loft".  Both equally pull at my  "I wish I were that cool" meter.  Designer and ethereal girl Erin Fetherston has a gorgeous Tribeca Loft that looks just as dreamy as she her designs.


Source: vogue.com via Jackie on Pinterest

Source: vogue.com via Jackie on Pinterest

Source: vogue.com via Jackie on Pinterest

Source: vogue.com via Jackie on Pinterest

Source: vogue.com via Jackie on Pinterest

Source: vogue.com via Jackie on Pinterest

Source: vogue.com via Jackie on Pinterest

Images via vogue

5.23.2011

Monday Morning {P}Inspirations

Wow, what an amazing weekend I had!  First of all, the world didn't end, so right there I knew things were looking up.  Then yesterday we had a birthday party at our house for my little Kara who turned three.  It was so much fun-she had a great time running around with her friends and pretty much just eating candy all day.  I let it slide since it was her birthday.  I posted a few pics from the party on twitter yesterday if you want to check them out.  So how was your weekend? Ready to kick off another week?  We'll let's do it then!




I need this zebra top.  Wouldn't mind the adorable smiling dog either.


I need this whole scenario in my backyard. 


I need this striped cake for my 30th bday party


I need to remember this.


I need to parade around in this headdress just because.

Five Fabulous Bloggers



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I recently was given the opportunity to write about five fabulous bloggers and I of course jumped at the chance because there is nothing I love more than my blog buddies!  I think bloggers and blog readers alike are a special breed (if I do say so myself) and these five I have formed such a great friendship with and am so glad to have them in my life.


I have known Jill for several years now-forming a mutual friendship through blogging and getting the great opportunity to finally meet her in Vegas last October.  Jill is such a kindred spirit, and her blog never ceases to inspire me on the fashion front.  She is adorable, smart and filled with great wardrobe inspiration.  But beyond that she inspires me in all apsects of life.  I look forward to our frequent skype dates and we are scheming another meet up in the fall!  Check out her blog The Good Life For Less and I'm sure you will love her as much as I do!

Maggie of Maggie Rose

Maggie is my Ethel.  (As in Lucy & Ethel-but that it is a bit of a long story).  She has amazing interior design skills and has recently been able to take the leap of quitting her day job to pursue her passion!  I am so proud of her accomplishments.  Her home has recently been featured on many major blogs such as Apartment Therapy and Desire To Inspire.  Check out Maggie's blog for loads of interior design and lifestyle inspiration and guess what-you can hire her too! 

Kellie of Nest of Posies

 

Kellie perhaps has the sweetest heart of anyone I have ever met.  I am constantly in awe of her parenting, crafting and homemaking skills.  She is mommy to three sweet kids (including twins!) and has the most adorable shop selling fun things like market bags and pillows.  If you are in need of some good ol' Southern hospitality, then head on over to Kellie's blog!


Shannon of Shannanigans


Shannon. Shannon, Shannon, Shannon.  This girl is hilarious.  She cracks me up on a daily basis with her posts on motherhood, crafting and lifestyle.  I really, really want to meet her in person because I know I will be belly laughing the whole time I am with her.  And I love laughing.  It's my fave.  Not to mention she has the cutest little boy eva, named Gabe.  Have you seen her month-by-month pics of him?  They are genius!  If you live in the Philly area be sure to check her out-she is having a blog get-together soon.  It's called "It's Always Bloggy in Philadelphia."  Enough said.


I ran across Holly's blog a few years ago while blog surfing.  Something about it pulled me in, and I was excited to learn she lived only a few hours away from me in Cali.  Of course I didn't get up the nerve to ask her to get together until about a year later. (Stalker much?) But I am so glad we did, because we hit it off right away. (Check out one of our meet-ups here) I like to think of Holly as my hipper younger sister.  She keeps me updated on what's cool with the young kids these days.  And she is getting married in a few months and I couldn't be happier for her!  So make sure to stop by her blog to see all the fun things she's been up to!

So tell me, who are your top 5 fab bloggers??


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