I’m a bit late to the party as blogs have been announcing this for several months…however, I felt a spring blog post was befitting of this year’s Color of the Year. Orchid (any purple in particular) has me reminiscing of my best friend’s childhood bedroom, not sure if it was ‘radiant’ but she loved it! How do you plan to incorporate this beautiful color into your home this year?
For the love of design
February is the month to celebrate love so I thought I would celebrate my love of design. Pieces that are well designed serve a function while being aesthetically beautiful. They evoke a feeling in us and represent a part of our soul. Sometimes you can’t explain why you love something, you just know you do. A little like the people we love, too. So, here are a few things that have captured my heart this month…










Choose things for your home carefully & it will come alive with your energy!
Happy Designing!
holiday 2013 – colorful whimsy
As a kid, and even sometimes as an adult, I have an impossible time falling asleep on Christmas Eve. It’s easy to pinpoint the root cause as a child – the anticipation of the unknown wonders to behold on Christmas morning. All our presents magically appearing under the tree and finding “evidence” of Santa’s visit in half-eaten cookies was enough to satisfy my youthful curiosity. It wasn’t even so much about the presents, but really the “magic” of it all. So what keeps me awake now, as an adult?
I’d like to believe the holidays bring out a little child wonderment in all of us. Even though I hate the commercialization of the holidays, I think there are a few things that capture the whimsy we experienced as children. See below for a little inspiration and a few nostalgic favorites for this year!
I have to start off with the ever-increasing antics of the “Elf” assigned to families all over the US. In the name of Santa, parents have stretched their creativity to the limits to capture his nightly shenanigans!









holiday 2013 – neutral luxe
I am obsessed with white rooms and the layer of textures which translates into a winter wonderland atmosphere for the holidays. Starting with a neutral base and adding in shimmery textures makes for an enchanting space. The ambient lighting achieved with candles and starry lights completes the effect for entertaining!
See below for inspiration photos and a few of my pics for luxe this holiday season!



Mercury is a given for neutral luxe and these new ornaments from RH don’t disappoint. They are gorgeous!

Everyone needs a little faux fur/snow in their “wonderland”…perfect backdrop to beautifully wrapped gifts!

I love the energy of this sculptural wreath and it pairs well with white!

I am kind of obsessed with this lantern and it’s simple clean lines. It would look stunning all year in your home!

These unique snowflakes have an origami feel and could definitely be displayed beyond the holiday season.

This fabulous brushed gold bowl would make a statement to any dining or cocktail table.

Love the octagonal shapes and modern edge of these candle holders which would fit in to almost any decor.

Adding a little bling to your sofa just got easier with this glitzy geometric pillow!

These string lights are amazing and are available in gold or silver. Where are you going to use them in your home?

Love the graduated beading effect on these candles; bet they look beautiful as they burn down.

holiday 2013 – modern festive
So, you love the holidays but you don’t love the traditional decor elements? Luckily, there are many other ways to dress up your space for the season without OD’ing on plaid & pine trees. Unique color palettes, mod stylized shapes and unusual accents like peacocks and gemstones are building blocks of a non-traditional scheme. Feel free to make a statement with your decor!
See below for inspiration photos and my favorite things on the market this season!




Shiny silver balls tied with a pink thread make for a festive entrance!

Amaryllis stems flourish in the peacock-inspired hues of these stunning vases!

Clear tree silhouettes grouped together would make a statement for a dining table or entry.

Agate drops offer a hint of nature and can be hung anywhere or tied on a package for a color pop.

Spinning shapes in silver & gold delight audiences young & old!

Love the unique colors in these capiz shell ornaments!

Functional & retro in bold colors, these glasses are durable for kids & tipsy adults!

Faceted cocktail glasses are great for retro entertaining with a twist…Manhattan, anyone?

We all love flameless candles and these new string light versions are a fun alternative!

Stemless flutes make great gifts and since they don’t scream “holidays”, they can be used all year round.















