Worth a Visit....

I was in San Francisco for work last week, and stumbled upon Banana Republic's new concept store called "Edition." It is full of accessories, namely jewelry. I have to admit, I don't buy much from Banana these days, I'd rather save and splurge on something better quality. I think that J. Crew does a much better job in this arena and their jewelry is more stylish. However, I think BR did a great job in the cocktail ring department. I left the store with this little number......

If you live in SF or will be there in the future, check it out! The store is located in the Westfield Mall where Bloomingdale's and Nordstroms are located, off of Market St. Here are a few of my favorites, and you can even save yourself the trip and buy them online.....

This one below was my FAVE. It runs VERY small and I almost died trying to get it off my finger. If you have unusually skinny fingers, it might work for you!!

P.S. The staff here is top notch. Nordstrom quality customer service.......just had to mention it.

Dear West Elm....

Please make a floor mirror version of this....

 

.......that's all.

Let's Get Personal

Here are a few shots from my place.....more to come once I get organized!!

Sweet Dreams

I love blue and white chinese porcelain and have been trying to incorporate it into my decor. So when I saw this new bedding by Ralph Lauren at Bloomingdale's, it was love at first site. I love how they merchandised it with pink. If only my husband would allow pink walls in our bedroom. I decided to just go with the sheets and mix it in with my white duvet/euro shams.

I love a little fun update that doesn't break the bank! Thank you Bloomingdale's for all of your fabulous sales!! 

Get Your Pedicured Toes Ready!

I'm in love with this new sandal by Loeffler Randall. Aren't they darling? I spotted them at one of my favorite local boutiques. I only saw black but I may have to hunt down the snake version! Perfect with skinny jeans and a tank!

Cottage Style....

The cover looks very familiar :) Congrats mom!!!

Come On Barbie Let's Go Party.......

As I'm sure you all know, Barbie is turning the big 5-0!! Mattel is spending lots of time, money and energy promoting this milestone. One of my close friends works in marketing at Mattel and attended the party at the Barbie Dream House in Malibu. I'm sure you all heard that Jonathan Adler designed the interiors, so I thought I'd post pics for you all. Got to love the pink!

all photos courtesy of Mattel

Candid Giada

I just started a new job. I've been MIA!! I don't have time for a real post, but just found this video on Facebook that I wanted to share. I've been a huge Giada DeLaurentiis fan for a few years now and if you are too, you will enjoy this behind the scenes footage of her new show and adorable baby daughter! Hope all is well......

The downside of Renting...

..... has nothing to do with the lack of a tax write-off, it's that you can't wallpaper!!! I can't even paint!! Ugh. One of my good friends ordered wallpaper panels through Weego Home and I love this idea.

image from Weego Home

My friend's bedroom....love that Florence Broadhurst print!!

I spent hours on Walnut and I still go back to Osborne and Little's Asuka print. I first fell in love with it after seeing Michelle Smith's apartment. I think this would be fabulous in my living room. 

image from Elle Decor

image from Domino

Asuka in Gold

I love the yellow version Smith used but I can't seem to find it on Osborne and Little or Walnut. So two questions....or three!

1) Does anyone know if this pattern is still available in yellow?

2) Any recommendations on how one goes about ordering panels? I'm not about to "DIY" with this expensive paper!!

3) Anyone (designers) who has done this, any tips? 

Score!

I have a thing for plain white towels. I just think it looks fresh and often times I find that prints and colors can look cheesy. But I found these towels in the William-Sonoma Home catalogue and loved the white/khaki combination, very Missoni-esque. I'm also glad I waited to buy them because now they are on sale! Woo hoo!!