HELP!!

My amazing mother just bought me the above headboard from Pottery Barn for my master bedroom. I love it, but the color is off and clashes with my white dresser (the headboard color is an off-white). I want to paint it light blue, but I've never done this before. Tips!?? I don't want to ruin it!!! Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

Project Terrace Complete.......

So reality trumped fantasy with my outdoor pillow project. We are throwing a 4th of July party and I didn't have enough time to order custom pillows for my sectional. Thank God for West Elm. I found adorable outdoor pillows there, plus they were on SALE!! All of my pillows, covers and inserts, for under a hundred dollars. Yay! More money for shoes :)

Speaking of 4th of July, I've been shopping and planning like a mad woman.......total Martha style. I'm even making my guests wear red, white and blue. I know, get a life!! Ha....

What are your 4th of July plans? Hope it's a great one!!

Summer, Summer, Summertime......

We just got back from visiting my in-laws, who live on Hilton Head Island in South Carolina (it was HOT!!! ugh). Every time I visit I always pray to run into one of Paula Deen's hot sons, but this time I discovered something even better.....Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka!! Each restaurant we went to seemed to have a special drink concoction using this amazing product. I have always been a fan of the Arnold Palmer, but this addition makes it even better! (although this is not calorie free, so you better stick to one) Luckily for the rest of the country, BevMo now stocks it! I just bought some to serve with lemonade at my 4th of July party, does it get more summer than lemonade and (vodka) iced tea? Cheers!!

The sunsets alone are worth the visit!

More HHI area faves:

1. Truffles Cafe in Sea Pines Center (best tomato soup!)

2. Palmetto Bluff (have lunch at Buffalos and soak in the southern charm! Lots of cool history here)

3. Old Fort Pub (best restaurant on the island)

*firefly image from urbanatea.com, the sunset image is my own!

UPDATE: Roof Top Makeover

Okay so after receiving the estimate from Patio Culture, I knew I could do it much more affordably on my own. I already knew what fabric and size pillows I wanted, plus I have a resource to order fabric, so no need to pay four times the amount.... as much as I wanted to support them because I love the concept of the shop. Can't wait to post pics of my roof once it is all done!

Pillow Fabrics:

Peacock Print in Driftwood

Zebra Print in Bamboo

Resort Outdoor Sectional by CB2

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!!!