Thursday, May 26, 2011

3 Seen at EVA NYC

Fresh, Kandi and Terrence Francois stopped by our soiree yesterday at Eva. They're recent transplants from Miami to Brooklyn and I, for one, could not be happier to welcome new creative energy to town. (they've started an artist's collective in the Clinton Hill area of Brooklyn)

And Kandi's look full length. (the boys coming soon) She's wearing a vintage jumpsuit paired with a jacket from Bebe and some crazy leopard print platform shoes. I personally love the white blonde hair...but then we know blondes have more fun!
ps shoes are "Wicked" by STEVEN - by Steve Madden

Beautiful Living : Bunk Beds

Bunk beds are not just for kids... they are wonderful space savers for vacation homes, and guest rooms. Sleek and modern as well as functional!
Shingle style home in Hanover NH traditional bedroom

Bunkroom contemporary kids

Sugar Bowl Residence modern kids
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photos: houzz / Related: If you're looking for a way to save space, then you should consider a sofa bed or some bunk beds. Bunk beds allow 2 people to sleep in the same room for the same room as one bed. Check out dreams.co.uk bunk beds sale for more information about the types of bunk beds available.

Cruise Wear 2011 ~ Sailor Stripes

Get the nautical look for your day trips to the beach, sailing adventures, or cruising vacations. Sailor stripes are fun for the sun...and essentials for Summer!
Stripes ~ Summer essentials 2011
anthropologie striped tee, old navy womens chevron stripe dolman sleeve tee
anthropologie shine sum henley tee
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Wednesday, May 25, 2011

All Star Line Up ~ American Idol 2011 Finale

Wow, I am still blown away by the unprecedented line up for the 2011 American Idol finale tonight. I still cannot believe all the stars that performed for the show. From Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony, Steven Tyler, Beyonce, Bono, Lady Gaga, Tim McGraw, Carrie Underwood, Gladys Knight, Tony Bennett, Tom Jones, and Jack Black to
name just a few! Scotty and Lauren were amazing finalists, and
congratulations to Scotty McCreery - the new American Idol winner!
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Bright Bold and Beautiful : Southern Hospitality

Rhoda of Southern Hospitality is the next host in my BB&B guest post series,

"What is bright, bold, and beautiful to you?" Thank you Rhoda!

Thank you, Laura, for inviting me to stop by your Bright, Bold and Beautiful series. I’m honored to be here at your beautiful blog. What does that mean to me? I love inspiration photos and enjoy so many different styles and ideas, but especially love bright pops of color around a space. Those pops of color just energize a room and bring it to life.

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(from HouseandHome.com)

The color aqua is so popular now and I can see why. It has drawn me in as well and I love how those shades of blue are so serene, yet also add that color intensity in a space.

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This beautiful bedroom is a great example of using that color around the room.

Bright and bold, these spaces are so enjoyable to look at.

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This stylish kitchen is another space that uses blues so well. That subway tile in a luscious shade of blue just draws you in the room. These colors remind me of one of my favorite destinations, the beach.

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So, that is my take on bright, bold and beautiful! One of my favorite spots of beauty is the beach and it just doesn’t get better than white sand, blue-green water and blue sky. Now, that is my idea of real natural God-given beauty.

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A perfect way to end the day, a gorgeous beach sunset.

Thanks Laura, for letting me come by and share my inspirations and beauty with you and your readers. Finding beauty in the every day is so very important.

Thank you Laura for having me here. It was a real pleasure!

Other guest posts you may have missed:
Eleni of My Paradissi
Marissa of Roost
Jenna and Jessica of Simply Bon Vivant
Sue of The Zhush
Paloma of La Dolce Vita
Marianne of Haven and Home
and to view the whole list, click here

Beach Totes for Summer

I need a new beach tote! Maybe if I purchase one now, it will seem like vacation plans are in the near future.... after all, it's almost Memorial Day! Let the Summer fun begin!!
beach totes
Beach totes
Beach totes
photo: Gracie Carvalho by Max Abadian for Flare June 2011 via FGR
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