Too cute: Serena & Lily

My good friend Taylor recently sent me an email with the subject line as "Blogworthy" and after exploring what she passed along, I couldn't agree with her more! Thanks to her, I've been introduced to Serena & Lilly a dynamic duo to say the least. A baby boutique owner and textile designer/artist worked together to create a company that outfits children's spaces start to finish. They also do a few lines for adult rooms...see all the darling spaces and check out their blog to read more.

Nursery: Cameron Collection

Girls room: Gracie Collection

Adult room: Tess Collection


Nursery: Kate Collection

Boys room: Asher Collection

Letter Pillow

Girls room: Sadie Collection

Fish for Dinner

I recently took an interest in cooking fish and found that this recipe has been my favorite so far. Sauteing it provided a nice crunch and the white wine/lemon flavor was quite tasty. The recipe is from Martha Stewart where there are hundreds of other great recipes to search.

Cod with Herbed White Wine Lemon Sauce

Felix Rey: fabulous & fun

Over the weekend I learned about Felix Rey a high end hand bag company that recently started a line at Target. These bags are affordable, expensive looking and fun - definitely a must have for your next warm weather trip.

Large Canvas Tote Gold

Straw Basket Tote

Large Printed Tote with Fish

Large Straw Tote Blue

Canvas Clutch Blue

All about the Adirondack

This weekend is all about finding the Adirondack chair with a cooler near by...Have a safe and happy Memorial Day!!

Pottery Barn: Chesapeake Adirondack Chair & Ottoman

Smith & Hawken: Painted Adirondack

LLBean: Reclining Adirondack Chair

Crate & Barrel: Lakeside Adirondack Chair

Sorbet Adirondack Chair

Memorial Day Feast

What's not to love about Memorial Day Weekend? It's time with your friends and family to enjoy beautiful weather and kick off summer time fun -- the best part of it all, the food. I selected what I think would be the best meal, all recipes from my favorite food blog Simply Recipes.

Everything from appetizers to dessert...Delicious!!

7 Layer Bean Dip

Hot Crab Dip

Deviled Eggs

Arugula Corn Salad with Bacon

Oven-fried Potato Chips

Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Hot Dogs

Pulled Pork Sandwich

Grilled Spicy Citrus Ribs

Old Fashioned Apple Pie

Berry Tart

Oatmeal Rasin Cookies

Patterned Pieces

It could be a conversation piece or something that pulls all the colors in a room together - upholstered furniture with a pattern adds flare and personality to any space.

My favorites are the ones that look like they came from a flea market...and maybe they did. A story or a memory from a piece of furniture, who knew?

Jayson Home & Garden: Vintage Sofa

Anthropologie: Antwerp Chair

West Elm: Upholstered Slipper Chair

Jayson Home and Garden: Turner Chair

Love Quotes

I'm addicted to my Love Quotes pashmina wrap - it's light weight with a hint of metallic glimmer and a hot item in hollywood (Gwenyth Paltrow above)

Metallic Scarf

The Boyfriend Scarf

Hand Knotted Fringe Scarf

Vicki's Secret

Victoria's Secret has always seemed a little over the top to me...sometimes tacky, even sleazy - who would want to spend a fortune on bras and negligee that is uncomfortable, shiny and accompanied with wire and itchy lace? More trouble then it's worth if you ask me.

So I was pleasantly surprised when I randomly took a breeze through and found that they've gone back to the basics...cute cotton undies, tanks and sleepshirts that are in soft and soothing colors with a touch of flattery and sex appeal in there own gentle way. It's worth taking a peak and trust me, you won't want to leave empty handed.

Supersoft Slub Short

Striped Sleepshirt

Lace-trim Cami

The Cami & Knicker Set

Clawfoot Sanctuary

Clawfoot tubs, where do I begin? They are feminine, unique and should be a centerpiece to every bathroom. A pastime or simple pleasure, however best referred to, the art of taking a bath is not complete with out the classic clawfoot bathtub. Those of us without one will improvise until we have our own, because every woman should at some point...

Ballard Designs

I'm in love with Ballard Designs most recent items...see all the originality and charm!

Italian Alphabet Prints

(how adorable for a children's playroom!)

Squire Headboard Slipcover

Cochrane Desk
(darling for a small space -- in this picture its used as a console table

behind a sofa...how creative!)


Montego Mirror




Wire Wall Organizer
(this could be used for so many things and in so many places - a kitchen, an office, even a garage)
Medallion Plaques