Holiday Wish List - (Mostly) Under $100

Bright, poppy colors and graphic prints make me happy all year long, and especially when I see them inside a recently opened Christmas package! Maybe some of these fun little items will inspire you as you finish your last-minute holiday shopping...

(Clockwise from top left: Forever 21 "Paris" t-shirt, $14.90; Elizabeth Gillett fringe scarf, $88; J. Crew cashmere-lined leather gloves, $88; Jonathan Adler squirrel bottle stopper, $18; Swallow thorny heart objet, $90 at Petulia's Folly; Vere gold tyvek shopping bag, $20 at Petulia's Folly; Curiosity Shoppe kisslock coin purse, $28; Kate Spade pen pendant, $35 (sold out online, call a store to order); Jonathan Adler "Monte Carlo" pillow, $98; Jonathan Adler this is not a pipe tea light, $28; AK Anne Klein floral-print d'orsay pump, $79; Forever 21 "Femme pour tous" t-shirt, $17.90; "Ideal Bookshelf 5" 8x10 print by Jane Mount, $20; Iwona Ludyga serpent ring with labradorite, $320 at Petulia's Folly; Anthropologie full bouquet clip, $18; handmade hasty hatchling necklace, $298; J. Crew stone garden clutch, $148)

Featured Sponsor: Petulia's Folly Charity Event + Sale

I haven't mentioned my wonderful featured sponsor Petulia's Folly in a while, so I wanted to take this day to say a very special thank you for their support of this blog. Petulia's Folly is truly one of the coolest, and prettiest, boutiques around. I love all the lines they carry (including the fab chapeaus above by Eugenia Kim - oh, how I love hats!) and am constantly inspired by their lovely window displays. If you ever visit Philadelphia, Petulia's Folly is a must!

I intend on showcasing a few of their lust-worthy new arrivals in my holiday wish list on Monday, but for now I encourage you to peruse their site and do a bit of shopping. Especially TODAY since they are holding a fantastic sale that includes an additional 20% off all purchases on the web and in-store....

Did I mention a portion of the proceeds go to the Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger? You can check a few items off your list and help a worthy cause... sounds like a happy Friday to me!

Petulia's Folly Giveaway Winner!

A big congrats to the winner of the Petulia's Folly giveaway - Sary, commenter #13! I have your beautiful John Derian peacock paperweight all wrapped up and ready to go. Don't forget to get in touch with me so I can mail it you as soon as possible!

Meanwhile, a big thanks to all of you for commenting and for checking out the Petulia's Folly website. I wasn't lying when I said they have tons of gorgeous and completely covetable goodies for the closet and the home, was I?! Now I'm currently obsessing over the Rachel Comey monkey moon dress and the 3.1 Phillip Lim curly fur vest, which I would be so tempted to wear together.... gosh, I really, really want a furry vest!

And, of course, thank you so much to Petulia's Folly for sponsoring this awesome giveaway!

Happy Friday + John Derian Giveaway Reminder!

Hope you all have a very happy fall weekend! I will be immersed in various fun wedding activities, from a bachelorette party to a marathon Sunday afternoon of crafting. Can't wait for it all!

Meanwhile, please don't forget to submit your comment for the fantastic John Derian giveaway sponsored by Petulia's Folly....

John Derian really is the epitome of home decor chic (at least in my opinion), so don't miss your chance to win that gorgeous paper weight!

Happy weekend, everyone!

(Image from top: Gemma Comas; Petulia's Folly store by Elizabeth)

New Sponsor + John Derian Giveaway!

I am so excited to announce that Peacock Feathers has its first featured sponsor in Petulia's Folly, a fantastic clothing and home accessories shop located in Philadelphia. I have professed my love for this store on more than one occasion, so to have them advertise on my blog is a real thrill!  For those of you who ever have the chance to visit Philly, stopping in Petulia's Folly is a must. In addition to their amazing collection of wares from the likes of Alexander Wang, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Rachel Comey, Clu, Hanii Y, Pade Vavra, and John Derian, they also have the most wonderfully art directed-displays... like this...

Of course, those of you not in the area can shop Petulia's Folly too, via their awesome e-commerce site. There are many desirable goodies to be found... I'm currently obsessing over the vintage circus elephant coat hooks and the Pade Vavra Indian headdress pin, to name just a few! (p.s. don't forget to check out the sale section...)

To celebrate their featured sponsorship, Petulia's Folly has been kind enough to sponsor my first fall giveaway. One lucky Peacock Feathers reader will win the AMAZING John Derian domed paper weight shown below, which is certain to be an incredibly chic addition to your coffee table or desk! You guys already know how obsessed I am with Mr. Derian's work, and this particular design is close to my heart...

A proud peacock indeed! So, what do you have to do to win this guy? Simply head over to Petulia's Folly's website and take note of your favorite items, then comment on this post telling me about which two items you loved the most. Only one comment per reader please, and I'll do a random drawing on Monday, September 21. 

Good luck, everyone! And thanks to Petulia's Folly!

Friday Eye Candy

Sometimes store displays are the most wonderful sources of design inspiration. This tableau found at Petulia's Folly (a shop here in Philadelphia) just bowled me over when I first glimpsed it! It's like the most perfect vintage-style mood board come to life. I could totally see someone basing their entire wedding design on this look.

To begin with, the color palette is amazing. Don't you love the pale turquoise wall paired with the bold bursts of red, hot pink and chartreuse, and the more subtle touches of black and creamy white? And I'm enamored by the texture and shine that comes from the feathers, fabric scraps and embroidered gloves.

On a more literal level, I'm thinking about how great this wall would be as an inspiration for a bulletin board in my house. Maybe over the bar in my living room, similar to the one shown here...

Can you think of other ways to use this display as inspiration for a creative project?

Sweet Animals

I know they are not new, but I can't get over these lovely handmade animals and objects by Tamar Morgendorf. Just looking at them makes me happy, particularly that darling little greyhound. While pricey, they are like little works of art. Inspiring as well...they make me want to round up all my vintage scraps and start sewing.

FYI, the artist created some delightful little bird cage ornaments this year (the smallest version seen above) and they are oh-so-reasonably priced at $32! They would look lovely on a Christmas tree or even hanging in a window all year long. Available at Petulia's Folly (my fave Philly boutique!)

Images via Tamar Morgendorf