Pretty Prints... Nina Campbell Wallpaper

Love all of these gorgeously patterned wallpapers from Nina Campbell, but especially the parakeets!

For me and my sweetie...

...our zodiac signs on these new needlepoint pillows from Mr. Jonathan Adler. This would make a great wedding gift (hint, hint!)...

What I Wish I Was Wearing This Week, Part 1 - Tracy Reese

Have I mentioned how crummy the weather is in Philly this week? There is snow and slush and ice EVERYWHERE. Which means that cute outfits (and particularly cute shoes) are a challenge. I wish I could be bundled up the way the models were on Tracy Reese's fall 2010 runway. I'm loving the mufflers and ankle boots and bright, short dresses. Sexy, playful and cozy all at the same time. So perfect for this time of year!

Tuesday Eye Candy... Lonny Faves

Each new issue of Lonny has been better than the last. Here are a few of my favorite images from the February issue:

A glossy, girly dresser...

Chic wallpaper in a tiny kitchen...

An eclectic coffee table arrangement...

(All images via Lonny Magazine)

Top Hats and Cocktails...

Can't get enough of these playful and feminine cocktail looks from Alice + Olivia's Fall 2010 collection. And the top hats are crazy adorable! I recently acquired one of these mini top hats at Nordstrom... it's black with feathers, a bow, and swiss dot netting, and totally, totally cute. I highly recommend seeking one out and wearing it with your favorite nighttime look! (Here's a really tiny one from Forever, fyi...)

Happy Friday!

I hope you all have a lovely weekend... one without too much snow, and perhaps with a few flowers (if only peonies were in season)!

Happy Valentine's Day everyone!

(Image via Lucas Allen Photography)

All I Want for Valentine's Day is...

... a gigantic, gorgeous dressing room with a fireplace, zebra rug, tons of sunlight, stacks of Hermes boxes, fresh flowers, and clothes and shoes galore! This is my idea of heaven...

(Image via Canadian House and Home)

New Bedroom

Here's a glimpse of my kitty Radius relaxing in my - mostly - new master bedroom. I've been dying to fix it up for the longest! The painting was done months ago, but that's as far as I got. But then a couple weeks ago the fiancee and I bought a new headboard and frame, and that sparked the redecorating effort. I love the bright white headboard against the charcoal walls, and the new taller bed (the old one was a low platform "Malm"from Ikea) is perfect sitting under a collection of old and new artwork (yikes, they are looking a bit crooked here!)

Remember the pineapple lamp and round table from my guest bedroom? I decided they were too cute to stay hidden away in a not-often-used room, so I brought them upstairs and gave them a new home! The little bench under the window was found at a thrift store recently - I covered the seat in a scrap of pink velvet (the same velvet I used for my guest bedroom headboard!) Now it's the perfect spot to rest a purse and maybe a new pair of shoes...

A close-up of my little bedside table. The lamp is from K-Mart, simply sprayed a glossy apple green. The cat paperweight is from John Derian and the fish figurines are Jonathan Adler. Meanwhile, I highly recommend Fabulous Fakes by Carole Tanenbaum. If you love vintage jewelry like I do, you will LOVE this book. Gorgeous photography... eye-popping jewelry!

The bedding is one of my favorite things about the room. Sometimes you just want something colorful and feminine and nothing else will do. I considered something from the fab new Orla Kiely line, but I wasn't in the mood for simple and modern. I think these sheets from Ralph Lauren's "Belle Harbour" collection are heaven - they are the perfect bold, vintage floral and they're soft as can be. Also, the rick rack-trimmed shams are from Anthro, the quilt is from HomeGoods, and the mod knit pillow is from Urban Outfitters.

Finally, I have to share these adorable painted storage baskets that I found at HomeGoods. They are made like boxes and are perfect for holding scarves, magazines, and whatever else needs concealing!  Cute, don't you think?! (p.s the platform peep-toe heels are Marni, via Neiman Marcus Last Call...)

Soon I will share more photos of the room. Next time I will try to get better angles so you all can get a better sense of the entire space...

Pattern (and Color!) Explosion

Loving the deliciously bold colors and patterns in this home designed by Pal + Smith...

Poster Details

The talented ladies over at Loveleigh Invitations have some very cool detail shots of my save-the-date posters, including behind the scenes photos of the screen-printing process.  Seeing these pics make me even more grateful for the hard work and craft that went into the project. Wow!

Pretty Room

(Design by Emma Jane Pilkington)

Spring Fling

It's snowing in Philadelphia, but it's spring at Kate Spade... and that is a great thing. I love the sunny colors and playful accessories - hello, orange and pink argyle socks!  They makes me want to jump in a time machine and land 3 months in the future. Warm weather cannot come fast enough...

Window Dressing

Have you all seen this incredibly beautful window display designed by Eddie Ross for the Bloomingdale's Big Window Challenge? Representing Elle Decor, Eddie really outdid himself in creating this space called "The Modern Woman." It has everything I love and then some - graphic (spatter-painted!) wallpaper, vivid colors, unique accessories, antique and vintage pieces, and so many gracious touches, like the lovely little drink tray on the coffee table.  It really is a "wow" space, and almost more eye candy than I can take in at once! 

To learn more about the design process, check this out here...

Tuesday Eye Candy... Vintage Charm

(Via Living Etc)

Before and After

This is supposedly a before and after kitchen re-do. Personally, I love it both ways. But really, something about those open cupboards stuffed with pretty plates and dishes appeals to me more than the perfectly edited look below.

(Via Marie Claire Maison)

A Day in My Life

Thanks so much to Camila over at the fantastic High-Heeled Foot in the Door for featuring me in her weekly "In Her Shoes" series! It was a treat to be invited to participate, as I always love reading her blog and learning how other bloggers spend their days. If you haven't had a chance to check it out, you can find my little diary here...