J'ADORE ADORE: CONDO CULTURE

Originally having seen vignettes of this lovely Canadian apartment before, I was naturally intrigued when I saw the whole spread in this months Adore Home Magazine. True to Aussie style, really, are the sumptuous bright colors juxtaposed with clean white...

I think I might even have a little design crush on Peter Wild, who decorated this space absolutely flawlessly. He clearly has a wonderful understanding of color and texture - and a meticulous eye for how they work together...

The stripes, the florals, the fantastically feminine chandelier.. paired with classic pieces of furniture and luxurious textural elements like natural fibers and tufting is complete perfection.

The seemingly unexpected room with little bright color works because these colors are muted, as the bright colors are very true hues. 

LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL...

I hope you are all having a beautiful weekend...

COLOR COMBINATION: PINK+CHARTREUSE

Pink and chartreuse has long been a favorite color combination, its deep yet playful, exotic yet classic, and always pleasing to look at. I've seen so many great pieces this season in these colors, here are a few things I'm loving right now!

chair: oomph online, Shoes: Shoelust, Silverware and Towels: DVF Home, Plate: Anthropologie, Painting: Cocoa & Hearts, Chandelier: Shades of Light, Cosmetics Box: Birch Box

It feels a little Palm Beach Chic, right? I love this combinations femininity without being overdone.

PICNIC IN PINK: HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!

Memorial Day is that first taste of a summer weekend... and finally provides us with a little extra time to get outside and enjoy the company of family and friends. What better way to spend the day than having a fabulous picnic. Having a gorgeous little picnic basket really sets the tone for a day on the lawn...

1.Wicker Picnic Basket  2. Stackable Glasses 3. Monogrammed Pink Napkins 4. Pink + Gold Rimmed Dishes 5. Gold Flatware 6. Moet Champagne

Pick up some yummy goodies at your local bakery or cheese shop and invite a few friends...

Pop open the champagne, and take some time to truly enjoy yourself this Memorial Day!

Wishing you all the best...

FEMININE + FLIRTY

It's still not out of my system.

Its just so pretty and glamorous. 

 The feminine touches of tufting, skirting, softly cut lines, and beautiful chandeliers...

paired with happy accents...

and pops of natural textures and green...

[via] blu label bungalow pinterest

make this space as warm and inviting as could be!

HAPPY [SPRING] WEEKEND!

Its finally starting to feel like spring might just rear its pretty head. Heres to basking in the warmth this weekend! I hope its refreshing and wonderful...

WEEKEND WISHES

Here are some pretty pictures, wishing you a beautiful and relaxing weekend!

My sweet boy is finally home after a stressful 2 weeks getting unexpectedly stuck in Switzerland with an immigration issue. 

I'm so happy to have him home, and will be enjoying spending time with him this weekend!

[via] we heart it, pinterest

HAPPY [COLORFUL] MONDAY!

I am so thrilled for the start of this week. For me, it really marks the beginning of a new year...

First, let me say- welcome. I see so many new faces here, which I am really excited about. For those of you who haven't been here long- I was in Europe the past three weeks with limited internet access [if you are expecting an email from me, I promise it's coming soon!]. I love getting around to all of your blogs, and will be doing so in the coming weeks...

Second- after being away for so long, I definitely missed certain things. With spring around the corner, one of those things is the unabashed use of color, pattern, texture, and overall overlap in interiors that are so unique...

I'm talking pink, yellow, and orange in the same room...

flowers, and more flowers in fabulous, albeit mismatched vases...

bright, brights + whites...

the use of pink- in general

pattern, upon pattern...

and subtle touches of glamour...

 [via] absolutely beautiful things, the decorista, sensational girl, lonny mag

Have a happy Monday!

INDUSTRIAL FEMININITY

This amazing loft is a true testament to just what is feminine chic. The clean lines that are evident in most lofts, are well defined with bright white paint, and the pops of pink make it flirty and fun, but somehow not completely overwhelming...

I love the glamorous touches in this loft. The flowing window panels and crystal draped chandelier add a strong sense of charm.

This kitchen is a cooks dream - the pink Smeg fridge doesn't hurt either!

[via] pinterest

Finally - those ceilings! I think they would have sold me alone - they are beautifully crafted but have an old world feel... stunning!

HEAVENLY HONEYSUCKLE

Today, Pantone announced its color for 2011, Honeysuckle! Its one of my very favorites, it strikes that perfect cord between pinky and peachy. I happen to completely concur with the statement Pantone made - Honeysuckle is encouraging and uplifting, captivating and stimulating... what do you think?