IF YOU HAVE TIME

If only I had an extra hundred free hours from now till Sunday, I would make these gorgeous eggs and lovely little birds. From who else? The queen of time! MARTHA STEWART ... Happy Easter everyone!

JUST A BUNCH OF ASSES

We are gearing up for spring planting with these adorable Ass planters. Each one is vintage and will be an eclectic addition to the usual terracotta pots we all have in our window sills. Plant an african violet or a bunch of parsley, these colorful donkeys are just simply cute. Coming soon!

HAIL TO THE QUEEN

The first day of spring rolls around and like most I'm happy
for the sunny possibilities, as soon as May starts I am salivating
in anticipation for England's Chelsea Flower Show. My favorite
part, the eccentric hats. I want to wear one every day.
Can't wait to hear this year's buzz!

Images: Marie Claire UK

My Final Resting Place

casa lucia:
Holland born fashion and textile Designer Janine Loohuis is also a decorator and pottery maker.Her home and bed and breakfast in Panzano Italy is in the heart of Chianti region of Tuscany.This...ladies and gentleman is what I call..."La Dolce Vita"
Romantic gardens, antique roses, furnishing that whisper stories, olive trees, ancient vineyards and a piece of locally made cheese and crunchy bread...mmm... my final resting place...

Photography:Brando Cimarosti

NO RHYME OR REASON part 2

Lovely photos taken in Barcelona Spain by my lovely cousin Debora.

NO RHYME OR REASON

I found this picture while searching for the perfect pair of spring peep toe shoes on the Nordstrom website. There is no rhyme or reason for this bridal party but it works! Oh how I wish some bride out there would call and say "I'll take a what ever you like please!" Anyone?

ORANGE YOU EXCITED?

Everywhere I look there's coral, tangerine, and orange hues. Weather they are used as a splash of color in a room, or something to accessorize with, it is a pop of fun that gets me excited for summer. I Can't Wait!!!!!

LOOK at US, we can BAKE

SHADES OF COLOR

I have been in such a good mood ever since we received this amazing package of sunglasses and was hit with a color explosion of reds, purples, pinks, blues, whites, etc. A group of us gals had a little Vogue moment trying on every pair.....Good times!
Find which color looks best on you and remember that this is an accessory to have fun with!

INSPIRING SPRING COLOR PALETTE

VINTAGE NIRVANA

Are you ready to have your mind blown!? The A&R is the 8th wonder of the world.

Walk into the shop and the plethora of goodies, the friendly staff, and the sweet sounds of Louie Armstrong will transport you out of your hectic day to a world of simple delights!
Far from the sleepy, dusty antique shop, this Place Rocks! Every corner is full with the most unsuspected treasure and that includes their shop pet Harpo, a lovely standard puddle that likes to accessorize as much as the staff.
Suzanne founded the business in 1976 beginning a lifelong love affair with vintage coolness and wacky retro. Her business partner, Jules, started out as a frequent customer of the Shop. She soon found herself compulsively organizing the chaos and building wonderfully creative displays of merchandise.
Thus began a long lasting friendship and partnership that endures to this day.
They have one of the largest selection of vintage costume jewelry in Chicago,and all neatly displayed by color, they also carry women’s vintage clothing, furs, coats, hats, purses and shoes. Suzanne and Juels treat getting dressed each day as performance art. They are often decked out in a variety of eras all at once. One day they might be inspired by the Deco Days, and the next they are Geisha Gals.
Dealers and collectors agree, "Don't tell anyone about this place!" Go discover why they are such a closely held secret. You don't need a secret password to visit, just a treasure map.