Dishes & Design

Friday Favorites

2014-03-14T10:01:00.001-07:00

Thank God it's Friday!! Seriously the word TGIF has never been so sweet sounding! No I don't have any exciting plans for the weekend, I'm just ready to sleep in :)

However, before we get to that point here are some of my favorites from the week!

Favorite Table Decor

Favorite Summer Time Cocktail

Favorite Wanderlust

Favorite Bathroom

Favorite Food of the Week

Have a fabulous weekend loves!!

xoxo

Thursday Thinkings...

2014-03-13T13:19:00.000-07:00

I feel completely defeated by this day and it's only Thursday!! The silver lining being that tomorrow is Friday is what is helping me get through the rest of my day. I hope you're having an amazing Thursday and as always here are some thoughts to get you through the rest of the day...

Design | Coastal Cool Bedroom

2014-03-12T07:24:00.003-07:00

While Wilmington, NC might be a sleepy beach town it definitely is not the type of beach town to combine city sophistication with a coastal casual feel. This tranquil bedroom designed by Robert Stilin bring's forth a combination of wood flooring, an amazing canopy bed and leather accents that makes you want to open the shutters and let the sea breeze drift in.

I would hit my snooze button multiple times if I had this as a bedroom!

Design | Indre Rockefeller

2014-03-11T09:02:00.001-07:00

Another Elle Decor discovery! While I'm not a huge fan of multiple patterns, something about Indre Rockefeller's ability to combine color and print caught my eye. Her work almost has a sense of whimsy to it that I love. If only I could combine multiple patterns which so much ease!

Design | Nina Farmer

2014-03-10T11:01:00.002-07:00

While perusing House Beautiful I came to a halt when I saw one particular spread. Nina Farmer's brownstone on Beacon Hill is an interesting mix of modern, traditional and personal. She has an amazing ability to mix furniture and accessories from different time periods which leads to a comfortable and timeless aura. Not to mention the stone detailing she has in the house below is beyond gorgeous!

Seriously?! That mirror is beyond amazing!!

I absolutely adore the black and white contrast in this stairwell

What do you think?! Love it or hate it?

Thursday Thinkings...

2014-03-06T07:23:00.000-08:00

This week has flown by!! I can't believe it's already Thursday! While it's still cloudy, rainy and cold outside I can't wait for a weekend with absolutely no plans or responsibilities. Sigh.

Until then here are some thoughts to get you through the day...

...Side note these are all new prints that are available on my etsy shop

I know, I know, shameless plug! But they are some good quotes too! :)

Design | Vanity Accessories

2014-03-05T09:40:00.000-08:00

I always see these amazing pictures of other people's vanities and I always think to myself, I should do that!

Have I ever? Nope! I would love my vanity to look like some of the pictures below! Maybe I would actually take the time to keep it nice and neat if it did look like them. Place everything onto a cute little tray and add either some fresh flowers, coral, or a candle and you would have the chicest vanity ever!

So do tell, what's on your vanity counter?

Design | Cynthia Frank

2014-03-04T06:20:00.000-08:00

I stumbled upon Cynthia Franks work while perusing Elle Decor the other day and her Southampton home immediately caught my eye!

The lightness of the walls contrasting with the dark wood floors are enough to make you go weak in the knees. Throw in the black and white tiling and the bold artwork and you instantly fall in love. The addition of the paneling and pilasters on the walls are to die for and add a small touch of detail that impacts you in a large way.

What do you think of her work?

Design | Townhouses

2014-03-03T06:42:00.000-08:00

There is something so adorably quaint about a town home! Living in North Carolina we don't have many down here but I remember walking around in Baltimore when I was younger and always admiring the town houses; pointing out the ones I wanted to live in or imagining buying one and fixing it up.

The town houses below are from Notting Hill and I just adore them. The different shades of white coming together, the beautiful doors, the pops of colors from the flowers are beyond perfect!

What do you think? Could you see yourself living in one of these?!

Friday Favorites

2014-02-28T07:31:00.000-08:00

Happy Friday!!

Another week has come and gone (hell another month has come and gone!) which means it's time for my favorites from this week. This week has been insane at work and actually my Friday isn't until tomorrow.. boo to working on Saturdays. So if you're week was anything like mine, I'm sure you're very ready for the weekend.

Favorite Funny

Favorite Summer Hairstyle

Favorite Mani

Favorite Way to Spend My Friday Night

Favorite Office

I hope you have an amazingly relaxing weekend!!!

xoxo

Design | Tribeca Loft

2014-02-27T06:36:00.000-08:00

This loft by Carrier and Company is too die for. Although I'm not a huge fan of the pastel pink I can't say no to the white undertones! Plus the high ceilings and those windows are the icing on the cake!

Thursday Thinkings...

2014-02-27T06:26:00.000-08:00

It's official! We are one day closer to the weekend and in true Thursday fashion here are some thoughts to get you through your day...

I hope you have a fabulous day!!

xoxo

Design | Craving Summer!

2014-02-26T05:47:00.000-08:00

With another tropical vortex (come on it's too fun of a word not to use!!) about to hit up north and with taunting temperatures of 64 to 68 in Wilmington I really just wish that summer would hurry up and get here all ready!!

Here's to dreaming about boat rides, bikinis, pool parties, cocktails by a bonfire and cut off jeans!

Design | Tom Scheerer

2014-02-25T18:17:00.001-08:00

Typically I'm not a huge fan or turquoise let alone anything that is remotely preppy. However, when I stumbled upon Tom Scheerer's style it was enough to make me think twice. His light and airy style makes the home seem way to welcoming to ignore! I mean really look at that bed room and tell me you don't want to just fall into that canopy bed! I know I could waste the whole day away there!

What do you think of his style? Love or hate it?!

Design | Jeffery Alan Marks

2014-02-11T12:19:00.002-08:00

With another impending ice storm here in North Carolina I felt like needed to break out of the season and day dream of warmer days!

This Nantucket house by Jeffery Alan Marks seemed like the perfect solution. I love the modern prints mixed with the nautical feel. It's an odd combination that not everyone can pull off but I think this home does it perfectly.

I would love to cozy up and read a good book or walk along the beach in 70 degree weather....but then again anything is better then freezing rain and ice, right?!! A girl can dream I suppose!

Design | Cupcakes and Cashmere

2014-02-10T11:48:00.001-08:00

There are a certain number of blogs that I check everyday, something about the way the author writes keeps me coming back for me! That being said Cupcakes and Cashmere is one of those blogs, not only do I find her style (both interior and dress adorable), she's someone who you can relate too. That being said I noticed her kitchen re-design on her blog last week and lets just say I fell in love. I know I fall into my own cliche in that the kitchen is white but's it's too simple not to be perfect!

I love the rustic characteristics that it has as well!

What do you think? Would you want to cook in this kitchen?!

I know I can imagine myself with a glass of wine sitting at that island!

Friday Favorites

2014-02-07T10:01:00.000-08:00

Happy Friday everyone!!! This week has seriously flown by especially considering I thought Wednesday was Monday! As always here are some of my favorites from this past week!

Favorite Funny

Favorite Place

Favorite New Recipe

Favorite Spring Outfit

Favorite Entrance

Have a great weekend loves!!

xoxo

Thursday Thinkings...

2014-02-06T08:46:00.000-08:00

Am I the only one that woke up today thinking it was a Monday? I mean Thank God it's not!! But it's really throwing me for a loop today! In an effort to help me get through this THURSDAY (not Monday :) ) and you as well here are some thinkings...

Design | Christian Liaigre

2014-02-05T10:20:00.003-08:00

I figured since the weather is still dreary and rainy outside why not continue day dreaming about a tropical getaway?!

Christian Liaigre's St. Barts home featured in Elle Decor has taken the idea of a simple beach haven to pure sophistication. It's airy and open feel does little to distract from the natural beauty that surrounds the house. However, his pops of blacks and red's brings a modern style to something that is generally "shabby chic beach".

What do you think? Can you see yourself escaping to a haven like this?!

Design| A Napa Valley Home

2014-02-04T12:49:00.003-08:00

I admit it I dropped the ball this past week between the ice storm here in Wilmington, NC and my travels to Florida. I will say it was quiet amusing being from the North and seeing how the South reacts to "snow"; it was literally a ghost town everywhere I went, the city was shut down for 2 days and schools were closed for 3! The ice storm backed up to some vacation days I already had planned in Sarasota, Florida so I escaped the cold for 3 days and enjoyed the 80 degree temperatures :)

But now I'm back and I have a beautiful home in Napa Valley to chase away your dreary weather blues!

To see more check out Hillary Thomas's work here!!

Design | Kendall Scott Jewelry

2014-01-28T08:51:00.000-08:00

My friend and co-worker got me hooked on Kendra Scott jewelry recently and I knew I just had to share!

Based out of Atlanta her jewelry is modern and bright all the while leaning towards a more simplistic feel.

She also has this great concept on her website called the color bar where you select shape of the object and then the color of the stones so everything can be completely customized!

Check out some of her jewelry below:

I couldn't wait to order something so I used the excuse of any "early birthday" present to order myself her Kiri birthstone necklace!!! I'm counting down until it arrives!

I love how simple and delicate it is!!!

Design | New York Apartment Make Over

2014-01-27T10:01:00.002-08:00

I stumbled over these pictures on one of the blogs that I follow and I instantly fell in love.

This 2,500 square foot Upper West Side Apartment transformation turned an out dated space into a contemporary reflection of the Art Deco time period.

I love the abstract art next to the pale blue wall color, it seems to make everything pop just a little bit more!

What are your thoughts on the space???

You can see more of the transformation here!

Friday Favorites

2014-01-24T10:26:00.000-08:00

It's finally here!! Well actually in 3 and a half hours it will finally be here! The end of the weekend!

I have absolutely no plans this weekend and I could not be happier. I'm flying to sunny Sarasota next Thursday to see the boyfriend and just want to take a weekend to do absolutely nothing.

Whatever plans you have I hope you have an amazing and restful weekend!

Without further adieu here are my favorites from the week:

Favorite Food

Favorite Color Combo

Favorite Pant Suite

Favorite City Scape

Favorite DIY Idea

Have a fabulous weekend!!

xoxo

Thursday Thinkings...

2014-01-23T10:22:00.001-08:00

As the receptionist in my office would say, "Happy Little Friday!!!" this statement is usually followed by her "Friday dance". It's the small things that make work go by fast :)

Without further adieu here are some motivational thoughts to get you through you day!

xoxo

Design | SS Print Shop

2014-01-22T08:23:00.000-08:00

I discovered this print shop when I was reading one of Lauren Conrads' new posts on her blog!

It's a print shop created by Canadian native Stephanie Sterjovski and her items are adorable.

While most of them are simple in design, I love her choices of color and the way her words are arranged on a single print. If you haven't checked out the shop before you need too!!

Below are some of my favorites!

Now I just need to save up so I can order and create a gallery wall with some of these cuties :)