{pastel bliss}

Pastels seem to be the trend for Spring/Summer 2010. If you know me, you know that I have a slight addiction to painting my nails and am fawning over these great spring colors from Chanel.

{gallery}

I am a fan of wall galleries as long as they are done right. This room nailed it by using different sized artwork and a variety of frames.

{double dutch}

Two of my favorite modern lighting fixtures by Dutch designers. First is the Kaipo Lamp by Moooi and the second is the Skygarden by Marcel Wanders.

{spotlight}

Interior and Furniture designer, Jan Showers, is amazing. I am loving the understated glamorous style she uses! I think you should always have an element of glamour in a room whether it be metallic accents, glass, silk, or a fantastic collection of design books!

{pretty little things}

Pretty china designed by interior designer Kelly Wearstler.

{hello weekend}

hoping to relax, sleep in, and finish my book.
have a beautiful weekend.
xoxo

{be happy}

Sometimes everyone needs a little pick me up. Remember the simple things that can make for a happier and more fulfilling life!

• follow your heart
• stay inspired
• take pictures
  
• do things you are good at
• find people you love
• set goals
• help others
• pamper yourself
• go to a museum
• listen to music
• exercise
• lighten up
• get a good nights sleep
• buy yourself flowers
• don't compare yourself to others
• every night reflect on the "good" things about your day
• believe in yourself
• value who you are right now
• keep the romance in your life
• make a gratitude list
• read a good book
• want what you have
• make time to have fun
  

{table settings}

I always love a beautifully set table. My mom happens to be very good at making great table settings for any kind of occasions and I have always admired her for how creative she is, it helps that she is obsessed with dishes and linens. This is a table setting I found to be excellent! I love the thick black and white striped linen with the gold accents and bold pops of color in the floral arrangement. It looks like the perfect place to eat a delicious spring meal.

{spring cleaning}

This last week I decided to do some spring cleaning and realized I need to be more organized. I love my house to be clean and put together, but as everyone knows life gets crazy and your house can get messy. Doesn't everyone wish they had a closet like this one, aside from being gigantic and beautiful, wouldn't it be nice to have things this organized. Here are some tips I thought I would share from and article on UnClutterer about how to easily de-clutter everyday!
• Don't go to bed with a sink full of dishes.

• Set a Timer. for 5 to 15 minutes and choose one area to de-clutter, a drawer, a closet, the fridge. Just go for it.

• Sort the Mail Immediately. Instead of piling up the mail to deal with later, sort it as soon as you take it out of the mailbox.

• File Immediately Instead of keeping a bunch of 'to file later' papers that will drive you crazy. Put hanging files within reach so it's just as easy to slip each paper into its file as to pile it up.

• Make the Bed. When you make the bed every day you resist the urge to pile the nightstands with glasses of water, throw your clothes on the bed and then on the floor before sleeping, etc. Plus making the bed energizes you in the morning. Things feel clean and organized and ready to go!

{coveting}

This wine decanter and a red zinfandel to go along with it. Isn't this just beautiful!?

{a pretty piece}

This summer I am required to complete an internship for six weeks. I have decided to intern with Knoll in Santa Monica, CA. However, this was no easy decision. I was lucky enough to be offered two AMAZING internships at very reputable companies Knoll and Ralph Pucci. I ended up choosing Knoll to work for full time and hopefully can work on setting up events and exhibits for Ralph Pucci while I am out there as well. I am in love with everything Ralph Pucci carries, including this amazing Bronze Chaise Lounge by the talented Paul Mathieu. Sadly, the price tag is a little more than I will be able to afford for quite some time...$62,000!!! Wow.

{Vladimir Kagan for Pucci}

I love the Erica Chaise designed by Vladimir Kagan for Ralph Pucci. Elegant yet simple, perfect for anyone who loves unique furniture design. I love how the plexi-glass base it sits on gives it the illusion that it is floating. So pretty!

{weathered wood+crisp white}

inspiration: white walls, subtle shades, mirrors, chandeliers, and romance.

{love}

Restoration Hardware lighting...

{happy march}

The last few days have been warm, sunny, and everything has seemed a little less drab. I am so looking forward to spring this year.

"Spring is when life's alive in everything." -- Christina Rossetti