What I'm Loving Right Now... J.Crew Nail Polish

I use to be a plain jane, light pink/nude nails kind of girl but this Spring I've gotten really intro bright & bold colors! I'm kinda of obsessed with Essie for J.Crew's Tangerine Color. It comes out a little darker than it looks in the bottle but I think its the perfect combo of red, orange and coral.

Tangerine Essie Nail Polish, J.Crew $8

And two other of their fun colors I'd like to try...

Splash of Grenadine, J.Crew

Haute as Hello, J.Crew

What's your favorite nail color this Spring?

Monkeying Around

I blame it on my favorite childhood stuffed animal, Mr. Monkey, but I absolutely LOVE anything having to do with monkeys! I especially love playful chinoiserie monkeys that have human characteristics. Iomoi's dressed up monkeys just crack me up! I have this set of coasters that I just adore!

Glass Coasters, Iomoi 


Here are some of my other favorite monkey finds...

Monkey Desk Accessory, Iomoi
(I'd love this for my desk..hint hint any family reading this)

Monkey Votive Holder, Z Gallerie

Monkey Wine Holder, Z Gallerie
(Who doesn't love anything with wine?)

Circus Monkey Lamps, Well Appointed House

Monkey Chandelier, Sisal Lighting (kinda reminds be of the monkey scones at the Greenbrier)



Three Wise Monkey Prints, Etsy



Vintage Monkey Candlestick, eBay

April Showers...bring chic rainwear!

Since it has rained three of the first five days of April it's only fitting to bring you my LOVE
list of colorful, chic rainwear to keep you dry this Spring.


Look #1 "Brights Stripes"

Kate Spade Striped Umbrella, Kate Spade

Hunter High Gloss Boots in Fuchsia, Zapppos

Matinee Trench, J.Crew

Look #2 - "Orange + Turquoise".
( Look familiar? I told you I love these colors together!)

Hunter Original Gloss Boots in Turquoise, Shoes.com (on sale)

Riptide Trench Coat, J.McLaughlin

Missoni Umbrella, Ebay

Look #3 - "Where's the Sunshine?" (You know I like yellow too)

Weather Report Cape, Anthropologie

Sperry Topsider, J.Crew

Chain Link Umbrella, J.Crew

Which is your favorite?

Crazy About Chevron

One of my favorite patterns is Chevron, aka Zig-Zag or Herringbone. I just can't get enough of it!

Anthropologie's Decorator Glossary defines Chevron as "a familiar but decidedly modern decorative pattern, in which concentric rows of triangular shaped lines are stacked and repeated to infinity".

Not surprisingly, Chevron can be found in one of my all time favorite Jonathan Adler rooms.
(I want my dining room to look like this one day! Just need a few more bamboo chairs.)

So I've compiled my top 25 LOVE list of all things Chevron!

Chevron for the home


Black Zig Zag Lamp, Emilia Ceramica| Chevron Ironing Board Cover, Etsy

Zig Zag Throw, Jonathan Adler | Chevron Shower Curtain, Etsy

Chevron for the floor and more



Zig Zag Jaipuri Rug, Calypso St. Barth | Chevron Pillow, Etsy
Rubie Square Pillow, Rubie Green | Zig Zag Rug, West Elm

Chevron for the kitchen


Mikasa Chevron Mugs, Macy's | Chevron Mini Cake Stand, Aedriel

Chevron Vase, Etsy | Chevron Lucite Tray, Etsy

Chevron for the desk


Chevron Tags, Etsy | Chevron Calling Cards. Etsy

Chevron Note Cards, Get Papered | Chevron Calling Card, MadeByGirl



Chevron for the Mac

Chevron iPhone Case, Etsy | Chevron Laptop Decal, Etsy



Chevron on the go


Virginia Johnson Sack, Beklina | Chevron Pouch, Etsy | Alexis Clutch in Yellow Chevron, Us Trendy



And last but not least, Chevron for Haymarket Designs


Chevron Picture Frame in Cloudy | Chevron Wastebasket in Sunshine
Chevron Wastebasket in Midnight | Chevron Tray in Seafoam

All Aboard...

I love nautical inspired clothing for spring. Crisp clean lines, navy and white, stripes, sailboats, rope. What's not to love? Every year I fear that it's going to be passe, but it's one trend
that doesn't seem to want to go away!

Here are a few of my favorite nautical finds for this spring...


Sailboat Tote from Milly



Schooner Dress from Marc by Marc Jacobs



Laure Henley from Tory Burch



Maritime Dress from J.Crew



Stripe Boatneck Sweater from J.Crew



Anchors Away Dress from Madewell



Nautical Dreaming Dress from Anthropologie



Seawater Cardigan from Vineyard Vines



Slubby Stripped Roll-Up Tee, Banana Republic



Knitted Tunic from Boden
(Love the dots...a great addition to basic stripes)



Cassidie Sweater from Lilly Pulitzer


Milly went all out with a nautical them this year. I love it!

Boathouse Stripe Cardigan from Milly



Amia Sailor Boatneck Top from Milly



Stripe Tunic from Milly



Rhinestone Knot Necklace from Milly



Sardinia Wedge Espadrilles from J.Crew



Angela Adams Sea Bag from J.Crew

What do you think of the nautical trend? Love it as much as me or want to throw it overboard?

Green with Trellis Envy

With St. Patrick's day tomorrow I have GREEN on my mind. Green trellis/lattice patterns have always been a favorite because they are so classic and remind me of spring!

LOVE list of green trellis/lattice things...


Jonathan Adler Southampton Rugs

Jonathan Adler


Happy Trellis Rug in Sprout Green

Shades of Light


Trina Turk Links Needlepoint Pillow

Well Appointed House


Green Trellis Pillow

Etsy


Whitney English Green Patio Trellis

Whitney English


Whitney English Lattice and Topiary Invitations

Whitney English


Dabney Lee Coasters in Bamboo Trellis

Dabney Lee


Bungalow 5 Faux Bamboo Claire Mirror

Bungalow 5


Waverly Cross Section Green Fabric

House of Fabric


Sultana Lattice Fabric

House of Fabric


P. Kaufmann Slick Fabric in Palm

House of Fabric


Serena and Lily Trellis Fabric in Grass

Serena and Lily


Jonathan Adler Bamboo Wallpaper

Jonathan Adler


Ballard Designs Trellis Wallpaper in Green

Ballard Designs


Green Trellis Wallpaper

Classic Wallcoverings

and last but not least...my absolute favorite!

Kelly Wearstler's Imperial Trellis Wallpaper in Trelliage

Schumacher

I'm green with envy over these rooms!