Friday Find...Chevron @ Urban Outfitters

I was so excited when I came across these chevron rugs at Urban Outfitters the other day I could hardly wait till blogger came back on to share! These 5x7 beauties come in black, gray and aqua and the best part is they are only $69. They look very similar to Calypso Home's $300 rug that I featured in my Crazy About Chevron Post don't they? Now if I can only decide which color to get!

PS-The aqua and grey are already backordered till August but the black is available now!

Zig-Zag Rug, Urban Outfitters, $69

And if the rugs weren't enough they have chevron duvets in the same colors too!

Zig- Zag Duvet Cover, Urban Outfitters $69

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?

Happy Cinco de Mayo

Happy Cinco de Mayo! Hope everyone's day includes a little guacamole and a cold margarita!
In honor of the day I'm sharing my favorite Mexican inspired embroidered clothes. 
I love the bright colors and relaxed style of the dresses. Perfect for summer!

Mexicana Embroidered Shift, Top Shop $76

Blue Daisy Embroidered Top, Shop Bop $45

Bella Embroidery Dress, Juicy Couture $139

Etsy has a lot of great vintage pieces. I love this color green!

Cactus Green Embroidered Tunic, Etsy $57

And I have to share with you my guacamole recipe. Well its not actually mine, I got if from one of my favorite restaurants in NY, Rosa Mexicano, but I've adapted it over the years to make it just right. You must try! It's super easy and delicious!





Ingredients:
1 White Onion (finely chopped)
Cilantro (finely chopped)
1 jalapeño pepper (finely chopped)
3 Hass avocados
2 tomatoes (finely chopped)
salt
pepper
lime juice


I use a molcajete (that you can get at Williams Sonoma and its well worth it) but you can also just use a stainless steel cooking bowl.


First you make the chile paste by grinding 1 tablespoon of onion, 1 tablespoon of cilantro, and 1 tablespoon or jalapeno and a little salt. 


Next cut the avocados and remove the pit. Make 3 crosswise cuts and 3 lengthwise cuts to dice the avocado. Scoop the diced avocado into the molcajete and then add 3 tablespoons of tomato, 1 more tablespoon of cilantro and 1 more tablespoon of onion. Mix everything together and add a pinch of salt and pepper and a squeeze or two of lime to taste and tada you have the most delicious fresh guacamole! 

Wish List Wednesday... Pair of X-Benches

The second item(s) on my wish list is a pair of X Benches. They seem to be in every room I see
these days, but maybe that's just because I really want a pair of my own!  From the bedroom,
to the living or front hall, they fit in perfectly everywhere!

I love Jonathan Adler's X Benches but they are a little of out my price range at $500 a pop.



Jonathan Adler X Bench, starting at $495 each


Serena & Lily has some beautiful ones with contrasting pipping but they are even more expensive!



Serena and Lily Parker X Bench $650 each

I've been searching my usual internet haunts for a pair to reupholster but haven't found any great deals.


Vintage X Benches from Circa Who, $950 for the pair

There is good news though! I recently stumbled upon these very reasonably priced X benches at one of my favorite stores, Ballard Designs! You can choose from over 50 fabrics and prices start at $179 for white!


Ballard Designs X Bench, $179 to $369

 Now I'm just being extra greedy and waiting for them to have a sale/coupon to buy my pair!