{images: editorial, le nude c'est le nouveau blanc/ nude is the new the white; thais rumpel by alain richard for elle belgium july 2010 via smile}
{inspiration: always the beach}
{images: editorial, le nude c'est le nouveau blanc/ nude is the new the white; thais rumpel by alain richard for elle belgium july 2010 via smile}
{christy, natalia & karen}
{images: christy turlington, natalia vodianova & karen elson by steven meisel for louis vuitton fall 2010 ad campaign, styling by karl templer; via tavi, also seen at haute design}
To Brighten Your Day
Photos courtesy of Anthropologie, Emily Hensen for Design Sponge
M Design Interiors, Quadrille, PB Teen and Melissa Rufty Interiors
M Design Interiors, Quadrille, PB Teen and Melissa Rufty Interiors
Skye Stracke (DNA NY) in Alexander McQueen shoes
Photo taken on Broadway, near the NYU area. Skye's high end image isn't limited to the May VOGUE Italy editorial she appeared in, but also includes her off duty style as well:
shoes -- Alexander McQueen
top -- Yigal Azrouël
bag -- Chanel
vest -- biker shop
studded pockets, cut off shorts -- Intermix
Milk Maid and Braids
Only things missing are some braids and peanut butter sandwiches...
[fashionisisng]
{jacquelyn jablonski, v magazine}
{images: editorial - a woman in full; jacquelyn jablonski by willy vanderperre for v magazine, styling by olivier rizzo via smile}
Shop Local
I have always loved the movie "You've Got Mail" with Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan. In college we watched it constantly one reason being it was the only video we had at the time. For those of you who lived under a rock in the late 90's, the storyline is Kathleen Kelly (Meg Ryan) feisty, yet cute owns a little book store, the "Shop Around the Corner" meets Joe Fox (Tom Hanks) online and they fall for each other. They meet each other in person without knowing of their online affair but Kathleen dislikes Joe because Joe's discount Fox Bookstore is moving around the corner and is inevitably going to put Kathleen's little shop out of business. It is Hollywood and in the end they are together in a garden of flowers and life is perfect, romantic, with no worries.
This week such is not the case with some of favorite local businesses owned by friends who put their heart and souls into their dreams, passions and who cannot compete with the likes of the big box Joe Fox stores. The doors of favorite children's clothing, toy and maternity stores are all closing at the end of this month. It is with great sadness that I post this but with hope to inspire everyone no matter where you live to shop your local businesses. You can make a difference by using your locally owned hardware store, farmers market, flower shops or even pharmacy...I love mine they deliver and treat you like a person not a number!
www.ShopLocalRaleigh.org is an organization that "promotes locally owned businesses and works to educate consumers, business owners and the Raleigh community about the many benefits of spending locally." Independents week July 1-7 encourages everyone to support your community...I encourage you to do it all the time.
Liz Cherkosova (blogger)
I'll be heading out this Wednesday to Stockholm and then to Paris for the Couture shows. Thought it was time to show some blogger love here....
Floral bedspread
Floral bodysuits, raspberry ice cream and cool nights in hotel rooms...
[wildfox, flickr]
Worlds Away
The past few weeks between work and play I feel like I have traveled around the globe yet have only been in 3 states. I suppose that is a good thing, being able to find so many worldly goods without traveling to the ends of the Earth. One of my current client projects is finding outdoor accessories including topiaries for their front porch, the perfect planters and the greenery that will complete their "Low Country" front porch look.
Success in finding ligistrum double ball topiaries, low maintenance and beautiful.
Beautiful, affordable black urns...picture of the finished product will have to wait until the project is complete... Success!
Market Imports
My hunt for the perfect accessories took me to an amazing store, warehouse, not sure what you call it... Market Imports located next to the State Farmers Market in Raleigh, NC has the most amazing finds! It is a treasure trove of eclectic furniture and accessories for indoor and outdoor. While I am picturing the most extreme and diverse of their inventory please know that they have a great collection of blue porcelain china, clay pots in every shape color, size, fountains galore and the list goes on...
I wish I were as comfortable as this Merlick in the 100 degree weather while working.
Furbish Studio
I was also able to do a little shopping for myself while working of course, hazard of the job but I dropped into one of my favorite new haunts Furbish Studio. Lucky for me they had just received their newest shipment of Roberta Roller Rabbit for home. All I can say is ooh la la, fun fun! First of all every little accessory in Furbish is a designers dream. Jamie Meares the creator and owner behind all the beauty paints most of her furniture with a little help from her friend she has that pops up from the basement. She has ready made pillows ready to walk out the door onto your sofa and great knick knacks for your home.
I happened to pick up these 2 Roberta Roller Rabbit pillows for my newly painted wicker chairs and voila ready for my party.
Remember my chairs for a deal?
Before
After
Love the blue and green elephant print.
This bamboo bench at Furbish is tres chic.
Perfect sized asian inspired side table.
Furbish Studio
1020 Glenwood Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27605
High Street Market
New fantastic finds just listed last week!
Images Courtesy High Street Market
Calypso
St. Barth
2 things would love to have... Calypso's Chevron Kurta and
Jodhpur Pouf
Betsy Burnham
One of my favorite designers is LA based Betsy Burnham and her designs are edgy and eclectic. I like her because she is under the radar yet her work is phenomenal. She always loves to use an animal print which I think too is a staple for any space.
Images courtesy of Design Sponge, InStyle, Lonny Magazine
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