valentine’s day gift ideas for less than $50!

February 12, 2013

Valentine’s Day is two days away, and if you’re like me and wait until the eleventh hour to purchase gifts for holidays and birthdays, OR if you’re just looking for something nice for yourself without breaking the bank, here are some goodies for less than $50! How adorable is this burlap monogrammed tote?  And for…

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10 entertaining must-haves for the holidays!

December 7, 2012

Party season is officially upon us and I can’t wait for my turn to host!  Whether you’re having a small and intimate dinner gathering or an all-out celebration, here are a few must-haves to make your bash a success: If you live for the scent of fresh-cut greenery during the holidays, you will LOVE this…

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monogrammed gifts from mark + graham for under $50

December 5, 2012

There is nothing better (or more personal!) than a monogrammed gift!  I would gladly monogram everything I own if I could,so if you want to surprise friends and family this Christmas with some monogrammed goodness, head on over to Mark and Graham, the recently launched site from WSH, the magic makers behind Williams Sonoma, Potter…

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rug roundup

November 12, 2012

There are a few key items that really tie a room together and make it feel complete – for me, they happen to be window treatments, fabulous lighting and, of course… rugs!  Area rugs define a space, add warmth and are a great way to infuse a little color and personal style to your room. …

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fall wishlist

November 2, 2012

Fall is in full effect around these parts and before you know it, Christmas will be knocking on our door!  Here are a couple of my fun finds for Fall – maybe a few will make their way under my tree this year….??? As much as I love fun, bold jewelry, I tend to gravitate…

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zara home

October 10, 2012

In college, I had the enormous pleasure of living in Salamanca, Spain, and while there, Zara was, hands down, my absolute favorite place to shop.  It was the only place that had the most fabulous selection of extra long length pants for my 5’10” frame and I actually still have a few pairs in my…

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lots to love at world market

October 9, 2012

It’s been quite a while since I’ve set foot in a World Market, but after a last minute decision to stop in the other day, I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised with their latest goodies-and just in time for Fall!  I’ve had my eye on these woven dining chairs since I saw them…

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summer wishlist

August 9, 2012

I can’t believe we’re already almost through the first full week of August!  This summer has certainly flown by and, while I know it will be a few more months, at least, until we get some relief from this heat and humidity, I’m soaking up all the summer I can. Here are a few of…

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rugs by pb teen

June 18, 2012

I never would have thought to check out Pottery Barn Teen for anything that wasn’t going into a kid’s space, but I was delighted to find it’s, surprisingly, a great source for reasonably-priced large area rugs for any room in the house!  I’m always on the lookout for 8×10 sizes and larger, especially for living…

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loving lately…

June 5, 2012

I’m off to a super sloooooooow start today and I’m up to my eyeballs with a garage full of stuff for a client project I’m trying to wrap up by the end of this week. Just my luck.  In the spirit of Hump Day, I thought I’d post some of my latest loves! Coral is…

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