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Are you surprised? I'm sure you can't believe that I actually came back and put up another post and it didn't take me months?  LoL I'm trying!   So back to the porch.  Welcome back. Up the stairs we go.    I can see a big improvement already. I guess it couldn't have been much worse, right?            The porch re-do all started with this bench I found at Restoration Hardware. The color scheme came from the rug , which I saw by chance at Target. I always find that when you're actually looking for something you can never find it.  I thought the red and orange would be a good compliment to the pink paint of my house and porch and the maroon shutters.      I also got the smaller oblong (rectangle) pillows  during the same trip to Target. The other pillows are from Pottery Barn and Cost Plus World Market.  The stools/side t...

I love having parties and I'm really looking forward to finally having enough room to entertain for more than 10 people at a time (and that was only possible during the summer when we would cram everyone into our outdoor space).  Perhaps it has to do with part of my inner 'hostess with the mostest', but there is something quite chic about having a beautiful spot to display all of your bar items so that you will always be prepared to make that martini for an unexpected guest (or the many drinks for those expected ones). I started dreaming about bar carts about 5 years ago when we bought our apartment in Brooklyn.  Alas, there wasn't a great space for one.  I made due with a tray with a few of my favorite Nambe glasses and a pretty decanter, which usually held whiskey or scotch, but also housed an occasional rum or bourbon. Tray in lieu of much wanted bar cart in our old apartment Tray from a distance Now that we'll have more space, here are a...

I'm not sure what it is, but I really love the ikat pattern.  In fact, I have a whole inspirational board dedicated to it on Pinterest.  Check it out { here } . Here are some of my favs: JK Place Capri by Italian designer and architect Michele Bonan via Hotel Chic Blog  Diane Bergeron Interiors via decorpad.com  Image via designsponge.com You can add a little ikat into your lives too. A dress for a hot summer day: Dress from Ann Taylor Loft sold out online. Similar here A cute settee to add some splash to one of your rooms: Rebecca Sofette from Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Ballard Designs has many couches, chairs, settees, love seats and more where you can choose from several ikat fabrics.  You can also choose different finishes for the legs.  Don't see a fabric that you like? You can send in your own fabric and they'll put it on one of their items. A couple I 'designed': ...

Sorry for the radio silence this week, but I was deathly ill and am only just getting out of bed after 2 days... ugh!  Though I'm still not 100%, I started thinking of things to cheer myself up and what came to mind? ... Throwing parties in our new backyard this summer! Hooray... (slightly less enthusiastic than normal... mustering up strength)!! There we go. :) Here are a few things that I thought would be great for summer entertaining: Pottery Barn- Decorator's Drink Dispenser My mother-in-law has these plates and a bunch from Thomas Paul and I love them: Thomas Paul coasters West Elm- Outdoor Metal Drink Bucket and outdoor decor... West Elm- Montauk Nest Chair West Elm-Porcelain Hurricanes One Kings Lane: Half Moon Outdoor Pillow in Flame  Are you looking forward to summer entertaining? Anything on your to-get list to make your summer parties prettier? 

I'm a BIG fan of mirrors.  I think buying an amazing mirror can take a space from being ho-hum to over-the-top .  I also really love mirrored furniture, especially tables.  Here are some of my current favs.  Now, I know some of these are pricey, but we're talking inspiration here.  If these are out of range for you, you can always try a similar style at a discount home store like Home Goods.  Do you have a favorite store where you can always pick up great home decor? I think these would look great on either side of my bed Pottery Barn Park Mirrored Bedside Table or these Sarried Astrid Lamp Table (just sold out on Joss & Main) This would look lovely in my 'dressing room' in my new house Pottery Barn Park Mirrored Tower Dresser I MUST have this mirror Horchow Knot Mirror Talk about a MAJOR statement Horchow Janice Minor White Porcupine Quill Mirror Very similiar to the Horchow knot mirror Amanda Erin- Michae...