Pillow Talk

April 11, 2013 by Julie 3:43 am 20 Comments

I have a confession. I really don’t like our living room couch anymore. I feel awful saying that considering it’s not even a year old, but it’s the truth. I’d love to think maybe we can sell this one and get a new one when the time comes to move, but seeing as I don’t think that will happen, I’ve got to make the most of this piece of furniture. The way to spruce up a couch is, of course, with decorative pillows. Fabulous beyond fabulous decorative pillows. Well, now I’m on the hunt. I really don’t know exactly what I want, but I’ve found some beauties that I completely adore.

Decorative-Pillows

from left to right: Z Gallerie/Crate & Barrel/Stone Textile/Home Decorators/Pier 1 Imports/Z Gallerie/Bloomingdale’s/Target

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silver & gold (for the home)

December 6, 2012 by Julie 6:00 am 15 Comments

There are few things I love more than decorating a home. I feel as if I sound like a broken record because I’ve mentioned more than once how much I have loved to accessorize our apartment. It’s so fun to mix and match, and move things around, and play with color and really make a home your own. You can never go wrong with silver and/or gold when it comes to decorating. Both are such classic, chic colors, and can add so much to a more basic room.

Stainless Steel Espresso Cup with Saucer: I love the simplicity of this cup and saucer. There’s not much to it, but it’s fabulous and clean looking.

Circular Glass Tray: I think trays look great sitting out on a tabletop, with accessories on top. It’s also a fun piece to use while entertaining. This one is modern looking with the polka dot bottom.

Argento SC Carmel Gold Picture Frame: A picture frame with a wide border always catches my eye, and I really like the texture on this one.

Armada Trunk: I’ve been in love with trunks for a long time now, and this one would look perfect in my desk nook. It’s not too big, and it’s truly stunning.

Hammered Ice Bucket: A party can’t take place without a stylish ice bucket, and this one is functional and decorative.

Beaded Pillar Candles: These candles are so festive, and would look great lit in any room of the house.

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holiday entertaining

November 28, 2012 by Julie 6:00 am 18 Comments

With the holidays comes entertaining (one of my personal favorite pastimes). As I’ve said before, I absolutely love to have people over whether it’s for cocktails, brunch, or dinner. This time of year there are so many opportunities to entertain at your home. Whether it’s a holiday themed party, celebrating the new year, watching football, or just gathering some of your closest and dearest, the reasons to host a little soiree are truly endless. I have a tiny (or not so tiny) obsession with shopping for those necessary entertaining accessories, and here is a peek at a few of the items I’m currently coveting.

I always feel small bites and appetizers are the way to go when it comes to throwing a party, and this mini appetizer set from Z Gallerie is perfect for just that.

Napkins are a crucial component to any sort of party, and I love these from Stone Textile Studio because the gold, grey, and black color combination is neutral, yet festive.

I love these champagne flutes from Crate & Barrel because the swirl cut makes them a touch fancier than your standard plain glass flutes.

I don’t typically use a runner, but I absolutely adore this one from Z Gallerie, and I think it would look beautiful on any holiday table.

I think having fondue at a party is a fun (and delicious) idea, whether with cheese or chocolate, and this one from Pier 1 Imports is just right.

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