Pops of color for Spring!

We've hit that strange shoulder season in the Northeast between winter and spring when we can get 60 degree swings in temperature in a 24 hour period.  It results in both some very confused bulbs and some lifted and thawed out spirits.  But at this time every year, I get this uncontrollable itch to add bright pops of new color to every room.  It feels something like I'm waking up my house after hibernation.  So, here are a few items that caught my eye in the past week or so.  Enjoy!

I Love, love, love this poster by Andy Wharhol.  It comes in a couple of colors and brings in a BIG color pop.

I'm loving Ballard Designs new Serena Bench that comes in both white and black bases and hundreds of colors - place it in an entry, in front of your fireplace, or at the foot of your bed.

And, of course when looking for pops of color, one must see what Jonathan Addler has cooked up, like these new little pouches in jute with fun silk screened silhouettes...for carrying along, or hanging in your mudroom to house small clutter.

                           

Throw Pillows are always an easy and relatively affordable way to update any decor.  Here are several ideas for subtle color accents to big POW!  Enjoy.

Surya's St-052

Floral Pillow cover (20x 20) from Etsy shop Maria Vargas Designs

 

Chevron Pillow covers from Etsy shop: Festive Home Decor

Outdoor Kaeden Pillow from Pier One Imports

Spring On the Way

I'm back!  I haven't blogged for almost 2 years - frightening.  But the past two years have been busy and fluid and blogging just fell low on the priority list.  But I'm making a new commitment - certainly not daily, maybe not weekly, likely monthly - to bring you what I'm seeing in the world of decorating and living a beautiful life.   So for starters, I thought I'd post my personal Manifesto.  Enjoy, and let me know what you think!

I believe in the incredible power of our surroundings

I believe you should have dessert for dinner once a week, M&Ms in the office at ALL times, and a glass of good wine at night

I believe decorating should be fun

I believe love & music give a home its life, and laughter restores the soul

I believe every room should have an element of surprise

I believe you should get intoxicated by the beauty of France, Italy, and South Africa at least once in your life

I believe in children and pets - they are live-in comedy

I believe your style is uniquely yours

I believe happiness and style come from finding, embracing & expressing yourself loudly

I believe your home should be your oasis & sanctuary - where you are honest, real, & yourself

I believe in fairness, integrity, dignity, and kindness - ALWAYS

I believe simplicity is the essence of elegance...(ala Audrey Hepburn, Jackie O, Albert Nippon, Lillian August)

...and applaud Jonathan Adler's whimsical approach to decorating & life

I believe in the power of fuscia, the timelessness of patent leather, the clean order of fretwork, & the irreverent luxury of all things that "Bling" - think Dorothy Draper meets Kate Spade

I believe great decorating happens over time & doesn't require a bank heist (though it sure wouldn't hurt!)

I believe that beauty is important, especially from the inside out.