Alluring animal prints in living spaces

Animal prints are all the rage for Fall (although they are always high on my list of fashion must's) and I love how designers are using these prints in these fabulous living spaces....

Fancy breakfast room
Photographer: Reed Krakoff

Gorgeous use of color!!!
Photographer: Simon Upton

Ghost chairs and zebra, ultra-fab!!
Photographer: Minh + Wass

Closets to die for....

As a little girl, I loved playing dress-up in my Mother's clothes...and nothing seems more appealling than having a fun dressing room as a grown-up.  Now most of you know that I turned a guest bedroom into a closet but it is not nearly as fancy as some of these.  Maybe in my next house I will go full-on glam!!!!

JCrew's Jenna Lyons
Photographer: Rebecca Greenfield

Nanette Lepore's dressing room
Photographer: William Waldron

Kate did it again!

Kate Spade has truly got to be one of my favorite designers.  Everything she comes out with is fun, classic and so rich looking!!!  Here are some of my favorites:

Kate Spade
Chariot
$398



Galleria Bette dress with Bow
$395



Street Car Darya
$1295

Palace of Mirrors Bib Necklace
$595

Twirl Karolina
$350

LOVE these fun things for fall....

Divine Necklace
Tory Burch
$350

Leopard print Holland Satchel
Tory Burch
$525

 

Toundra Fur Boot
Christian Louboutin
$2095

I know how completely impractical these are and there is NO WHERE you could wear these without looking crazy....except maybe St. Moritz and Siberia....but I LOVE them!!!



Shoes on Sunday....

I think I may end up being the old lady who lives in her shoe....but hopefully, they will be designer :)  Here are some of my current favs....

Christian Louboutin
Relika Patent Mary Jane Pumps
$835

Christian Louboutin
Loubout Wool Peep-Toe Ankle Boots
$995

Christian Louboutin
Declic Glitter Pumps
$675

Christian Louboutin
Miss Fast Ankle Boots
$995

Pieces that inspire me

Elle Decor always has a unique piece that inspires me to redesign a room from top to bottom....these nesting tables are one such item:

Mandarin nesting tables from Worlds Away

Eat Pray Love

My mom and I went to see "Eat Pray Love" this afternoon and I want to highly recommend it to anyone who has not seen it.  I can't say I loved the book, she was a bit whiney for me.....but the movie, and Julia Roberts, were both wonderful!

It reminded me of some very important lessons:

Enjoy your gelato, bite by bite!!!!

Remember to take in the scenery around you.....a mental picture is sometimes more valuable than an actual photo.

Always relish every bite of a good slice of pizza....

Who doesn't want to get this close to an elephant?  And wouldn't it make you smile from ear to ear?

Let the wind whisk you away.....

Judith Leiber bag

Everyone who knows me and my family, knows we love our Shih Tzu's!  Well, this bag is just absolutely to die for:

JUDITH LEIBER HANDBAG SWAROVSKI CRYSTALS



Perla, an elegant style with perfectly set hand glued Austrian crystals adds the finishing touch to this bag. Features snap closure, detachable chain strap, double sided mirror and coin purse. Comes beautifully boxed with a keepsake bag.


 Price $4,395.00

Trip to Paris

I have been tossing around the idea of a trip to Paris in the late Fall/Winter or early Spring.  These pictures just make me want to jump on a plane tomorrow!!!

Like a postcard....

What could be more beautiful?

Fabulous view!

Love the purple sky!

Love that there are so few high-rise buildings

Fun pic of a little kitty in a window

I want some of these for my bulletin board!

Heaven!!!

Fun designs....

Every once in a while you find a room that is just fun and it always makes me want to start redecorating all over again.....this dining room could be in my next house:

And this table is perfect for a beach house:

Oh Tiffany's, you did it again!

My love for the little blue box is as strong as it is for most women but now, I have a new love.....these gorgeous Tiffany bags....I just wish they weren't SO pricey!!!

Tiffany Avenue shopper tote

Neglecting my blog....

I must apologize for being on "holiday" for a while....it seems that when I am under high stress that my creativity seriously wanes!

But I'm back and ready to share lots of new and exciting things!!!