weekend wishes...

 

We are heading into a nice long weekend and I am very excited to take a little time to relax and enjoy our weather along with a few days without plans and activities.  

Spring is coming, I just know it and this wedding makes me want to entertain outside as well as grow some serious ivy on the boring exterior walls of my house. 

I am always on the look out for something comfortable yet beautiful, I'll take it! 

A fun little giveaway never hurt anybody.

Just added some cute new market bags in the shop... also don't forget about our discount- 10% through Sunday!  Just enter OOPS at checkout.

Have a wonderful long weekend!

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Merry Christmas Cocktails..

Merry Christmas Eve! Sorry for the silence. I've been buttoning up work and all my holiday preparations. I'm in charge of devising and mixing a holiday cocktail to bring to my sister's house this year. I was torn. There were lots of minty and fun choices to choose from. I've settled on a more refreshing libation. Found via

Have a wonderful holiday all!! xoxoxo 
I'll return later this week.....Cheers!


Grape Nehi:
- 1.25 oz. Vodka - 3/4 oz. Chambord - 2 oz. Grape Juice, Cranberry Juice or Cran/Grape mixture (this is what I did!) - 2 oz. 7-up

Pour over ice in a tall glass. Garnish with a lemon wedge.

Holiday Cocktails

'Tis the season for entertaining! Setting up a holiday bar for friends and family is the perfect way to add a glamorous moment to your festivities this season. My choices were loosely inspired by the photo above! Simply add an array of liquor, munchies and mixers to this layout and you'll be ready for the perfect party.

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Inspired!

Good Afternoon! I was over on Sadie and Stella's blog this am. She shares three beautiful holiday table ideas. I had never seen the second one, so I decided to pop over to Style Me Pretty for all the deets. This setting could beautifully inspire a Thanksgiving day table. I'm loving the unexpected autumn floral bouquets. (it may be difficult to find peonies this time of year, but the mix of deep purple with deep green, peach and gold is stunning)

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Fall dinner party...

 

I am hosting a little birthday celebration here at the house in the next few weeks and I have been searching for inspiration.  There are so many wonderful ideas that I think I will be mixing many of them together for our party.  Long harvest style tables with linen table clothes greenery and simple place settings.. so many things to think of now onto desserts and appetizers.  Any suggestions??

 

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Natural table decor

 

Are you getting ready for fall dinners, holiday meals?  I love love the simplicity of this table and the fresh herbs.. Perfection...

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Dining Al Fresco

I've got an exciting dining alfresco styling opportunity coming up! I can't wait to set up my outdoor dining space and relax with friends before the summer is over. I love the laid back California vibe of Nicole Richie's Hollywood Hills home. Little white cafe lights and sparklers? How fun!!

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Shelter Loves

Happy Wednesday!  Here's what is on my radar this week!!

1. Sienna's hair looks adorbs. I need to perfect this look!
2. I'd live in these Loeffler Randall designed boots.
3. Drooling over Aerin Lauder's lighting collection for Circa Lighting. This beauty would work well in my new living room design.
4. Yum, I might now love the thought of chilly weather but I do love to cook in the Fall.
5. I can't wait to move into my new abode...I'll be sure to host a house warming party inspired by this fabulous bubbly bar!

ooooohh la la!

Aerin Lauder

I love entertaining and dream of hosting a party one day with an evening of good food, music and a long beautifully decorated table much like these!! Feast your eyes on my recent favorites! 

Can Aerin Lauder do anything wrong design wise lately? I think NOT! I'm excited to pre order her new book.The inspiration for my new home is sort of going to be a cross of New England classic with laid back Cali cool. Yikes, painting is almost done. I'll share some quick pics of the colors next week!

Aerin Lauder

Jonathan Adler for Paperless Post...

 

I have to say I love it when something comes around that makes my life pretty and easier I am a happy happy girl.  I found out about Paperless Post from a friend who sent out an invite a while back, and I love love it.  It is classy and makes party planning easier for me with guest tracking and easy additions to the list.  So when I found out that Johnathan Adler was designing a group of cards and invites for them it seemed like a perfect fit.  I love love them!  (a lot of love in this post apparently)

These are just a few of the pieces that they have- I adore the one below!  If you want something elegant and sophisticated for your next gathering take a moment and check them out. 

 

 

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Summer entertaining...

 

I am so excited for warmer nights and dining outside.  Where conversations last long into the night and the best of friends come together again...

 

 

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Lights by the pool...

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First off I wanted to say Thank you for all of your lovely comments on entertaining!  I always want to but it is hard to get everyone on board.  Maybe I need to just invite you guys over instead!  

As I am sure you have heard we are in the process of working on a big project for ourselves here.  We are putting in a pool and I am so excited about the possibilities.  I love the idea of lighting outside the pool, candles on the deck, lights in the trees so moody and beautiful when reflected in the water.  

Even though it is not the center of attention here I love it! 

 Do you have a pool?  

Have you ever done this when entertaining outside? 

 I can hardly wait! 

 

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Dinner with friends...

 

I am always curious- do you entertain?  Do you often have dinner with friends?  I always see beautiful images of big dinners with wine and wonderful food, beautiful flowers and lovely menus.  Do you do this?  I always want to belong to a great group of people who gather together to share a wonderful long meal but I never seem to make the time to do so.  

If you do gather with friends I have some questions.. 

Do you do it often?

Do you enjoy it?

How do you get people to participate and return the favor?

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Garden Party....

I spend my winter's dreaming of garden parties and beach days...I'd love to say I prefer skiing but that's just isn't the case! Mix in some yummy food, good friends + a fabulous play list to the board above and voila = instant party!

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Christmas table...

 

Living in California at Christmastime can be such a gift.  We are often able to spend the day in the sunshine outside with family.  I don't know that I have ever had a white Christmas and who knows if I ever will, that's okay with me for now.  I saw this beautiful table setting and I fell in love with it and how simply beautiful it was.

Wishing you and yours a very wonderful holiday!

 

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