July 7, 2009
Laura George.
I’m digging Laura Berger’s fun and whimsical illustration style. What a great sense of color combinations!
July 7, 2009
The Daily Eat: Quick Raspberry Charlotte.
Oh. Oh my.
Quick Raspberry Charlottes are easy enough to make for a late night treat and elegant enough to put together and serve to friends.
It must be time for lunch because I think I’m drooling a little…
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July 6, 2009
Welcome Part 8: the Master Suite.
Welcome to the last stop on the tour inside my home: the master suite of course.
My bedside lamps are where the entire color palette began and they remain one of my favorite parts of the room. I once read that every girl should own a matching set of something. Well, these lamps are my something.
My other favorite is the starburst mirror that resides above my headboard. After months of watching and waiting I got a great deal on it!
Curtains are at the top of my Wish List. I’m dying to find some plain linen ones in goldenrod, but they’re proving to be the death of me. So now I’m also beginning to consider either a light gray or teal colored set.
I’m all about white bedding. I’ve covered my down comforter with duvets in the past and it just doesn’t feel the same to me. I believe in a white down comforter always and white sheets when possible. These are 500 thread count Egyptian cotton and have spoiled me like no other. If you’ve never experienced a set I suggest you do so in the very near future – your life will never be the same!
I don’t ever use the top of my dresser and mirror to put on makeup or anything, so it remains fairly uncluttered. The latched box was a gift from a dear friend.
My two dressers have been with me since I was 11. That’s forever. I’m definitely searching out some newer, more modern looking pieces. But my grandparents bought these for me and they’re really quality work, so they’re not headed for Goodwill any time soon.
Just like I inherited my dad’s secretary desk, I also have my mom’s cedar chest. My grandmother bought it for her and my dad when they got married. I’ve considered painting it, but can’t stand the thought of marring such pretty wood.
This is built-in is the focal point of the walk-in closet off of my bedroom. I use its shelves to display hats, clutches, jewelry box and perfumes. The sight of them never fails to make me smile. There are also shelve above the racks on either side where I stash larger purses and shoeboxes.
This is a painting I whipped up a few weeks ago to fill some space on a wall. Silver paint against dark slate gray always looks amazing.
The paint in the master bath is exactly two shades darker than the bedroom walls. I love the oyster shell hue in the bedroom, but wanted to change it up slightly. I’m all about the white in here as well. White seersucker shower curtain, white towels, white rug. The space isn’t all that large, but the use of light colors has definitely helped open it up.
The jewelry I wear most often gets slung across this stand that resembles a tree branch. I also like to keep a few little bowls on the counter for hair clips, lip glosses and my glasses.
I’m actually really impressed with all the storage in the bathroom. I’m a product whore, making lots of space a MUST! To the right of the towel rack is the second walk-in closet. It’s safe to say I’ve never had so much storage in my life!
The only two things that I’d like to do with the bath at the moment are installing a permanent shower rod and replacing the cabinet fixtures with glass knobs. This past weekend we replaced the faucet and it makes such a difference! (Pictures to come)
Cole Six-Drawer Dresser • MERETE Curtains • Amerock Clear Glass Knob •
Brushed Nickel Double Handle Bathroom Faucet • Satin Nickel Screw Mount Shower Rod
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Brushed Nickel Double Handle Bathroom Faucet • Satin Nickel Screw Mount Shower Rod
July 6, 2009
Win It: Natty Michelle Winner.
Congrats to our winner, Sassy! You get to choose eight cards from Natty Michelle‘s shop for your letter writing. And thanks so, so much to Natty Michelle for sponsoring such a fun giveaway and sharing her talents with us all.
July 6, 2009
The Daily Eat: Black Raspberry Meringue Bars.
Raspberry Week is my #1 favorite, so you can be sure 2.0 is gonna rock your socks off!
Who doesn’t love a good bar? And by that I of course mean the dessert kind, not the type with an OPEN sign lit up in the window. (Although I love those, too.) These Black Raspberry Meringue Bars look like guaranteed showstoppers!
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July 6, 2009
Win It: CSN Lighting.
I’m really jazzed about this week’s giveaway from CSN Lighting! I can hardly stand it because one of you have the chance to win this insanely awesome post-modern George Kovacs Grid Pendant.
For nearly half a century, George Kovacs’ name has been synonymous with 20th century contemporary lighting design. His skill resided in his ability to fuse clean, beautiful lines with abstract form, creating unique products that were both modern and classic. George Kovacs was the innovator responsible for the birth of this unique style, a style that changed the course of industrial lighting design in America.
For many years, George Kovacs designed and manufactured his products from his own Brooklyn-based facility but in 2000 he sold his studio, designs and naming rights to lighting manufacturer the Minka Group. He was truly a legend whose work stands as a testament to his genius; his ceiling lights, table lamps, and floor lamps are all timeless pieces that remain true inspiration to contemporary designers.
To Enter:
1. Tell me what area of your home needs a little light brought into it
2. Leave a valid email address where you can be contacted (those who do not will be disqualified)
3. Do it all before Monday, July 13th at noon CST
Good luck! And take a look around CSN’s site because they have a huge selection… I’m eyeing this and this!
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July 6, 2009
Win It: Natty Michelle Reminder.
You only have until today at noon (CST) to enter Win It: Natty Michelle, so hurry, hurry, hurry for a chance to snag some of her hand-painted stationery!