{fashion meets decor: palm pretty}

Boy this week flew by, and it's a long weekend for us in Vancouver so I am beyond excited!! Here's a little fashion/decor mash-up to end off your week ... the leafy greens seem to be everywhere these days!

Love it!! Makes me want summer NOW!

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend :)

{currently coveting: umbrella stands}

Why do I not already own an umbrella stand? I live in Vancouver. For those of you across the globe from me - Vancouver rains. About 80% of our year is RAIN! Needless to say, I feel a little silly that I'm only now contemplating purchasing a stand! Here are a few lovely options at different price-points:

 

Lattice Umbrella Stand, Overstock, $108.00 | Blue and White Umbrella Stand, Overstock, $88.00 | Fornasetti Umbrella Stand, Farfetch, $993.59 | Moore Umbrella Stand, Ralph Lauren Home, $595.00 | Cane Umbrella Stand, The Well Appointed House, $178.00 | Crisscross Umbrella Stand, The Well Appointed House, $198.00 | Lacquer Umbrella Stand, Jonathan Adler, $295.00 | Zebra Umbrella Stand, Ballard Designs, $129.00 

Ok, so I've come to the decision in my searching that I want to stick with blue and white. Classic & chic, right? There are 2 different patterns at a similar price that I just can't seem to choose between. They are very similar, they even have the same pattern around the top and bottom rim! Which would you choose?

 

The one with a bit of Chinoiserie flair or the classic floral pattern? I'm loving them equally, so if you could give me your vote I'll be ready to order away :) Thanks for your help!

 

{house tour: massucco warner miller}

Happy Friday everyone! I've got a lovely house tour for you to end off your week. We've seen this one before, the Pacific Heights residence designed by Massucco Warner Miller. I'm posting a repeat because the project has recently been added to the MWM website with more images & angles of the rooms. So many things to love!

 

The round {or in this case square!} settee in the entry is something on my dream-home MUST have list ...

 

 

 

The Fornasetti wallcovering is PERFECT for a chic powder room. Another one on my must-have list. I think if I ever get to use this paper in a powder room {my current home doesn't even have a powder room} I would do black panelling on the bottom 1/3rd of the wall. Wouldn't that be pretty?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gah, that bedside table is delicious.

 

 

Quite the stunner isn't it? I love all of the unique furnishings, colors, and fabrics throughout. Hop over to visit MWM for more of their gorgeous projects.

 

{great gatsby & the roaring 20's}

Are you heading to the movies for the opening of The Great Gatsby this weekend? I'm guessing many of you are! I was hoping to re-read the novel before seeing the film, but I never quite got the chance in the last few weeks. Do you typically like to read the book before seeing the movie? I'm totally one of those people. The penguin classic covers on the book are just lovely:

 

 

I'll bet they will be flying off the shelves after this weekend! And they say the set designs and costumes will surely not disappoint:

 

 

 

 

 

Ooh I'm excited! I love the vibe of the fashion & decor of the roaring twenties, all that art deco goodness! One of my favorite things about visiting New York was taking in all of the architectural details of that time period. Here's a little pre-movie inspiration:

 

Telephone / Sconce / Tufted sofa / Deco earrings / Custom deco address number

 

Are you off to indugle in a little 20's glitz and glamour this weekend? Do tell!

 

 

{dreamy kitchen built-in}

The arched walnut built-in in an otherwise entirely-white kitchen just captivated me {click image to enlarge}:

Until upon further investigation, I realized there were TWO built-ins! Drool ...

I love that they break up all the white, and I love the impression that everything else was built around them. Such a nice detail.

Hope you are having a great week!

*photography by Andreas Trauttmansdorff

{laundry room heaven!}

Seriously? This is a laundry room. Imagine that, making your laundry room the masterpiece of the main-floor! This space, designed by Jamie MacLean and featured in the latest House & Home, caught my eye because it is the exact same layout of my laundry room. Mine however, is a major eye sore! We have yet to renovate in there but it's so nice to see the potential it could have.

 

 

Ok seriously, let's talk details here. Marble counters, Calcatta marble herringbone tile floor {die!!}, lucite pulls on the traditional white cabinetry, salvaged white glass panels for architectural details, and those legs on the cabinetry to make it look like furniture! I wish we could see into the little powder room, I want to see what's going on with the details on the floor, and it looks so chic with all that panelling and beautiful sink.

 

Kohler faucet / School House lights / Crate and Barrel basket / Lucite and brass pulls

Lavender laundry soap / Marble herringbone tile

 

I'm keeping this one in the dream home file for sure. I don't think we will do that big of a reno in our current laundry room, we anticipate moving in the next few years and it might not be in the cards for this place. But believe me, I'll have a HUGE file full of inspiration when I get my hands on my next place!! Happy weekend everyone :)

 

{hello may + spring florals}

A new month! I'm excited to welcome May, one of my favorite month's. It brings longer days, beautiful sunshine, renewed energy, and gorgeous blossoming spring flowers:

 

Let's open up those windows and air out our winter-laden homes!!

 

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It's no wonder florals are a staple spring inspiration in decor and fashion, just look at all those gorgeous bright colors! Here are two must-have spring looks I'd love to be sporting this spring, both incorporating florals:

 

 Celine sunglasses / J Crew Etta pumps / H&M floral pants {sold out but I just scored a pair on eBay! Woot!} 

 J Crew sweater / Clare Vivier clutch

Burberry trench / Kate Spade studs / TopShop floral dress {I'm itching to order one!}

Chanel Mademoiselle perfume / Gladiator sandals

 

Are you as excited as I am to get into some pretty and colorful florals? You know how the saying goes, April showers bring May flowers ... bring it on May!!