Love it! - Mint julep cup

Love a classic mint julep cup. I have them all around my home serving different purposes. On my desk as a pen cup, in my bathroom on a tank tray with dried yellow roses and on my coffee table with live flowers. A versatile vessel that is a must have in all sizes!


http://www.save-on-crafts.com - 4" Silver Plated $6.50 each

Style Story - Glossy traditional

It's funny how you'll see something and just know it's a find that you have to share! I love design that takes traditional elements and puts a contemporary spin on it - as is the case with these chic pieces. Traditional silhouettes, a classic urn and spindle chess piece - add a high gloss finish and you have the perfect balance of old, seen with a fresh perspective.

www.ZGallerie.com - Palazzo 12" Vase $49.95 / Mariposa Black Table Lamp $139 / White Floor Lamp $269 / Donizetti Mirror $349

Market Profile - Vicky's Yard Sale

One of my newest finds, Vicky's Yard Sale takes the work out of rummaging through piles of hidden treasure. Bringing yard sale finds to the masses, everything on her site is for sale and can be shipped nationwide so if you see something that catches your eye, snatch it up cause it'll be gone before you know it. And if it is, don't fret because she replenishes her inventory on a regular basis so keep checking in - here is just a handful of my faves currently available - "available" being the operative word so act fast!






www.VickysYardSale.blogspot.com

Love it! - Nantucket bucket vases

No doubt Mom will be receiving flowers this Mother's Day, so why not arrange them in a unique vessel to be reused for years to come. Love these Nantucket Woven Buckets with clear glass liners from BallardDesigns.com. Present any bouquet with a "straight from the garden" lattice feel. The hand-picked look will be sure to impress!


www.BallardDesigns.com $29-$39

Market Profile - Horse and Hound Gallery

As most of you know I love anything equestrian, so you can imagine how excited I was to receive horse coasters for Christmas. My friend told me about the website and well, as you can see I went to town picking my faves - I could have kept going! BTW, how fabulous are the door knockers!?









www.HorseAndHound.com

Love it! - Trophy Vases

Keeping with the Equestrian theme, these hand-painted porcelain vases aged with just the right amount of crackle were inspired by French hunt trophies. Add a European flair anywhere you sit them - with or without flowers. Better yet, tell friends you found them at an Antique shop in rural Montpelier! (wink)


www.BallardDesigns.com - $45 each

Market Profile - www.DianeJamesHome.com

A year ago I blogged about Diane James' faux flower and plant arrangements. At the time, in order to purchase her beautiful creations you had to find a local retailer - not always the easiest to do. Well you can imagine how elated I was when she notified me that you can now order directly online through her new website - www.DianeJamesHome.com. If you're like me, you've at some point made a promise to buy fresh flowers weekly - a little way to treat yourself while beautifying your home. Well after a week or two, I never seem to keep it up - dieing flowers and money I can't justify throwing away. But with Diane's realistic faux-fauna, they'll pay for themselves. Adorn your foyer table, dresser top, or my favorite - on a beautiful tank tray in the powder room!





www.DianeJamesHome.com

Market Profile - PagodaYellow.blogspot.com

We found an amazing new website Pagoda Yellow that sells New, Antique, Refurbished, rare and unique pieces. Email them for shipping quotes outside of NYC. Here's just a selection of their furniture and accessories, all currently for sale. Definitely worth a look!









www.PagodaYellow.blogspot.com
pagodayellow@gmail.com

Style Story - Ruffles

Summery, flirty, feminine, fun - what's not to love about these ruffled pieces. Fulfill all of you serving needs and do it with some flair!





www.BeachDwelling.com

Love it! - Yellow vases

What a fresh breath of early Spring! Love this vibrant yellow and if you remember, I wrote a Style Story posting all about the color. What a compliment they are to a gorgeous bouquet!


Case Glass Vases $29-44 - Pottery Barn

Love it! - Mint Julep Cups

So the story goes - Mint Julep, a Southern tradition consisting of bourbon, sugar, ice and mint, was originally drank from a silver cup, thus the modern-day "Mint Julep Cup". But this cup, in its many variations, has evolved - now most commonly used as a vase. I just love their beaded detailing, classic beauty and total versatility. Whether you use it as a vase or even a pencil cup, adorning your bedside table or desk, it's a must have accessory that will always serve a purpose!






Mint Julep Cup silverplate 4-1/8"H $18 (extra for monogramming) - www.MonogrammedGifts.com
Martha Stewart Small Nickel 5"H $12.99 - www.Kmart.com
Martha Stewart Large Nickel 7"H $14.99 - www.Kmart.com
Silverplate Julep Cup 4.5"H $17.50 - www.William-Wayne.com
Mint Julep Cup Silverplated 5-3/4"H $11.99 - www.Save-on-crafts.com

Market Profile - tranSglass Collection

Artecnica, a cutting edge company fusing the gap between technology and everyday objects, teamed with designers Emma Woffenden and Tord Boontje to create this glorious collection of vases, carafes and glasses. If you didn't notice, they're made from recycled bottles! With the help of Aid to Artisans, a non-profit organization, Artecnica has collaborated with Guatemalan craftsmen to create these pieces of art. Due to the nature of the material, you will see slight color and shape variations. tranSglass is now included in the permanent collection of MoMA New York - pure design with a conscience!



tranSglass Collection $40 and up - through www.idChicago.com (they say due to the high demand, shipping takes approx. 1-2 weeks)

Style Story - Yellow

So I'm really into yellow these days, but not just any yellow, this vibrant sunny yellow that just pops. An accent piece or accessory in this shade can be so unexpected and chic. Coincidentally, I saw this spread in InStyle Home Magazine, but added my own finds as well. If you can get past the blinding qualities, it's really quite uplifting - how could you not feel happy?








Paris Lamp $495 each - Plantation
Yellow Lacquered Boxes Set/3 $295 - Plantation
Bamboo Pillow $100 - WeegoHome.com
Vidalia Vase $38 - Anthropologie
Patent Gloss Tote in Yellow $78 - Style & Co. through Macys.com
Kate Spade 1-2-3-4 Post-it pad $9 - Crane & Co.
Oslo Bag $425 - J. Crew
Enamel Bracelets $20 and up - J. Crew
Marais Chair $200 each - Design Within Reach
Sellarsbrook Yellow Rug - The Rug Company