Love it! - Feed Bag

One of the great things about writing this blog is the gift of sharing not only beautiful products, but ones that mean something, that are socially or environmentally conscious. Designed by Lauren Bush, buying one World Food Program FEED bag feeds a child in school for one school year. The FEED Project is a partnership between the United Nations World Food Program and Lauren Bush, WFP Honorary Spokesperson. The bag is reversible with one side burlap and the other white cotton. No matter how you carry it, isn't it great knowing that you're making a difference just by doing so.




World Food Program Feed Bag $60 - www.Amazon.com
For more info on the FEED organization visit - www.FeedProjects.org

Love it! - Wicker tray

How do you take a wicker tray and make it different? Well Pottery Barn adds leather handles for a high-end look while still remaining rustic - as they do so well! Take this over sized round tray and create a fun outdoor snack-scape or sit atop the kitchen island filled with fruits, muffins and a floral centerpiece for the morning rush!


www.PotteryBarn.com Wicker Tray w/Leather Handles 28"Dia x 4"H $69

Style Story - Black chests

There's something very sexy about a black chest - well these in particular from Horchow.com. Maybe it's their curvy silhouettes, their patterns, hardware, or maybe just the allure of their stealth appearance - possessing a strong appearance by day, but vanishing into the darkness by night. Whether you can put your finger on it or not, their appeal is undeniable!





www.Horchow.com

Love it! - Needlepoint chairs - 2 for 1!

I first saw these gorgeous needlepoint chairs from Source Perrier last Fall. I blogged about them though they were certainly our of my budget. But what I loved was the garden maze pattern on the seat. I've always been drawn towards the history, romance, perfection, presentation and unique patterns created by European gardens. So you can imagine how elated I was when I woke up this morning to an email from Source Perrier announcing 2 for the price of 1 on their Fern Needlepoint Chair. They are now $895 for 2!


www.SourcePerrier.com - Fern Needlepoint Chair

Love it! - Dorothy Draper chest

Ironically, I was just re-watching one of my fave movies this past weekend for the umpteenth time, "Sex & the City." During the scene where Carrie is in her Editor's office at Vogue being persuaded to pose for the annual "Age Issue," you can't help but notice the iconic Dorothy Draper chest. Coincidentally. I was perusing one of my fave online websites, TonicHome.com and saw that they have a vintage Dorothy Draper chest for sale. Needing some minor TLC, the more than reasonable price totally makes up for its fixable flaws - so snatch it up now before someone else does!



www.TonicHome.com - (original hardware, 3-drawers) 32"Hx30"Wx18"D - $1850

Love it! - Glass bookshelf

So according to the title of this post, you might be wondering where the glass comes in? Well upon a quick first glance, I thought, well that's a nice standard looking book shelf, nothing out of the ordinary - that is until I took a closer look and then I realized - genius! Each shelf is encased by a glass pocket door which lifts up and tucks unto the frame like a garage door. I haven't seen a bookcase like this in a VERY long time! As someone who is constantly battling dust, it is a dream come true! Protect all of your prized books and keepsakes from household elements. Green Tea Design uses black lacquer to update this Asian silhouette and for only $1150, it's a no brainer!





www.GreenTeaDesign.com - Glass BookShelf 33"w x 15"D x 78"H - $1150

Love it! - Lacoste towels

Add a punch of color to your bathroom experience with these sporty Lacoste towels sold through Horchow.com. Available in every color of the rainbow and in sizes from washcloth to bath sheet, they're currently on sale with free monogramming so act fast! And don't forget, buy the sheet size for an ample beach or poolside towel. Candy-colored orange, turquoise, yellow and green - these colors were made to be shown off under the summer sun!


www.Horchow.com

Love it! - Ballard Designs SALE

For the recession conscious, I have you covered - as does Ballard Designs! With over 200 sale items, I've picked a handful of faves, but if you like what you see so far, do a little more digging and you just might find a treasure for mere duckets!








www.BallardDesigns.com

Love it - Outdoor pavilion

Can't take the summer sun? Is your market umbrella not giving you the coverage you seek? Okay, then this uber chic pavilion by Z Gallerie at only $599 is sure to please - outdoor entertaining never looked so good. A baby shower, Sunday brunch with the girls, afternoon tea, romantic dinner for two surrounded by candlelight - the possibilities are endless!


www.ZGallerie.com 10'x10'x10'-water/fade resistant

Love it! - Melamine plates

Who wants to use their best China when throwing a backyard barbecue or poolside party? So when I saw these monogrammed melamine plates on Horchow.com, I immediately thought - summertime outdoor entertaining! Throwing parties are stressful enough without worrying if the kids are going to drop their plates walking from the buffet line to the table. But with these bold designs, you don't need to sacrifice the style that your friends have come to know of you! Likewise, if you're the perpetual party "guest," wouldn't they make the perfect hostess gift - just add their initials and voila, a chic personalized gift that will keep you on the guest list for parties to come!



www.Horchow.com

Market Profile - Jayson Home & Garden

If you're looking for an arm chair, but don't know what style, silhouette, material or color to settle on, Jayson Home & Garden is a great place to start. Though I've been to their flagship store in Chicago, I was recently perusing their website and this persimmon velvet wing chair stopped me dead in my tracks. I was completely mesmerized and then became giddy over the rest of their chairs. I knew a posting about them would be inevitable!








www.JaysonHomeAndGarden.com

Contest - Diane James GIVEAWAY WINNER!

Two weeks ago, I announced our Spring Giveaway with Diane James, a faux-fauna maven in the design world. She so generously donated a gorgeous White Orchid plant with a retail value of $250. The rules were simple, I asked readers to email me a photo of a floral arrangement they created using;

-Any number of species
-Real or fake
-Any size
-For any occasion
-In any type of vessel of any size or shape

And after the deadline, I would choose 1 winning arrangement to win the faux-orchid shown here.


I chose the winning arrangement submitted by Yi-Nei in Chicago, seen at the top. She uses real White Snapdragons plus Yellow and Pink Peruvian Lilies. I chose her arrangement because there is a freshness to its overall aesthetic. Its predominantly neutral color palette of white and yellow has a controlled pop of pink and the variations in height and silhouette makes for a dynamic centerpiece. Her yellow theme effortlessly flows from flower to the gorgeous ribbed and scallop-rimmed vase right down to the yellow dresser it sits atop. In this case the vessel becomes a part of the arrangement showing great thought for continuity as it effortlessly blends into the space. The arrangement's color story, texture and tiered composition creates both a soothing yet stimulating result. It is that duality that makes it a clear winner - Congrats!
www.DianeJamesHome.com

Love it! - Boatman Geller SALE!

Fun patterns and vibrant color combinations that sing, makes Boatman Geller one of my favorite stationery brands. Thus I hand picked my fave fold-over note cards currently on SALE. If you can believe it, all of these designs come 50 cards and envelops for $15 - Stock up now cause that's a bargain any way you look at it!








www.BoatmanGeller.com

Style Story - Vintage desk lamps

There's something about a vintage style desk lamp that transports you back to a time when life was simpler - when computers, cell phones and emailing didn't exist. A time when writing letters and wax seals were the correspondence of the day. Books were read, bifocals were worn and knowledge was a luxury. The beauty of these lamps are not their looks alone, but also the period in time which they evoke.






www.ModernDose.com Vintage Lamp $185
www.BallardDesigns.com - Denton Tripod Lamp $289
www.WSHome.com - Loft Table Lamp $325
www.PotteryBarn.com - Adrian Boom Task Lamp $199
www.PotteryBarn.com - Wyatt Table Lamp $119
www.PotteryBarn.com - Hamilton Table Lamp $139

Love it! - Horchow 25-30% OFF entire site today

www.Horchow.com