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05/24/2018

How to Unplug on Summer Weekends

Put the mobile device down. Sounds similar to a counter terrorist expert trying to diffuse a madman and, in many respects, we have become a bit psychotic when it comes to our electronics. Take a moment, or days, to unplug for fear of an Orwellian outcome. How to break from our devices on summer weekends? Circle back to holidays spent pre emoticons and wind chime ringtones, where the simplest activities are the most rewarding.

If you must use a vehicle, get in the nostalgic spirit and choose a vintage model.

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04/30/2018

Ultimate Flamingo Style

Flamingoes are more than kitschy statuary on Miami lawns. The vibrant, agile flamingo is one of the most striking birds in the ornithological family, it’s only natural that they add flamboyance to the home.

Give a setting a theme and color with your child’s artwork and flamingo printed towels by Eby Design.

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04/06/2018

Ultimate Denim Style – Blue Jean Blues

A textile that can weather trend barometers is denim. Blue jeans are iconic, distinctively American with that chew-a-piece-of-hay Great Plains character. From cowboys to Casual Fridays, the workhorse piece exudes comfort and effortless chic. It’s no surprise that denim is not just stitched into the fashion lexicon but extends to accessories and decor. While denim is the go-to choice to deliver a classic American look it is also more than a laid back fabric. Denim can be embellished, layered, and assembled with pieces that transform from its trite t-shirt and tennis shoes pairing with chic results.

Mixing the blues for a classic composition.

Finding the perfect denim piece is an easy task considering the boundless, enticing selections. Though I am preferential to my college Levi’s that have been dutifully called upon for decades. For anyone who is devoted to a particular pair of jeans, you know they are as prized as a luxury item acquired with a few paychecks. The fit gets you like a faithful pet. You put them on and no couture piece feels as good.

Vintage Levi’s endure.

5 Ways to Create a Memorable Denim Effect:

Pair jeans with like-minded classics and a statement piece.
In decor mix denim accessories with bold art.
Venture from basic jeans to more fashion-forward labels.
Embellish denim with colorful detailing.
Consider denim as a neutral and include alongside contrasting pieces.

Versatile in the wardrobe and home, shop our favorite denim styles:

: 1. Long Tall Sally jacket

: 2. Loewe bag

: 3. Birkenstocks

: 4. St. Croix Trading rug

: 5. Alice and Olivia jeans

: 6. eyebobs glasses

: 7. emodern chair

: 8. Baggu tote

: 9. Yves Delorme throw

: 10. Aca pillow indigo pillow

: 11. 3x1denim overall

: 12. Saro pouf

Denim jacket 2. Puzzle bleached bag 3. Arizona soft footbed Birks 4. Chenille flatweave rug 5. Riley embroidered jeans 6. Jean Pool glasses 7. Accent chair 8. Duck bag 9. Minorque denim throw 10. African abstract blend pillow 11. Ruby overall in Lisa 12. Denim twister rope pouf

Resources:

Abstract art: ducks goose

Turquoise necklace: Heidi Daus

Blue jeans: Levi’s

Navy cashmere sweater: Ralph Lauren

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03/30/2018

The One Color You Must Have this Season: Pink

Nursery pink has grown into a sophisticate. The pastel is the go-to neutral for a soft, modern effect that commands a look.

Farrow & Ball’s Pink Ground shows the hue’s grownup side that is contemporary and versatile.

Consider the shade as an alternative to grays or beige, even the words sound dreary aside from vibrant pink. The color can do everything from revving up an uninspired space to transforming a basic outfit with the right pink addition. Need an update this season? Add pink.

Pinks we’re loving now:

: 1. Alexandre Birman shoes

: 2. Paper Lantern balloon

: 3. Bauble Bar earrings

: 4. Talbot’s necklace

: 5. Need Supply raincoat

: 6. Talbot’s scarf

: 7. Malone Souliers shoes

: 8. Deny Designs bedding

: 9. Everlane tote

: 10. Tootsie cotton candy

: 11. Farrow & Ball paint

: 12. Tabitha Simmons kitten heels

Lolita block shoe 2. Jumbo balloon 3. Gem piñata tassel earrings 4. Denim inspired denim necklace 5. Stutterheim Stockholm coat 6. Yarn dyed striped scarf 7. Nicoletta pink feathers shoes 8. Hello Love duvet 9. Day Market tote 10. Cotton candy 11. Pink Ground paint 12. Rise satin sling-back kitten heel

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03/08/2018

Color Crush: Green

You don’t need a bundle of shamrocks or color experts to be reminded that green adds excitement to any design. Bright but not cute like pink and more ambitious than trusted blues, green stands out. It’s earthy and sophisticated, like a beautiful forest elf primped for the ball. We roundup what’s on our green design list.

Green Must-Haves

: 1. Mackenzie Childs plate

: 2. Aquazzura shoe

: 3. Hamburg House bath towel

: 4. Adidas shoes

: 5. Cyan Design sphere

: 6. Thibault wallpaper

: 7. Creed diffuser

: 8. Sweet Emma studded earrings

: 9. 8 Greens supplement

: 10. Painting by Jacqueline deMontravel

: 11. Sleek Modern dining chair

: 12. Booth and Williams book wall

Flower Market dinner plate 2. Sunflower flat 3. Bath towel 4. Adizero Ubersonic shoes 5. Large moss sphere 6. Giselle wallpaper 7. Deluxe atomizer 8. Stud earrings 9. 8 Greens supplement 10. “The New Chintz” original painting 11. Tristan chair 12. Midcentury green book wall

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02/23/2018

Ultimate Spring Style Guide – 30 Colorful Must-Haves

Welcome back color, we’ve missed you. After a winter of black puffer coats and boots that could moonlight as a doorstop, spring style is a celebration of more ambitious pieces in bright palettes. What are we seeing this season in design? Color and playful accents that have a bit of an earthy feel. Bold jewelry is a definite essential, ideally big and impactful, to add instant intrigue to everyday basics.

: 1. Frances Valentine boot

: 2. Mar Y Sol bag

: 3. Cat Studio glass

: 4. Michael Nelson bag

: 5. Smythson currency wallet

: 6. Retro Superfuture Sunglasses

: 7. Anya Hindmarch coin purse

: 8. Taylor Elliott Designs Pouch

: 9. Aurelie Bidermann bracelet

: 10. Veronica Beard sweater

: 11. Golden Goose sneakers

: 12. Bella Freud cushion

: 13. Shoptiques necklace

: 14. Corrico earrings

: 15. Persifor passport cover

: 16. Rebecca Ravenel earrings

: 17. Turkish-t throw

: 18. Sara Campbell pant

: 19. D Squared hats

: 20. Johanna Ortiz pants

: 21. Baba Souk pillow

: 22. Bohemia Design plates

: 23. John Robshaw beach towel

: 24. Vix dress

: 25. Pierre Hardy espadrille

: 26. Melissa Odabash dress

: 27. Bohemia Design scarf

: 28. Cool Change skirt

: 29. Byer of Maine folding chair

: 30. Lee Mathews skirt

1. Trip suede boot 2. Rio bag 3. America glass 4. Masaai bag 5. Panama multi currency wallet 6. Era pink glasses 7. Circulus Eyes coin purse 8. Pom pom pouch 9. Takayam Pastilles bracelet 10. Pepper sweater 11. Yellow suede sneakers 12. 1970 pillow 13. Mustard statement necklace 14. Waterside earrings 15. Wheels Up passport cover 16. Twisty earrings 17. Kilim throw 18. Gingham pant 19. Icon baseball hats 20. Dune Top pants 21. Funfetti pillow 22. Wool pots plates 23. Cita towel 24. Cicily ruffle dress 25. Secret espadrille 26. Chelsea embroidered short dress 27. Pom pom mustard scarf 28. Eliza skirt Sienna rose 29. Keruing volcano folding chair 30. Davis poplin skirt

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01/12/2018

Conceal Wires with a Media Cabinet

There are some things that should never be revealed: bra straps, teeth stained with red wine, political fanaticism and television wires. The inevitable acceptance of granting a television access in the family room escalates into more cable channels, media devices and the uncertain welcome of xBox. A setup bulging with electronics cause cringe-worthy moments for the most adept designers. Solutions include slide down screen, situating the television within an armoire or that flat screen behind a painting trick. For this room, the right media cabinet (or television console for your web searches) has the ability to make a television appear part of the decor and conceal unsightly wires for a designed look.

The right television console can make design-challenged electronics look like part of the decor.

A media cabinet does not have to intimidate or look sterile. Countless options abound. Simply find a piece that seamlessly connects to your room’s scheme within your budget. In this room the style transitioned from an antique, eclectic look to a more streamlined clean and modern style. The inclusion of this single television console from AllModern omitted messy strands of wires and added a contemporary feel to the scheme.

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01/07/2018

Prep Style – Today’s Classics

Nostalgists for authentic ‘80s trends swoon over plaid worn with heavy stockings, headbands and oversized sweaters. Coming off a year when emojis starred in their own movie, loud prints and monograms, symbols of prep style, seems quaint.

Elements of a preppy’s life.

The 1980’s saw the rise of spiked hair, slashed shirts and shoulder pads but there was also a sophisticated side to the decade, embodied in preppies, a word originating from prep school.

Pearls, plaid and a monogrammed jewelry case from Marley Lilly.

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12/22/2017

Ultimate Winter Guide – 33 Activities

Even the chirpiest optimist can become an Eeyore once winter doldrums hit, making any event an opportunity to bemoan the cold. To remedy the season’s challenged climate, we look to Scandinavia’s ritual of hygee that honors simple comforts and a healthful approach. Winter activities and an attention to nurturing rituals will transform the cold season into an anticipated time of year.

Winter Activities to Beat Cold Weather Doldrums

1. Layer pieces: Find enjoyment from the art of bundling up. Winter layering can be found in everything from decor, cooking and clothing. Your cold weather wardrobe checklist should include long johns, wooly garments, boots, trapper hats, scarves, mittens and insulated coats. The result shows personal style to keep you warm and more enthused to engage in outdoor winter activity.

Make dressing for the outdoors an event.

2. Winter activities: Carve a day around ice skating, skiing, snow shoeing, sledding–cold weather sports invigorate.

Sledding is a simple form of fun that never tires, aside from all the extra runs.

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12/14/2017

Holiday Helper – Reusable Gift Wrap

Wrapping paper, scissors, gift wrap, tape and a sea of unwrapped presents, to some and the sight has the same reaction as surgical tools on a dental tray. Take the angst out of holiday wrapping by using reusable gift wrap options, such as fabric coverings or leftover boxes and decorative ribbon. You’ll save countless hours, no paper cuts, it’s good for the environment and this holiday changer is as simple as inserting a gift into a bag and tying a bow.

An eco-friendly, stress-free approach to presents with reusable coverings.

The Japanese, who are masters in transforming lifestyle rituals into a simple model of efficiency, have been on to wrapping gifts in fabric long before it was ecologically savvy. In the same decorative, creative manner as dressing in a kimono, the art of Furoshiki bundles up presents in folds of fabric.

Following the Japanese custom of Furoshiki, which uses fabric to conceal gifts.

Stock up on reusable gift wrap in an assortment of festive styles and sizes to use every year. It just may thrust paper holiday wrapping into the same novelty category as canned snow and colored blinking lights.