GAME MANIA

This post will definitely seem random and unseasonable if you live anywhere south of the Mason-Dixon line.  I decided this weekend, I need a leather biker jacket, specifically a leather biker jacket with quilted sleeves. It's the perfect Spring piece if you live in Boston or NYC. Winter is far too cold to wear leather here. It was 40 today, and 50 all weekend, the perfect temp. for a little black biker jkt . if you ask me. The jacket in the first two images is PERFECTION. It's by Balenciaga and is sadly way out of my "snack bracket". (If Balenciaga  feels like shipping one over for free, I'll take it and promise to post an array of looks in it! ;) - dreaming here obviously). Luckily there are some knock offs available. I guess I'll start saving now, maybe I can purchase one this Fall or with any luck at 50% off this June! The thing I love most about leather jackets is a. you feel like a rock star in them and b. they pair with almost anything. It adds the p...

a home with a little bit of the unexpected, a hint of glamour and "je ne sais quoi"? Maybe some sex appeal.  People are often scared to take risks with their wardrobes and homes! I say, what do you have to lose? Especially with paint, it's a small investment, with large rewards! (my next home? will have charcoal dining walls - I'm thinking of mixing deep grey with lavender, medium navy and parrot green accents)  Fashion stylist  Jackie Astier  's home is loaded with sex appeal and a mix of amazing vintage furniture and found objects. (note: I want her entire outfit pictured above, that skirt? those shoes? killer) Okay so my dream sofa?? That's it.  A modernized, velvet covered, tufted chesterfield. If I ever have the space or the budget that sofa will be mine! I'm also still coveting a vintage Moroccan rug.  Don't be afraid to fill a wall with a grid of art! Think "grand gestures" when designing your home!  Images: Elle Decor, Photography: ...

Because we ALL need to steal away + {dream} once in a while. If I had a country home it would feel sort of like this.. I would have to switch out the armoire for something a bit different, but that light fixture and rug are fab. I would dine Al Fresco whenever I had the chance! Images: Shawn Henderson , Canadian House and Home 2 + 3, Domino

I SO WANT this fabulous piece..I would fill it with simple white dishes, my china + wine glasses..I love the painted turquoise interior, the color is perfect for my home..from Jamie's amazing shop Furbish Studio. Image: i suwannee