GAME MANIA

Hello Loves! Today I'm sharing an update on my Thanksgiving preparations. I've got almost everything in order for the table. I'm purchasing the flowers tomorrow! Mind you this is a table on a "budget", so I'm going to mix a couple different types and bouquets to get a custom look. Here I have shared some common Fall/Thanksgiving bouquets for inspiration......  I am however going to mix my colors up a bit. I was out scouting over the weekend and think I am going to combine the two floral looks below. The orange roses will be deeper and richer in color.  My kids and I also gilded pumpkins yesterday. They loved it and I was really happy with the results! The smaller pumpkins are going to be used as place setting markers and I may guild the stems today.  I am using these dishes on top of my china. They are from a family collection and are Spode, pattern: Florence. I'm loving the fretwork pattern and brown color!! Finally I had a couple of people ask for the st...

Off and running today...I am visiting a custom furniture maker (one of my favorite things to design) to check in on the progress of two amazing pieces, then to another appointment and finally trying to squeeze in a little back to school shopping with my seven year old son (who is becoming very opinionated about his clothing choices, are you finding this??) before having to race to pick up my daughter at child care. One element that separates a strong designer from the rest is being able to pull together a cohesive story, this is especially true with marketing and graphic designers. I came across these collateral images today. They tie in beautifully with the store front and all facets of this floral business. Well done! Have a great one! xx images via  and the store front!

Flowers are popping up everywhere, especially after this amazingly early Spring we are getting in Boston this year! I'll take it! Have a great weekend! Elva Fields monogram ring?, yes please. Olivia is just the cutest. Leopard + Floral = adorable.

Aren't these flowers gorgeous? {inspiring wedding colors} I'm drawn to certain colors at different times..who knows why? When I was pregnant it was pink {i guess that's not hard to figure out}. I'm most likely subliminally seduced with fashion and shelter magazines..this month's obsession is with lavender + lilac..{I'm guessing I'm craving cooler colors because of the crazy heat} not necessarily by entire rooms swathed by these colors but small touches! I discovered this week that my favorite Sister Parish fabric - Burma is now available in lavender! {they've added a number of colors} { these walls might be a bit much after a while, but I'm loving the pillow, romans' + headboard} {an oldie but goodie} images: Veranda - scanned by Shelter, My Ideal Home , book - I'm looking up the name, Harper's Bazaar - August 2010, Domino, Decor Pad

Is this not the cutest shot? I've got to purchase this top and bloomers for Emerson! { Rikshaw Design } - I also adore their bedding. Happy Mother's Day to all Mommie's, your wonderful Moms' and to those who are cherishing the memory of their amazing Mothers'! Enjoy your weekend! I just had to share Jonathan Adler's idea on how to deconstruct your basic arrangement..spread it out among various vases..wow! now doesn't that look sooo much better? While I'm on the topic of Jonathan Alder , I have to share this adorable pillow. I don't think I can resist it! {available at the end of the month}

Happy Spring!! I don't have time for much of a post today, as I have a baby in one hand and am typing with the other! I'm just so excited that there are warmer, sunny days ahead. Aren't these flowers gorgeous? What great color palette inspiration. Image: Reed Davis photography

I went to college in Maryland, but always made it a point to head to D.C. to see the gorgeous cherry blossoms this time of year! How I miss early Spring! {it's non-existent here in Boston} SPRING IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER...!! or so it had better be, I need a dose of sunny warm weather like never before! isn't this brooch bouquet darling? Images: ngo cmin hngo , ?, Michael Graydon , via Snippet and Ink , via Brown Button , Veere Grenney , via Beautiful Paper

my new "hands free" baby sling, {thank you to my dear friend Lauren C.}, it is the only thing allowing me to steal a few minutes to scan the web and post my blog these days {I'm still officially on maternity leave}..here are a few more items on my favorites list this week! Ines Fressange's style sense {I've actually admired the fashion model's layered style savvy since seeing her home in the final issue Domino } these images are a great motivator for me to whip myself back into shape.{although I will never look this tiny, I like food too much!} images: The Selby My chic new diaper bag, from Stella McCartney's line for A didas . {it's not actually a diaper bag, I think that's why I like it sooo much!} Today's post on Fric and Frac . Every image lifted my spirits. I keep reminding myself that Spring is around the corner! {i would switch out the bulbs for a round style} All the goodies on Fyndes ... these are a few of the items that would wor...