Does anyone else have a hard time finding good looking book cases? Any of these would be a great addition to my office....
Good Night!!!!
So naturally, I was excited she got her own show, working for Diane von Furstenburg (one of my absolute favorites) no less. So in honor of the big premier I thought we should take a peek at the Spring '09 collection....
How fun.....
Note to self: buy elaborate headband for spring....
Follow up note to self: While you may LOVEEEE the look of the elaborate headband, you could NEVER, NEVER, NEVER, NOT EVER PULL THAT OFF, at least not here in the 'Ham....
I want the entire look below...
Probably too short for this...but I like it!
Reminds me of a dress I wish I had bought at Anthropologie a few years ago that still haunts me...
I wonder how many pennies I would have to save to make this one mine ( I will start saving today)
It's Love.
I can't tell y'all how much I want every one of those dresses, I mean REALLY want them. I am obsessed with Diane, did anyone see her on Project Runway? I even loved her American Express commercials......
...drove up friday evening from newport and met up with Keenhan Konya, who was very nice to take me out on the town and let me stay in Brooklyn. I cant thank him enough, he was amazing company and such a design talent. The next morning i was to meet up with David Cafiero at his store located in Manhattan. We met early, saw the store which is filled right now with tons of furniture, objects and art to be installed in their latest project. David then suggested that we go out to Stamford and he show me where he does a majority of his shopping, seeing as antiquing is my favorite past time, i was more than excited. We drove, we talked, he imparted countless ideas on design and helpful hints and secrets he's picked up along the way to where he is today. Shopping was great with the highlight being www.stamfordantiques.com. I can't say enough about David, it was just one of those experiences where (and forgive me if im not being eloquent) but, meeting someone who shares so many similar ideas on scale and look and feel in terms of interiors and actually life in general. I cannot thank him and Keenhan enough for the priceless experience i had with them. These images above are from the store and his website, please check him out if your in the city and keep your eyes open for what im sure will be more and more eye opening and inspiring interiors projects from Cafiero Select.
I fully intended to take many more pictures since both of the homes are wonderful with many treasures. However, for whatever reason I was lazy ( I needed it) and only came away with these pictures of his actual home....
Above is the bench that inspired my bamboo post....As you know by now I have total fireplace/mantel envy and this one is on the top of the list. You just don't find that kind of detail anymore.....
(BTW-as with most of my post pictures I had to be somewhat stealth and this time I had the Hubby driving the car so some, well most, will not be PERFECT pictures. I also would like to take this moment to thank PHS for being my partner in crime, something I know made him VERY uncomfortable).....
I love the driveway above.
I just have a thing for WHITE homes.
I hope to own an old house one day, or at least one with a lot of character. New subdivisions with the cookie cutter McMansions do nothing for me. One reason is that the trees are never even close to one below.....
Not sure the story of this house but the yellow door made me SOOO HAPPY. We will be painting our front door ASAP.
I would change the color of this house, but I dream of a porch like this....
Interesting....
On a side note if you are in the area you must try The Caboose in McComb for a wonderful meal.
all images courtesy of www.claremontfurnishings.com 
I sigh out loud when I look at this room, delicate, fabulous, very restful....
IF ANYONE OUT THERE CAN TELL ME HOW TO GET BRANCHES TO A.) LOOK LIKE THIS AND B.) STAY LOOKING LIKE THIS I WILL LOVE YOU FOREVER, I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIGURE OUT BRANCHES AND I LOVE THEM.
How fun is this tree? I don't know that I will ever do one like this, but it makes me smile.
This picture is named "Subdued Elegance", need I say more?
Dear Santa,
One Day.....
Okay friends, I am off and heading for Mississippi. I would like to thank all of you who read this blog, I appreciate it so very much. I hope you all have a wonderful Holiday, a Merry Christmas and safe travels.