An Evening of Collaboration

“As clothing wears, fades, stains and stretches, it becomes an intimate record of our physical presence. It traces the edge of the body, defining the boundary between the self and the outside world."

Does your closet have you feeling a little "Carrie Bradshaw pre-wedding to Big"?
Have you diagnosed your self with a closet full of nothing to wear syndrome?  Does it feel like every time you step foot in your closet you fall down a black hole of digging, tossing, and mis matching? There's no question that an organized closet can make for better dressing, but there's a distinct difference between an organized closet... and a dream closet. 

The keys to having it all in your wardrobe and the space it lives in are organization, light, and to have some fun! It's all about you and your personal style! 

Tomorrow, I'll be teaming up with Amy from W By Worth for a Night of Collaboration.. So let's get this party started! I've paired some of my favorite pieces from the W By Worth spring line and drool worthy dream closets to showcase just how much your personal style can make a difference. 

Classic, comfortable neutrals come together with a light filled faux finished wood floor. 

Glamor radiates with this chic tweed and lace slip dress and equally chic wall of mirrors. 

Take a walk on the wild side with this eclectic dressing room that would perfectly compliment this jacquard over blouse. 

Texture is key! Even small hints, like a blouse or a rug can make all the difference.

I can't wait to tell you all about what Amy and I scheme up over  Davenport Bellinis and the company of fantastic ladies. 

Happy Spring!

It's finally here!! Tulips are sprouting, birds are chirping, and the sunshine is warm! 

We're so happy we could jump for joy.. much like these adorable Holsteins. 

I'm  taking a break from Ashley's teenage time travel to bring to you a few fun ideas for spring.

Just a little something to make you smile :-)

Nothing says spring to me more than the Forsythia bushes in bloom. Try filling your vases with wine corks, sliced lemons, or colored glass beads for a fresh effect. 

Speaking of lemons...

I love how this brings the sunshine in!

Nothing to fill those jars & vases? Lemons. 

They'll brighten up your kitchen and last a bit longer than flowers. 

Oranges and limes are also wonderful for adding bursts of color! 

These lidded hurricane jars are a staple for me in my sesonal decorating. 

Mason jars are one of my little design secrets. They're incredibly versitile!! 

I love the blue glass ones, but if non are to be found, they're also incredibly easy to paint with some fresh pastels. (Also very easy to paint old pasta sauce jars!)

I love this adorable moss terrarium idea. Perfect for a kitchen table or mantel top.  

Instead of tossing your bygone blooms in the compost heap because you think they won't flower again, wait for the leaves to die back naturally. Then, plant them in garden and feed them an organic fertilizer. (Narcissus and daffodil bulbs are more likely to respond, and bloom again)

Check back next week as Ashley continues our wild ride through the ages! 

(You won't want to miss our 80's decor!)

Forcing Spring!

It was the perfect Holiday weekend. Warm sunshine kissed my cheeks, I visited my crocuses that smiled up at me, and brushed my hands across my daffodil and tulip sprouts asking for an appearance soon! Besides the crocuses and the spring bulb spouts little green has graced our landscape.  I still see barren trees out my Studio window and litterally not a single sign of springfilled life ready to explode!

For weeks now I have been willing spring.  Today I'm forcing it! Usually I'm doing this in late February or early March, but clearly Mother Nature has had other ideas!  With a little luke warm water and some Forsythia cuttings, Spring will arrive shortly in our studio!

I've forced various cuttings over the years. Forsythia is just about always a sure bloom! I like to dress my cuttings with some filler to give the presentation some dimension.

Other cutting you can force are...

Crabapple

Dogwood

Willow..... although it's a little late for these!

Soon my conference room table will be ablaze with color! Sunshine will pour through the studio and Spring will be demanded to make her appearance.....not just a teaser, but to stay for good.

Happy Monday Folks...... here's to Forcing Spring!

Willing Spring

Friday we had 18" of wet heavy snow.
Saturday & Sunday it was in the mid 50's sunny and simply beautiful.
Monday was an acceptable day over all.
Yesterday the rain and wind hammered at my windows.
Today, I awoke to an icy walk and a balmy 31 degrees.
As it goes March in New England.

I believe in Vision Boards, which are based on the law of attraction. They illustrate your goal by literally surrounding you with the images of who you want to become, what you want to have, where you want to live, or where you want to vacation, and thus, your life changes to match those images and those desires. These boards were made wildly popular when the book the Secret was released, if you create it and see it you will it to happen!

So I'm willing Spring..... and what better way to help the warm weather along then to envision living outdoors! I've created a Pinterest board entitled exactly that, where I dream of lush green lawns, entertaining family and friends, and warm breezes... Living Outdoors.

Today let's explore dressing your patio, deck, or back yard for the warm weather! Here's a few of my favorites!

                       

Century Andalusia Collection 

Lane Venture Spinnaker Collection
All I need is a good book and drink with an umbrella in it!!

Summer Classics Aqua Collection

Baldwin Furniture I enjoy this swing April thru September

Brown Jordan Veranda ..... Simply a Classic!

Can you smell the lilacs? Can you hear the spring peepers serenading you? Can you feel the warm sunshine on your face?  Join in the fun, and relax in some additional great outdoor furnishing in my Open Air Pinterest Board.

Now I'm off to make some sweet tea!