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Friday Foursome

April 8, 2016

So were on Spring Break last week near Palm Beach, FL. A drive down Ocean Ave. left me itching to see what some of these Palm Beach mansions cost … so I’ve been snooping around on Realtor.com and found some beauties … for around $40 mil.

You can put your own personal touch on this one that is still under construction … for cool $74.5 mil. Hey – a girl can dream, right?

11 Things You Need to Know before Visiting Waco’s Magnolia Market at the Silos

This fair-trade collective has “a passion for discovering the beautifully unique and carefully made things one can only stumble upon in the tucked-away workshops and rural village markets on exotic travels.” The perfect way to add a little boho-vibe to your abode.

So it seems everyone’s doing white shiplap these days … but how cool is this black shiplap bathroom?

Friday Foursome

March 25, 2016

Perhaps you haven’t been on Minted.com since you ordered your holiday cards … did you know that they offer a whole new line of table linens? Napkins, table runners, placements – all in fun patterns with customizable colors – perfect for spring and summer entertaining!

Love me some lucite! Gorgeous new collection of tables and bar carts from Anthropologie.

One of my favorite light fixtures, the Darlana lantern – now comes in an outdoor version! Check out Circa’s new outdoor collection!

How fun are these storage boxes? Perfect for Spring Organization projects.

I’m off next week on Spring Break with the family! Hope everyone has a great Easter weekend!

Friday Foursome

March 18, 2016

I cannot get enough of this Instagram feed. Each image is more swoon worthy than the next.

Who’s ready for Easter? Serious design aficionados will love these DIY Easter egg ideas.

Spring means freshening up your porch, walkway, front door. Raise your hand if this doormat is perfect for your house.

How fun is this new Spring collection of textiles by Rebecca Atwood?

Happy New Year!

January 13, 2015

… and uh, Merry Christmas too! Between the holidays and the kids-home-from-school-cold-days, it’s been awhile!

Hopefully you all had a little R&R during the holidays! Now, let’s start the New Year off right! I’ve got lots of client appointments lined up for January already … it’s a great time to make a fresh start. And since we’re spending so much time inside these rooms of our homes this time of year, it’s only natural to start picking apart the things you don’t like and look for ways to make a change.

I thought I’d share a few things on my radar lately … maybe they will inspire you to make some little “change-ups” around your house!

I am loving these bath towels from Kassatex … darn, would have been a great Christmas present idea!

Speaking of Christmas presents, after 16 years, we finally decided to retire the everyday dishes we registered for at our wedding. My parents, in-laws and sister were kind enough to help me collect a new set for Christmas! I did a lot looking before I finally settled on these:

It’s the Marin White Dinner Collection from Crate & Barrel. I really liked the kind of uneven gray edge that gives it a unique, organic feel. I also wanted a set that came with a large wide bowl (they call it a pasta bowl). We use this size a lot for soups, meal-size salads, chili … and, of course, pasta!

Now that your dining room table is cleared of Holiday centerpieces … what about designing a custom table runner at Loom Décor? You can select your fabric and border from a great selection of gorgeous prints and even some metallic solids.

I’m also loving the glass and Lucite hardware at this fun French site.

Maybe the males in my house are rubbing off on me, but I love this blue, locker-inspired cabinet from Ikea … and it is only $99! I would use it as little media cabinet in a basement family room or for craft storage in a kid’s playroom.

Another great steal … this coffee table from West Elm. I love the mix of wood and metal. Kid-friendly with the rounded edges!

I also have many dog-eared pages from some of my favorite magazines …

This light fixture from Urban Electric caught my eye … it feels unexpected in this room, but I kind of like that.

Campion Chandelier

I’m also kind of digging this rug from Kravet.

Kravet Fine Facet Rug

Finally, are things feeling a little bare at your house now that all the greenery of the holidays is gone? Terrain has some nice preserved and faux options to bring a little life and color to your house and help us all get through these winter months!

Adiantum Fern Bunch

Dogwood Branches

Faux Blooms Bunch

And last, but not least … while many people like add a fur throw or pillow this time of year, we decided to add something else a little furry …

His name is Pancake and is he 7 months old! He was rescued from a rough neighborhood in the city, but seems to like his new home.

He also likes to follow our 15 year old cat, Luke, everywhere he goes. Luke is a good sport, but sometimes he needs a little separation.

We are super excited to have this little guy pitter-pattering around the house … one of our best home additions yet!

Shopping (and sipping) at one of our favorite stores

October 31, 2014

Happy Halloween! Yikes … tomorrow is November! Is it really time to start thing about the holidays? Apparently so! Kristy and I were invited to attend a little Pre-Holiday soiree at one of our favorite stores, Classic Remix Chicago. Us and a handful of other bloggers were given the task of tagging 5 of our favorite items in the store to use or give during the holidays.

That’s Mary, the owner … and her cute pup Charlie.

… and a toast with all of the other fun bloggers we met. Check out some of their creative and fabulous lifestyle blogs: The Kittchen, An Eventful Life, Hunter Style, Cedar and Rush, and Mushroom Stew.

With wine in hand, we set out to peruse the store.

Classic Remix has tons of great gift ideas in their store, and many of the bloggers chose their favorite items to give as holiday gifts. Kristy and I decided to tag things we would recommend for sprucing up your home for the holidays.

Like this chandelier for instance …

With an influx of holiday guests coming into your home this season, why not swap out an old or boring light fixture in your entry with this glamorous number to greet your visitors?

And every good holiday party deserves and good bar cart, doesn’t it?

What a fun place to showcase your fancy barware and cocktail fixings. In a dining room, living room, study … this could work in various rooms of your home.

Next up … these fluffy Mongolian fur pillows ….

Changing out pillows is such an easy way to give a quick update to a room or piece of furniture. These pillows are soooo cozy … and in winter white they feel festive for the holidays.

Our next pick wasn’t exactly one “item” but rather this tablescape of glass votives and hurricanes.

What a lovely and elegant way to dress your table for the holidays, right? You can keep it neutral with white flowers like they’ve done or add in some colorful blooms.

Our fifth pick is small and could also be a good little gift idea …

Aren’t these acrylic coasters cute? Typically you don’t think of coasters as being very glamorous .. but these have a very chic vibe, don’t they? We thought so!

Of course, we were only supposed to tag five items … but there were certainly many more we could have happily put our little Swoon Tag on.

Many thanks to Classic Remix and Nicole Regan of Cedar and Rush for organizing this fun and unique event.

Even better, Classic Remix is offering Swoon readers a 10% off anything in the store from November 10-16! Wouldn’t you love to knock some things off your gift-buying list BEFORE Thanksgiving? Just head on down to 24 E. Erie Chicago and mention Swoon!

Enjoy your weekend!

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