COASTAL DINING

Eating by the Sea

Vaulted ceilings, love. And the Jonathan Alder number pillows, love love. Those are my favorite things in this room besides the spectacular view of course.

The glass accessories and stone floor are perfect seaside elements. And the undressed windows actually suit the space very well by letting in the best amount of light & view.

Green with envy is right on par with how I feel about this lovely room. The green tufted chairs, cozy cottage panelled walls, oh..and the twin beaded chandeliers [so posh]. This is my kind of dining!

Wide plank floors= check. Wicker seating= check. Cozy/seriously functional bench seating= check. Wall to wall windows= check. Think we covered it all. Successful dining by the sea...CHECK! :)

happy Wednesday loves!

KIPS BAY SHOW HOUSE, NYC SPRING '11

Back again and wowing without fault

this time I had to live vicariously through friends and the NYT

couldn't make the trip from Hawaii to NYC for the debut

{Photos: NewYorkTimes}

Celerie Kemble

Matthew Patrick Smyth

Richard Mishaan

Amanda Nisbet

Harry Heismann

Janet & Carolina Rauber

Brad Ford

Robert Stillin

Click here for the fabulous write ups on each room from the NYTimes

Favorite room anyone??

Aloha

TREND SPOT: SOFT PLEATS

Sweet Pleats

In addition to soft pleats being in, full length skirts and bold colors on them are also top picks for designer looks this season. Put the three together and you have a delicious fashion recipe.

Michael Kors

Chloe'

Porter Grey

Karen Walker

Tucker

happy Monday dears!

ROOM OF THE DAY: SERENE SUNPORCH

The best of both worlds...

This sunporch boasts the luxuries of a living room with the relaxation of the outdoors. My favorite touches are the predominately white palette in the furnishings & on the walls + floor but the unexpected pop of color in the blue paint on the ceiling. By adding the pale blue color above it simulates the sky, enhancing the feeling of outdoors. How precious this very inviting indoor/outdoor room!?

Aloha