My Holiday Mood

These colors describe my holiday mood (if that makes any sense!?!) right now.

Plates from Anthropologie.

The Etsy Shop has been Updated!

It's been a while, but I'm back from wedding planning, the big wedding, and honeymooning! Now back to business and blogging! At a family oyster roast over the wedding weekend I received tons of compliments on my L.Alden iPhone case. All the sweet compliments and "where can I get one just like that!?!" made me seriously consider putting them online for all my friends, family and readers to enjoy.

So without further adieu, here are the new iPhone/ iPod Touch cases:

The perfect selection - order one of each to match your mood!

And one at a time:

Linen sparkled iPhone/ iPod Touch Case

Green Paisley Laminated iPhone/ iPod Touch case
(this will come with an L.Alden logo, i just forgot to add one in! Oops!)


Brown Zebra laminated iPhone/ iPod Touch case

Coral zigzag laminated iPhone/ iPod Touch case

Bright Floral laminated iPhone/iPod Touch case

These are great for stocking stuffers, teacher gifts and for your best girlfriends! Be sure to order a few, but keep one for you.

I could take up residence here..

Sigh.... I'm in love with this culinary retail environment. I think it pretty much sums up my dream kitchen. Before I move in I may need to add a little more carrera though. But thats an easy fix, right?

Guess who's store this is.... just guess!











If you guessed Tyler Florence's store, you're correct! Its in Mill Valley, CA and I'm adding it to my list of places to visit. Now that I've shown you the interior and the guessing game is over, take a look at the exterior. I know you'll love it!



For more info, and to take the virtual tour yourself, visit Tyler Florence's website. Enjoy!

There's still a little summer left

photo from McKinnon Harris

Don't let these last days of summer pass you by... sit outside and enjoy the green!

Slightly Smitten

Perfect simplicity... The New General Store

Repurpose your Ginger Jars

Ginger Jars are not just for sitting on mantles any more...

Why not remove the lid and fill with a fresh bouquet of flowers?

For more unique arrangements, check out Robert Rufino's gallery at housebeautiful.com.

Bored of Your Front Door?

Why not add a lovely damask to the mix...

take a few steps back, and you'll see this!

You door would certainly stand out... and your entryway would look fabulous!


Custom painting by Allison Cosmos - this girl rocks! Be sure to check out her other work.