Chanel launches Jade Nail Polish

Chanel Jade Green Nail Polish debuted on the Fall 2009 Runway and will be available as a limited edition this month. I would love to have a bottle. Of course if you can't get your hands on one try this DIY idea. Just mix one-sixth of OPI Green-wich Village into the bottle of Essie Baby Breath.

Another fun color. It will be available November 2009

Another fun color from Essie. Available November 2009

Yea...LONNY is Finally Here!

Lonny, the online decor magazine has finally launched. I am so excited!!!! Congrats to founders Michelle Adams, former Domino staffer, designer and fabric designer for Rubie Green and Patrick Cline, photographer. They did a brilliant job creating a place to find great decorating ideas.

(Excerpt take from M.A.Belle) In a time when shelter publications are turning their last pages... OUR MISSION is to reopen the doors of accessible design. By embracing an oniline platform we provide inspiration at the click of a finger, directly connecting our readers to their favorite products and resources. Our freedom from pages limits means that we can share more content in each issue, delivering an intimate look into the way people really live. At Lonny, we value independent thinking and believe not in following trends, but rather in making choices that lead to happiness. We believe that good design and affordable design can coexist and that true inspiration can be found in the teeniest of homes or in the grandest of spaces.

Here is a peek inside Michelle Adams's East Harlem apartment brought to you by Real Living. She created her home on a low budget makeover featuring eco-friendly paints, vintage finds and sustainable materials. She truly is a brilliant designer.

(Photos by Patrick Cline)

Traditional Baby Nursery

The fabulous Design Dazzle featured my nursery design on her blog this week. Thanks Toni! Check out her blog for creative kid room designs and party ideas.

Enchanting Decor & Gifts

If you are looking to create a whimsical and unique space for you little one look no further because Pixie Dust Decor offers products for that style minded parent. Browse their website for cute bibs, bedding, blankets and fabric for those custom accessories in a variety of colors and patterns. Their latest textile collection have a childlike twist with crisp lines and fun patterns. Their entire site is 35% OFF when you enter Promo Code DCPIXIE at checkout.

Bedding

Burp Cloth

Blanket

Apron

Pouf

Pixie Dust & Daily Candy

Au Revoir 20's!

Goodbye 20's......because today I am turning 30.  I can't believe another decade has passed.  It seems like yesterday when I turned 20....well maybe not yesterday.  My 20's were so much fun and I truly enjoyed all the ups and downs 'stages' in my life.   I know the next 10 are going to be the best years yet to come. 

I will be celebrating my birthday Friday night with close friends and family.  My sweet husband is throwing me a party by the pool on the roof top of an old Sears office building with a spectacular view of the sun setting behind downtown Dallas.  Here's to turning thirty!

Wall Art: Vintage Wallpaper Silhouettes

Children's Vintage Wallpaper is so adorable.  If you are looking for a way to bring life to your child's room add a silhouette to give the room some retro charm.  Shop Romp for these cute silhouettes or do it yourself.  

 

DIY: Search Ebay, Second Hand Rose, Wallpaper from the 70's or 5qm for vintage wallpaper and create a silhouette of your own like this one below.  Find an image you would like to use, enlarge the image, trace and cutout.

 

Found here

Fall Trend: Runway to Home

I hope everyone had a relaxing Labor Day Weekend. Now it really feels like fall is here even though it is still 100 degrees here in Texas. I do love this time of year.

I have noticed many trends on the runway are also hitting interior design. FLOR's unique carpet tiles are right in line with this years fall fashion trends. Check out their new collection.

Weekend Shopping

I was listening to Skirted Roundtable this morning with guest speaker, Ann Spiro, from Absolutely Beautiful Things.  She mentioned shopping at Number Four Eleven in Savannah.  I came across some gorgeous decorative items for bed, bath and home.  Here are some of my favorites.

 

Ferran Lattice Linen Pillows
 

Double Gourd Lamp
 

This Antique White Chair would look great under a desk or vanity.

 

This monogrammed necklace is a great gift for any woman.  I thought it would be great to use my 3 month old son's initials.

I am off to enjoy a relaxing weekend with my family at the lake.  I hope you have wonderful Labor Day Weekend!

Fall '09

I spent part of my afternoon looking through the new Restoration Hardware Fall '09 Catalog. I love how they combine furniture resembeling pieces from 19th-century France with 18th Century Neoclassical furniture.

I love the white washed wood, biege linen fabric, nailhead trim, and oversized light fixtures. Very stunning. I started to think about where I have seen similar pieces and came across a few pieces from my favorites shops like Wisteria and Global Views.

Images: Restoration Hardware, Wisteria, Global Views

Floral Pillows

Create your own dimensional flower petal pillow to add a little bit of modern pop to your sofa or chair.

 

Create Your Own

1.Photocopy template, enlarging or reducing as desired.  Using template, cut out 4 petals from desired fabric.

2. Knot end of thread; sew a running stitch through bottom of petals, making 2 stitches for each.

3. Gently pull thread to gather petals, and knot thread.

4. Make 1 more stitch to connect last and first petals to form flower, then knot and trim thread

5. Repeat, making flowers in a variety of sizes if you choose.  Tack-stitch flowers to pillow in the desired pattern of your choice.

Image: Martha Stewart Living