Dwell on Design 2012

This was my 3rd year attending the Dwell on Design exhibition and I love going the years I've been able to make it. My husband won tickets from one of our favorite local stores, A+R. The exhibition showcases unique and modern finishes for the home and yard and everything in between. This year I really loved the Jonathan Adler bathroom lounge. Dwell on Design is always a cool way to spend a few hours and get inspired!

aerial shot of a table with succulents planted down the center

always love these outdoor heaters

unique trelis options

why not have a stream in the middle of your table?

love these midcentury inspired planters

Jonathan Adler tub seats

check out all those Jonathan Adler sinks!!

Did you stop by Dwell on Design this year? What did you think?

Minty Green and Glittering Gold

I've been crushing pretty hard lately and I just can't seem to shake this love affair I'm having. No, it's not Ryan Gossling, well...not JUST Ryan Gossling, but it's on mint green and gold...le sigh! When I went to The Cream I noticed a table at the BHLDN booth of mint and gold candles, shoes, and lovely trinkets that really sent me aflutter and I haven't been able to shake this combo. After wasting hours on Pinterest, it's clear that I'm not the only one craving some mint + gold. I love it for weddings, for the home, but really loving some of the outfits I'm seeing around this color combo!

Marchesa from A Glamorous Little Side Project

Monique Lhuillier dress via This is Glamorous

Miu Miu booties

Mint cord and gold chain bracelet

Betty Carre O Ring

Kendra Scott earrings

Asos pyramid metal tip clutch

Chloe Tote

Essie Mint Candy Apple

Mint retreat by Nate Berkus from Decor Pad

Golden Mint Lamp from Horchow

Wedding Invitations from Gourmet Invitations

Leopard and Mint with just a touch of gold in the accessories from Lookbook

...and now I'm craving some mint n' chip ice cream. Who wants to go on an ice cream run?? What are some of your favorite off the beaten path color combos?

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Lace- This is not just for your grandma's wedding dress anymore!

Wide lace tape, similar at Yozo Craft

There is something so beautiful about lace that makes my heart go pitter patter. While lace can often be traditional, I've been seeing a lot of lace lately used in modern ways and I'm so excited about this. When I was shopping for my wedding dress, I knew that without question, it had to be lace. I love seeing lace used for casual skirts, washi tape, stationary, and modern applications at home- not just doilies your grandma may have made for you.

Lace mini skirt from A Fine Fashion Frenzy

Lace top paired down with bright yellow skinnies

Lace top dressing up very casual sweats

Lace pencil skirt in turquoise

DIY lace envelope from We Love Laugh Kiss

Lace applique set into a dish from Duitang

DIY lace iphone case from Hey! Look What Melissa Made

 

DIY doily lamp from More Design Please

Incredible lace back of a beautiful wedding dress

Lace treatment on my wedding cake (still wows me!) from Style Me Pretty

Lace icing on cookies, just in time for Valentine's Day from Sweet Sugar Belle

Have you caught the lace bug?

Popping up Orange

Amitra Singh

In the spirit of a P.O.C. (pop of color- borrowing this from Brad Goreski!)- I'm talking about orange today. After all, Tangerine Tango is Pantone's color of the year! Orange is such a warm, happy color and looks amazing paired with a crisp white, cobalt blue, or gold, and of course when trimmed in black like an Hermes box. Orange is the perfect color to transition from the cold to warmer months. Whether it's in an outfit, at a party, or at home, be creative and have fun with orange! 

Lucy Laucht

Matchbook Mag

J. Crew

Reason to Breathe

Necklace found on Pinterest

Kate Spade

Belle the Magazine

Orange lacquer credenza from Little Blue Deer

Apartment Therapy

Versace China from Elements of Style

I'm noticing in these images, I especially love orange paired with gold- and you know I love me some glittering gold!! 

Do you wear or decorate with orange? What's your favorite piece?

Do the polka--- dot!

Trend Hunter

First off- I spent some time over the weekend updating my blog template and I'd love to hear what you think! Do you like the new look??

Now let's get right down to it. We are talking about POLKA DOTS! Polka dots are so classic. No question. They are definitely having a modern moment and I really love it. I love a silk polka dot top under a blazer with jeans or a pencil skirt. I love a playful polka at home and I especially love the gold dots on my iphone case! Here's a round up some fabulous polka dots in all their polka dotted glory!

Glamour Magazine

Atlantic Pacific

Kendi Everyday

Kate Spade

Ruche

RDuJour

Everything Fabulous

Anthro

Marc by Marc Jacobs

My current case- Le Pavillion by Kate Spade

Martha Stewart Weddings

Buss Buss
 

Bartsch

Do you polka??