Thanks to an old family friend who actually worked for Hermes, she hand stitched the edges of the scarves, I have been fortunate enough to collect a few over the years. The first one I got I nearly wore into the ground, I guess I didn’t appreciate the value or the beauty at the time. But since I have received a few other special scarves and while I don’t have enough to cover my entire couch in pillows, like Kelly Bensimon, I think this is an inspired idea — the scarves are gorgeous and if you’re not wearing them why not share them with the world?!
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I found Three Potato Four just a little while back and lust over it every single time I go to their site or see any of their awesome pieces on pinterest. My newest obsession is this gray military blanket. I just want to curl up in my big chair on a rainy day with this snuggled around me. Warm and chic, what more could you ask for!?
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A few weeks ago I bought new white towels to continue my quest to brighten up my bathroom. I really like the fresh look of white towels and I love the fact that I can throw them in the wash with some bleach and they’re as good as new. No dingy towels here! And if that’s not great enough, I received my favorite CB2 bath mat for Hanukkah to complete the room. (Have I mentioned that I have it in 2 other colors already?!)
Ahh, simple pleasures!
It’s the time of year when getting in bed is pretty much the only thing that gets me through the day. The days are cool and the nights are starting to get really cold and cuddling up under the blankets seems like the best option…ever. The only issue is that I need to sleep in a meat locker — I mean it has to be close to freezing for me to even feel comfortable enough to fall asleep. So in addition to never taking my air conditioner out of my window (just in case) I love the idea of getting this gorgeous white linen duvet from restoration hardware. I feel like linen solves any ‘cold side of the pillow’ issues that I have with my thicker cotton duvet now.
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As mentioned yesterday with the change of season, and this nonstop rain, I’m feeling the need to spruce. I always like to change my bedroom as the weather gets colder because I end up spending a lot more time in bed when it’s too cold to venture out.
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And I’d also like to work on my kitchen because my goal for the fall/winter is to start cooking.
The problem is that I’m lacking in the inspiration department…seriously lacking. I’m trying to figure out how to keep a space minimal and spacious but warm and cozy. It’s clearly possible, these rooms are exactly the look I’d love, but now its just about the execution.
More discoveries and inspiration for my favorite – coco+kelley. I have been introduced to a designer that I love: Wendy Schwartz. From absolutely beautiful rooms with delicate accents, minimal design and room to breathe to more opulent and glamorous spaces packed with books and trinkets that add character and life. While I am figuring out my own aesthetic, and I don’t think the crowded, cluttered look is right for me, I can appreciate the eye for detail in bringing items together and making them all shine. Shine on Wendy!
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The Coveteur stepped into the fabulous pad of long time life-partners Jonathan Adler and Simon Doonan (and their dog Liberace) and now I am on a mission to find out if they are looking to adopt an adorable 25 year old girl! With all the whimsy of Adler’s design combined with the amazing fashion choices of Doonan (including a monogramed Goyard bag and collection of Gucci shoes) this New York City apartment looks like a much classier, and more expensive, adult Disney World!
I’m not going to say exactly how much time I spent looking at all the different rooms in the Kips Bay Decorator Show House, but let’s just say I have a few rooms memorized down to the throw pillows. While I love Amanda Nisbet’s Marylin Monroe bedroom and Celerie Kemble’s strong but elegant library I’d say my favorite has to be Jeff Lincoln’s room because of the hand drawn chalk tree and chinoiserie inspired bird. I love how the bird looks perched right on top of the fireplace!
Regardless of weather I’ve never been able to sleep without some kind of blanket on top of me (I’ve tried just a top sheet but it doesn’t work). The problem is that I live in a building that controls the AC and when the weather starts to get warm and the heat is on my normal duvet is just too heavy. So, I’ve decided the combat the issue by buying not only a light quilt, but a silky, satin-y, smooth one that will hopefully retain some coolness from my overhead fan (think cold side of the pillow)!
I am crushing hard on these industrial pipe candle holders by Sharingbliss. My apartment is really anything but industrial (although I constantly wish I lived in one of those big old warehouse lofts) but I think these candle holders could be the perfect element to add contrast to my neutral space. Oh and by the way, if you couldn’t tell, I have been trolling Etsy like it’s my job lately…it’s a treasure trove!
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