TABLE TOP SOIREE AT THE HOME MARKET

Come join us on April 4th for this much needed Spring Event!  We are collaborating with a great florist in the neighborhood, Muscari Florists.  There will be treats, lots of helpful hints & we have gotten in lots of new merchandise!  Hope to see you all!

AT HOME WITH WHITE

I have always been drawn to decorating a home in all white.  It is so peaceful and calm,  crisp and refreshing.  In decorating my own homes and spaces I have gone through many, many phases, however I seem to always go back to decorating in the many shades of white.  As I always hear how impractical living with white is, I have found that using denims and linens and cottons has been just the opposite. Throwing white denim slipcovers and linen bedding in the washing machine is so easy!  And with a little cap of bleach once in awhile they always come out amazing.  There is nothing like jumping into an all white bed after a long,  hard work day. I have been working on this home for my friend Sally that was featured in the Journal this weekend so I thought I would add my favorite picture.  We transformed all of her vintage jewels and gems with fun white slipcovers in denims and linens and painted all of the woodwork in white, yes I said it painted all of the woodwork in white.  It gave all of the pieces a totally new look!  Check out the article on line if you missed it on Sunday.

IT'S ALL IN THE PACKAGING

I will totally admit that I am totally sold on items when they are packaged great.  Having studied and worked in packaging design many years ago, I totally appreciate when someone can come up with something new and innovative and use a cool design to do so.  So double bonus when the packaging is great and so is the item inside.  I found these soaps in Chicago and not only was I drawn to the look of them, however the smell and quality is amazing!  They are so moisturizing, (we could all use that right now) and fragrant.  I would have to say that my favorite is the Cherry Tomato and Basil Soap.

A LITTLE BIRDIE TOLD ME

Spring is in the air! Or I hope it is. When I woke up this morning I felt like this glimmer of hope that Spring would be here sooner than later as I heard the birds chirping. I was in and out of the store today and everywhere I went I seemed to hear birds singing and chirping and it made me happy considering the weather we have had lately. The sun was shining and I really feel like Spring is just around the corner. I have always loved birds... (obviously as you can see from the pictures of my own home - I have them everywhere.) I always gravitate to them also when I am buying for the store. Here are some of the birdies that I found for the store this spring.  There are many more to come...