Spring has Sprung..sort of...

I love all seasons, when the first signs of Spring start to pop, I get alittle giddy knowing the warm weather is coming soon. We had snow in NJ last week but I'm hopeful that Spring is here. We celebrate Easter so I wanted to share some of what's been around my house for the holiday.

 Moss bunny from Target with a cute ribbon. Napkin rings from Pier One, thank you Alexis

 Stock of paper plates is always a good idea, just in case

 Put something you treasure on a little pedestal, and it becomes important to the eye.

My Favorite Things...

When I find items I love there is nothing better than sharing them with all of you. ENJOY!

Nordstrom is my Hero. Marc by Marc Jacobs is a designer with a flair for what us casual everyday girls need to look put together without breaking the bank. This purse is the perfect size for my 5 foot frame but has plenty of room inside. Love the shape of the sunnies and great price. Nordstrom.com

This hair product has been a godsend a pump in a half is all you need to get just the right bounce in your curl. Smells awesome too.

Another Nordstrom find. Double strand casual necklace. Goes with everything. 24.99

Love these Martha Stewart sheets. This set has champagne bottles and makes the perfect gift or just for your own bed. Great price point.

Bobbi Brown has a great selection of make up. This is a blush.

 Stays on all day. So easy to apply n choose a color that's right for your skin color.

Numi

My favorite is the green tea. There are many to choose from. All organic. I found a few boxes in TJMaxx, score

A few things I have been working on this week

Couple of things going on this week. Made a dinner I had forgotten I used to make often. I'll share with you and it will become a favorite with adults and kids. I started painting a few pieces I have been thinking about.

My mom has dubbed these Italian Hamburgers. 

I use turkey chop meat. You can use regular hamburger meat if you like. Add an egg, salt n pepper, some parmesan cheese, small cubed potato pieces. Form into a torpedo shaped serving and roll in bread crumbs. Fry or bake at 350 degrees. You can serve with a light marinara sauce. YUM!

This plant stand is at the bottom of the stairs in the foyer. It is a dark cherry color. I am painting it white. 

Deciding if I should paint the mirror a chalk paint in a light gray maybe?  It is an antique from my grandparents bedroom so not sure if I should change it or not. The walls need arranging as well.  Searching for a new piece of pottery for the plant stand. 👀 

The calm after the Christmas decorations are put away

It has always been a long process to get my house back in shape after the holidays. I pretty much have decorations in every room in the house, even the boy cave in the basement. I love how it looks but it is a real pain to clean up. Anyway, after the holiday items are all put away, then I fight with myself as to what to put back where it was prior to Christmas, and what to rearrange or just buy something for a certain spot. That is where I am at right now. UGH!
Wanted to share with you two quick spots I brightened up with literally 12.00 worth of items from the floral shop at the supermarket.

Baby's breath, curly twigs, and pussy willows

Used a large glass vase for impact and to take up a big space, visually. You can insert decorative grape vine balls to help fill the vase. 

The baby's breath went in a round glass vase for  alittle color above the cabinet. Pair it with a tall candle holder. Still searching for a pretty white ginger jar. Then the painting will go on the wall.

Here is where the large vase wound up. Still trying to find something to go above the Jaxblvd sign. Was thinking a big wishbone but I haven't had luck finding one yet.

Happy New Year--Happy Fresh Starts

Happy New Year. I am not organized but after the Christmas dishes are put away for another season I need to organize my tabletop cabinet. Throw out the junk and make room for fabulous new items. I just love pretty table settings. My mom and grandmothers always had amazing tables set when I was young. I wanted to share a few finds I came across to take a look at.

Williams-Sonoma has a budget friendly line called Open Kitchen. I love it. Microwave and dishwasher safe. This set comes in a red stripe as well.  Cute for Christmas too. Set of four bowls are just 24.00.

I bought these champs glasses in the summertime last year. They hold a bit more bubbly than the regular glass. Perfect for Prosecco.

Dressing your Windows

The holidays will soon be here and with that brings lots of entertaining family and friends. Everyone thinks to update a space or two in their homes. How about our windows? They are a big focal point in a room and pretty easy to update.

 This first window is an example of Puddled drapes, which are my favorite. The rod I hung as close to the ceiling as possible and the fabric lays in a puddle on the floor. Works best with softer fabrics. The width of the curtains should be 3 times the window for a fuller effect. Measure ceiling to floor with a metal tape measure,for accuracy. Add 8-10 inches to the height.

These have a pretty wood rod with rings to match

These are puddled as well, with an embellishment.

These are hung close to the ceiling and touch the floor. For this look, measure 1 inch above the floor to height above the window frame where rod will go. Can be 6 inches above the frame or to the ceiling if you like.

The higher you hang the rod, the fuller the curtains should be. Width would be 1 1/2 to 3 times wider than the window

There are so many options at many different price points. You can have a more casual look with the metal grommets or a more formal look with wooden rings and a matching rod. I also like the tabs that are placed in the back of the rod, so you see pleating but it is a good I between casual and formal style.
                 Have fun Dressing your windows. Email me if you have any questions.

Plaid and more Plaid

Plaid reminds me of a few things, but when the weather starts to turn to Fall and cooler temperatures, I feel cozy with plaid. Whether it's a soft throw that I am nestled under, or a plaid scarf I have wrapped around my coat, I just love the feeling that plaid evokes in my crazy little mind.  This Fall season I gave found more Plaid to check out than ever. Wanted to share some finds with you. Check out my Instagram as well. see below.

 Target has some awesome plaid going on. This pouf is 50.00. Looks great with a cream sofa or chair, or a black leather chair.

Saw these trays in Target and was instantly thinking where I could use it. Comes in orange for the Fall. Would be great in the center of a table with a vase and some flowers and a small candle.

For your bar.

WestElm is showing this modern version of Plaid with a broken line design.

So many to choose from

To me, plaid is somewhat of a masculine design, but not here in the soft pink 

Bed covering. Also, West Elm

Saw this throw months ago during the Nordstrom Anniversary sale, but forgot to order it. So comfy looking. 

More of Target's offerings.

I always say fashion mimics what we style our homes with. These pumps are so perfect.

They are Coach

Ah, saw this on Anthropologie and fell in love. It s a big splurge, 1500.00 but such eye candy!