Via Kate Spade instagram

bar carts

Good for small space living, a bar cart can be a fun way to display all of those unique bar tools, vintage wine bottles and hand-blown wine glasses that shouldn't be hiding behind closed doors!

Check out a few of my favorites:

1) britta nickel 2) the fabulous design file 3) the new traditionalists 4) elements of style

photo of the week!

new idea: photo of the week; my most favorite photo that I stumble upon that week.

First up: French Chic in The Big Easy; even during hurricane season.

Britta Nickel

black on black

basalt slabs for a backspash - really liking the color and texture!

cococozy

headboard with a view

love this idea!

photo by clayton hauck for builder

swim between states

At the Cal-Neva Lodge in Lake Tahoe - the state border actually runs through the swimming pool!

 thesweetsimplelife

Modern day s'mores

subway tiles

i've been seeing a lot of this subway tile around on blogs and design magazines. I am into it!

1) anne sage 2) purestylehome

embrace the unexpected

red barnacles

i just love

boulevard

picnic with a view

boulevard

AND a lightswitch!

cactus creek daily

Free!

Party Pop-Ups

Memorial Day Weekend is in clear view! Check out these pop-up party ideas from ApartmentTherapy - cute and creative ways to keep the party outdoors.

Pair the above with these delicious summer cocktail recipes:

Watermelon Cucumber Cocktail

Blackberry Sage Cooler

Sangria Bianca

Have a safe and happy holiday!

come sit down!

in LOVE with these bar stools!

cococozy

shopping list

how great are these bangles on etsy? $18, makes a very sweet gift (hint! hint!)

10 days until summer

awelltraveledwoman

on my shopping list

Spotted at Jonathan Adler

creatively organized

go grab some pretty plates and bowls and put them in your dresser drawer for a fun way to organize all of your jewelry! I really need to do this.

the aestate

colorscope

Quick! Pick a color from this chart without trying to read the small print, then read on to see your colorscope...

i picked papaya!

from the aestate

tomorrow

thetravelingcupcake

DIY Sticker Headboard

i'm a sucker for inexpensive interior updates.
Read here about how to design your own headboard AND stick it on the wall yourself. Great for small spaces!

decisions.decisions.