Trending Thursday: Ode to Lavender ...

Lavender is one of my favorite plants ... love the beautiful purple toned color and fragrance. There is something calming and soothing about it and today I'm taking inspiration from this plant for my selection of images and products ...

 Here are a few items you can add as accents to bring this calming feeling to your home. I like the powdery pastel version of this color.

 

Mali Lavender Pillow $250.00 

Chateau Armchair Lavender $389.00

Seaweed Print Set of 4 $65.00

Magic Carpet 4' X 6' $99.00

Trend Alert: Color of the Year ...

The much awaited color of the year is Radiant Orchid somewhere between purple and pink … the color gets a love or hate reaction. Personally I think it’s a great color for accent pieces in interiors ... girlie for sure but there is an elegance and sophistication to it. It’s a color that needs to be intentional and bold, you need to own it, so make sure you love it before you dive in until then here are some images that might inspire you. 

Hostel Anyone??

I know what you're thinking ... think again the Generator Hostels located in Europe are changing the way folks think about hostels, they are more cutting edge, fashionable, hip and socially stimulating that ever before. Each hostel has its own unique style that reflects the local spirit and culture of its host city whilst also maintaining a common aesthetic with an emphasis on bold and exciting social spaces. This trend caters to a new kind of traveler, dubbed the ''flashpackers'' (ex-backpackers who are now older but still enjoy staying in hostels), and business visitors who are looking for trendy and socially stimulating accommodation options.

 

 

 

 

All things Grey ....

I'm really into Grey this week ... I was busy pinning images and I noticed the one common thing was that they all had something to do with the color "grey". I don't know if its the changing weather or just a shift in taste but I really dig it. Take a look at some of my pins ...

Leopard Print Trend for Fall !!!

Leopard is hot this fall, I cringe when I see this print on some people, it looks like the actual animal is coming at you. I feel this print should to be used very sparingly as it can go from classy to trashy very quickly. A little goes a long way - perhaps a pair of flats or a scarf or a throw pillow or an accent chair but really one has to exercise caution and restraint ... they are dangerous but sexy if done right:) 

Here is my Leopard wishlist for fall - love the Marc Jacob scarf, it's fun and cool!

Kate Spade Lottie Leopard Pump $328.00
Betsy Johnson Leopard Strap Watch $105.00

AVF Acrylic Leopard Printed Tray $310.00

DVF 440 Leopard Print Clutch $265.00

Club Monaco Skinny Belt $45.50

Marc Jacob Scarf Blue $158.00

Storage Box Zara Home $16.90

Ideas for decorating with Leopard print - a dangerous and glamorously sexy look for your home.