I "C Wonder" ...

Absolutely love everything about this store - right from the branding, to the store design, the merchandise selection, everything seems to be well thought through and put together. My interest of course went straight to the home goods which are fun, trendy and above all affordable. Here are a few images of the Soho flagship store in NYC and some of my picks.

All of the above available at www.cwonder.com

1.Monogram Jewelry Box $78.00, 2. Monkey Rectangular Ceramic Plate $38.00, 3. Green Ikat, Dinnerware $8.00-$14.00, 4. Foo Dogs (set of 2) $58.00, 5. Ikat Tray $118.00, 6. Embroidery Wave Pillow Cover $38.00

The Get-Away...

Let's get back to cocktails ...  And taking a bit of knowledge  and  inspiration from last week's  Infusion Ideas (The Porthole)  :  This week we infuse  Partida Reposado 100% Agave Tequila with Serrano Chili and Red Peppercorns!   Together it's a peppery spicy blend mixed with the sweetness of Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice and fresh organic Cilantro... It may be Spring but this has the heat of Summer!         
This is the Get-Away...

'The Get-Away' / An original cocktail from Fresh Twist

Trending Thursday: Jewel Tones

Give any space in your home a rich, lush look with these intensely deep colors: emerald, sapphire, and amethyst. Saturated and intense, colors based on gems are unquestionably daring and dramatic - take a look at my personal favorites.

 

Beautiful shades of Mauve create a soothing effect in this living room. Image via Elle Decor

Great contrast of Emerald Green, Black and White. Image via

Love this vibrant blue living space with ethnic accents. Image via

Feminine and Classic. Image via Elle Decor

High gloss Emerald green walls and ceiling lift up this space. Image via

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Travel Tuesday: Selman Marrakech

The Moorish-style hotel which is located at the foot of the Atlas mountains includes five private Riads with their own heated pool, 56 rooms/suites, a 12,000 square foot spa and stables that house 16 thoroughbred Arabian Horses. Acclaimed designer Jacques Garcia who designed Hotel Costes (Paris), La Marmounia and the hipster Nomad Hotel in NYC, brings his luxurious exotic aesthetics to the Selman. Architectural details such as mosaics, high arches and columns are complemented by Garcia’s plush interiors and high-voltage palette of rose reds, ochres, lemon yellows and regal purples. 
 

House Tour: A Ranch for Ellen DeGeneres

An amazing retreat for Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi located in Hidden Valley, California.

Inspiring Infusion!

This week we feature a cool product from Martin Kastner / Crucial Detail : The Porthole. Inspired by the image of a submarine porthole window from the film, "The Fabulous World of Jules Verne," the Porthole is a new approach to  infusing. Designed for the bar chefs at 'The Aviary,' a new bar concept by chef Grant Achatz and Nick Kokonas in Chicago. The Porthole can be used to infuse cocktails, oils, teas, dressings or any other type of infusion. And it's stunning to look at!

The Porthole by Martin Kastner / Crucial Detail

The Porthole by Martin Kastner / Crucial Detail

Trending Thursday: Neon is back!!!

Love it or hate it ... we are going to see a lot of neon this Spring/Summer. From shoes to bags, fluorescent orange, pink, yellow and green will be everywhere. These electric colors can brighten up an space if incorporated tastefully.

Gemma Ahern Stylish Pad outside London. Image Via

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Neon Green door adds a punch to the neutral space. Image via

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Cool grey helps tone down the pink accents.

Neon Yellow Art brings life into this space. Image via