FIND AND SEEK...

A little inspiration for today's shopping trip - sourcing cooling vintage accessories for extra large empty built-in bookcase! 

{image via la maison d'anna}

MELLOW YELLOW

I'm noticing that I like pop yellow in my projects. A touch of sunshine just makes everything happier. ;P  Don't be afraid to add a little color into your home, it can really change the mood of the room. 

{pics via pinterest}

LET'S LOUNGE AT THE LAKE, SHALL WE

I'm just going to pretend that this is my work station for the day. I would get a lot done here...with nothing but lake views, fresh air and wide open space. Wouldn't that be nice.

photo via cocokelley

BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS AND MORE BOOKS

I love books...fiction, non-fiction, design books, fashion books, travel books, cookbooks, notebooks, etc. I love the feel of books, physically holding and flipping pages. I love how stories, information and details are collected and packaged for you to enjoy. And what do I love more than books, a room or walls of books. I could curl up in any of these rooms and let the stories take me away.

SUMMER BEACH DAYS AHEAD!

The school year is coming to an end, which means easy, breezy beach days ahead. Yay! One of these days, I will buy myself a Gray Malin piece that will transport me to the beach from my home all year long. In the meantime, I will go to the beach the old fashion way via Garden State Parkway and surround myself with coastal cool indigo accessories.

WORK AND PLAY CO-WORKING MEETING ROOM

Remember the old days of internet cafes...dark, dingy and depressing. Luckily, those gloomy spaces have evolved into bright, creative, community-centric co-working spaces. Deborah Engel, owner of Work and Play in South Orange, NJ created a co-working space for our local entrepreneurial professionals, who are looking for that outside-of-the-house work environment. And to boot, her space provides drop-in babysitting and mommy and baby classes. How cool is that?! 

When Deborah asked me to help her style the space, I was thrilled. I loved the concept and her vision for the space, all I had to do was bringing pieces to complete the feel. 

Here is the 1st completed room in their space, 'The Lounge' - for the occasional gatherings, small conferences, workshop type classes, etc.  The space is inviting, bright, open, creative and comfy. A perfect vibe to get your work juice flowing. My favorite spot is the bench... I could see myself working there with coffee by my side. :P  More pics of the other rooms...coming soon. 

'SOMEONE SAY BACKYARD PARTY?!!

I'm so ready for summer entertaining and so happy that Memorial Day Weekend has become that summer kick-off weekend! Parades, picnics, BBQs and outdoor dinner parties!!! Getting together in the warmer weather is so much easier and more enjoyable when you can let the kids run crazy while you kick back with a cocktail in hand! And I love a pretty outdoor setting, even if it's a simple one. String lights go a long way in setting the scene. And the idea of throwing pillows around a low table is so cute, especially for the kids. And add... no-fuss food, yummy drinks, good company and let the good times roll! Happy summer everyone!

{images via @designlovefest, @casslavalle, and unknown}