Month: June 2018

white paint, bedroom by Veere greeney

All white interiors are trendy right now.  However, not all white paints are created equal. This is because, among other reasons, the white paint chart you see in the hardware store may turn out completely different once you apply it on the walls. Factors such as paint undertones, natural and artificial lighting influence profoundly the final color on your walls.

white paint, bedroom by Veere greeney

A white bedroom by Veere Greeney

As simple as it may sound, picking the right white paint can be frustrating if not disappointing.  One more straightforward way to find the right white color is by following these three no-brainer steps I have seen to help me more often than not.

Three Easy Steps To Find The Perfect White Paint

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I feel the days are really flying by.  This weekend, for instance, went by between biking along the bike paths and grilling for Father’s Day.  We enjoyed it and had a great time, but I can use more hours to include some extra indulgement in the mix.  For example, I could always squeeze in hours for sourcing and be visiting new stores, either that ends with buying or not, it’s irrelevant.  Since there is never enough time for me to do that, I’m glad there is always the internet to peruse all I want without leaving the comfort of my home.  This weekend, while looking for a cocktail table for a client, I came across these fabulous pieces, all on sale and all beautiful and chic.  Happy Shopping!

Side table,  ottoman,  ginger jar,  coffee table,  short stool,  vintage tennis photograph.

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A roundup of T-shirt, Lo-Fi Shrunken Tee

What’s more accessible than a white t-shirt and a pair of jeans?  Practically nothing.  Although not the only way to wear a t-shirt, it comes close.  My other favorite is with a long skirt, ideally, my Helmut Lang kinetic jersey long wrap skirt made of micro modal, a very luxurious and silky smooth fabric.  It’s so soft and comfortable that I can easily sleep in it.  This American classic matches with every single color, and it can especially anchor a pair black denim, it can tone down the prints on a pair of short and/or can casually downplay a fancy skirt.

I prefer the ones with shorter sleeves and have to admit that when it comes to a shirt, I have it all its subdivisions from shirt dress to modern versions of the classic button-down shirt.

1st row from left to right.  A more relaxed version,  one with a pocket,  a classic type,

2nd row, this is not for all body types, but for a younger crew crop version, a little more dressy embroidered cotton shirt, cotton jersey shirt,

Loose fitting one, Mercerized  and last

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The articles we are linking to this week are all about design and decorating somehow or another.  From How to set an elegant summer tablescape, we all can use some advice especially with Father’s Day coming soon, to 15+ Dining Rooms That Invite The Outdoor In.   If you instead celebrate traveling, we got you covered on that too with Where to Go and What to Wear this Summer.  And while you are there, traveling that is, here are 3 Travel-Worthy Art Museums Created by Women.   Happy reading!

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Father's Day gifts trunk club

Father’s day is this coming Sunday, this gift guide is a bit closer to the date than I would like, but every one of these gifts comes with quick delivery.  It may feel daunting to buy for men. It may seem as if there are not enough options, but once you pay attention and do some research, the choices are limitless.  And if you still want more options, last year’s Father’s Day gifts are still very current.

Father's Day gifts, trunk club

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