Month: August 2018

31Aug

Labor Day Outfits: 10 Pieces To Wear In Labor Day Weekend

Labor Day Weekend is here.  This is a long weekend Y’all in which we have the opportunity to wear a few different types of Labor Day outfits in possibly many kinds of occasions.  There will be the regular barbecues over at friend’s house, the casual visit to a park, and last but not least a favorite of mine, Sunday brunch.  All that is more enjoyable when our outfits are well planned and weekend-ready.  On my nearest future of activities, there lies a 7 o’clock Japanese dinner reservation, a Saturday morning gym duty and an afternoon digging out weeds in our backyard, (yuck) and finally a Sunday brunch ending in a German afternoon.  Hence I’m starting to start aligning my Labor Day outfits.

Labor Day outfits, Jessica Parker

The best part of these Labor Day fashion pieces is that many of them you most likely have them already in your closet.

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29Aug

Rattan Daybeds: 7 Rattan Daybeds To Warm Up Your Home

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Rattan daybeds represent a summer allure that is irresistible.  I’ve seen a lot of rattan daybeds surfing around in the Interior Design world lately, and every interpretation of its use is equally beautiful as well as warm.   With all the tropical influence in design nowadays, you may be hearing the word rattan or wicker a lot.  Actually many people get confused about the difference between the two.  Well, be confused no more, the simple difference between rattan and wicker is that rattan is the material used, while wicker is the woven technique employed to make the furniture.

rattan daybed 1960s, atelier vime, wicker

A 1960’s rattan daybed from Atelier Vime. A French studio which offers a great selection of rattan furniture, vintage and new. here

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24Aug

Best Fall Jackets For Women: Fall Jackets And Coats For Women

Fall jackets, Utumn jackets, coats

I know many summer people prefer to not think about fall jackets, but it’s better to be early than late.  It will be time soon to put our summer dresses, mini skirts and open shoes in the back of our closets.  The only consolation to that is the fact that the best part about Fall weather is indeed Fall fashion and more precisely, layering jackets and coats which safeguards us from the cooler temperatures.  What’s chicer than an elegant Autumn outfit which consists of skinny wool pants, a pair of chic slouchy boots and an Autumn coat to layer on top…

Fall jackets, Utumn jackets, coats

We already stated last week that one of 2018 Fall trends is inspired in the 80’s fashion. Nonetheless, there are many options for Fall jackets and coats this Fall, from belted jackets, shearling accents, and the forever classic plaid coat.

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22Aug

Tour Tory Burch’s Beach Home In The Caribbean Island of Antigua

Tory Burch’s beach home in Antigua is not only chic by design but also by provenance. This beautiful beach house once belonged to the garden designer and private socialite, Bunny Mellon. Bunny is well known for her impeccable taste and fantastic garden designs. Albeit the house sat for years without being sold, once Tory Burch laid eyes on the beach house she undoubtedly saw the gem that Architect H. Page Cross built for Bunny Mellon in the 1960’s. Vogue describes the pretty house as a series of elegant pavilions. Back in the days, Bunny enlisted the legendary Interior Designer Billy Baldwin to jointly with her, design the house. This was usually the case with most of Bunny Mellon’s houses; she was an active collaborator in the interior design process of most of them. Her only design request for this particular coastal home? She told Billy Baldwin to make the interior look as if was furnished with furniture found in the attic.

Tory Burch's beach home, canopy bedroom

See the rest of Tory Burch’s beach home

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20Aug

10 Elegant Tile Backsplash Behind The Stove Ideas

A beautiful tile backsplash behind the stove can instantly be the focal point of the kitchen.  Granted that the kitchen is the heart of the house, serve well to treat it like one.  A well-designed kitchen requires proper planning as well as good Interior Design.  The kitchen backsplash is more than just a pretty design element;  it serves the purpose of protecting the walls behind the stove and the sink from getting water or any other type of liquids.  The choice for backsplash, whether for behind the range or for the entire area, is quite overwhelming.

The final choice will depend on the style of your kitchen design, from traditional subway tiles for a classic interior design, glass tiles for contemporary design to stainless-steel tile backsplash found in modern interior design.  Keep the design understated and simple by continuing the same material as the countertop onto the backsplash behind the stove or go ahead and make a striking statement by using a different design behind your stove.  In the end, the main purpose of good Interior Design is to make your home a personal reflection of yourself.  Here I’m sharing with you 10 beautiful ideas for the perfect backsplash for the space right behind the stove.  Go ahead and get inspired.

White Marble Slab Backsplash

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This kitchen has a very elegant and timeless white marble slab as backsplash behind the stove with a simple shelf that serves for easy reach for spices and condiments.  See the rest of this home here.

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