Tiffany Blue…at home.

Published February 9, 2010 Color , Home , Interior Design , Uncategorized Leave a Comment
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Tiffany blue.  Has there ever been a color that has made women so giddy?  A color so moving, even just to have a paper box was enough to make you smile?  I’m loving these rooms that turn this color into a focal point of a room.   It’s calming, beautiful and can run the gamete from fun and playful, to serene and peaceful.  These rooms are a few of my latest online loves to inspire you to bring this color into your home today!

via Frank Roop

via House to Home

via Ideal Home

via Vogue

via Marie Claire Maison

via Ideal Home

Are you feeling inspired?  If so, check back tomorrow for some easy pieces to work this color into your life soon.

xoxo, jill.

Seeing Spots

Published February 9, 2010 Fashion , Shop , Uncategorized Leave a Comment
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Have you been noticing all the lovely polka dots making their debut for Spring?  I love the simple, happiness this print and these pieces convey.

Paul & Joe Maxi Dress,  Banana Republic Scarf, Elizabeth and James Shirt,  Chloe Scalloped Skirt, Marc Jacobs Wrap Dress, Polka Dot Pendant.

Recipe Round-Up

Published February 8, 2010 Food , Recipe , cooking 1 Comment
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I’ve spent my Saturday morning just the way I like it – sleeping just past 8, yoga, warm shower and then curl up in my favorite chair to surf my favorite blogs!  Today I focused on finding new yummy things to serve up this winter that I can’t wait to whip up and share with my husband and friends.  BTW, can you tell it’s been a cold week here by the massive amounts of cheese and carbs in the recipes below?

Queso Flameado via Homesick Texan

Cheese, chiles, good.

Chicken, Corn and Potato Chowder via Tasty Kitchen

A delicious and filling Sunday night soup…with leftovers for the busy week!

Farfalle with Spicy Sausage and Butternut Squash via Food and Wine

This will be a quick weeknight dinner to comfort and warm…

Roasted Vegetable Pizza via Martha Stewart

xoxo, jill.

Object Round Up: Graphic Pillows

Published February 8, 2010 Color , Home , Shop , Uncategorized Leave a Comment
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There’s nothing that can quickly change the look of a living room or bedroom quite like pillow.  I’m loving these graphic looks to punch up a neutral room…

Bulls Eye Upcycled Pillow, Lean on Me Pillow, Jonathan Adler Concentric Square Pillow, Thomas Paul Pillow, Black Cross Pillow, Twinkle Living Zig Zag Pillow.

Found Friday: Valentine’s Gifts

Published February 5, 2010 Crafts , DIY , Gift , Jewelry , Sewing , project Leave a Comment
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The countdown is officially on…and while I’m not sure how I feel about this most over-rated of holidays, I do love the idea of sharing simple handmade gifts with friends and loved ones.  A few that are on my list this year:

Wool Wrapped Bangles via Martha Stewart

Bracelet Belt via Blueprint

Lip Balm via Body + Soul

Conversation Heart Cookies via Martha Stewart

Felt Needlebook via Craftzine.com

sweet treat for sweethearts

Published February 4, 2010 Food , Gift , etsy Leave a Comment
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The lovely girls at Bon Bon Brittle made me smile when I opened my mail tonight!  A fresh box of all of their yummy brittle flavors…I think my favorite is green tea.  G is loving bacon.  This would make the perfect treat for Valentine’s Day.  See all their amazing flavors here!  As they say – eat your heart out!

xoxo, jill.

Etsy Love: Stencil Art

Published February 4, 2010 Crafts , DIY , Gift , Home , Shop , etsy Leave a Comment
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I’m loving the look of stenciled art on everything right now.  It looks so industrial and artistic…I especially love the way these creative Etsy sellers have used it in unexpected ways on unexpected items.  Buy one today – or be inspired to create your own pillow, placement, tote bag – the possibilities are endless.

Row 1: Burlap Bolster – Alice’s Looking Glass, Bicycle Platter – Dirty Girl Clay Works, E Necklace – Contrary.

Row 2:  #3 Stencil Sign – The Vanity Table, Duffle Bag Pillow – Red Bird Vintage, Drawstring Bag – Maison de Stencils.

xoxo, jill.

i’ve been tagged

Published February 3, 2010 Uncategorized 1 Comment

My friend, Renee, over at Eat.Live.Shop. has tagged me in a 10 things that make me happy list.  What fun!

1.  My wonderful support system.  Loving husband, world’s best mom, amazing friends + family all around me.  Seriously, it’s like I won the lottery.
2.  Magazines.  Too bad the best ones are gone.
3.  Ke$ha’s Tik Tok.  Don’t judge, I know you’re singing it in your head.
4.  Champagne + raspberries.  Separate – good, together – amazing.
5.  Rainy Saturdays.  I love the way time slows when it’s a gray and drizzly weekend.
6.  Homemade pizza.  Crunchy and thin.
7.  Ribbon, yarn, buttons, letterpress, paper, colored pencils, stamps.
8.  Practicing photography.
9.  Etsy.
10. Being done with this list:)

xoxo, jill.

Yes, they’re Jeggings.

Published February 3, 2010 Fashion , Shop , Uncategorized Leave a Comment
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So, I’ve been holding off on this trend for awhile.  Not exactly sure I could pull it off – and then I’m not sure if I had a lapse of crazy, or WHAT?!?  but I ended up not only buying a pair, but also planning endless outfits to wear with these things.  I’m loving the no bulky pocket, slim yet stretchy goodness of these.  I will be wearing mine with endless tunic, cardigans, blazers, boots and layers and layers of jewelry this winter.  I bought the Joe’s Jean version because they’re super stretchy and the perfect length for me, but try on many to find your perfect fit.

image via polyvore, click here to see item detail.

xoxo, jill.

Inspired by Mark Rothko

Published February 3, 2010 Color , Shop , Table Setting Leave a Comment
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I adore the use of color in Mark Rothko’s work.  He had such an amazing eye for mixing seemingly contrasting colors together in such lovely combination.  I have used the above untitled work from 1954 as inspiration for today’s table setting.  I think this would make the perfect table for a Valentine’s party, don’t you?

Fleur de Lys Glasses, Fiesta Dinnerware, Table Runner, Pink Conversation Hearts scattered on table image via Papierdreams, Hammered Flatware (for texture.)

xoxo, jill.

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