Stripe it Rich

Needless to say, these nautically inspired Pretty Ballerina flats are calling my name.  I think stripes might be my newest addiction.  Ahoy Matey!





Stripe it Rich

Needless to say, these nautically inspired Pretty Ballerina flats are calling my name.  I think stripes might be my newest addiction.  Ahoy Matey!





Take a Chance

As I mentioned, I'm going on a cruise soon.  Details to come shortly but in the meantime, all I can think about is anything red, white and blue or nautical.  I've already bought one striped shirt and I think I will be buying some more from Chance soon.  Not only does Julia Leach have the best selection of shirts and dresses but she has the chicest website.  She spent eleven years as the creative director of Kate Spade so I guess I shouldn't have expected anything less.  I am absolutely in love with these images from her portrait series.  I'm going to have to figure out how to get invited to the next one.  Looks like it was a blast!













Photos by Thayer Gowdy

Take a Chance

As I mentioned, I'm going on a cruise soon.  Details to come shortly but in the meantime, all I can think about is anything red, white and blue or nautical.  I've already bought one striped shirt and I think I will be buying some more from Chance soon.  Not only does Julia Leach have the best selection of shirts and dresses but she has the chicest website.  She spent eleven years as the creative director of Kate Spade so I guess I shouldn't have expected anything less.  I am absolutely in love with these images from her portrait series.  I'm going to have to figure out how to get invited to the next one.  Looks like it was a blast!













Photos by Thayer Gowdy

Map Quest: Part Deux

When I posted about maps in the post Map Quest two years ago, I only had a few examples to share. Now there are not only more examples of maps as art and wallpaper but also maps painted on walls and ceilings. If papering an entire bedroom as Steven Gambrel did above seems daunting, you could always try it in a small powder room. Even easier is just hanging a framed map on a wall. The best part is that you'll always know where you're going. Enjoy!

Kerry Joyce

Matt Albiani

Kim Coleman in House Beautiful

Painted ceiling by Miles Redd

Peter Dunham

Ruthie Sommers in House Beautiful

Hamptons Designer Showhouse 2009

India Hicks

Unknown

Thomas O'Brien

Map Quest: Part Deux

When I posted about maps in the post Map Quest two years ago, I only had a few examples to share. Now there are not only more examples of maps as art and wallpaper but also maps painted on walls and ceilings. If papering an entire bedroom as Steven Gambrel did above seems daunting, you could always try it in a small powder room. Even easier is just hanging a framed map on a wall. The best part is that you'll always know where you're going. Enjoy!

Kerry Joyce

Matt Albiani

Kim Coleman in House Beautiful

Painted ceiling by Miles Redd

Peter Dunham

Ruthie Sommers in House Beautiful

Hamptons Designer Showhouse 2009

India Hicks

Unknown

Thomas O'Brien