Rockin' my CLARE VIVIER

Clare Vivier Has been one of my favorite bag designers for over 5 years now. In fact, I remember when she was relatively new to the blog world & I came across her La Tropezienne tote. I remember asking MY HUSBAND Mat, if he could get me one for my birthday! 

So, he called Clare Vivier & actually spoke to her (at the time) telling her he was making the purchase for his girl, mua.  I also recall at one point Clare calling me back letting me know that they make everything by hand & it would take a bit to get to me. I was SO excited & in love with the bag, I didn't mind! 

Fast forward a few years later & I spot the leopard hair clutch in a small photo on their website! Before it was even available online I immediately called them myself & asked about it. They told me they hadn't even added it to the shop.... but if I wanted one, they would make one. I said YES!!! I'm happy to say, I was one of the first bloggers to have that leopard bag....it's now one of my fave clutches! 

With all the monogram stuff out there, I LOVE that Clare is now doing some monogrammed duffle bags ,check them out here.  

MADE BY GIRL IN STYLE AT HOME

MADE BY GIRL is currently featured in the September 2013 issue of Style At Home! My gold + silver  LOVE Candy prints were photographed in a beautiful home by Janis Nicolay in the article titled "Next to Neutral" by Beth Hitchcock. So grateful!

Check out StyleAtHome and be sure to pick up an issue and find my prints!!

DON'T FORGET - we are having a SALE - 15% off at MADE BY GIRL - use code: JULY15OFF

DESIGN: MONOGRAM BEDDING

Hi lovelies!  Sam here, from The Peak of Tres Chic, back for another lovely dose of decor!

My fiance and I are beginning to register for our March 2014 nuptials (so exciting!) and one thing that's definitely on our list is new bedding.  I have always loved a good monogram, and have been loving all the monogrammed bedding popping up:

{Leontine Linens}

{Eric Cohler}

{La Dolce Vita}

{Lonny Mag}

{Lynn Morgan Design}

{Atlanta Homes}

Leontine Linens is a luxury monogram bedding company and the stuff my dreams are made of.  Unfortunately, it would break my bank to order a few pillow cases!  An affordable and chic alternative is Garnett Hill.  They have many pretty duvet covers and sheet sets that can be custom monogrammed for you.  Here are a few of my other favorite bedding options:

Shop Monograms:

1.) Monogram Pillow Navy Linen $100/ 2.) Standard Sham Monogram Pillow $88/3.) Scalloped Duvet Cover $416/4.) Garnett Hill Standard Sateen Sheet Set with Monogram Personalization $50/ 5.) Monogrammed White Pillow $80/6.) 2 Matouk Monogrammed Pillow Cases $55.90

Do you love monograms as much as I do?  Would you ever monogram your bedding?

-post by samantha penner

Glamorous Spaces

My ideal home D-E-C-O-R would be described as "GLAM". 

Even though my own apartment is headed in that direction, my home office still could use some major help! In the meanwhile I put together a list of some home decor pieces that will definitely bring some GLAM into your space. I decided to challenge myself & pick everything out from one shop -  Clayton Gray Home. They have a large selection of items - but these are by far my favorites! I'd love to know,

...are you into glamorous spaces? Is it your style?

lonny mag 

 elle decor

 

 

- Furniture via Clayton Gray Home

MY HOME, MY SPACE

What is your favorite area in your home and why?

Hey everyone! I'm Joanne Herda from Floor24Designs and I can't wait to show you my space. What is it, you may ask? Well, my favorite area in my home is.... my office.

My office space was intended to be utilized as a coat closet. But, the moment I looked in that "closet" I was already envisioning it as my private home office. I immediately took down all the measurements and started contemplating how to decorate and furnish this lovely space.

I took the previous white walls and added a splash of glam with a big print wallpaper. I surround myself with beautiful, fun & most importantly meaningful items. This helps me stay in a productive zone while working. I have artwork which my son painted, a limited edition poster of Madonna from her MDNA Tour, a vintage lamp, a small collection of glass paperweights and much more meaning items displayed on my desk. 

My office is quite organized. Not only because I am such a Type A personality, but I perform many duties in that space. I am a Business Owner, Homeschool Mom, and American Heart Association Passion Committee Member.

I look at my office as a place to get-away, a place to relax with a cup of coffee while reading blogs, and as a place that I can accomplish A LOT of work!

I LOVE surrounding myself with beautiful and meaning items, my office gives me a huge embrace of goodness every time I'm there.

- images by Joanne Herda

Trend: Midi Rings

Friday is upon us & the weather in NYC literally feels like 1000 degrees. Woah it's hot!

So while I'm indoors with A/C (thankful), I'd love to talk about what's trending in arm candy. Have you heard of the Midi?? Midi. Say that 5 times, right? I have to say, I thought there was nothing left to add as far as rings went... remember the toe ring trend? 

Well, now there's this new trend where you can slip on these fabulous TINY rings to fit snugly right above your knuckle. I've done a little browsing of these rings myself and I think I know what my next purchase will be...super cute!

Is this a trend you see yourself wearing??

1. Textured Midi Ring Set
2. Bonnie Jonas Midi Rings
3. Knotty Trio Midi Ring Set
4. Crystal Accent Cut-Out Midi Ring Set
5. Zigzag Stackable Midi Ring
6. Earthbound Trading Midi Rings
7. Stella Midi Ring
8. Bonnie Jonas Initial Midi Ring
8. Sterling Wishbone Arrow Chevron Midi Ring

The NEW contributors are:

Congrats LADIES!!

We'll be in touch soon!

BTW-  We haven't decided on the Design category yet - we are looking for someone who has a similar design aesthetic to this contributor. 



-images by jen ramos