Loving Life with Ben...

I am in love with Ben.  "Ben" is the color capture iphone app from Benjamin Moore. Often when I'm out, I'll snap pics of things that inspire me, or colors that I love. It's awesome to have an app that will match the closest paint color. If I shake the phone, it brings up coordinating colors as well. Very cool. Guess who is going to be repainting her living room (again)...

Next Stop Brimfields...

(photo: Apartment Therapy)

Next week I am heading to Brimfield's Antique Show. Its held 3 times a year (May, July, September) in the Western Massachusetts town of Brimfield, about 1 1/2 hours from Boston and 3 hours from New York City. Its the largest outdoor antiques show in the country, and you can find just about anything. I will be blogging about the show starting Tuesday, May 11 (and sharing lots of pics), so be sure to check in...

(Photo: Brockney52 on Flickr)

Dreaming of Black Tie...

This weekend I am attending Ball on the Mall in DC with some friends. I admit, one of my favorite things is getting dressed up for a black tie event.

 (photo: Domino Magazine)

In thinking about what to wear this weekend, I always drift back to an image I've had in my design inspiration files for awhile. While, I don't have a pack of full-size Great Danes, or a beautiful country estate, I love the romantic feel and the over-the-top glamour and luxury of this photo.

Maybe some day...

Countdown to Mother's Day- Part Two

For part two of the countdown to Mother's Day, I wanted to focus on moms-to-be. With a baby on the way, these ladies definitely need a little pampering before the big day. Here are a few gift ideas...

A cool baby sling made from Missoni fabric...

(Photo: Bronwen Hand Crafted on Etsy)

 Cute nautical inspired tote...

(Photo: Bayan Hippo on Etsy)

For getting out of dodge after the baby arrives, the essential babysitter checklist...

(photo: Knock Knock)

Personalized hangers with the baby's name (this would also make a perfect shower gift)...

(photo: Lila Frances on Etsy)

A funny card...

(photo: Dessert for Breakfast on Etsy)

Rustic Summer...

I was reading one of my favorite design blogs, Poppytalk the other day and they had posted these awesome images from H&M's Home collection, currently only available on their Swedish site. I love the rustic, bohemian feel for summer and I had to share...

(Photos: H&M)

Countdown to Mother's Day- Part One

With Mother's Day around the corner, I have started thinking about gift ideas for all the mothers in my life. While my mom would probably prefer the latest and greatest power tool, here are a few other ideas...

 

Hand stamped tags for her garden or indoor house plants...

 (photo: hammerman on Etsy)

A funny card...

 (photo: Lost Bridge Design on Etsy)

Some bright and colorful hand towels for the kitchen or bathroom...

 (photo: Mengsel Design on Etsy)

As an alternative to cut flowers which only last a week, maybe a plant or dried flowers...

(photo: Succulents Galore on Etsy)

(photo: Flores Del Sol on Etsy)

A paper cut silhouette of her favorite picture, or a picture of you...

(photo: Papercuts by Joe on Etsy) 

Countdown to Mother's Day- Part 2 coming tomorrow...  

Brooklyn Flea Market

On Saturday, I piled on the sunscreen and ventured over to Brooklyn to go to the Brooklyn Flea. Known for the eceltic mix of vintage clothing, housewares, furniture and jewelry, this market also sells kits to make your own beer, mini cupcakes and silk screened T's among other things...

Some of the more unusual finds at the flea...

One of the best things about the flea is the fresh, local food. It's hard to decide between the grilled cheese sandwiches on homemade bread, pizza fired in a portable wood oven, or the tacos filled with meat and fresh cilantro.  I loaded up on some Salvadoran pupusas filled with cheese and jalapenos and piled high with pickled cabbage.

 Photo: Me So Hungry

After a day of hunting, I ended up a chrome and glass martini shaker from the 1960s, a box of flower glasses and brass mirrored vanity tray. Be sure to check on Facebook for sneak peeks...