IT'S PARTY TIME

I've been working my little butt off this week, getting things photographed for Octavia & Brown. My apartment is literally overflowing with awesome sets of glasses and new bar items. Time to have a party!

Playful Patterns

Designers like Trina Turk and Jonathan Adler just seem to nail colorful, playful patterns every year. I'll be soaking in as much as I can get until September rolls around...

Left to right: Stellan Herner via Elle Interior found via Pinterest;  Ogee Pillow, Trina Turk; Polka Dot Glass, Fishs Eddy;  Trina Turk Indoor/ Outdoor Fabrics for Schumacher; Hampton Links Collection Lamp, Lotus Bleu Designs; Small Acrylic Tray, Jonathan Adler; Mondavi Ikat Frame, Mmim; Hollywood Highball Glass, Jonthan Adler

Charlie Harper Love

I love Charlie Harper. I was very excited when designer Todd Oldham collaborated with him to edit and design a stunning, oversized book that has been a fave on my coffee table for years.

So when I recently discovered that Todd Oldham had done a Charlie Harper collection with one of my favorite stores in NYC, Fishs Eddy, I could barely contain my excitement. The collection is bright and whimsical and will most certainly be showing up at my next summer soirée.

Check out the rest of the collection here.

Molding Love

I recently visited a friend's new apartment and my jaw just about dropped to the floor. This girl had thought about all the details. One of deign ideas (that I hope to steal) is that she added some Chinese Chippendale style molding to all of her closet doors. Simple change, but instantly transformed the doors from ho hum to inspiring. Sort of something like this on doors.

Found via Bliss

I love the way simple molding spruces up a space...

 Lonny Magazine

 Apartment Therapy

 Found via Pinterest

Coco Kelly

Apartment Therapy

Have you ever added molding to to a wall or door?

Pure Awesome.

Love this! Chalkboard paint, awesome collection of vintage cameras and chalk outlines. Yes!

 Found via Pinterest via Bianca Stella

Big Apple BBQ Block Party

This past weekend was one of my favorite events in NYC, the Big Apple BBQ Block Party. What's not to love about live music, craft beer and the most delicious BBQ brought in from around the country?

This year's food did not disappoint. My favorite was the pulled pork sandwich from Ed Mitchell. Vinegar based North Carolina BBQ and delicious coleslaw. Yum!

The music was fab too. Those Darlins from Nashville and Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears kept the crowd going all day.

WISE WORDS

And she was right... I've got some changes going on in my personal life right now and while I know there's always a silver lining, I've been digging up wise words on Pinterest for some inspiration. 

What's your favorite quote?