Jake and the Wet Bar

The bartender is in and he's waiting to take an order.

Let's Hear it for the Boys

Masculine influence in women's clothing and in the home - YES PLEASE! I've said it before and I will say it again: I love menswear on women! Nothing is more sexy and powerful than a woman in a tailored suit. Blazer's alone are a great way to command attention. I have often found that they only need a little tailoring to look exquisite. One thing I will note: Make sure to go to a tailor you know and trust. I have ruined some amazing vintage blazers by trying to get them tailored faster or cheaper and it's really a disappointment. It's not cheap to reconstruct something to fit you perfectly but it's definitely worth it.

I'm pretty sure Bianca Jagger's wedding suit was surely a showstopper. In the home, dark colors and clean lines are so chic and will make both the lady and the man of the house happy. Dark charcoals look great with everything including natural woods, which men seem to look better than white. When my fiance and I first moved in together, I had a lot of white "shabby chic" furniture that he wasn't a fan of. Today, with a simple coat of flat back or charcoal grey they still live happily in our home. Have fun with the bedding too - don't be afraid to mix and match masculine colors/prints with lighter things such as white

J Crew in Good Company

I love that J Crew is collaberating with other designers, both established and up-and-coming! And they just keep getting better. Here are a few of my favorites:

PRABAL GURUNG

http://www.jcrew.com/

LULU FROST

http://www.jcrew.com/

FENTON FALLON

http://www.jcrew.com/

http://www.jcrew.com/



I Heart Grey

It is no secret that I love grey walls as do many of us these days! Any and every color looks wonderful against it because it contrasts so well. My favorite colors with grey are shades of yellow and orange. I must note, choosing the right grey can be very hard! If you want a "true" grey, no hints of blue, I recommend asking the store to tell you the colors that are in your selection. I find that those with only black, white and a LITTLE bit of yellow are best. The grey in the photo below is perfect because it doesn't read anything but grey. And check out those colorful  Herman Miller Eames Shell chairs! They pop off the grey and really make the room more interesting.

Happy 3-Day Weekend!

I have a to do list this weekend that I can't wait to complete - shocker! My list includes: finding an assortment of old frames for some really cool textiles I have, painting our porch/garage door and gardening. Sound fun? One thing I have on my "possibly" list is working on an old dining table and chairs that were left by the original owner of our house. The set is from the 30's and is in need of some paint and new fabric for the chairs. I've noticed people using indoor furniture outside and since we have no use for it in the house... I think I will try it out.

http://www.casasugar.com/

Va Va Valentino

I have never worn a jumpsuit nor will I probably have an occasion to do so but these bad boys from Valentino's Resort Collection are stunning. How about one of these as an alternative to a dress for a special event? Their silhouettes are beautiful and like a refined version of those from the 70's. YES PLEASE!

http://www.fashionologie.com/

http://www.fashionologie.com/





The Farmhouse Chair

This chair with its modern geometric pattern is sure to be a unique touch to your house or yard. And while one might think modern means it has to be uncomfortable and non-functional, they look very comfortable! Personally, I like to pair modern with vintage elements for a more eclectic and relaxed look. Like the photo below,  these chairs would look great with an old farmhouse table - not because the name of the chair, although that's pretty convenient!

http://www.bendseating.com