Snail Mail Gets Exciting

Two posts in one day! Whoa I'm on a roll :) A and I have been out of commission this week - sick, busy at work, etc. so I'm making up for it.

I purchased some super cute flocked note cards at the Dallas Market Center sample sell and decided to do some research on them. Pop Ink is the brand - and man do they have some super fun stuff!! I've included some images to give you an idea but this doesn't even begin to cover it so make sure you check them out at: http://www.mrfrench.com/popink.asp

Here are a few note card varieties. Included are witty stamps with fun sayings like "Generic greeting to you and yours or "You shine like stars, specifically, like star #NC485 in the crab nebula" (some more seen below).

These flocked cards are the ones I bought. Also, are fun notebooks - purchased in sets of two...

Napkins - who said dinner alone could be boring?!?! :)

Pop Ink also has awesome wrapping paper. In the spirit of the season here are some holiday prints (which are also in note card form):

Other products include buttons, wall art, dinnerware, soap, scrapbook paper, and books.

Enjoy! I've already been inspired to send out two notes to loved ones :)

Love.

J

Live in Color

Tricia Guild's "Pattern" has been sitting on my coffee table for a few years and I am still obsessed. You may be familiar with Ms. Guild's use of vibrant colors and mix of patterns on her fabrics and furniture. If you or not - you should definitely take a look.

Her fabric line Designer's Guild can be purchased by the trade in design showrooms across the country and in ID Collection in Dallas and Houston specifically. You can also see more at http://www.designersguild.com/.

Many of her rooms use different shades of monochromatic color schemes they leave you breathless. The turquoise scheme above and the hot pink below are some of my favorites.

Even her black and white rooms are vibrant, exciting, and beautiful.

She mixes fun patterns and colors on modern furniture to give it a very feminine yet stylish look.

"Pattern" and other books by Tricia Guild not only make your coffee table look fabulous - they are inspiring - so check her out!

Love.

J

Green with Envy

Disclaimer: I'm a sucker for colors and fabrics so you may find that I do a lot of color scheme posts, here's the first!

Everyone is talking about kelly green right now and I just can't help myself - this time I have to hop on the bandwagon. It's such a bright, fresh color it enhances a room with out being abraisive. Whether you just add it in a room through accessories or go full out with wall color or flooring it has the same effect. It's a classic color that brings a modern twist.

Even the fabulous Kelly Wearstler is getting in on the action...

This room in the Viceroy Santa Monica is one of my favorite uses of kelly green in an interior (and also one of my favorite Kelly Wearstler interiors!)

18 minutes from now - Happy Friday!

Love.

J

Entertaining: Halloween

We recently hosted a Halloween Happy Hour for our office. We used super cute food and drink ideas from Martha Stewart. Put your apron on, invite your friends, and check them out!

From Top to Bottom: 1) Pina-Ghouladas with corn syrup "blood" rim 2) Squash Leaf Canapes (the leaves are really hard to cut out - I recommend an easier shapes like a pumpkin) 3) Guaca-moldy (Short on time? I used black corn chips instead of the homemade chips in the Halloween shapes - it made things a lot easier!) 4) Devil-ish Eggs - The bell pepper horns were a hit!!

Check out these ideas and SO MUCH MORE at http://www.marthastewart.com/

Love.

J

Mild obsession of the day:

Rachel de Joode.

She's a photographer/artist/designer based in Berlin and she's absolutely brilliant. I'm especially drooling over her wallpaper designs, but her fashion and photography are awesome as well. Check her out today: http://www.racheldejoode.com/

And have a sensational Thursday!

xo, A*

It's A Good Life...

To start us off on a quick note - here is an inspiration pic of the day. The main things I love about this photo is the wall color (so hot right now) and the fabulous zebra rugs. The eclectic fabric on the chairs makes the room really fun with out being too distracting. I love it!

In a nutshell... We have talked about doing this for awhile so here we go! As roommates, co-workers and most importantly friends we have a lot of loves and obsessions in common. We come across things daily that we fall in love with so naturally we thought we should share. We want this blog to encompass all facets of a fabulous life so while we may focus a lot on design, architecture, and home decor we also plan on including culture, fashion, entertainment, and all other interests of ours. So here we are - hope you enjoy :)

Love.
J