Friends With Style

I used to live in Atlanta in a little neighborhood near Chastain Park. Moved in, didn't know a soul. But over playgroups, dinner out with the girls, and the Lemon Drop Book Club, I made some wonderful friends. While looking at blogs over the past two days, who should I spy, not one, but two of my most stylish friends from the old 'hood.

First, while over at Kelly Green, I found out Kathryn Ireland has a blog.
Kathryn Ireland of the fabulous fabrics..

I've had a crush on this fabric since it first came out. Kathryn now offers pillows for sale on her website for a pretty reasonable price. Check it out here.

Kathryn's blog, Inside the Studio, is a fun look into her design life.

Be sure to check it out. You will be drooling over all the fabrics and wallpapers.

While checking out her blog, I stumbled across this picture. What a surprise! That's my cute friend Mysty McLelland on the left. On the right is Mrs. Ireland.

Then while over visiting Sarah at Flourish Design & Style, I saw our other neighbor...

Jill Merkle. Jill has a fabulous new store, Simply Home. I haven't been yet since I now live 7 long hours away, but I can guarantee if Jill is involved, it is beyond fabulous.


Jill's home has been featured in several magazines, but I could only find this one photo from Country Living. I wish I had more, as her home was such a special place, especially when the drinks were flowing and the music was playing. Mysty & Jill, I miss you guys and the old neighborhood. Hello to all the girls and come for another visit this summer!!

P.S. Jill, I would love to see pictures of your new home. Are you living in the one beside my old house?

Isn't blogging the best? You never know who or what will turn up!!

Makeover Monday

I love a makeover. I was browsing yesterday and came across one of the most vanilla rooms ever.

Not terrible. But so boring I want to go to sleep. Bland, bland, bland.

Thanks to Todd Moore the room now has some personality. I'm not usually a fan of painting only one wall, but I'm just so thankful to see some color I am not going to say anything this time.

This is the view that really sold me on the room. I spy my blue goblets on the table and I have those chairs. And I want that lamp. It is not exactly my style, but I think it is a wonderful example of what a little color can do. If you want to read more about the makeover go here.

What do you think? Do you like the brights? Or is it too much for you?

Chair Update...

Remember this chair? I blogged about it here. I drove out on Saturday to see if it was still there after 6 months. I know, what are the chances, right? Either the chair is really ugly and no one wants it, or I am very lucky. I choose to believe I am very lucky because...

The chair was still there!! It is a little quirky I know, but I think it will be perfect in Cricket's room. Here it is in my backyard right before I sprayed it glossy white. Already a huge improvement...I promise. No one looks good covered in grime and dirt. The best part? I paid $25 for the chair and ottoman.

Now I need to find some fabric. I was considering this blue zebra, trimmed in yellow, that I got from Jenny at Little Green Notebook. Thanks for the tip from my Anonymous reader!!! She has great fabric for sale especially if you are on Twitter. Which I am not, so if she posts something fabulous in yellow or blue, let me know.

Zig Zag - Chevron

Do you like Zigzags?

How can you not love this?

And this?

Wow! Gotta love the pink.

Want to add some zing to your decor? I was cleaning out my linen closet and found two black and white zigzag/chevron pillows that were made for the Blue Hydrangea Barn Sale during my two week pillow making phase.

Up for adoption to a good home: 18 inch squares of pure happiness.
Plays and coordinates well with others.

$45 for two pillow covers (+ s&h)
Interested? E-mail me at siskotte@ec.rr.com
SOLD


pictures from: House Beautiful, DecorPad, High Heeled Foot in the Door, Shelter Pop

Tina Fey, Oprah and Anthropologie

Did you see Tina Fey and Steve Carell on Oprah? What could be better? I love Steve and Tina is great. Funny and smart.

I thought Tina looked fabulous and I especially loved her striped tee. I thought about e-mailing her to see where she got it, but you know, she is so busy these days and I didn't want to bother her. And I don't have her e-mail address.

And then while looking at the Anthropologie website...there it was. Tina's cute tee. They don't have it in the blue & white stripes that I love, but still pretty cute huh?

Don't you love Tina Fey? And Oprah? And Anthropologie?
Throw in a Diet Coke and a magazine and you have a perfect day!!

P.S. If you get my blog through e-mail there may have been some misspellings... I corrected them but I think the e-mail had already gone out. Oprah, if you are reading this, sorry...call me!

Must Have For Spring

Are you wondering what the latest accessory is for spring? Belt, shoe, bag? No...

It's a bike!

Everyone who is anyone has one.

These bikes are not just for exercise.

Please no work out clothing.

If you want to be on trend, and who doesn't...right, you need to dress the part.

Yes, this is just about perfect!

Just whatever you do, don't do boring.

Everyone appreciates a little creativity. No one appreciates boring...

So, get you a bike, get you a basket, a cute outfit and you're good to go for Spring!

It is about time to start back up on our bike rides to school and the grocery store. O.K. I have never ridden my bike to the store, but I could if I wanted to. Maybe. I am going to have to work on my wardrobe a little. What about you? Do you bike to school, work or the grocery store?

pictures from:1-5 The Sartorialist, Compulsively Complied, Where The Sidewalk Begins, A Lifestyle Thing, Sacramento Street

Lonny Magazine

Lonny Magazine #4 is here. And it is good, really good.

Go right now and check it out. Here.

You will be a happy girl. A very happy girl.