Wednesday Check-In

Emerson Fry is killing it with their spring line. 

I ordered myself this dress and I just wanted to give you a heads up in case you see me wearing it... no I am not pregnant, it is just a very full dress that gives me a little extra room for french fries.

Also loving this dress...

But think the length would be unfortunate on me...

And on Monday I got a box full of happy!!

New lamp colors to have and to hold...big love!!!



This is the triple gourd lamp in Egg Blue....can you stand it???
So far it's a good week, and it's March which is almost April which is almost summer!!! 

Getting Creative

If you follow me on Instagram 

You may have seen this picture over the weekend.

OMG! So much great art!!! I picked three of my favorite pieces from my Pinterest Art Board

Furbish

Todd Chilton

Fun DIY

   Then Cricket and I grabbed an old canvas from the attic (you wouldn't believe what I have in my attic!!! I wouldn't say I am a hoarder, but I do like to be prepared) painted over it and got to work. 

The canvas is a beast...3 x 4 feet so we started with one corner. So far I am very happy!! Just hoping I don't see something shiny and run off in another direction before I am finished!!!!! Cricket and I were a little impatient and dug all my old acrylic paints out of the cabinet...now that I am liking the direction it is taking I am wondering if I should switch to oils...any thoughts? Not sure if it is worth the cost or extra drying time involved...

What do you think????

Florence and the Wallpaper

Back in January I asked for help tracking down some fabulous wallpaper and thanks to Kathy, Nicky and Katie, I found out 

it is by Florence Broadhurst.

My readers are the best!!!

It comes in a ton of colors each one better than the last. 

This wallpaper brings me lots of joy but sadly joy is expensive. Plus I had to get out my calculator and convert Australian dollars to American dollars and math just sucks the joy out of everything. 

But lets not let a little multiplication and division bring us down, for an uplifting look at fashion and decor be sure to follow me on Istagram. 

Big Love on Instagram

While y'all were probably watching the Super Bowl, sniff sniff, I was on Instagram and got so lost in all that fabulousness I almost didn't make it back out. Which now that I think about it may not be a bad way to go...

Here are a few of my favorites. Some I have been following for a while, some are new, all are good, real good. 

Vita Kin

Can you stand it??? I can't.

Danika Herrick

Those chairs!!! Let me say it again...those chairs!!

It's like a rainbow, a unicorn, and a marshmallow all wrapped up in one chair. 

And I need one, well, really I need two. Who knows what these are called. I may have spent a good part of my night searching for these on Ebay and Etsy. 

Gaia for Women

The bags, the jewelry, the pillows...ugh...it's all so good!!!

Thank you Stuart for introducing me to this fab line!!

My pocketbook does NOT thank you!! :) 

And this just speaks for itself...big heart eyes for this dining room.

Angela at The Painted House is killing it!!! 

The painted panels...she did that herself!!

Check out her blog here and Instagram

High Strung

If you live in Wilmington, or heck, probably anywhere in North Carolina, I am sure you already know about High Strung, an amazing jewelry line by an amazing friend, Caroline Lytle. But if you aren't from around these parts let me introduce you to High Strung.

Each necklace is handmade by Caroline and her team. 

And can you stand the hand-painted beads??!!

Somebody has amazing talent...and eyesight!
Of course you know you can wear them but did you know they are not just for wearing....

Shells....

Hand-painted crosses....

Can all be used to decorate your home. 
Over-sized beads with shells or crosses and tassels made of hemp...fabulous!!!
Every home needs a special accessory or two. 
But if you still want to wear them ...

How about a monogram?

You know Valentine's Day is coming up...you may want to forward this post to your husband. He can buy directly from High Strung at highstrungshop@gmail.com or stop by Crabby Chic here in Wilmington.

Prices start at $55 

You can also follow High Stung on Instagram

Hello 2016

Happy New Year!! Hope you are enjoying 2016.

My year has started off with two obsessions....

The exterior of this house!!

Love x 100 (although I might need to add a window or two)

And this wallpaper...if it comes in another colorway.

Anyone know who makes it???

images here & here

Chairish

Happy Monday friends!! Hope you had a very happy Thanksgiving!!

Today I have a fun room design for you. 

The nice folks are Chairish asked if I would put together a room designed around one of their vintage holiday accent chairs. Sounded like fun to me and then I saw the chairs I had to choose from!! Love at first sight!!

How happy does this chair make you??!! I knew he was the one for me so I got to work and here is the idea board I came up with.....

Just a good, basic, neutral room....which I like..a lot.

BUT, you know I'm not really a neutral girl and it is the holidays so I thought I would spruce it up. Make if feel more festive...

Chair, rug, console, sconces, mirror, mirror, chandelier, art, pillows, wreath

And here you have it...holiday bright.

 I love that this room feels more festive and happy with a holiday vibe but it doesn't scream Christmas. I did change out the mirror and add a fabulous bay leaf wreath and if I could show you the other side of the room you would see a big beautiful Christmas tree. If you look at the room I have put together you will notice it is pretty neutral with a few accent colors. What keeps it from being too boring and predictable is not only the colors but the textures. And that is what I love most about these faux fur chairs. A white chair in a white room could get lost but when the fabric mimics that of a small, woolly animal you suddenly have the star of the room. Another trick to give neutral rooms more personality is to mix styles: vintage chairs, modern lighting, traditional mirror and contemporary art. 

The best part is almost everything I used came from Chairish which means with several clicks of your finger you could make this room your own! Or add bits and pieces to what you already have. It is the holidays after all and I am sure Santa wants you to have something nice!!
And don't forget to check out the other fabulous accent chairs here
I know you are going to love what you see!!
Sissy