Pastel Invasion

They're here!  Have you fallen victim to their unabashedly girly charm?  Pastels are back in town and making me itch for warmer weather.  Tonight I painted my nails with Estée Lauder's 'Lilac Leather' lacquer (say that 3 times fast) from their 'Heavy Petals', spring '13 collection.  My nails look fab and I have a feeling the other goodies I gathered here will have the same effect.  Embrace the pastel invasion - it means spring is almost here!  

J xx

Estée Lauder

Missoni

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Diane von Furstenberg

Agate

Check out my new agate coasters from HomeSense!  If there's any excuse to demonstrate good manners, this is it.  So feminine and chic.  Agate is a crystallized formation most commonly found in volcanic rocks.  I can't get over their array of stunning colours.  They have a psychedelic, earthy vibe and can make for fabulous statement pieces.  I highly recommend a set of coasters; even if left unused - they'll look amazing just sitting there!

J xx

Bookends // Necklace // Lamp // Coasters

Metallic Fusion

Flourish Design + Style

I adore this colour combination: cream, peach, sage green, and silver and gold metallics.  It's soft and earthy, yet the hints of metallic add a touch of glam.  How great is that textured wallpaper?!  And this Metallic Striped Cowhide Pillow from Barneys is a work of art.  Plus - a Tom Dixon 'Eclectic' Candle with marble lid is at the top of everyone's list right now!  I just need to find out who makes that wallpaper...  

J xx

Barneys New York

Tom Dixon

Pillow Play

I have a brown sofa bed in my living room that has served me well over the years.  But it has a loose back spring that makes the most annoying sound every time I sit down.  Plus, it looks very 90s.  So, I did what any girl on a budget would do.  I purchased throw pillows to try and deflect attention from the couch that is oh-so brown.  I quite like the colours and textures of my pillows.  The trouble is that decorating has a domino effect; I'm now thinking about new paint colours, new artwork and of course - a new couch.  But in the end I'm reminded that I can't have it all.  For now I've got my pillows and my blog and that shall be enough.

J xx

Mon Oncle

My Hands Made This

I love this French movie poster illustrated by Pierre Étaix for Mon Oncle film director Jacques Tati.  I first noticed this poster featured in Cameron Diaz's fictional home in The Holiday.  I love it for the happy orange colour, sweet graphics and perky little dachshund.  I actually haven't seen Mon Oncle, but I'm almost afraid to see it for fear that it could change my feelings about the poster.  In any case, I'm seriously thinking about hanging this print in my living room.  The only downside is incurring the cost of getting it professionally framed.  Hmm...what to do.  

J xx

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