Perfect Desk, Please!

I have serious nesting tenancies when it comes to my working environment. I love having a very personalized cube at work and an inspirational desk at home!

Since I've been at my current position for well over a year now, it seems like the right time to do a little updating and freshen up my daily view. I've been getting some inspiration from across the web and just had to share some of my favorites with you! 

But my favorite desk of all is this one, which belongs to a Lilly Pulitzer print designer! Seriously, please come and update my office ASAP! 

How have you personalized your desk at work or at home? 

Todays Pickins:

1. HGTV Tips for  Desk Organization

2. Printable Inspirations

Home Inspirations: The Curtain Dress

Gone with the Wind was the favorite movie growing up in the Cotton house. Mama got us into the movie at a young age and her collectibles throughout the house are a fun way to show our love.

Now, I know emerald is "cool" in 2013 thanks to Pantone, but I need to toot my own horn for a sec and say I've been conducting the Emerald Train for the last 22 years.

Thanks for riding!

You see, I fell in love with the color emerald the first time I saw Scarlett's curtain dress. 

Seriously. I wanted an emerald prom dress SO badly.

Fast forward to 2013. Thanks to Pantone, my once hard to find favorite is now all over the place. Instead of being grouchy about being the one that loved it first (even thought I did), I have decided that I am going to embrace it and enjoy spending all my money. 

One of the places emerald is already popping up quite a bit is in the home. And whaddaya know! I am currently looking for a new place! 

As I like to put it, here are my current favorite home inspirations, all of which are inspired by that lovely emerald curtain dress.

How do you feel about trendy colors in the home?

Today's Pickins:

1.  Love this Tassel Bracelet, especially the green option

2. Emerald and Gold iphone case

3. LOVE the idea of adding emerald embellishments to a collar

Saturday in Southampton {with Tory Burch}

When I picture Southampton, I always think of  the grandeur of the roaring twenties. Everything for the lush parties to the art deco inspired interiors of homes sound magical to me!

Needless to say, I was thrilled to see Vogue's tour of the Southampton home that belongs to none other than the fabulous Tory Burch.

{Tory with her sons}

{The driveway, which is lined with sugar maples is divine. Imagine pulling up to this on a festive winter evening, the house covered in lights!}

{Tory in her Iznik-inspired dining room}

{Blue and white motifs are continued into the naturally lit solarium}

{The pool pavilion was original to the house}

{The pool house tablescape--ready to entertain!}

{Who wouldn't be inspired sitting in this lush backyard!?}

Read the article and see the rest of the photos HERE.

Are there any books or eras that inspire your dream home?

Today's Pickins:

1. Loving the Ivy Collection Latch Bracelet from Swell Caroline! 

2.  This cupcake inspired candy jar would be a fun DIY

3. This Chocolate Chip Cookie Icebox Cake looks life a fun birthday idea

Design Inspiration: Ikea Adventure

Yesterday, we helped my sister move back to school. She is getting ready to start her junior year at the University of South Florida in Tampa and moved into her first apartment! Having lived in the dorm my first year and the sorority house the rest of college, I never really got to live out the fun side of living in my own place.

After lunch, we ran over to Ikea in Ybor to pick up some last minute things, like a rug and side table. Because I will have my own place very soon, I’ve got inspiration boards all over the place! I snapped a few photos of some things I loved in the store.

1.       I loved the all white kitchen in the mock apartment! Especially the focal use of the Audrey canvas.

2.       The patterned serving tray with martini glasses and the gorgeous candle sticks create an all day festive feeling.

3.       I bought this cupcake stand to use as a makeup and jewelry display in my bathroom! I love it and it is a great tool in reminding me to put my stuff back when I get ready in the mornings.

4.       The aqua cart was a sweet touch in the very natural bedroom. It would make for a fun DIY with a cart from a thrift store or flea market, as well.

5.       Totally lusting after this chrome lamp! And let me tell you, I normally could care less about lamps.

6.       This blue and white toile pattern has caught my eye while at Ikea before. I currently have a black and cream toile as one of the patterns in my current “Vintage France” inspired bedroom and might have to bring toile into my new place, too!

7.       A grey, round, side table would be so functional! The best part? It could be painted if it didn’t match. Even better? It was really well priced!

8.       I am not sure which I love more: the purple chairs or the bold, patterned table runner! The table runner was a cavas-eque material. I’ve been sewing for about 14 years so finding some fabric and whipping one of these out would be no problem!

What are some of the pieces that inspired room design in your place?

Today’s Pickins:

1.       Lilly Pulitzer now has Jubilee cocktail mixes?! Very Niceeee! 

2.       My birthday always seems to be a holiday party and I think this hot chocolate bar idea might be a sweet treat for this winter! 

3.       Using old wood pallets to create outdoor furniture looks pretty easy thanks to this DIY! 

4.       Kinda fell in love with these wine bottle tea light holders today at Yankee Candle. 

Dream Board: 8/3

I've had a thing for dream boards ever since high school. Although most pople update their boards once a year or so, I like to make mini boards on days when I need to add a little umpf to my life.

Today's board seems to have a common theme of cool, comforting colors, which I am really digging these days (I have on a turquoise necklace and lavender nails right now...).

What has been inspiring you lately?

Morning Pickins:

1. This Tory Burch iphone case doesn't help me hide my leopard love!

2.  Olympic inspired cocktails sound like the perfect TGIF treat!