Framed Bow Ties

With college football just starting, I was reminiscing about my college days, Being from the South, bow ties were the epitomy of Preppy Style. In College, guys would wear bow ties to Saturday College football tailgating and games. Attorneys wear them to the office, guys wear them to weddings and even gift a fun pastel version to their groomsmen. When I came across the framed bow tie collection I thought what a cute idea to use in a walk in closet, dressing room, man cave, or little boys nursery. 

Loved this framed bow tie collection from Show Studio

DIY Bow Tie Shadow Box Instructions from Steven and Chris

These bow ties were used in a nursery and where from his dad when he was a little boy, cooupled with watercolor instructions on how to tie a bow tie from Elements of Style

One simple bow tie framed in baby's nursery from Lindsay Stephenson

Framed bow tie from The Good South

Framed bow ties pined to the back with specimen pins from Suzy LaCroix

I loved this exensive framed bow tie collection with a photo this is a great memorial or tribute to your favorite bow tie wearing gent from Andy's Frame Setting. 

Bridal Musings

While doing research for this post, I came across some other neat framed collection ideas, so stayed tuned!

Dallas Designer- Amy Berry

I was so excited to share some of my favorite photos from Dallas based interior designer, Amy Berry. I love Berry's use of great patterned wallpapers, encorporating blue and white ceramics, fun art, low key animal patterns and perfectly styled home bars. Berry lived and studied design in London and has brought back the classic European style mixed with her Southern roots.

Safari from Carleton V

The Vase Wallaper from Clarence House

Thibaut Tanzania Wallper

Stark's Antelope Ax rug that Berry frequently uses in homes.

Sputnik light gives this office a vintage feel, reminiscence of Mad Mens Don Draper's office. Notice Stark's Antelope Ax being used again. 

Blue and White Mural Wallpaper from Susan Harter

Nurseryworks Vetro acrylic crib has the ghost effect allowing the beautiful linens to shine.

CB2 Peekabo acrylic console table used as mini desk

Get Your Own

Copper Pineapple Barware

The pineapple has long been a symbol of hospitality in the South & abroad. Early explorers to the West Indies & Americas learned that a pineapple placed at the entrance of a village meant all were welcome. This tradition continued with those who settled in the new land. Sailors would bring this new fruit back to the lands and hang the fruit on their home’s door or set out in the front of their home or gates to signal their return from a voyage and welcome those who wish to come visit!

The cooper pineapples have been popping up all over with the help of Absolut's Vodka Elyx served in their own copper pineapple at hotspots such as Jean-George’s Matador Room in Miami and Andiron Steak & Sea in Las Vegas. I have not been lucky to be served a yummy drink in the infamous pineapple yet, but luckily have found some sources you can get your own! How genious they have a hole for a straw, the pineapple leaves can be turned upside to hold the drink, and your drink doesn't spill when they serve it to you! Have you been served a drink in the pineapple yet? 

Copper pineapple chilling on South Beach from Conde Nast Traveler

Ceres at The Pink Dream adds her pineapples to her bar cart for summer styling

AM Dolce Vita showcases her golden pineapple on her bar cart 

Saffron Avenue likes to showcase her copper pineapple on a beautiful tray with fresh flowers

Ashley from Perfect Fit Models was lucky enough to be served this beauty at Casa Del Mar in Santa Monica

Beauifully styled photo from The Official Viet

Absolute Elyx and Copper Pineapple kit from Luxatic

Get your own Pineapples!

Styling Very Small Places

I definitely know how it's been downsizing to a third of the space that I previously had, but I know people in NYC or singles have to deal with much less! I definitely have an appreciation for these smaller spaces being desinged so efficiently and stylishly! Even if you have ample space in your house sometimes there is a smaller nook, or room that you may need styling tips so these may help you as well! Could you live in 400 sf or less?

400 sf Manhattan studio that uses this wall to make a seperate sleeping space

295 sf studio with lots of bold design elements such as the red nightstands, large bold lamps, patterned headboard, and chevron painted dresser.

Beautifully styled apartment by one of Ralph Lauren's window stylers' motto for small space design, is "making one small room feel like five." This 425 sf studio uses two twin beds to appear like a sofa. 

Small alcove in this cottage sits a guest bed with storage underneath. 

425 sf studio looks more spacious with high ceilings and tall windows. The daybed doubles as seating and bed, antique table doubles as dining table and desk. 

48 sf "walk in closet" sized kitchen with a mirrored backsplash for illusion of larger space, built in knife sloths, and fully utilizing counter space. 

A niche cut out of a hallway houses a childens library nook, but the bed can double as an extra guest bed. Awesome curtains by Pierre Frey "Alpage"

Ships Ahoy this bunk room which features 6 bunks (4 on the left and 2 on the right) which is perfect for kids and guests coming over and would look awesome at a vacation home. 

House Beautiful 

The Interiors of Nancy Meyers' Latest Movie, The Intern

Remember the amazing house interiors from Something's Gotta Give, It's Complicated or one of my fave movies The Holiday which had California modern chic and English countryside cottage? All were directed, written and produced by the famous Nancy Meyers whose interior film sets garner as much attention as her movies.

The newly released, The Intern with Anne Hathaway and Robert De Niro is the latest Meyer's movie which is set in trendy Brooklyn, NY. Hathhway's character, Jules owns her own beauty e-commerce company is set in a warehouse converted to trendy open office space. Her brownstone was said to be inspired by J. Crew's creative director, Jenna Lyons own Brooklyn browstone.

Meyers wanted to design this home as she thought a mid 30's family with one child may do as with the character and so she purchased some of the furniture from places like Restoration Hardware, Design Within Reach and Room & Board. The brownstone's architectural details are my favorite.

Get the look yourself

Top (L-R): Josef Hoffmann chair from DWR; Chilton Cocktail Table in Cherry from R&B; Similiar style Staggered Glass Chandelier from West Elm

Bottom (L-R): George Nelson Lamp on Stand from DWR; Decorative Birch Log from Ballard Designs; Eames Dowel Leg Chair from DWR

Vintage marine style pendant lights from the Haverhill collection from Hudson Valley Lighting

One King's Lane has the pink bed and pink & white club chair available for sale from Warner Bros Pictures so this is the one from the set. 

Pink Child's Bed - $399.00 from One Kings Lane

Pink & White Club Chair - $449.00 from: One Kings Lane

Interior photos courtesy of Architectural Digest

Mad Hatter

Since today is Derby Day, and all sights are on the fashionable hats and the horse race I wanted to feature a fun post of stylish ways to display your hats, though ost of these are more casual straw hats.

Assorted straw hats as decor around accent table Brabourne Farm

India Hicks Bahamian home with hats displayed above the walkway from Houzz

Things that Inspire

Gorgeous equine themed mudroom displays assorted hats inclusing riding hats Windsor Smith Home

A veritical strategic alignment of hats at the entryway Happy Roost

Assorted colored and shaped hats above vanity Hats Fashion

Assorted straw hats hang high in the rafters above the door My Sweet Savannah

Coastal chic guest bedroom displays hats above the bed Shelterness

Walk in closet displays a few hats as decor Shelterness

Colorful entry way display completed with framed bathing suits, beach essentials including all of their hats Better Homes & Garden