It’s Monday – what mood are you in?
Pretty Pastel Plates
Dishy
Pronunciation: /ˈdiSHē/
Very attractive; pretty or beautiful… indeed!
P.S. We know it’s April Fools but we didn’t want our Monday Mood to be foolish, did we?
Photo via Better Homes & Gardens
Plants + Eggs = Pleggs
When Elizabeth from Pretty Pink Tulips asked us how we liked our eggs the other day, we immediately thought “with plants and flowers, of course!” That’s because we had just picked up the pretty little plantings above at Terrain for our Easter table. Two of the plants are actually growing out of dyed eggs while the other two are planted in ceramic ones.
Ranunculus + Eggs
Spring Flowers + Eggs
Lilies + Eggs
While we’ve seen Easter bouquets using eggs before, we like the fact that our little eggs hold live plants (for now!) We’re even thinking these might make great place card holders and our guests can take them home after lunch…
Terrarium Plants + Eggs
Chamomile + Eggs
Here’s to appreciating the beauty of budding blooms this weekend and Happy Easter!
Photos via yours truly, Fleuropean, Pinterest, Martha Stewart, Sunset and Eat Drink Garden
Petit Pots de Paris
“In the spring at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt.” We laughed when we read this Margaret Atwood quote on Eat – Drink – Garden last week as it seems Spring has yet to make an appearance in the Northeast. While the daffodils and tulips are valiantly trying to sprout from the ground (which is still covered in snow in some parts) it will be a while before we get our hands dirty (and kill some garden greens with our black thumbs!) But there’s still hope and inspired by this Monday Mood, we thought we’d share some potting shed pretties.
Garden Goodies
Potting Place
Tulip Trowel
Seed Sachets
Poppy Pod Pots
P.S. You don’t have to wait for your garden to bloom to bring the outdoors in… We’ve just added our new spring collection online at Diane James Home – over 35 new designs to choose from!
Photos via Vicki Archer, Taigan, Garden Trading, Terrain, Women’s Day and Campo de Fiori
It’s Monday – what mood are you in?
Alluring
Pronunciation: /uh-loo
r-ing/
Very attractive, tempting or enticing… As in, spring break on a beach is very alluring right now!
P.S. Especially since we’re getting more snow/rain today…
Photo via this is glamorous
Aerin Lauder – Floral Illuminating Powder
with this!
Erdem – Damask Jacquard and Beaded Organza
And this…
Kelly Wearstler – Round Sphere Cocktail Ring
with this!
Rebecca Minkoff – Big Honey Clutch
And this…
Temps des Reves – Santa Cruz Scarf
with this!
Charlotte Olympia – The Dolly
Happy fashionable Friday! Are your wearing anything fun this weekend?
Photos via Aerin, Nordstrom, Kelly Wearstler, Piperlime, and Net-a-Porter
A is for Apple
It’s the first day of spring which means we’re looking forward to some spring cleaning… and that doesn’t just mean our closets! Since winter coats and heavy sweaters tend to hide the hibernation weight we’ve gained, we also like to clean up our eating habits before summer is upon us. Our adventures in spring cleansing have been varied, and like Goldilocks, it’s taken us some time to find one that’s just right.
The Ultimate New York Body Plan
We’ve tried the red carpet variety à la David Kirsch, a 48 hour drink only cleanse (“if you’re chewing, you’re cheating!”) which was way too drastic and we’ve tried Alejandro Junger’s 21 Day Clean Program which was way too long.
Leslie’s Clean Greens
This year, we’re heeding the wise words of fellow blogger and nutritionist Leslie from Around the Table, who suggests a whole food meal plan along with some juicing as the best way to get clean in her recent post Go Ahead and Juice It!
A Smoothie a Day
When we came across Whole Living’s Action Plan with its delicious breakfast smoothies (there’s an app for that!) and make-ahead and big batch recipes, we knew we’d found the perfect spring cleanse.
Cauliflower “Rice” Stir Fry
Out with all the processed and sweetened food (and dairy and alcohol and coffee!) and in with the healthy grains, vegetables, fruits and legumes. Now, all we have to do is buy a juicer and cook up several batches of cleansing broth!
Brown Rice with Kale, Edamame and Egg
Do you clean up your diet as well as your closets?
P.S. All recipes for the Whole Living Action Plan can be found here!
Photos via Pinterest, David Kirsch, Around the Table and Whole Living
It’s Monday – what mood are you in?
Charming Potting Shed
Potted
Pronunciation: /ˈpätid/
Intoxicated… with the scents and sounds of spring!
Photo via House and Home
Look No Further
One of our best independent retailers in the United States is Gracious Home and there’s no wonder why… The store is filled with everything you would ever need to outfit your home – from batteries to baskets, bedding to bath salts and so much more. We’ve asked our super stylish contacts there how they would celebrate spring so without further ado, here’s what they had to say!
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As the weather gets warmer and the days become longer, Gracious Home is proud to announce the arrival of spring to our stores! What better way to celebrate the season of all things new than by sprucing up your décor? We have a few “blooming” ideas to offer that will spring you into style!
The simplest way to refresh your bedroom and get it season-ready? A complete bed makeover! Large frond motifs are effortlessly added for a fresh watercolor effect that puts you in the mood for a Mediterranean escape.
Lulu DK for Matouck – Hemingway Bedding
There is truly no better way to announce the arrival of a blossoming new season than with a bit of floral frenzy. Soft blues and gentle green add just the right touch and they’re created by a designer we just adore!
Diane James Home – Blue and White Bouquet
Add a pop of color to brighten your days with a decorative pillow, or six! Enhance your décor with a bit of elegant embroidery and bold patterns.
John Robshaw – Abaca Decorative Pillows
Sweet treats in the afternoon cannot be missed as the weather warms up with delicately designed dessert plates.
Rosanna – Arabesque Dessert Plates
Flight-friendly and fashion forward designs make travelling this spring a breeze! Become a globetrotter with unique and unflinching spring-inspired luggage.
Anna Sui for Tumi Luggage Collection
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As you can see, there’s no place like Gracious Home and the stores are budding with new and exciting spring collections. You can stop by one of their stores in Manhattan (or better yet, shop online!) to experience all the great style they have to offer. Gracious Home, look no further!
Photos via Gracious Home
Jolly Good!
A planned trip to Philadelphia last weekend ended up with an impromptu visit to the Flower Show celebrating all that is British and it was indeed, brilliant! Royal palace gates covered in English roses welcomed us and an allée of stately birch trees led us to Big Ben, standing tall among gardens beds filled with gorgeous hollyhocks, lupines, foxglove and more.
Rustic Roses
The best and brightest in the business competed in landscaping and floral arranging categories and captivated us with their imagination and creativity. From a charming cricket cottage (life size) to the nursery at Hogwarts (miniature), each representation was spot on.
Abracadabra
Bouquets of all shapes and sizes were interspersed between the landscaped gardens while larger displays like store windows and window boxes had their own special corner. Even high school garden clubs took part in the exhibition and we were amazed by all the talent, young and old.
Fascinating!
The Hamilton Horticourt was filled with award winning specimens that even we could be tempted to plant… and kill in the near future. Our time at the Flower Show was magical and we only wish we had more time to spend amidst the botanical beauty!
Colorful Clematis
Going Green
Photos via yours truly (who really does need to put on her readers when using her iPhone to make sure the pictures are in focus!)
It’s Monday – what mood are you in?
Shine Bright and Have Fun
Youthful
Pronunciation: /ˈyüth-fəl/
Vigorous and energetic… “We are young, so let’s set the world on fire, we can burn brighter than the sun.”
Photo via Pimlico Interiors and lyrics by FUN
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