Event: Onyx and Mustard

Black and yellow!...they are two bold colors that can look good together too. To add to this event,  the star wears the black/yellow Carolina Herrera dress, and  the tablecloth is a classic pattern in these vibrant colors.

(Graphic Mania, Sunday suppers, Carolina Herrera, Minted)

Kitchen Perfection with Open Shelving

What I love the most, is when kitchens have open shelving- a wonderful to display a perfect collection of dishes. I especially love the white dishes on the espresso wood because the dishes really stand out. 

White dishes on dark wood shelves look almost sculptural, add to that a large black and white photo and that equals a perfect kitchen!!

(Image credit: Elle Decor, British Homes and Gardens)

Have a Fun and Pink Christmas!

Oh, how it would be to wake up on Christmas morn to find cleanly  wrapped gifts under a colorful, decorated tree. A blue, pink,and green color palette creates a playful theme to compliment the holiday season. After all...'Tis the season to be jolly and joyful. :-)

[Image credit: Home Decorators collection, Kate spade, Style.com (carolina herrera dress part of Spring 2011 Collection)]

Purely Holidays: A Milk White and Leaf Green Christmas

The best way to start the holidays is with a crisp color palette.  The combination of white and green reminds me of Christmas trees in the snow. It's a sure way to bring the invigorating, fresh, and natural feeling of the season into your home.

...18 days till Christmas!!!

(Image credit: Kate Spade,  British homes and gardens, Vera Wang dress, Martha Stewart.)

Thanksgiving Tablescape

Happy two days till Thanksgiving! I'm celebrating with a bright tablescape. The color scheme here is chocolate brown, mikaido yellow, bright white, and terra cotta red. To create warmth in the area, I scattered tea lamps for a soft glow, and branches with beautiful fall foliage to bring the outdoors in. A few trees in the backyard have gorgeous fall colors, and one of them is seen perfectly through the window and makesfor a colorful background.

(Image credit: pics taken by me and my mother.)

Color: Aquamarine

It's been a while since my last post. Life has been very hectic and I've had barely any time to post. But, I am back now with a few pictures of one of my favorite colors - casual and beachy blue that can also look classy and elegant like in the dining room below with the blue-glass Murano chandelier and blue leather chairs. 

The aquamarine upholstered bench at the foot of the bed brings in a bright note to the calm, white bedroom.

(Image credit: Elle Decor, British homes and gardens.)

Breakfast Table

  This breakfast table is a perfect setting for a bright and cheery morning. The modern perfection is made by the mix of crisp white dishes, the silverware & four tier stand and the bright purple color. The red sunflower in the glass vase is a very graphic statement at the table which brings in boldness along with the elegant features. (I thought Eames Eiffel chairs would have certainly looked better with this.)

(Images: my mother, me!)