3 dining al fresco

Tis the season for warm days and cool nights; the perfect combination for outdoor entertaining. Here's some inspiration for dining al fresco in style!


Love these tin chairs paired with an elegant table setting!


No need for a complete patio set; mixing different chairs can create a beautiful eclectic feel.


No patio? No problem! Use pillows a easily movable benches and table to set up a dining room right in your yard. Hang decorative lamps above the table to mock the feel of a chandelier.


For a bold look: Use tile to add color and pattern to your patio. A cost effective way to get the same look is to paint your patio!


Don't dismiss the power of lighting! If you're serving dinner at dusk, why not light up the scene with affordable holiday lights? It takes a simple set up to a magical space.


Need assistance getting your outdoor space ready for spring & summer guests? Contact me today about creating a plan for your home!

Photos via 1.2.3.4.5.

4 mix it up

It's feeling like spring already here in Atlanta and I can't wait to break out the sandals and skirts this weekend when it's in the 70s. My favorite model Chanel Iman schools us on how to mix prints for the spring in this fab spread for Vogue Brazil.





Images via Vogue Brazil / Re: Fresh 1968

4 truly modern vintage

"The vintage inspiration behind Boxing Kitten celebrates the the spirit and lives of women who have come before, and the playfulness and vibrancy of each piece captures the women of today and the future" - BK.com
I think that pretty much sums up the awesomeness of this new Spring 2010 Boxing Kitten collection. The clothing, the styling and the photography speak for themselves!
Plotting a way to get myself one of these pieces now...












Images via Kwesi Abbensetts