Remembering Waterleaf

As I plan to decorate my first home, I'm reminded of all of the wonderful things I learned while working at a design showroom in Manhattan Beach, CA.

 Here's to looking back...

 Featured in Sunset magazine:

Hanging out with my favorite, John Robshaw: 

Ginger Jar Collection

Blue and white Chinese Ginger Jars instantly add style to any space. My mom recently gave me my very first Chinese Ginger Jar. It will be the first of many I will collect along the years. Whether you cluster them on a mantal piece or use as a floral arrangement, the options are endless!

(rustic rooster interiors)

(rustic rooster interiors)

(mary macdonald)

(black & spiro)

(john rosselli's display via chinosierie chic)

(anna spiro)

(mine, thanks mom!)

Cat Eyes

Behold my newest obsession, [thus the first blog entry in months] Cat Eyes. Eyes are any girl's best accessory and this is the perfect way to instantly spice up your look.

Depending on your budget, you can choose from a large array of choices. If you are a beginner, and not sure if this is the look for you, CVS has liners in the $5-$10 price range. If you're already a fan of the look, Nars and the Sephora brand are in the $20-30 price range.

"Place the brush or pen at the inner corner and drag it outward, stopping at the outer edge. Less pressure yields a thinner line - you can always go back and press harder for a thicker edge, so start small! Once you reach the outer corner, pause: Think of your face as a clock with a vertical line from the corner of your eye to your eyebrow as 12 and a horizontal line to your ear at 3. You're gunning for 1:30. Wing the liner out a little bit for the cat-eye look, stopping where your eye crease ends (roughly the length of an eyelash... Finish the look with natural, non-clumpy mascara" - Lauren Conrad "Style"

And voila, instant glam!

John Robshaw Twins

John Robshaw twin bed duvets, navy striped rug, framed fish prints, a centered bone laid mirror, tufted linen headboards are perfection for any boys rooms or guest bedroom. I love the beachy yet sophisticated look of this room!

A Lynn Nigro Kitchen

I'm indifferent when choosing wallpaper for a kitchen. Not in this case. The small hint of Quadrille wallpaper above these rich dark cabinets is the perfect contrast to stir up some recipes! The blue vase certainly tops of the look.

Lulu Powers

Chef to stars, Lulu Powers was featured in the Jan/Feb issue of Loney Magazine.

I die for her office space. The vintage black and white photographs, pagoda lamps with pink shades, and grasscloth ceiling create the most intimate of spaces. Where can I get that portrait of JFK?!

She quotes,

'Life is full of moments so go create some with your friends & family.'

A Dala Horse Christmas

Thank you to my Mom and Sister for my new Dala horse decorations!

My mom painted me this watercolor painting of the horse her mother gave her. As long as I can remember it's always been on her kitchen window ledge. I will cherish this forever and hopefully pass down to my own children one day! As of now, its propped up against my kitchen counter. I am still trying to find the right place for it..

My sister found these adorable coasters at a Swedish Fair she went to at the Swedish Embassy. How fun for

entertaining!