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Cabo San Lucas: Inspired for Home

Posted on July 11, 2011 | 3 comments

Mark and I just returned (last week) from a few days in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.  It is called el paraiso entre los mares, Paradise between the seas, and it was.
We stayed at the Hilton Los Cabos and enjoy every maragarita, chip loaded with salsa and guacamole, and view.  Luckily, the hotel was designed so that nearly wherever you stood, sat, or lounged (it’s a vacation!) there was a beautiful view.
Now was more pleasant that the view from the hotel lobby’s bar La Vista.

Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort

By now you know my affinity for the Missoni stripe (which this wasn’t exactly, but it is certianly similar).  The bold colors, fabulous patterns, and pops of light really inspired me to bring this fun, festive ambiance home.

Start with a statement making piece of furniture, eye catching lighting, playful colors in the accessories (rugs and pillows), and of course the requisite margaritas glasses.

If this look feels muy bueno to you, here’s the details:

Top, L – R: Capiz Pendant at Pottery Barn,  Spruce Street Chair by Serena & Lily

Middle, L – R: Dash and Albert Negril Stripe Rug at Velocity, DuraClear Margarita Set at WilliamsSonoma, Julius Grass Storage Ottoman by CB2, notNeutral Season Hurricanes at DesignPublic

Bottom, L – R: Ada Watermelon Fabric by CalicoCorner, Magnificat Avocado Fabric by CalicoCorner, Ikat Fret by Robert Allen Fabrics at CalicoCorner, Abyla Pink Linen Fabric at Calico Corner

The best part of travel is the mental souvenir of inspiration, new recipes and new ideas.  More Cabo influence and inspiration to come!

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Summertime Oasis in the City

Posted on July 27, 2010 | 1 comment

It’s no secret that summer has officially started, and the warmer weather is calling us outside for our meals and socializing.  Our new neighborhood brings us closer to friends and our new home brings us more outdoor space than we have ever had.

We’d like to eventually have our outdoor space be an extension of our indoor space – comfortable, inviting, and meant for drinking and dining.

This is my wish list:
Alfresco Dining Collection by Crate and Barrel
This outdoor collection is a bit more modern than the rest of our indoor furniture, but I think the clean lines and bright pop of orange serve our space really well, and would keep the space looking fresh, vibrant and fun.
The bizarre mix of high heat and bursts of rain and an abundance of humidity has introduced us to a little friend, the mosquito.  In our effort to thwart his reign of terror we’ve been stocking up on citronella candles left and right, they aren’t typically as cute as these!
Citronella Candles in Pineapple, Cassis and Rain scents at Bloomingdale’s
Now that there is a place to sit, and the bugs are being kept at bay, pull up a chair and have something to eat.  These bright plates by Jonathan Adler remind me of my favorite citrus fruits and seem so very sunny and happy!
Jonathan Adler “Kaleidoscope” Summer Dishware at Bloomingdale’s
I recently read in Food & Wine (August 2010) the right beverages to drink in these high temperatures.  It turns out when it’s 100+ degrees (which it has been, gross!) the only worthwhile thing to drink is a beer.  Drink it in these:
Portland Beer Glasses by Crate and Barrel
Hold the remaining bottles and cans in this – it just says party to me, and what’s not to love about that?
Beverage Bucket at Bed, Bath & Beyond

True confession, I’m not a beer drinker.  I want lemonades, mojitos and sangria and other fruity fun drinks – and I want them to be beautifully displayed in this.  I love that its pretty and functional, and reminds me of a favorite Spa Hotel in my hometown.
Beverage Jar at Sur La Table

How will you make your summer space chic?

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