Inspiration in Unusual Places: Fashion

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Summer is almost here! Farmer's markets, picnics in the park, family barbecues and vacations are what we have in store. Let those outfits inspire our summer room decor! Brighter and bolder pastels are a favorite of mine right now. Very feminine and lovely.

Keep it neutral with tans and greys - a simple and classic look in fashion and interiors.

Bold colors and patterns makes this combination a hit!

Bright pops of coral and a lovely neon to go with. This look is energetic yet sophisticated.

Outdoor Rug Love

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Adam and I went shopping for a new BBQ grill this past weekend. I couldn't help but notice the lack of good looking outdoor rugs available in the market place. Most were only available in smaller sizes, like 5 x 7's. I can't imagine defining a space with an outdoor rug smaller than an 8x10. Here are a few of my favorite options available this season at Alice Lane... some reaching up to a 9x12. We can order any of the designs and sizes below. Just call in with your credit card and we'll get it shipped right out to you!

- Jessica

 

What We Love About June

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1. " June is the month when I really get serious about my summer adventures. Camping, evening strolls, planting a garden, days at the lake." - Eliesa 2. "My momma's  birthday is in June." - Jessica 3. "Relaxing and reading in the sun." - Adam 4. "I love June because I can finally hang out at the family cabin without feeling like my buns are going to freeze off!" - Kristina 5. "Eating outside. There is nothing finer that dinner on the patio on a warm summer night." - Eliesa 6. "Semi-consistent sunshine! Colors seem to intensify! Greener mountains, bluer water!" - Suzanne 7. "One of our clients' darling two year old daughter's name is June. Brilliant! Charming! Like that movie Benny and June." - Jessica 8. "You could fall in love in June. I'm sure more people fall in love in the month of June than any other month of the year. Look it up, tell me if I'm right!" - Jessica 9. "June is a time to hit the road. Take a road trip!" - Holly 10. "Love that the sun sets at 9!" - Adam 11. "Spending time at the pool." - Adam

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Inspiration in Unusual Places - Summer Fashion

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Let your summer wardrobe inspire your interiors! Loving all of the summery colors from Lauren Moffatt's collection. The colors remind me of ice cream in the park on a sunny afternoon. Pink and yellow - mix and match the colors of your dining room chairs to give it some pizazz.

A colorful bold pastel skirt mixed with a crisp white shirt. Use accents of that bold pastel in your room for some pops of color but keep the base, the sofa, chairs, etc., neutral.

A white cotton dress for summer - a crisp white room to keep the look neat and tidy. I spy an Oly coffee table!

 

To Our Mothers - Happy Mother's Day!

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Mothers make a house feel like a home. There's even a certain smell to the house when mom is home. As kids, the first thing we'd yell when we walked in the door from school was, "mAHHHHHHHm!" We'd yell it until she answered. We didn't need her; we just wanted to know where she was and that she was home.

It always makes me smile when we go into a home to consult for design services and the homeowner requests that we do a toy room in the basement. My advice is always this: Kids won't go to another floor to play, at least not for very long. They want to be wherever Mom is, and that's usually in the family room next to the kitchen.

 

My point is, kids love their moms. Even as adults, we feel most secure and validated when our moms are within reach. We love the sound of their voice, their scent, the smell of their cooking. I even love the smell of my mom's breath. I know I'm not a kid anymore, but when I go home I am. I walk in the door and yell, "mAHHHHHHm!" until she answers.

Love you, Momma!

- Jessica

[photos 1,2,3 by Ashlee Raubach, 4, Family Room Photo by Nicole Gerulat]

Don't forget to enter our GIVEAWAY! Sunday is the last day to enter!

Mother's Day Giveaway - CLOSED

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GIVEAWAY CLOSED Nominate your mom (or yourself) for this lucky Mother's Day Gift! Have your siblings nominate your mom and your friends nominate their moms!

Enter to win by following these rules:

- Follow or subscribe to our blog and leave us a comment telling us who you are nominating and what makes her a great mom! - For an extra entry, post this giveaway on your blog, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, etc.  Just copy the link into your comment on this post so that we can see it and your name will be entered twice.

The giveaway closes Sunday, May 13th (that's Mother's Day) and the winner will be chosen at random and announced on Monday, May 14th. Please leave your email address so that we can contact you! Good luck!

 

What We Love About May

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1. "April showers have brought us these lovely May flowers. I love seeing everyone's carefully planted gardens but I also love fresh cut flowers on the kitchen table."  - Holly

2. "Eating dinner outside, on the patio." - Christy

3. "I love that May is month that I can look forward to sunny days then rainy days! One day I can be in the canyon and the next cuddled inside making cookies while the moody clouds pass! I'm a woman of variety and May gives that to me - Thank you May!"  - Suzanne

4. "Mother's Day! Spoiling my mom and showing my appreciation for all that she's done." - Holly

5. "It's the time to clean the house, open the windows, light a Spring candle and give my spaces a face lift." - Natalie

6. "Memorial Day weekend!" - Adam

7. "School is out for the summer!" - Jen

8. "The sun is out longer and the nights are warmer so we can go on night walks and be outside longer." - Jen

9. "My birthday!" - Adam

10. "May is fresh! Everything is green and blooming." - Natalie

What is YOUR favorite thing about May?

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High Point Market 2012

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So many beautiful things and so little time! We started our second day at Cisco Brothers. They have a beautiful showroom with these amazing old windows letting the natural light filter in. This day was gloomy and overcast but made the beautiful glass jug pendants shine even more colorful and bright. They had several new fabrics to introduce. The pop of magenta on this tufted ottoman was a fun twist.

Look for this Emma Bed coming soon! Cisco is known for their high end casual look with a perfectly wrinkled linen slipcover, comfortable and livable.

On the hunt for some new artwork -

Loved this colorful take on vintage spice labels... It's on it's way! And these beautiful landscapes - the watery look is so calming and serene.

We stopped by Sugarboo Designs to take a look at their whimsical designs. These metal hearts were so charming... and they are coming! So is this colorful little saying!

Loved looking at one of our favorites - Form and Pheromone. We have a few of these sparkling crystals on their way!

These mosaics were inspiring. Look at all of those colors! Each of those are real and exist in nature, looking just like that, carefully chosen by artist, Christopher Marley.

And one of our all-time favorites - Oly Studio. Those alabaster urns are AMAZING with the light filtering through the windows.

When we walked in the showroom this is what we saw - and the photo doesn't even do it justice! The salmon silk and velvet was beautiful!

And this ROOM... The contrast of the black leather with the pink linen was to die for and that mural, oh that mural! Our friend, Tyler Huntzinger did this room. It was absolutely gorgeous.

And last, but most certainly not least was our visit to the Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams showroom. We had the pleasure of meeting with both Mitchell and Bob. This is Mitchell with Jessica and Adam. Everyone at MGBW are the nicest most humble people and have a beautiful showroom. Can't wait to share all of the new things for fall with you! Just know, that everything is fantastic and we are so excited for all of the new items coming to the store!

Don't forget about the MGBW sale that's going on now! It ends at the end of the week so be sure to come in and get your order in to participate.