We're Obsessed - Bright & Bold Patterns

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We are loving bright and bold patterns this summer. They are that little something that creates a conversation piece - in a good way, of course! 1. scarf  // 2. card - Alice Lane Home - $5.75 // 3. dress // 4. chair - Alice Lane Home - $2,137.50 // 5. settee - Alice Lane Home - $2,962.50 // 6. pillow - Alice Lane Home - $375 This bed just arrived in our showroom. The bold, zippy pattern makes this statement piece stand out!

King Bed - $2,427.75

Wishing you all a colorful and bold weekend! And don't forget to enter our giveaway for the perfect serving bowl for summer.

 

 

Summer Entertaining - Giveaway CLOSED

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I've had this little quote pinned to my bulletin board for about 10 years now. Its taken on deeper meaning the longer I look at it. I have learned that saying yes is a compliment, an acceptance of a person, and their ideas. I try to say yes, to whatever I'm offered these days... it really doesn't matter if I like it or not. I can like it in that moment because I want people to feel my love and acceptance for them and what they've made.

We're in the thick of summer entertaining months. Its milkshake season. Say yes!

I'm giving away my favorite serving bowl for summer! Everything is guaranteed to taste better when served in this oversized navy check serving bowl. People will want to give your recipe a try just because it showed up at the party in the cute bowl! (Retails at $100)

To enter, simply

- Subscribe to our blog and leave us a comment telling us about your favorite summer party. - For an extra entry, post this giveaway on your blog, Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, 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 Tuesday, July 23rd and the winner will be chosen at random and announced on Wednesday, July 24th, just in time for your Pioneer Day celebration. Please leave your email address so that we can contact you! Good luck!

Best of luck!

[photos 2 & 3]

Inspiration in Unusual Places - Summer Wardrobe

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Cool colors and playful patterns are where it's at for summer. Keep it light and airy with gray, white, and silver. A perfect outfit for an evening out and a sophisticated palette for your living room.

 

Pineapples are all the rage right now. Not only do they make a for a quirky print or accessory but they are the symbol of hospitality, a fitting piece for an entry.

What more to say than pink makes us feel pretty.

On a dress or in a bathroom, an oversized polka dot makes a bold and playful statement.

[all outfit photos from j.crew. photos 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5]

Designing for a Lady

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Being a human is great but being a lady is the ultimate!  And Audrey Hepburn was the ultimate lady.  I love that she states that the color pink is a belief and a truth!  I, too, believe in kissing and often wish more would adopt the custom to kiss upon greeting!  I wholeheartedly believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls.  I’m happiest when I am with the people I love and when I’m surrounded by the things that speak to my soul.  Whether that’s the art that tells my story or the mountains that feed my lungs, my surroundings affect the way I feel.

Recently we were asked to design our dear Mrs. Robinson’s daughter’s room.  She is the spitting image of her mama and is a true lady.  This young and fashion forward lil’ dancer gave me so much inspiration to work with.  She already owns a beautiful French bed and dresser so all I needed to do was cake decorate the rest.  Below are all the ingredients it took to make this empty space feel complete and fit for a lady!

Designing for a lady is my absolute favorite because you can be as feminine and ridiculous as you want!  You can use blush and lilac without apprehension and then frost the whole thing in sparkles!  Thank you, thank you Mrs. Robinson for letting me loose on this space.  I’m in love with every sugar-coated corner!

Suzanne

Show n' Tell - Pretty in Pink

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Nestled in the hills of Alpine, Utah sits a home with a family of all girls. With its beautiful views, it’s the perfect retreat for this busy bunch. After meeting with the family I found that one daughter in particular was very passionate about pink, and she was adamant that her room be pink. This was a great jumping off point for her bedroom, and from here, I was able to pick the perfect inspiration piece and color pallet. I started with a pretty floral watercolor. The colors and the feel of the piece were just the inspiration that this room needed. Deciding to go pink-on-pink, I had the walls painted a lovely shade of Monticello Rose from Benjamin Moore.  When painting ceilings, instead of using a stark white, I use a very pale shade (almost white) of the wall color. I will have the walls painted the third or fourth color on a paint strip, and the ceiling painted the lightest color on the top of that strip.

Once I had my inspiration and color pallet, the rest of the pieces have come together easily – fresh but very girly to fit this spunky teen’s personality.

 

After the walls were painted, I walked through the home with the girls to get their approval on their rooms. When this particular daughter saw that her perfect pink dream had come to life, she was beaming with excitement and delight! I have to say, I was equally as delighted that she loved it! I can't wait to see her face when she see's her completed room!

- Natalie