Scout It Out

In my next life, I think I'd like to be a location scout. That would explain why I love visiting sites like Foster House so much! How great would it be to earn a living scouting out cool homes for ads, commercials and movies?  This house in particular, really captured my imagination.  First I found myself wondering what exactly this lovely home would be used for... a film? After seeing all the quirky accessories and sweet, little touches, I found myself asking, who actually lived here?  And, then I thought, what if one were to first see a house and then create the screen play of it's fictional occupants after...

Valentines Day Gift Ideas

key chain | pillow | cuff

earrings | studs | earrings

key chain | ring | necklace

When it comes to Valentines Day, it's true, all you need is love! But, a little zhush, couldn't hurt!

These are just a few of the great gift ideas we have, stop by zhush.com for many, many more! (Like this...oh, and these too!)

Wednesday Wants

locket atomizer

Just in time for me to give a not so subtle Valentine's Day gift hint to Mr. Zhush...Hermes has come out with this adorable golden locket perfume portable spray. It's meant to be small enough to fit in your bag, but personally I think this would look just perfect sitting on my vanity.  The accompanying Hermes perfumes are so sold separately (pssst! Mr. Zhush ~ Kelly Caleche!).

Pacific Palisades

It happens every winter...I start to daydream about living in California and then really question in earnest why it is that we have to live in New York.  This year it seems a bit worst...below freezing temps all last week here in the North East, a school closing due to snow and ice yesterday and now, this...discovering Chris Barrett Designs. My West Coast envy is now officially in overdrive...

Hunting + Finding

Today, I'm hoping to make it into the city for the gift show (the NYIGF) to look for new and interesting items to add to zhush.com.   I'm in a major lamp phase right now, no doubt fueled by this amazing interior, which I rediscovered last week while cleaning out piles of old magazines from my desk drawer.  I first laid eyes on this stunning home designed by J. Randall Powers, in the July/August 2007 issue of Elle Decor. It became an immediate favorite of mine, one I consulted often, as we began the renovation of our home.  Now, six years later, so much has changed in my life... our house is done, I blog about design almost daily and run zhush.com.  It's weird to now see this magazine through "new eyes," yet comforting to know that I still love this interior...maybe even more so.

Monday's P.O.P.

Purple Persian

Image via: Vogue.com

Random Chanel Item No. 160

If you follow me on Instagram, then you already know how obsessed I am with this sweet, "random" gift I received last week...it really strikes my fancy.  Stay warm and cozy...happy weekend!

xoxo,

Minor Obsessions

book | studs | candle | lip balm | perfume

Somehow, my Birthday managed to migrate from early last week, into the weekend, and then into this week as well...oddly enough, I'm not complaining. I'm another year older, but it wasn't so bad. No doubt catching up with Season 2 of Girls helped, all that "quarter life crisis stuff" and living on a shoe string budget in one of the world's most expensive cities, I forgot how hard my twenties were some times, so there's that! And, if you're into this show as much as I am, I heard that Girls In White Dresses is a must read ~ I'll be downloading it on my new iPad mini (cue the humble brag) which brings me to my next point, another upside of getting older...the gifts get better! Like the generous gift card to Nordstrom I received! I've only had it a few days and it's already burning a hole in my "pocket," no doubt I'll be spending it soon on one of these sweet treats...but online "window shopping" is half the fun for now!

Inspired By Mary McDonald

I almost named this post "Missing Mary McDonald" because that's exactly what I am, ever since Bravo wrapped up season two of it's hit series, "Million Dollar Decorators."  I miss seeing Mary's fabulous Hollywood style each week, not to mention watching her re-design her own home!  In an effort to get my fix of "Mum's" elegant style, I've just spent a great deal of time over at Ms. McDonald's inspiring site, here are some of my faves... plus a few suggestions on where to shop this sophisticated "look." 

pillow | jars | bird | bolster | lamp

Wednesday Wants

 dry oil

This week has been especially cold here in New York...and dry, dry, dry.  Between bouts of static electricity and forced air heat, my hair and my skin have really been feeling it.  Luckily a friend recommended that I try this amazing product, Kiehl's Superbly Restorative Dry Oil. Not only is this treatment aptly named, but I'm now a full on proud Kiehl's product junkie...love this stuff!

PS. Another great tip from another friend of mine, recently helped with my embarrassing dry heel situation.  Just slather your feet in Vaseline everyday, before putting on your socks...this worked like a charm for me, and far better than all the other pedicures and expensive products that I had already tried!  What's your secret skin remedy for winter?

Obsession Du Jour: Catherine Kwong Design

Each and every room here is a winner in my book!  Catherine Kwong Design, based out of San Francisco, is my newest design crush and my latest obsession. High fashion style with a fresh, modern vibe...urban California living, at it's very best.

House of Herrera

 

Here in the States, we're enjoying a long, three day weekend in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr..  While my family is off braving the elements and spending the day skiing, I'm keeping warm inside and enjoying some much needed down time. As I catch up with blogs and past magazine issues that I've managed to miss during the busy Holiday season, I was blown away by this feature from Harper's Bazaar of Patricia Herrera's New York City loft.  In particular, the study, with the China Seas fabrics...perfection!

Monday's P.O.P.

 

purpleliest

Image via: David Collins

Random Chanel Item No. 159

So ready for the weekend...I've got one foot out the door! Have a great one!

xoxo,

Image via

Minor Obsessions

hangers | studs | bracelet stand | cards | chocolate

This week, I made good on some New Year resolutions and got organized!  My closet is still a work in progress, but it's coming along quite nicely thanks to the best hangers ever and this stylish jewelry stand...On Tuesday it was my Birthday, and after a little "Debbie Downer" moment, I decided to embrace it, and indulged in a few, little fun things ~ such as these adorable (and very affordable) earrings...and I may or may not have replenished my secret chocolate stash with the beautifully packaged Mast brothers chocolate.  After hearing all the hype for years, I'm excited to finally try them (if the chocolate is half as good as the packaging then I'm sure it will be divine)!  Finally, due to some very generous friends, I had to replenish my thank you card stash...how sweet are these gold elephants?  Almost as sweet as my gifts...maybe I'll share those here next week!

Simplify Your Space

In keeping with yesterday's post on paring down my wardrobe, I just had to post these images from ML Interior Design, today.  Can you tell I'm not a clutter fan? So much of what I love about home decor is evident here in these rooms...white, bright kitchens, crisp, bed linens with monograms, and beautiful displays of well edited art and accessories.  I like my vignettes just like my spaces...clean and simple.