House Design

I am sort of out of my mind that the summer is here!! (in a good way)....I came across the work of amazing hospitality designer, Robert McKinley   today, so I've decided to kick off this week and wind down the fabulous long weekend with a great quote and fantastic spot on my "must visit" list. It's of no surprise, I love the ocean and ALMOST anything that has to do with it so the thought of spending a few days at a hotel aptly name, The surf lodge works for me and my casual summer mindset...The lodge is located in Montauk, NY. This boutique hotel features a restaurant, small beach, wellness area and bar!  I usually like to start off the week with an inspiring quote in mind. The hotel designer's quote:  "In anything creative we always have to think like a child without boundaries". Cheers to the four day work week. xx

I LOVE the excitement that Friday brings! Everyone seems happier on a Fridays, don't you think?? I especially enjoy the Friday that kicks off the summer - Happy Memorial Day !! It'll be tough not to pour a glass of wine before 4 pm today...I've been a good girl all week. xx Onto my loves.... 1. Do you follow Sincerely Jules?? (great name btw, wink) Her insta posts share not only her fabulous, easy going style but her jet setting lifestyle and collaborations with  Soludos .  Check out her blog here .  These adorable espadrilles are available here . I am guessing these or another pair will wind up in my basket before the end of today! I kick off every summer with a pair or two of espadrilles. 2. Another pair ! If these look like this on.. I'm sold. Did I mention a number of espadrilles are on sale !!??? 3. This combo of tile, raw wood and copper is fabulous. 4. Pretty much. Life can get tricky. I feel like I am always trying to perfect "it" along with everythin

I look forward to One King's Lane's At Home With interior design makeover series. Today I'm sharing my latest love, the home of Cassie and Charles Kelley. Cassie is the founder of the media site, Womanista. Charles is a lead singer for Lady Antebellum. The main living area of their Nashville home recently had a revamp. I'm loving the clean sensibility and layered textures of it all! A number of the items featured are available through, One King's Lane . Enjoy and Happy Monday . xx

From time to time I share more personal details on my blog. If you're a regular reader then you've been privy to my skin cancer struggles. I visit my dermatologist every six months and too often they find either a basal cell or squamous skin cancer. Yesterday I had my fourth surgery to remove skin cancer in about six years. Basal cell carcinoma is not deadly (thank god) but it is damaging. It literally eats away at your skin and if not treated, can be disfiguring. I am on the mend today and am sharing the ways in which I am trying to repair my skin and prevent any further sun damage. The issues I am having today are from my exposure as a child/teenager. It's never too late to take care of your skin and protect it, not only from cancer but from pre-mature damage and wrinkles. Most sun cancer is caused by the sun's UV rays. Melanoma is very dangerous and can be deadly. I take my skincare and prevention pretty seriously now. I'd like to personally thank my doctor who p

One of my goals this summer is to dine al fresco a bit more...My neighborhood is a little buggy after dusk (the downfall of living on the marsh) but I'll be using my three season porch a ton! I may even try to have my yard sprayed with a natural bug killer?! Do they work?? I loved this outdoor space in House Beautiful . It has everything you could need for a good party.....bar and all. (and hopefully NO mosquitoes)  Designer: Robert Passal Photos: Johnny Valiant

Somewhere in the world between green and blue lives a beautiful shade of rich turquoise. I like to think of it as marine blue...It perfectly captures the tones of the ocean in the Northeast. It's vibrant, bold but very livable! I'm dying to paint a library, pantry or bar with it! Foyer: Amber Interiors/ Bar: Ashley Whittaker, Handbag , Bar: Miles Redd, Pantry: Ashley Whittaker, Sideboard

I've long been a fan of Timothy Whealon's work. Back when I saved magazines. (I finally purged them all when I moved). Timothy's work was always filed away in my favorites. His interiors are fresh and classic with the perfect blend of old and new. When interiors get too trendy they date quickly. His don't. Here is a peek at some of my favorites by Timothy! He also has an amazing bedroom at this year's Kips Bay Show-House , I included the design sketch and a photo of the actual room. This entry? Umm yes please.