MISSONI HOME-SPRING PICKS

Just in time for a little spring spruce-up, Missoni Home is opening its doors in Southampton with a shop brimming with Missoni's iconic zig zag prints and spirited florals on pillows, luxe beach towels and stylish home accessories. The pieces are perfect for a beach house. I can't wait to pick up a vibrant pouf for the family room and have my eye on the Borsa Vase, a stylish take on a quilted handbag just waiting to be filled with a bunch of garden flowers.

Borsa Vase

Onley Bag

 Lobelia Cushion

Glazed wrap vase

Aeonium Pouf Ottoman

Nerja Throw

Narboneta Pillow

Bouquet Ottoman

CHERRY BLOSSOM BARRAGE

If there was ever a time to strolling through Central Park, it's now, when the Cherry Blossom trees are at their most spectacular.  Delicate pink blossoms bursting with gorgeous color-

Can't make it to the park?  You can still bring a little Spring bling into your wardrobe with these fabulous Cherry Blossom inspired pieces that celebrate the season.

Submarine cherry blossom print swimsuit

Hand painted cherry blossom stilettos

Floral fantasy clutch

Field Day whimsical necklace

YSL

Alice and Olivia  platform pumps

Wishing you all a Happy Mother's Day!

SHUT THE FRONT DOOR!

Beardmore Mortice door knob in brass with polished silver finish

A beautiful door knob performs more than just a function, it can enhance the design of your room bringing style and fashion right to your door step! My top ten includes glamorous knobs topped with semi-precious stones and smart geometric designs.

Malachite and gold trimmed doorknob

Reeded beehive brass knob

Gothic inspired knob

Classic basketweave

Semi-precious oval knob in rose quartz

Geometric estate knob

Old Town amber knob

Daisy door knob

TIFFANY BRINGS GREAT GATSBY TO LIFE

 The long anticipated movie opening for The Great Gatsby is right around the corner and I can't wait!  Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan are dressed to the nines in this Baz Luhrmann remake of F. Scott Fitzgerald's iconic novel and homage to the decadent roaring 20"s. Who wouldn't want to be Daisy for an evening, dripping in diamonds and swathed in stands of pearls, dancing with the dashing Jay Gatsby? Sign me up! To celebrate the movie opening,  Tiffany and Co. recently unveiled windows at their NY flagship store inspired by "The Great Gatsby."  Lots of bubbles and "bubbly" are interspersed with Tiffany's new Great Gatsby Collection, featuring beautiful Deco inspired pieces--can anyone say Mother's Day wish list?

 The Savoy headpiece was created by Tiffany and Co. especially for the movie. The headpiece worn by Carey Mulligan features a detachable diamond and pearl brooch. 

Deco Fan Bangle in black lacquer and diamonds

 Tiffany covered the boutiques facade with a 45 foot high Art Deco Fountain applique

 Ziegfeld Collection cuff links in black enamel and sterling silver.

Tanzanite and diamond cocktail ring

 Daisy brooch of white and yellow diamonds

PUT A RING ON IT-SPRING INSPIRED COCKTAIL RINGS

How do I update my spring wardrobe? Accessorize, accessorize, accessorize!  Adding a dose of bling to a simple summer frock can completely change the look, giving you a fresh, spring inspired focal point.  Whether it's a chunky resin bracelet or a statement making cocktail ring, the key is to go bold!  My favorite summer accessory (besides shoes, of course) is a fun, larger than life cocktail ring. Here's a glamorous crop of cocktail rings that's sure to add a stylish note to your spring soiree.

Just Fly Away with a sparkly Beetle Cocktail ring

Rock your summer fete with a glamorous raw resin ring

Add some fun to your fiesta with a color pop Pinata ring

Pick A Pansy in shades of lucite, citrine and mother of pearl

Add a dose of nautical chic to your spring style with a jaunty stripe ring

What a rock! Summery turquoise and gold cocktail ring

Oh, bee-have! Whimsical honeycomb bee ring is a spring time must

Turn on your flower power with Kenneth Jay Lane's enamel floral ring

Before you start your weekend, we have a winner for the Modern Heirloom book, Teresa at Splendid Sass!

Happy Weekend!

SPRING FRESH-CHANGE UP YOUR DINNERWARE!

Warmer weather is the perfect time to transform your table setting with a fresh crop of beautiful plates in sweet Spring inspired motifs!

Blue Fish

Spring greens

Nesting plates 

Evenings in Quito

Blue and white 

Painterly floral

Spring Fresh

How do you change up your table for Spring?