Knitted Pillows

While I was living in Los Angeles, I took a knitting class at Suss Design and I loved it. It was so much fun to meet new people, learn a new skill and enjoy all the yummy appetizers. After the class, I was very gung ho about knitting. Sadly, I haven't knitted as much as I thought I would. I have made a few scarves and I still have one to finish that I started years ago. I'm just not very excited about wearing anything I've made. I like the knitting part, but once I'm done, I really don't know what to do with the finished product. I just can't imagine wearing a sweater that I have knitted. When I saw this pattern for knitted pillows, I was so excited because this is a project I can get behind. It seems pretty basic and if it doesn't look perfect, I won't feel like I have to try and wear it.

I love the colors, it kind of reminds me of something Jonathan Alder would do.

From Spud & Chloe click here for the pattern.

Bring on Spring

We had a great weekend here in Portland. The weather was absolutely beautiful. It's amazing how a sunny day can brighten up everything. Everyone in Portland was out enjoying the sunny day. Spring for me means warmer weather, longer days, summer clothes and sandals. I can't wait. I'm a huge fan of sandals, I think it comes from living in Los Angeles for eight years, I really didn't own any other shoes. I'm a big fan of the wedge sandal and in my opinion, they are more comfortable than other sandals. Here are some of my favorites this season.

Tory Burch

Diane von Furstenberg

Diane von Furstenberg

Tory Burch

Miz Mooz

Frye

Nine West

Dolce Vita

Tory Burch

Tory Burch

Stuart Weitzman

Steve Madden

Color Inspiration

I can't believe it's been so long since my last post. Work has been really busy and I've been working crazy hours. It's so hard to create some sense of balance when work is taking up so much time. Anyway, I think most of the craziness is over and I'm looking forward to finding that life balance again.

When I saw this picture in High Gloss Magazine, I immediately fell in love with the color palette. Seeing the Lavender and the Gold together just makes me happy. I think these colors would be great in a bedroom. I may have to do some redecorating in the next few months. The interior designer is Mary McGee and she is based out of Los Angeles. I wish I would have been interested in Interior Design when I lived there, now I would love to check out some of the stores.

Picture via High Gloss Magazine

Manhattan Print

I've been watching Secrets From a Stylist on HGTV, and a few weeks ago I fell in love with the Manhattan print I saw on the show. Emily Henderson, the host of the show, posted about the artwork and where you can purchase it.

Manhattan Poster details click here. I'm hoping the artist will do prints like this for Los Angeles and Portland.

Here is another picture of the print with some of the rest of the artwork from the TV episode.

image via Emily Henderson blog

Ikat Prints

Last year Ikat prints were huge and at first I really didn't care for them, but they are starting to grow on me. Hopefully this trend will continue and I didn't totally miss the boat. Sometimes it takes me a whole year to jump on board with things. Anyway, I think I would like to incorporate a few Ikat things in our decor.

I don't think I could do a whole room in Ikat like this picture below, I don't love it that much.

Image via Elle Decor

I do like this print in small doses and as a pop of color. Here are some Ikat prints I like.

I love West Elm so I was very excited to see this chair in their collection. I love the deep red color.

Image via West Elm

I adore this chair from Urban Outfitters, I didn't even know they sell furniture.

Image via Urban Outfitters

Great curtains from West Elm.

Image via West Elm


Ottoman from West Elm, I love the pattern with the solid colored sofa.

Image via West Elm


I noticed that Ikat is also popping up in fashion. This shirt is from Anthropologie.

Image via Anthropologie

Love this orange clutch from Madeline Weinrib.

Image via Madeline Weinrib


FLOR carpet tiles in an Ikat print. I also love the Hermes orange boxes as decor.

Image via Apartment Therapy

Bowl by Anthropologie.

Image via Anthropologie


Pillows by Madeline Weinrib.

Pillow images via Madeline Weinrib website

More pillows, these are from Dwell Studio.

Image via Dwell Studio

Happy Valentine's Day

image via Martha Stewart

EmersonMade

This website has been on my radar for awhile now. I love all the clothes and accessories. I was so excited to hear about their recently launched Spring Collection. I'm ready for warmer weather and cute Spring clothes.

Emerson, who started the company, is the model in the all photographs and does all the styling along with designing and making the products. So talented! She definitely looks like she has stepped right out of a JCrew catalog. Here are some pictures from the website.

This is one of my favorite pictures. I love everything about her outfit, it's such a classy look.

Love the fabric and flowers on all the clutches

This is part of the new Spring collection, just in time for Valentine's Day.

I'm loving the color of this dress.

This blouse would be cute for work.

This is probably one of my favorite blouses from the new Spring Collection. I love the accordion pleats.

Love the fabric on this clutch as well.

This dress would also look cute with some chunky espadrilles.

images via EmersonMade