pillowhappy all over again

etsy's pillowhappy has got to be one of my very favorite shops! With her extremely unique, modern clean lines and lovely craftsmanship, pillowhappy has so many beautiful pieces to offer. I can't take my eyes off this gorgeous pillow :


Modern Colorworks pillow is a work of art on its own! retails for $118. Not only beautiful but comfy too as it's made of soft fleece. etsy.com

3 questions for pillowhappy shop owner, Shellie:

What was your inspiration for this pillow?
I was flipping through a magazine and saw this amazing rug that looked like a piece of modern art with lots of color and movement. I had to do my own in pillow form.

If you had to describe your work in one word, what would it be?
Happy!

Shellie, your pieces are so unique. What is your favorite piece from your shop?
I'd have to say the rose pillows because they're interesting little pieces of art, look real, are so soft for actually laying your head on, and are machine washable. I have the pink one on my couch, and I literally can't wait to lay on it! and it's pretty.



Check out the Red Rose Pillow, above. Choose from dark red, orange/red, pink, creme, or black. Retails for $58. And, true to it's description, sits perfectly in just about any style home! gorgeous! great gift idea too!

great Hunter boots sale - one day only

(Hunter boots in hand) Thank you everyone, thank you... I'd also like to thank my wonderful mom for emailing me this great deal to share with you all, enjoy!

I'm so excited to share this great deal that I honestly feel as though I've just accepted a (Tony? Grammy? great-deal-relay-person?) award!

As I've mentioned, I am a big fan of Hunter boots! Their "Original" style retails for a little over $100. Let's face it, we're in a recession and spending $100 to feel good in the rain may not be your tip top priority at the moment, and very understandably so.

But here's some great news! 6pm.com, aka zappos.com's warehouse, is having a one -day- only sale - and these babies, in "dolphin" only (as shown here) are 57% off! They are now retailing for about $50 + shipping! They are a good neutral color and perfect if you find their other colors a little too severe!

Happy Hunter shopping!

cb2, I heart you!

I am BEYOND excited, elated, jumping for joy (you get my drift) that CB2 finally put their Sunny Arm Chair and Inside/Out Dining Table on sale!

check out all the prettiness!


Sunny Arm Chair is now on sale for about $70 - a lovely 30% price adjustment from the original $100 it retailed for. Comes in bright yellow, fresh white, and, my all time favorite: the most crisp modern shade of blue your heart could long for....ahhh (I think I smell a future paint color on my walls!)... Here's why I am especially drawn to these chairs:

-They have a restaurant feel to them, which makes them great for both indoor and outdoor!

-They also stack, which is a big plus for small spaces and for future storage.

-They are extremely durable and easy to clean!

I would recommend only buying this chair in one color as an array of colors would be a bit overwhelming on the eye.

I happen to also adore the Inside/Out Dining Table - on sale for $250 (orig $300). Painted in hi-gloss white and rust resistant it's very practical for indoors or out - and I love the glass table top - super easy for wiping spills and creating the illusion of a bigger space (Windex, anyone?) cb2.com

zoo inspired

What better way to spend the holiday weekend then with your family! I Had such fun the other day at the Central Park Zoo. Besides spending quality family time with my BFF's, I was so inspired by some of the beauties there too!

Before I go on, I need to confess something: I didn't catch the type or name of these two birds - (yikes!) My sincerest apologies. I know, so unprofessional and I realized this way too late. I seriously contemplated making something up, I just didn't think that would be too fair of me to do to my loyal readers




AHHH now that that's out of the way...check out the bright color of this beautiful birds' feathers! Brights and bolds, as I've mentioned in the past, make such a dramatic statement that even the most discreet accent piece can do wonders.



The Marius Stool from Ikea is ideal for small spaces. For less than $6 a piece (about the cost of a frappaccino) these bright modern stacking stools are a must if you're constantly figuring out where you're guests are going to sit, or even if you're simply looking for something to brighten up the room a bit (without spending a bit)! ikea.com for more info.

I had to snap a pic of this lovely bird, as it reminded me of one of my favorite throw pillows

Since, apparently this post is making an honest blogger out of me, I have one more confession: I'm not the biggest fan of zoo's, or at least, I wasn't the biggest fan of them, but after this past trip - I have to say, I'm a little anxious to get back and see what else is in store for us!

glad I bought this....

As I've mentioned in the past, a simple throw pillow can give your room the face lift it needs. When placed correctly, pillows of different shapes and textures add a lot of elegance and character to your bed, couch, chairs, etc.




I purchased a couple of these Remy Shag Pillows from Crate and Barrel (crateandbarrel.com) on sale for about $30 each. Placed in front of a traditional bright throw (knit by my Grandmother!)

A closeup of the beauty!!

I love the contrast. When looking for new accessories, I tend to search for items that I could easily place in just about every room in my house - which makes it easy to switch things up when I'm getting bored with a look.

sunblock = sunsuit

Yay and thank you to all the wonderful stores out there who are actually catering to something a little more important than a cute lil bikini, tankini, and bathing suit this season!

This past year, non-beach specialty stores carried a few bathing suits for your little one that covered thighs, neck, and shoulders. I happen to love a cute ruffle-y bikini on my peanut, but her sensitive baby skin is so much more important. I snatched a great one from the Gap with UPF protection that still happens to fit her this year. Check out these adorable ones!

Throw this adorable surfer top over your toddler - retails for $16.50. UPF 50+.

While I prefer as much skin covered as possible, this adorable tankini from Gap is so cute and still protects with UPF 50+ (just make sure to slather on lots of sunblock!) Striped Tankini on sale now for about $15, gap.com

have a fun and skin-healthy summer!

pretty accessories

I'm a big fan of putting fresh flowers all over the house - but flowers can get a lil pricey and the upkeep can be a lil annoying - For a while I was putting fresh lemons and limes in a bowl, but for some reason they were rotting faster than I could use them all (I'm no Giada, okay?) here's a no- fuss way to add a little personality to your table, console, nightstand.....

In the fall and winter seasons I like pine cones. I found mine at my local Shop Rite, but you can always grab a few from your backyard (just make sure to clean them well before putting them in your home.) They look so pretty and fresh in just about any kind of bowl and add so much warmth (mine were scented, which I wasn't such a fan of).

Check out vandykestaxidermy.com for a package of six pine cones for three bucks!

In the spring and summer seasons, I recommend saying g'bye to the pine cones (until next time) and switching it up a little.

I have to hand it to bedbathandbeyond.com for having the greatest selection of table accessories. Amongst my favorites are these;



Mosaic Glass Balls are so pretty and rich looking! Two color choices, sold as a set of three, and retail for about $25 (be sure to bring your million coupons they send in the mail!). They look so much more $$$. I happen to be a big fan of the chocolate colored ones.



Check out these rustic, contemporary Batok Balls. About $15 for three. I love the idea of buying quite a few of these and placing them in unequal amounts in a couple rooms in the house - it creates a cohesiveness throughout the home.

Here's the best part yet: when you're sick of looking at them, carefully store them away - when you're ready to take them out again, you'll feel like you've just bought yourself a pretty bouquet of flowers!

enjoy!