Gray Malin has added the Gulf Coast of Florida to his beautiful series, À la Plage. He shot all the images from a doorless helicopter and captured the Paradise Coast and the rest of the Gulf Coast beautifully. The image above is Naples Beach. Here is the full collection of the Gulf Coast to view…
Category: Design
My Scenery is Greenery
The Pantone color for the year is Greenery. Since St. Patrick’s Day is upon us I thought this was a great time to post this! I love to decorate with all whites (really neutrals) – gray, taupe, beige, any form of those colors. My walls, flooring, furniture, etc. is that color and then I accessorize…
Chic Coffee Table Books
Coffee Table books serve many purposes. They are beautiful to display, they showcase your personality and interests and they are great to pick up and flip through by yourself or to share with someone else. Coffee table books don’t necessarily need to be displayed on a coffee table. They can also be displayed on a…
Haute Hot Tubs
I’ve been gone for awhile and I apologize for the sparseness of my posts. Life has kind of taken over, but things are getting a little better now. Everything seems to go in cycles. I decided to post about my latest love! I am in love with my hot tub! One of my favorite things…
Green with Envy!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! In honor of the Emerald Isle and St. Patrick’s Day I have put together some beautiful items that create the feeling of envy in me when I see them. Green is one of my favorite colors – it makes me feel warm and happy. Erin Go Bragh, Slainte! …
2014 Pantone Color of the Year – Radiant Orchid
How to use it in your Home… This year’s Pantone color of the year is Radiant Orchid. Pantone describes the color as: “Radiant Orchid blooms with confidence and magical warmth that intrigues the eye and sparks the imagination. It is an expressive, creative and embracing purple—one that draws you in with its beguiling charm. A captivating…
Happy, Sparkly New Year!
New Year’s Eve celebrations remind me of gold and silver and sparkles. I love sparkly things all year long, but on New Year’s Eve I have full license to be as sparkly as I want and this year was no exception! The new year gives us an opportunity to reflect on the past year and…
Bars with Spirit
I wrote a previous post on conversation areas, but there is no better area to have a conversation, get caught up with family and friends, or unwind than a bar! Here are a collection of fantastic bars. My criteria? Could I see myself sitting there enjoying a cocktail? Oh, Tanqueray and tonic with a lime,…
Dashing Decorating!
I saw this on Houzz and I absolutely love this story. I think this designer did a fabulous job with the parameters she was given. It shows it can be done and she is an inspiration. I think it would be so much fun to do this for someone and spend someone else’s money! It…
Leopard Spots Turns 2!
Leopard Spots turned 2 this month! I can’t believe how quickly those two years went! Realizing two years have gone by has caused me to reflect on what Leopard Spots means to me. There are times when I feel the subject matter and content of this blog is too trivial and superficial. It is true,…