Jazz up Your Table!

Of course as the weather gets warmer, we start thinking about spring parties again! Check out some of the new items we have for "jazzing up" your table! We have these fabulous disposable placemats from Plat du Jour. They are bold and so fun! These hand made vases from Jill Rosenwald are just divine! We love the graphic pattern and the gorgeous colors. Imagine how these will look with a bouquet of peonies in the center of your table. Kitchen Papers offers a sophisticated assortment of reusable paper placemat perfect for even your finest dinner parties! Back in stock are stock these lovely Bohemian bowls from Chehoma in gorgeous patterns and colors. They are perfect for cereal, soup or berries! Keep them out on your counter, they will make you happy. Guaranteed.

Lastly, these Thomas Paul "horse themed" plates were all the rage last fall as they were featured in Country Living's gift guide but they ran out of stock! They are perfect for year round indoor or outdoor use and we are so glad they are back in stock!

Designer Spotlight: Coral and Tusk

Coral and Tusk was founded in 2007 by Stephanie Housley and her husband Chris Lacinak. The name came from her love of beautiful objects found in nature. She also loves how the name coral and tusk represents both sea and land. Stephanie was trained at RISD in textile design and has a wealth of knowledge in textiles and art.  

Stephanie is inspired by her travels. She has been influenced by the colors and lifestyle of the American west, Himalayas and India. She has a special fondness for animals- especially the owl and the fox.  She grew up as an only child and felt that she had a connection to animals. She identifies with them. She finds them funny and loves the way they interact with each other. She often finds herself imagining what they would wear if they had clothes or how they would accessorize themselves! You can see these influences in her work. Her images are both beautiful and witty at the same time. She hand draws everything and then that design is created, stitch by stitch on the computer with extremely detailed specifications that she sends to India. Some of the embroidery is done there and then it is all hand finished in their Brooklyn office. Coral and Tusk is simply a wonderful company and we are just so inspired by her art. We've selected a group of our favorite framed pieces. Each one is embroidered on 100% linen and is framed in a white frame. We think some of these will look perfect in a child's room or in an old home. However, the simplicity of the white frame makes them perfect for a modern home too. Featured in Martha Stewart Living, Country Living, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and some well-known blogs such as Design Sponge and A Cup Of Joe. They are a force to be reckoned with and we are looking forward to seeing more beautiful works of art come from their gorgeous Brooklyn office.

Introducing Simple Things!

We love throws! For cold winter nights, beach bonfires or to brighten a couch. We love to snuggle in a good throw while reading a book, magazine or watching a movie. They are just so comforting and relaxing! We've been searching for some great lines and we just fell in love with Simple Things instantly. They are designed in Ireland and made in Peru of 100% baby alpaca or a an alpaca blend. They are lightweight (perfect for year round), warm, ultra soft and just simply beautiful!

Every Southerner Should Have . . .

a  Well-Stocked Gift Closet! We so agree!

Our Roost Dainty Champage Flutes are in the March 2013 Southern Living Magazine and yes, they make a great gift! We are currently out of stock but they are due in 3/7/2013!

Loving Cool Blues and Silver

Maybe it's all the snow on the ground or the desire to be sitting in front of an aqua colored ocean- but I'm loving cool aquas and turquoise mixed with silver right now!

To find my cool aqua and silver picks:

1. Nest Candle 2. Feather Bracelet 3. Aqua Vase 4. Tai Bracelet
5. Throw 6. Izola Flask 7. Lollia Soaps
8. Roost Vases 9. Ikat Scarf 10. Bkr Water Bottle
11. RabLabs Coasters 12. Peacock Soaps
13. JohnDerian Tray 14. Silver Glazed Bowl 15. Vine Ring

John and Kira's Praline Ladybugs in Everyday with Rachael Ray

Our John and Kira absolutely delicious Praline Ladybugs are in Everyday with Rachael Ray's March Issue! Send a little luck to your Valentine! Also, check out the Lovebugs- a combination of Praline Ladybugs and Honey Caramel Bees!

Happy 100th Birthday Grand Central!

Grand Central is truly one of my favorite buildings! I commuted into it every day for over 10 years and although the commute can get to be a bit of nuisance, I loved entering this building everyday. It's simply stunning! It was almost torn down and replaced with a skyscraper but thanks to many dedicated people (Jackie Kennedy, for one) and the New York City Landmark Preservation Commission, it was saved. This article from CNN has lots of great information on this great building. Check out the video of "flash mob" of sorts when over 200 people who just froze for 5 minutes- very cool!