Love the look - leopard for Fall!!

Ok, so if you have not noticed LEOPARD prints are everywhere this Fall and not only in the US but all over Europe street shots too. I'm excited, I have long had a love affair with a good leopard print - Today I am sharing my leopard love edit!!

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Sally King Benedict's home and artwork

I am drawn to most ideas that touch on the world of "creative".  One thing that I find fascinating is sneaking a glimpse into how other creative people live. I've long followed Sally King Benedict's artistic journey and work. If you love art, than I am sure you've heard of her too. In the past, her home was featured in both Domino and Beautiful Southern Homes magazine. I love the evolved spirit and off beat mix of materials and furniture she has collected and displayed. Sally often collaborates with other artists, including one of my favorite jewelry designers, Lizzie Fortunato. These earrings are on my must have list.  Lizzie and Sally are childhood friends. Here's a peek of her home she shares with her husband and son. 

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Sally in Lizzie Fortunato earrings 

 Sally's paintings

Shelter Loves...

There's something refreshing about waking up on a Friday. I usually make the last day of the work week very productive, easing into the weekend with all the boxes checked and my to do list tackled makes me feel better about enjoying some down time on the weekend. My brain does not turn off much during the week and quite frankly design projects can be all consuming. (I've been known to jot an idea down or draw a quick sketch at 4 am). I'm excited about the array of projects I'm working on and am constantly trying to create the next well executed and designed moment. Here's what sparked my interest this week! Happy Weekend - xx

1. + 2. I think I enjoy the street style better than the photos of the fashion shows during Fashion Week. NY was up this week! One thing I did spot was the resurgence and simplicity of the cotton tee. T-shirts work with just about any type of clothing - A favorite, is the Madewell version (image #1). I am purchasing all three colors of the crew neck (I already own the v-neck) Image (2) shows the versatility of this wardrobe staple. Finally, do you read 'Man Repeller"? It's a witty and well written editorial blog that covers a slew of topics and never leaves out fabulous, fashionable finds. Leandra is a wildly creative writer and her street shots of NYC this year do not disappoint. 

3. Limed wood in the kitch, I also adore the use of an unexpected light above the island.
4. Beautiful stationery with custom monograms. Here are two companies that offer a beautiful selection. 1 and 2. 
5. The latest necklace trend: The Cowrie choker. This one is pretty. Etsy also a number of inexpensive, casual versions. 
7. The delightful illustrations and paintings by Chinese artist, Oamul Lu. To put it simply, his works make me happy. 
8. Love this tidbit! #truth

Windsor - Village Suites

I'm back in full swing and plan to blog weekly again! If your life is anything like mine the first couple weeks of September are always bananas, my kids have however, settled into the school routine nicely. (no tears over homework or sports practice yet).

Sometimes, we all have moments when we dream of living someplace else - During the winter months, I think of escaping to a seaside home in coastal Florida. The planned community of Windsor is a bit of a stretch, but I am a sucker for well considered architecture and beautiful landscaping. This enclave is part country club, part charitable foundation and also has an art gallery that features works by famous artist. This buttoned up perfection comes with a steep price tag, take a peek at their website for details. 

Windsor recently finished their "village" guest suites, they have been beautifully designed and appointed by Chicago based interior designer, Allessandra Branca. Every suite is slightly different but each combines classic fabrics, unique textiles and a neutral color palette. The nod to the coast is crisp without being overly predictable. If anything, these moment pictured below are beautiful inspiration for a home design. Veranda magazine had a number of lovely images and small vignette shots too. The images below are of guest suites and are in no particular order.