Luscious Yellow

I am loving the color yellow right now. Maybe it's because of the weather or the sun or spring flowers, but the color just makes me happy. Here are a few yellow items I'm loving:

Chair with nail head trim, Home Goods

Grey and yellow floral rug, Overstock

Kitchen towels, Crate and Barrel

Marimekko floral pillow, Crate and Barrel

Glass lamp, West Elm

 I saved this for last because this I'm inspired by this gorgeous yellow leather sofa. I love the detail!

 Yellow leather sofa, Layla Grace

I hope this inspires you to add some sunny yellow to your home- even if it's just in a bouquet of yellow flowers!

Spring at Pottery Barn

I was looking at the new spring items online at Pottery Barn and found a few things to update our home this season. See below!

I love these faux white cherry blossom stems. These would look perfect in our front room. However, instead of spending $64 (per branch!) I'll first check out Michael's and AC Moore. 

I love the look of this stemware. I'm thinking the goblets could also be used as wine glasses. The glass etching and fluted stems make it look elegant:

I love these hooks for hanging lanterns. The first is used to hang from a tree or hook and is reasonably priced at only $3! The second is a tall stake that will stand firmly in the ground. These are sold for $15 each, but I've also seen them used as plant hangers so you could always check out a farmer's market or your local plant store to possibly find them at a cheaper price. I've already seen a ton of lanterns being sold in all sizes and colors at Home Goods and Marshalls. You could scatter a few around your yard or using the chain, inside your home.

Lantern Chain:

 Lantern Stake:

I would recommend using candle buttons to keep a burning candle in place if hanging a lantern from a hook. These are also great to use in other vases and even to keep pictures in place when leaned against a shelf! I bought these from Crate and Barrel for only $.95 for a set of 15.

Loving Turquoise

Turquoise reminds me of the ocean and island jewelry and summer. We were teased last week with spring weather and this week is rainy and chilly. I wanted to add some items I'm loving in turquoise in hopes that the weather will soon be warming up and the sun will stay. What motivated me on this turquoise post were these bracelets I recently bought at Forever 21. I couldn't find them online so this picture will have to do. :) Me, at 37 weeks pregnant:

These bright pillar holders would add a fun pop of color to a table or fireplace mantel (Z Gallerie):

This stemware would make a fabulous addition to any tablescape from the new Diane von Furstenberg line at Bloomingdale's:

I'm also loving this new Island Ikat bedding at West Elm:

And, of course I have to add my turquoise coral from Pier 1 (and I recently blogged about it here, seen at Marshall's):

These aqua pillows are so pretty! We have the darker turquoise on one couch and the purple on another. They are so soft and comfortable. They are 20% off at Pier 1 right now & only $16 each:

I love these hand blown vases in a mix of blues from Crate and Barrel. Use alone or filled with flowers:

I hope this brings you some inspiration in decorating and accessorizing with turquoise!

Decorating with Metallics

I love using gold, silver, and bronze with holiday decorating. They are festive and always add sparkle- perfect for the holidays. Below are some items I'm loving:

During a recent visit to Pier 1 I came across these fabulous glasses that are perfect for the holidays:

These ornaments can be hung on a tree, or fill them in a clear vase or apothecary jar or in a wide bowl as a centerpiece on your table. Last season I bought similar silver ball ornaments and filled them in an apothecary jar. I loved the look so much that I kept them out all year. Find these at Pier 1 for just $2.95 each.

I love these silver branches from Z Gallerie:

I also love this silver wreath from Z Gallerie. Hang inside or outside for a festive entrance:

These candle holders would add sparkle to any table or mantel, and come in a variety of colors. Only $3.50 each.

Crate & Barrel Antiqued Candle Holders: 

My mom gave me these Glitter Star Fillers last year and love the sparkle, especially when used with a burning candle, Pottery Barn:

Happy Decorating!