Friday, April 29, 2011

THE WEDDING

My God I love them, Prince William is such a man, and Princess Katherine -!- is just the perfect combination of cute and beautiful.  I am so excited to have a beautiful princess and queen to admire for my lifetime.
I am also SUPER excited to be a bride this year!!!!





look at that dress!!

LOVE!!

 
Side note: My dad this morning: do you think this wedding costs as much as ours? Mom: Dennis, her dress is as much as ours!!

Thursday, April 28, 2011

MOVING FORWARD WITH KATHLEEN BURLEW

Notice anything different?? I met the talented young owner of Kathleen Burlew, Ms. Kathleen Burlew herself through the powers of facebook. Her boyfriend and I went to college, Fairfield University, together and when she saw Shorely Chic, she knew we would have lots in common as young women entrepreneurs.

I had been looking for someone to work on the Shorely Chic brand image, and as a graphic designer with impeccably chic style, Kathleen had the job in an instant.

She created this nifty little postcard that I will pass onto clients, have at trunk shows and in my potential new space *;)* in Darien, Connecticut (!!! - still in the decision making process about that).

cute, isn't it?


Kathleen is also working on my blog redesign and website. What you see on the blog is just the beginning, she said she has lots more ideas and I just can't WAIT to see them.

I also wanted to attach some stationery images that I can't enough of from her site:









Wedding invitations, birthday party invites, shower invites, personalized stationery, blog design, logo design, she does it all and everything is gorgeous!!!


Wednesday, April 27, 2011

CALIFORNIA COTTAGE LOVIN'


"The best beach houses evolve over time. They often start as simple shingled structures, solid and shuttered for when the waves whip to a froth.
As seaside memories are made, as more sand is tracked across the floors, as more dripping swimsuits leave their marks, as more wicker is added and more books are left behind, the beach houses accumulate their character. Textures become densely layered, shells and stones scramble for space on shelves and windowsills, dining tables extend to accommodate friends of friends, and flea market finds and hand-me-downs fill the spaces." - Laurel Kornhiser of Old House Online
Don't you just love that?? Now for the home...
 
 






 


This beautiful home belongs to architect Los Angeles–based architect Stephen Giannetti of Gianetti Home and his wife, Brooke Gianetti an interior designer who also writes one of my favorite blogs, Velvet & Linen :)

{photos courtesy of Old House Online}

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Color Me Pretty - A Sayulita Destination Wedding

The color in this Sayulita, Mexico destination wedding is just to die for! I have a love for south-of-the-border style that doesn't always come out in my beachy chic designs, but this wedding post may have very well changed that moving forward!  

that aqua and brick, topped off with a gorgeous bride...


 







 
Don't you just love it??

{images via stylemepretty}

Monday, April 25, 2011

Basket Chic

I love using baskets when decorating. They are perfect for making things look tidy on shelves and beside the couch, bed, or coffee table, and can always be counted on for filling in an empty space. As in all natural fibers, they add the perfect touch of beach chic, and are very affordable. Pottery Barn, Pier 1, and HomeGoods seem to have all I need :)


 
wall decor options




umbrella stand


Pottery Barn

Pottery Barn 

worldmarket.com, only 49.99

 
{all other images via decorpad, elledecor}