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Top Row: Nandina Berries, Arugula blossoms in the yard.  Middle Row: Rainbow chard in the yard, and picked and ready to eatBottom Row: Random tulip in the yard and Hawthorne bushes in bloom Read more

A little nap time love. Read more

This week's Friday Fancies takes insipriation from some four leaf love, a pot o' gold at the end of the rainbow, and maybe some green beer. [1] Silent Roses Shamrock Earrings [2] Banana Republic Bracelets [3] Burano Place like Home Top [4] Cambridge Satchell Company Gold Satchel[5]Current Elliot Polka Dot Skinny Jeans[6] Madewell Suede Sidewalk Skimmer Read more

Yesterday I was cruising pinterest and just happened across these two images side by side. What are the chances?  They were pinned by different people and just ended up there next to each other. Obviously I had to share. Read more

This weeks Blogger's Style Challenge board comes from Amy Whited of Triangle Honeymoon. Amy, thanks for the great spring look! [1] Honeymoon at Home Black Pineapple Earrings [2] Black & Gold Satin Katerina Clutch [3] Modcloth Gypsum Kind of Wonderful Top [4] Sofft Ramona Heels from Zappos [5] Jcrew Black Stretch Wool Minnie Pant Read more

I've been lucky to get a sneak peek at Jim Thompson's new Spring collections just as I did for their previous collection (remember that amazing fabric Enter the Dragon?).  The new Fantasy Island Collection for their residential line Number 9 Thompson is just that. It channels the laid back brights of the Caribbean and Keys and makes me want to sip on something citrusy.For their classic line the... Read more

Bryan discovers the joys of high chairing. Read more

This weeks Friday Fancies has me dreaming of the sun and surf. [1] Banana Republic Murphy Aviators[2] Flamestitch Tunic from Furbish Studio[3] J Crew String Bikini[4] Kate Spade Seaport Twisted Bangle [5] Lands End Canvas Tote[6] Old Navy Gold T Strap SandalsBackground Photo by RosalineStock Read more

I always find those little articles in magazines interesting. You know, the ones in Elle Decor or Vogue where they interview some tastemaker and get them to divulge the ten items they simply can't live without. A lot of times the list includes Louis Vuitton luggage or Nars Lip stain or some such frivolous item. But there is something to be said about distilling your own personal brand and image... Read more

Sue from over at The Zhush put together this fun outfit for our Blogger's Style Challenge. As she puts it:  a great "off duty" look for Moms (or anyone, really). This is ideal for the soon to be transitional time between winter and spring. Neutrals paired with some color, perfect for weekends or running around during the week, with a million errands, like me.  Thanks Sue![1] J Crew cashmere... Read more

A lot is changing around here. Our bathroom reno is under way and The Eagle's Nest has gotten a face lift thanks to Carolyn over at Life In Graz.  If you don't recall, this is what we looked like before.  How do you like the makeover? Read more

Courtesy of Melissa Oren Read more