Summer Picks...

Smith's Rosebud Salve- toss it in your beach bag! For lips, elbows, cuticles- and the scent is divine! Trina Turk has this one in her bag too! sephora.com (photo via coastalliving.com)


A refreshing Mojito! The perfect summer sipper! (photo via photobucket.com)






The best tan ever! And you know a fake tan is better than a real tan! (sephora.com)



I never forget my hat! Pilar Raffia hat from Flora Bella available at Everything But Water (photo via coastalliving.com)




Lavinila Body Butter! A yummy scent- perfect for after the pool or beach! sephora.com





Love this sequined peace tote from Murval Paris. (photo via beetle-buginc.com)






Always use an spf lotion daily! This one is great! (sephora.com)




Turquoise- my favourite! This Mayan Princess necklace looks great with a summer tan and the finishing touch to that summer dress! aliciashulman.com (photo via coastalliving.com)





Kenneth Jay Lane's ring is a summer bauble must-have! (vivre.com)







Heloise Beige Horn Sunglasses from Chloe. (photo via coastalliving.com)



Turquoise sandals from canfora.com (photo via coastalliving.com)


A light-weight cover-up that I love! Amelia tunic from Roberta Roller (photo via coastalliving.com)












Fabulous Finds...

On Friday, my husband and I stopped into IKEA- I must admit we love their bistro snack bar! Those soft serve yogurt cones are the best! When I am working on a photo shoot- magazine or ad work, I seem to find many great pieces to mix in from IKEA. Here are some that I thought are fabulous in style and price... Kristaller Chandelier $69.99

Kristaller 3-arm Chandelier $39.99


Leran Pendant $39.99


Rutbo Pendant $39.99



Arholma Armless One Seat Section $90 Plastic Rattan All-Weather Material. These pieces make a great sectional for outdoor living spaces. Add custom cushions in outdoor fabric.

Arholma Corner Section $120 Plastic Rattan All-Weather Material.
Strind Coffee Table $139

Strind Side Table $69.99 Makes a great bar cart!Trollsta Side Board $349 Add some beautiful cabinet hardware to this piece!



Trollsta side table $79.99



Edland Chest $199









Living...In White...

It's the start of summer- reminds me of cool white paint on walls and a glossy coat on beautiful furniture...the softness of white bedding and the clean look of white tile...crisp white cotton or linen upholstered or slip-covered...Anywhere...White is perfect...To clear your mind...relax your soul...lift your spirits... via Living Etc. Magazine

Michael Berman via House Beautiful

via Chic Casa

Rita Norona-Shrager Home

Rita Norona-Shrager Home

Rita Norona-Shrager Home

Rita Norona- Schrager Home

Rita Norona-Schrager Home

Benjamin Noriega-Ortiz via House Beautiful

Benjamin Noriega-Ortiz via House Beautiful

Mondrian Hotel Scotsdale design by Benjamin Noriega-Ortiz

design by Design Inc.











Friday Finds...In White!

Elizabeth Mirrored Armoire from Oly Studio


Lily Mirror from Oly Studio




Resin Table Lamp from Shine Lighting


Crosshatch Lacquered Mirrored Chest

Websters White Leather covered Dictionary


Tozai White Lattice Garden Stools


Oval Coquilliage Shell Covered Mirror

White Porcelain Ming Emperors