In The Red

Red has never been one of my favorite colors but I'm loving the strong statement it makes in these three very different spaces.

How fun is the striped floor at this hotel bar? White furniture and simple throw pillows keep it from looking too over-the-top.

Modern chairs are a happy complement to a large framed photograph in classic black and white. I swear I will never tire of herringbone floors!

I love the playful use of pink-red in this more traditional space. Velvet upholstered stools and a glossy white ceiling keep my interest piqued.

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Do you have any red in your home? Where are your favorite places to inject a little color?

{via thehousehome}

Red has never been one of my favorite colors but I'm loving the strong statement it makes in these three very different spaces.

How fun is the striped floor at this hotel bar? White furniture and simple throw pillows keep it from looking too over-the-top.

Modern chairs are a happy complement to a large framed photograph in classic black and white. I swear I will never tire of herringbone floors!

I love the playful use of pink-red in this more traditional space. Velvet upholstered stools and a glossy white ceiling keep my interest piqued.

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Do you have any red in your home? Where are your favorite places to inject a little color?

{via thehousehome}

Cat Eyes

One trend I can get behind this spring is the resurgence of cat eye sunnies. I find them devilishly chic in a playful retro sort of way!

Taking a cue from the always on-point Kate Moss, there are two ways to get the universally flattering cat eye look. I'm loving this winged liner tutorial from Lauren Conrad's new blog, The Beauty Department, for a saucy nighttime look and I love this inexpensive pair of sunglasses from Urban Outfitters for day. 

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What are your favorite trends this spring?

One trend I can get behind this spring is the resurgence of cat eye sunnies. I find them devilishly chic in a playful retro sort of way!

Taking a cue from the always on-point Kate Moss, there are two ways to get the universally flattering cat eye look. I'm loving this winged liner tutorial from Lauren Conrad's new blog, The Beauty Department, for a saucy nighttime look and I love this inexpensive pair of sunglasses from Urban Outfitters for day. 

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What are your favorite trends this spring?

Well-Groomed Gardens

It's finally beginning to feel like spring in my neck of the woods and I'm welcoming the warm weather with open arms. Today I'd like to transport to any one of these impeccably manicured gardens with an Arnold Palmer and a good book in hand. What are you reading these days? I'm so looking forward to having the time to read for pleasure again!

{these beautiful pictures and many more courtesy of Patterson Maker}

It's finally beginning to feel like spring in my neck of the woods and I'm welcoming the warm weather with open arms. Today I'd like to transport to any one of these impeccably manicured gardens with an Arnold Palmer and a good book in hand. What are you reading these days? I'm so looking forward to having the time to read for pleasure again!

{these beautiful pictures and many more courtesy of Patterson Maker}