Showing posts with label Jonathan Adler. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jonathan Adler. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Pillow Talk.

Hey y'all,

So as I have been dreaming of my new place which I move into in less than 2 months, I have been thinking of some small purchases to finish off my bedroom including my lack of throw pillows. However, when it came time to scour the mall and Homegoods I only found pillows that were $50 a piece to match my bedset. While I loved my comforter when I first bought it, it has become a sore issue. I love that it is Carolina blue and seersucker but upon further examination it actually is a strange blue shade with a brown stripe in the middle. So instead of spending $100 on two pillows 

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My current bedding.
I want to stay away from creating a themed room too since this one borders on becoming nautical.
I have decided to instead look for a bed set that includes pillows and save me some hassle. Well, that is also an issue since I want something that coordinates with the sheets I already have and as much as I pin bedrooms with white bedding, I currently have all white furniture and I don't think I will paint the new place so white+white+white is not in my future. 
My current sheet collection includes plain navy and light blue along with some great Homegood finds from the past few months like:
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So I am trying to stay in the blue family when I look for duvets/comforters (I am willing to add in a bit of pink as well) and hoping for a set so I don't have to spend $200 on just the duvet/comforter and shams+accent pillows. Here are some options I have found....

Martha Stewart Collection Gazebo Flowers Collection*the current favorite (it was on sale for $160 for everything:euro shams, shams, comforter, bed skirt and accent pillows two weeks ago)

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I love this set but I have only been able to find the comforter not the accent pillows

Target Room 365 Exploded Paisley Duvet Set

Happy Chic by Jonathan Adler Elizabeth Collection
Happy Chic by Jonathan Adler Elizabeth Collection
Happy Chic Jonathan Adler Collection

PB Teen Ikat Medallion Set
PB Teen Natalia Duvet Set
PB Teen Suite Organic Duvet set
PB Teen Ribbon Trim Duvet cover

Kate Spade Little Star Set
Have you seen any amazing bedding collections that would work? Which one is your favorite?

Friday, March 22, 2013

New Keys, New Keychain....

Hey y'all,

So it looks like I purchasing a brand new car TODAY(and yes in my mind I said it like the Price is Right announcer)! So in anticipation of my parent's visiting and heading to the dealership I am dreaming of a new keychain for these new keys. Here is what I am thinking....

Smathers & Branson's Bow Ties Needlepoint Key Fob $25
LIFEGUARD PRESS/Jonathan Adler Keychains $18

Whale
Elephant

Options from Etsy:
Acrylic Monogram Keychain $16
Acrylic Monogrammed Chevron Keychain $9.95
Custom Personalized Monogrammed Polka Dot Acrylic Round Clear Keychain 2.75in $12
PREPPY WHALE Personalized KeyChain $10.50
Vineyard Vines $29.50
Whale Tote Key Chain
Whale Key Chain
All thoughts and suggestions are welcome and help me pick out a monogram decal!

Peace and Blessings,
jDl

Saturday, July 7, 2012

Christmas in July.

Hey y'all,

We all know that Christmas time is months away but I love to get working on my Christmas list early. This year, who knows where I will be for Christmas. I might have a job in a different state, be living somewhere else in NC or still stuck in my hometown but since we don't know if I will be asking for apartment decor and kitchen gadgets here are a few things I have been eyeing but haven't taken the plunge to buy. Maybe they will be Christmas gifts, who knows!

1. An e-reader. If you met me in real life you would know that I have struggled over the e-reader debate. In most of my English classes at UNC it would always come up: books vs. digital text. I am a hardcore fan of holding a book in my hand and as you can see in my bookshelf organization post you know I am crazy about books. So to be practical I am hoping to get a Nook Simple Touch with Glow. No, I do not want to blog, play games or anything else. I simply want an e-reader for vacations, the gym, and for those times when I want to grab a book without the trip to the library or bookstore (yes, my county library has a digital library collection. It's great.) If you knew me in real life you would also know that I require any purse I purchase have the capacity to hold a paperback book. I take a book with me everywhere and it is time to upgrade. But we all know I will still have to go to the library, but maybe not 10 books checked out at a time. :) My Mom loves her nook color but I think the simple nook with glow for my late nights reading is the perfect decision for me. It looks just like a real book but slimmer and more compact.
NOOK Simple Touch with Glowlight
And I would of course need one of these adorable cases to protect the e-reader:
Lilly Pulitzer Summer's Night
Kate Spade Falling Letters Cover
Lilly Pulitzer Lavish Lillies
Jonathan Adler Punctuation Cover in Violet
2. A nice watch. I love my Anne Klein bracelet watch I got for my 21st Birthday but I am looking for something to add to my jewelry collection but won't break Santa's budget if he want's to get me an e-reader as well. Here are some that I am loving.
AK Anne Klein Stripe Strap Watch
Betsey Johnson Leopard Print Patent Leather Strap
AK Anne Klein Round Crystal Watch
AK Anne Klein Round Skinny Bangle Watch
3.Patagonia Women's Re-Tool Snap Pullover. A nice comfy jacket that is perfect for those winter months. I love the pullover factor and I would want it in a fun color since my Columbia zip is brown and my peacoat is black (I lost my red one).  Here are the colors I think would be great to brighten the weary winter.
Deep Purple
Grecian Blue
Pickled Ginger
4. Tervis Tumblers. I love the two tumblers by Tervis I already own (I also have a few tumblers by Lilly Pulitzer and other companies but still love my Tervis ones the most). I have a 16 oz one with the plain black j in it and then I have the 24oz with a hot pink circle monogram that I got last year during the Cyber Monday sales. I use them all the time so why not add to my collection.
This is the perfect water bottle to grab and go to the gym. I love the reminder of H2O
Perfect for Game Day! Since we all know that I yell GO HEELS!
Who doesn't love the Vineyard Vines whale?

5. A nice purse. I want something that is classic that I will have for years so I am looking probably at a leather tote that zips. I want it to be the perfect work or everything bag. Simple, classic and elegant. This might have to become my birthday present but who knows. I am thinking brown since I still have my large black Le Pilage Longchamp that will last a little while longer after two years of heavy textbook abuse. Here are some that I have been eyeing.
MICHAEL Michael Kors "Large" Saffiano Leather Satchel
kate spade new york 'andee-cobble hill' tote
Coach Madison Leather Tote in Brass/Acorn
What have you been eyeing? What is on your wishlist?

Peace and Blessings,
jDl

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

WILW {June 20}

Hey y'all,

On this first day of summer I'm loving....

....spending time by the pool. It was the perfect day to lounge on a pool bed and read during the afternoon.


...that I bit the bullet and ordered the Erin Condren life planner. Now to wait until it arrives. I think it might kill me to wait that long.


...the Lifeguard Press Lilly Pulitzer stickers. This would have been perfect if I was still in school so I am going to buy some of the sorority sheets and some of the academic ones and send them up to my sorority family to use in their planners. SO CUTE! There is even a family themed one here.
Lilly Pulitzer Academic Sticker Set
Lilly Pulitzer Greek Sticker Set
....while on the Lifeguard Press website I  rediscovered my love of these Jonathan Adler Die-cut notepads. The second I get a job and desk to decorate these guys are going into my cart for purchase. They are so cute and a great way to jot down a note and decorate a desk.
crab
whale
elephant

fish
also look at these adorable magnets. They are perfect for my Lilly magnet board.
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...that Disney/Pixar's new movie Brave comes out THIS FRIDAY! As a Disney lover, a girl with some Irish heritage and the fact that I studied Celtic Art, this is the PERFECT movie for me.






....SWAPS. I love the blog swaps I am participating in as well as looking for the perfect gift for my partners. Its a great way to find new blog reads and have lots of fun creating mini gift baskets. I'm thinking about hosting a school supply swap. I personally love finding cute school supplies and I think it would be great to host one in July/August so people could have an adorable "first day of school" gift filled with cute and useful items. Thoughts? Anyone want to co-host?

What are you loving this week?
Peace and Blessings,
jDl