Room of the Week: Ibiza Style

Forget one room. I'm ready for some more serious inspiration with a home that looks like this...
When my whole being needs a break from reality, there's nothing like sunshine and clean white spaces to clear my head. Especially if those spaces happen to be in Ibiza! The touches of warm rustic pieces (like that amazing sink and dining table!) and the natural textures have me picturing bare feet on cool stone floors and whispy white linen sundresses.
Whether its lounging by the pool or soaking in the tub, how could you not enjoy this scenery? But of course, the most important room is the one I will be spending lots of time in. Breakfast in bed anyone? The rich warm neutrals against the white is just what I need. Of course, when I'm all rested up, I wouldn't mind having an ensemble like this one to hit the town in... anyone for a little vacation?

*rooms via marie claire maison, street style via hudson via elle

Going For (Mod) Baroque

I couldn't believe my eyes when fellow designer Sharon Taylor showed me this tabletop yesterday... it is the exact color scheme of the office I just posted! Which, of course, means I'm in love with it...
Created by JL Designs for Bride & Bloom, they did an amazing job at creating pops of color throughout the tabletop by keeping things simple - the only pattern being in the placesettings and the florals being clustered together by color in fresh white boxes.
I love adding elements to a table that are unexpected, so I'm always on the hunt for great ceramics or figurines that will fit the bill. The porcelain horses and finials are perfect! They create that "mod baroque" look that they were going for!
For more photos and all the resources, pop over to JL Designs Blog.

Designing for Two: The Palette Continues...

When I first mentioned moving in with the boy, I was headed in the direction of a navy+terra cotta color palette for the bedroom. The other day I found this space by Amanda Nisbet and now I'm thinkin' the navy and coral need to be in the office!
I love the touches of chrome in the tressle table and along the frame of the bulletin board that is layered with a mirror! Our office (also the guest room) is also about this size - quite small - so I love how the light desk manages to help the room seem a bit bigger. And they even squeezed in a mini TV! (I have no idea, however, what that pile of fur is on the floor???) I also love the personality brought in with that quirky lemon chair. So fun!

Wedded Bliss: Sasha+Matt

The second I saw the pop of color in this wedding I fell in love with it...
Sasha's perfect blue sash, the huge flower to perfectly match her bridesmaids? All of it is just perfect for a Kauai wedding.
The addition of a softer golden yellow and tangerine help keep the palette soft.. I love the shot of the happy couple in the hammock with her bouquet! Of course, parasols come in handy in the tropical heat, and how cute are the little ones as they watch the ceremony under the shade?
The tabletops were very simplistic, which I also love - keeping things light and fresh, with just a bit of texture in the runner to add a bit of interest. Ok, I'm ready for a beach vacation now... anyone else??

*via project wedding, photography by union photography

*Sidenote: If you haven't heard via my twitter, I am officially working on the c+k wedding blog! Of course it will include notes on entertaining, tabletops and more, too. If you'd like to contribute, please email me to be added to the list of guests!

Miss Thing

I can't even begin to tell you how badly I want this sweatshirt...
Apparently it's by uniqlo, it's old, and I can't find it anywhere... except on the pages of the V Mag archives. Boo. I would so wake up and throw this on every. single. morning.

Merci!

You know you're in for a treat when a little shop like this greets you with chic black double doors, topiaries, vintage lighting and an overstuffed mini...
Welcome to Merci, an incredibly adorable floral boutique in (where else?) Paris that I stumbled upon over at Rosenow Floral's new blog.
I've always thought that flower shops are some of the happiest places on earth, and I'm convinced that this one would be at the top of that list. Not just because of the cheery colors or sweet scents, but also because the profits go to children's charities in Madagascar and India!
Plus, with a beautiful collection of home goods to top it off, you really can't go wrong, can you?

Saturated Inspiration: Color Palettes from Vogue Italia

The second I saw this editorial my heart started pumping. This might be the most inspired photography I've seen recently, and it has everything to do with the amazing layers of color captured in these photos by Steven Meisel for Vogue Italia...
I can tell you right now that the one color I will be adding to my wardrobe come fall is a nice olive green. It's the perfect balance to the corals and blues of summer, and this palette proves it!Such rich and exotic colors in this one - perfect for some patio decorating, don't you think?
All I can think of when I see this palette is how perfect it is for summer evenings - it reminds me of dusk and warm sunsets... are you feelin' the inspiration yet?

Rooms From The Runway: 3.1 Phillip Lim + Nuevo Estilo

I've been away from my Rooms From The Runway series for a bit, but have been SO inspired by the 2010 Resort Collections, so you can expect to see more where this came from!
I loved the softness of Phillip Lim's collection, and saw it very much translated into this living room via Nuevo Estilo. The peachy tones, white space, a bit of grey... the only addition to this room are the dark charcoal and black accents which I don't mind... I think they provide a bit of an anchor to the space, but I might love it more if those coffee tables were a white lacquer!

I Love...

People who know how to rock the daytime sequins...
Not to mention fantastic shoes and sheer summery tops...

*via garance dore

The Life Exotic

Is it just me, or was that the shortest long weekend ever? Seriously.

Well, at least the extra day gave me time to put together my own little tabletop board for the Vivre contest that AphroChic is now hosting...
Jeanine asked that the board be based off an inspired interior, and this one happens to be my favorite of the moment! I think I could have gone on forever with an over-the-top exotic luxe look, creating not just a tabletop, but an inspired space like those we see at DIFFA every year... now THAT would be an amazing project, don't you think? There's a reason they call them 'dining installations'..!

The contest is open until the 10th, so if you haven't put your board together, go to it!

Happy Weekend (Of Freedom!)

Tomorrow we'll be celebrating our Independence Day - I'll be celebrating the things I still believe in and am thankful for in this great big country of ours.
Wishing you all a very safe and happy holiday weekend in the States - and to those of you elsewhere, celebrate what you will! Hope? Freedom? A weekend without the laptop? Enjoy it all.

xo,
Cassandra

*photography via flickr

Black+White (From Christopher Deane)

Apparently I'm in a black+white mood this week. My obsessions tend to swing between interiors and fashion, and these beautiful cuts from Christopher Deane are no exception...
Would die for that blazer. The trimming and slouchy factor are both complete perfection. And just to show that my obsessions don't die easily, I'm still loving me some lace as well...
Fresh and sexy, wouldn't you say? Just in time for summer.

Room of the Week 7.2

Still intrigued by the idea of a more simplified palette for eastern styles, I love the freshness of this space via Elle Interiors:
My favorite part of this room? The traditional Moroccan wedding blanket hung on the wall to display its gorgeousness (i WILL find a way to register for one of these someday!). I also adore the washed out woods and am a sucker for chevron floors. The low sitting furniture is perfectly loungy, piled with an array of blue pillows and 'slipcovered' with blankets. The accents of black add extra depth to the layers of this room too, and of course, the Moroccan lighting fixture is the final divine touch!

Saipua + Sunday Suppers = Stunning

It's no secret that I'm in love with the gorgeous arrangements that come from Sarah at Saipua. And, it's also no secret that Sunday Suppers is quickly becoming a favorite haunt for many of us across the blogosphere. (Personally, I can't even handle reading it out of pure jealousy at the insanely awesome menus and tabletops.) Put the two together? Speechless.

The Flowers:

The Tabletop + Menu

Two things: *1. I am quickly becoming a bigger fan of using black and navy on tabletops and in decor in general. *2. The combination of vintage silverware on a vintage wallpaper runner? Genius. I Love.

Sisters...

Today is my lil' sissy's birthday. I love her more than the world...
I'm off to help her pick paint for her new apartment and enjoy a little dinner at our family's Italian restaurant... nothing beats Rudy's pasta!! xoxo

*image via here

India In Black+White

With all the rich color that comes from eastern cultures like Morocco and India, there's something to be said for a little inspiration in black and white...
I find these selections refreshing and bold in a way that's not too overpowering, not to mention I love the way that the patterns really take center stage.

*wallpaper by julien macdonald, bedding by amy butler, interior for aussie vogue living, via apartment therapy

A Little Bit Off...

I have to say that despite its early 90's nostalgia, I've always been a big fan of the 'off the shoulders' look...
There's just something so subtly sexy about showing a little shoulder and the line of a woman's collarbone. A much better option than the crazy minis we've been seeing these days (oh lord, stop me, i'm beginning to sound like my mother!) Maybe it's the Italian in me... couldn't you see this look on a young Sophia Loren? I'd take that dress in a heartbeat.

*alberta ferretti resort 2010 collection