Shagreen

Aerin Shagreen Matchbox Sleeve

 

Do you recall back in the day when people smoked and restaurants would have free matches with their logo?

Nowadays there is no smoking in restaurants, so no more free matches for the most part, but decorative matchboxes are still popular for lighting candles and such. These by famous decoupage artist John Derian are $5 each.

John Derian Matchboxes

Caftans & Cowboy Boots

La Vie Style House

Happy May Day. I really like the look of pairing a caftan with cowboy boots. Must be because I was born in Texas. I have been looking for a fun pair of cowboy boots to wear with my collection of caftans.

Seashells

CCC

 

I so love seashells and living in Florida, I love to decorate with them. Above is a vintage chinoiserie chest in my entryway with a collection of conch shells and sea fans.

Timeless White

Ivory Linen Shell Hardware Mini Caftan

Since moving to Florida, I have fallen in love with white. White here feels so fresh and clean and is a great foil to tropical colors. I now have a white stucco Spanish Colonial house, a white car, off white walls in my home, and a growing appreciation for white in my wardrobe.