Monkey Business

Lilly Pulitzer

I came across this Lilly Pulitzer photo shoot featuring pieces from their collection worn by a vintage Mario Lopez Torres rattan monkey. It was shot with items from the wonderful West Palm Beach vintage store Circa Who.

The Coastal Dining Room

Lisa Johnson - MOD Society Magazine

 

Interior designer Lisa Johnson was tasked by her client to refresh her Hilton Head home in a relaxed and kitsch-free coastal vibe. I love the dining room.

A Wicker Menagerie @ CCC

CCC

Do you spot the newest member of my menagerie? After getting my hair done in downtown Sarasota yesterday, I ran into the HomeGoods on Bee Ridge Road (for the local peeps) and spotted this monkey. I have been wanting a Mario Lopez Torres rattan animal for a while.

The Sophisticated Tiki Bar

Phoebe Howard - House Beautiful

 My daughter is planning a tiki bar in their new Annapolis home. Now for many of us, the concept conjures up visions more tacky than chic. But this is a wonderful example of a chinoiserie/tiki bar with style and sophistication. The rattan bar is new, but inspired by vintage rattan bars from the 50s and 60s that are highly collectible. The swivel stools are vintage. Note the rattan door behind the bar.