Poppies For Spring

Crimson Poppy Cotton Linen Portia Dress

 

I have always loved dresses with beautiful back details. "This dress has it all. Sure to turn heads wherever you go, the Crimson Poppy Cotton Linen Portia Dress is truly one of a kind. There are so many gorgeous details here that we don't know where to start! Our favorite might be the exaggerated yet elegant bow details on the back that adds a dramatic twist. With a flattering A-line silhouette that can work for every occasion and every body type, we love styling this maxi with heels and clutch for warm weather weddings and elevated events alike." And it is lined in cotton.

Florals for Spring

Red Amaryllis Floral Mimsy Mini Dress

 

Florals are a big trend for this Spring like this darling dress above. But I ask you fellow gardeners and flower arrangers, is this print red amaryllis? Sure looks like red poppies to me -  LOL....

Flowers and Bows

Diplomat Mini Pretty Peonies

Floral prints and bows are favorite looks of mine, and both will be popular trends this Spring. This wonderful dress above combines flowers and bows with my favorite color pink and my favorite flowers peonies. What a beautiful back treatment on this dress. This would be lovely for Easter.

Holiday Ready

Poppy Stripe Hutton Dress

One of my favorite color combinations is pink and red. I also love florals. This dress would be perfect for fall and for the holidays especially for those of us in warmer climates where bright colors and bold prints are worn all year round. The dark purples in the print give it more of a fall and winter vibe. I would wear this for Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday parties. This dress is ideal for any occasion depending on how you style it. Gold shoes or handbag would be a great look for parties.

Fall Florals

Carolyne Roehm

 

Mums are plentiful this time of year in both potted plants and cut flowers. To really elevate this flower, pair it with blue and white Chinese porcelain. A perfect combination.

Fall Florals

Top in Floral Crinkle Chiffon

 

A big trend for this fall that I love is florals in moodier autumn colors. It is quite chic and an easy transition from summer to fall. Also a perfect look for tropical climates like here - lighter fabrics but in harvest colors.  I have rounded up some great choices.

Pastel Ginger Jars

Charlotte Moss

 

As you know, ginger jars are typically found in one color like blue on a white base. This picture of the entryway in Charlotte Moss' NYC East 70s townhouse is from New York Social Diary in 2006. I have always admired the grand ginger jars in floral pastels. Multicolor ginger jars like these are quite unique.

These were actually sold at auction by Doyle New York in 2013 when she had a sale of over 400 pieces from her homes in Manhattan, Aspen, and East Hampton.

Charlotte Moss Ginger Jars

April Showers Bring May Flowers

Kate Spade 

 

I love floral prints for spring and summer dressing, especially pieces with a fun, graphic, and modern approach. Here are some great new choices from Kate Spade.

Happy Spring & Flower Power

Tuckernuck

Happy spring! Exuberant floral prints are a huge trend this spring and summer. We are not talking dainty little flowers, but bold prints and bright colors. It's such a fun and happy look that I love. Pair them with neutrals or colorful accessories, whatever you like.

The Chinoiserie Key Ring

The Tassel Key Ring x Inslee

I love a great key ring - one that is chic and easy to find in my handbag. I have a Neely & Chloe Key Ring in Blue Crocodile Leather that I love pictured below - it is very elegant and very well made and it looks brand new after 2 years of use.

The Chinoiserie Dining Room

Miles Redd - Architectural Digest

 This gorgeous dining room incorporates so many of my favorites - Chinoiserie wallpaper, a blue and white Chinese lamp, and blue and white Chinese porcelain along with emerald green silk curtains, a striped rug, and a lovely floral chintz on the dining chairs. Classic and beautiful!

Saturday Inspiration

Miles Redd

A gorgeous space combining my favorite things - Chinoiserie wallpaper, blue and white Chinese porcelain, stripes, green, silk taffeta curtains, topiary, and a floral fabric. Note the green shade on the blue and white Chinese lamp.

Sensational Saturday Surprise

Thibaut's Chinoiserie Floral

My Fabulous Friday Finds sold SO quickly yesterday, I thought I would surprise you with an amazing fabric find today. Thibaut's most iconic collection of fabric and wallpaper is Tea House. One of my favorites from this collection is Chinoiserie Floral. It's combination of floral and Chinoiserie is so hot right now, but this pattern has stood the test of time.

It retails at $114 a yard and I have found you five yards of it for $100 in the red colorway. This is a steal.

Grab it here.

Thibaut Chinoiserie Floral

Thibaut's Chinoiserie Floral

Thibaut's Chinoiserie Floral