Photography by Courtney Apple Photography for Anthology Mag.
I love a beautifully photographed city guide. The images make me want to GO NOW RIGHT NOW, and isn’t that the point of a city guide? So when I ran across Courtney Apple’s post about a Philadelphia guide she shot for Anthology Mag, I was really excited to share. For the complete guide, pick up a copy of Anthology Mag at one of these stores.
Courtney, thanks for sharing these images from your Philadalphia City Guide!
Another month has flown by. I really can’t believe how quickly time goes now, but anyway. None of my moping. This month’s theme, Color, was so interesting to me because it’s not an area that I’m naturally strong in. I’ve ended up hating every colorful wall we’ve painted, and stripped my home of all but neutrals out of desperation for things to match. But I learned more this month about how to use color in a home than I’ve done before. From limiting paint to a color-blocked wall, using colorful frames instead of paint, or acknowledging that decor is temporary not permanent, I think I’ll be a little more willing to experiment with color. Here’s the list of all the content!
Colorful Mid-Century Home
Neon Brights
Watercolor Pillows
A French Flat
A Quirky Copenhagen Home
Floral Chairs
Indian Purple
Colorful Inspiration Walls
A Modern Coral Pink Home
Aqua Kitchen Accessories
A Suburban Gold and Pink Home
Spring Cocktail Ideas
A Colorful Washi Tape Table
Holi Party Ideas
Mother’s Day Gift Guide
Beetroot Recipes
Poached Sea Bass with Avocado Salsa
Emerald Green in Nature
Cucumber Dill Salad
Poached Pears with Whipped Coconut Cream
That poor little travel post up there is so alone, but not for long! May’s theme is Go! We’ll be celebrating some gorgeous destinations and travel tips all next month. I hope you enjoy!
Photography by Daniel Peter for Jess Lively and Design Sponge.
Gold is the new gray of 2013. It’s everywhere, and while at first I didn’t like it, the metallic color has grown on me. Mostly because I follow blogs like Wit & Whistle and Jess Lively. Both of which frequently showcase gold. When I saw Jess’s home on Design Sponge, I knew I had to share. I’m a big fan of Jess. She’s an entrepreneur that is brutally honest about her life and work on her blog, and has such a great, and unique, sense of style. Enjoy this look into her Chicago home!
Click here to see more images on the Design Sponge website. To hire Jess to create a life, business, or home with intention, click here.
Photography by Benj Haisch via Green Wedding Shoes.
Participating in the Festival of Colors is on my bucket list. It’s a celebration of the changing of seasons, as winter gives way to spring. Also known as Holi, the celebration centers around throwing powdered colors on everyone in site. Do an image search and you’ll see just how crazy it gets! This couple used the idea for their engagement photos. Brilliant and fun. Just how I like it.
See more (fabulous!) images on Benj Haisch’s website.
More party ideas if you’re interested in celebrating Holi:
A wedding in color via Style Me Pretty.
The Utah Color Festival goes a little crazy.
Buy your own colors on Amazon.
Go on a color run.
Recipes for traditional Holi Festival food.
Can’t find that perfect gift for the person who brought you life? Honeysuckle Life is here to help! Whether your mother, or the mother of your children, is a cook, writer, traveler or entertainer, here are few great gifts, all for under $100. Bonus point if you’re a mom and buy these for yourself!
Owl Cookie Jar from West Elm - $39. What kitchen is complete until it has a cookie jar? It’ll make store-bought cookies feel handmade! Or handmade….well…even more special. But really. The cookie jar had gone out of fashion, but baby it’s back, to do it again.
Gourmet Spices from West Elm - $9. You can never have too many spices, and these Spencer & Co. dry spice rubs will turn your favorite cook red with glee. Well, I’m not sure if that’s from the pepper or the glee. But, red she’ll be!
Kitchen Knife from Quitokeeto – $49. One of my favorite stores, Quitokeeto stocks a limited amount of luxury kitchen goods. Sign up for the newsletter and act quickly. You have to snap these up faster than grannies getting their seats in Sunday school. But it’s well worth it!
Mortar and Pestle from Williams Sonoma – $49.95. A quality mortar and pestle will come in handy at the oddest of moments, and is one of those gadgets that take a kitchen from cook to amateur chef.
Seven-Year Pen and One-Line Journal from Paper Source – $8.95 and $16.95. Busy moms often don’t take the time to journal, why not get her a pen that will last seven years and a line-a-day journal that will take five minutes to fill out?
Personalized Stationery from Minted - 25 for $50. For the mom who never forgets a thank you card, these personalized notes will have her thanking you for stopping by for Sunday dinner, or making that weekly phone call.
Seed Packet Stamps from USPS - $9.20. Pretty stamps really are the finishing touch on cards. Help your mom jazz up those birthday cards!
Kindle from Amazon - $69. Most writers are also avid readers. Bring your mom into the 21st century with a Kindle. She’ll thank you for years.
Silk Scarf from Muji- $29.95. Airports and planes can be drafty or warm depending on the time of day, cycle of the moon, and whether the attendants are menopausal. Give your mom this travel-friendly silk scarf and she’ll be able to cover up or cram it into a purse without worrying about wrinkles!
Sweet Pea 2-in-1 Wallet from Orla Kiely – $96. These colorful wallets are easy to slip into a carry on bag. They’ll hold your travel essentials, like toiletries and passports, without sacrificing style.
Foldable Travel Slippers from Muji – $19.95. Forget the next pillow, sometimes it’s my feet that make me the most uncomfortable on a long flight. These foldable travel slippers will keep your mom’s tootsies warm and in style.
Mandarin Coriander Lotion from Thymes - $17. Ah, dehydration. The biggest battle you’ll face on a long flight. This travel-friendly lotion will keep her hands from chapping, and it’s sweet citrus scent will have your mom happy she doesn’t have to smell the leftover chicken sandwich for one second longer.
Turquoise Blue Dinnerware from CB2 - $3.95 and up. Why not remove the last bit of evidence from your mom’s 1985 Country Kitchen phase with these modern turquoise dinner sets? Warning: you may be setting yourself up for a battle royale.
Floral Coasters from Rifle Paper Co - $18. Disposable coasters will keep your mom relaxed and unworried about drink rings at her next party. She’ll thank you profusely.
Marigold Place Cards from Rifle Paper Co - $8. “Place cards? Well, I never!” Give your mom the tools she needs to impress the nylon panties off her little ladies who lunch club.
Glass Beverage Dispenser from CB2 - $49.95. This modern version of a traditional classic will help your mom feel like she’s creating a new science experiment.
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