Blue and White Eye Candy

By Kimberly Whitman | August 20, 2013 |

I love this photograph of Elena Perminova in the new Harpers Bazaar.  Isn’t it just precious? Elena’s Cinderella Story is amazing.  The dress put me in the mood for some pretty Blue and White eye candy with a Country House vibe!   Enjoy! A collection of Blue and White Porcelain from Valentino’s collection. Carolyne Roehm A…

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In my next house….

By Kimberly Whitman | August 6, 2013 |

In my next house (a girl can dream!) I will be decking a room out in de Gournay’s Plum Blossom.  Isn’t it beautiful?  It isn’t inexpensive but I think it is so beautiful and I’d happily scrimp on other elements of a room if was able to slather the walls in this! What room would…

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Friday Favorites

By Kimberly Whitman | June 14, 2013 |

LOVE this chic post filled with vintage tablesettings.  Image meals with quite a few “dah-lings” and beaucoup des cigarettes! Love the decor of this home. So sweet – Tweet! Tweet! I can’t get to the beach because this baby is due soon but I am hoping that maybe this will make me feel like I…

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Porthault

By Kimberly Whitman | June 13, 2013 |

I’ve been wanting to put a post together about my favorite linens for so long now but it seemed so overwhelming!  There are so many great examples of amazing Porthault used in such wonderful ways out there but here are a few of my favorite:  The linen closet of Alexandra Stoddard is filled with Porthault!…

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Bar Stools

By Kimberly Whitman | May 6, 2013 |

 You all were so helpful last week when I asked for some assistance with my decision on which hood to choose for my new kitchen (stay tuned for the final decision!).    Now I’m in the process of trying to find some bar stools for the kitchen.  Being pregnant has completely gotten in the way…

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Inspiration Board :: Kitchen Remodel

By Kimberly Whitman | April 11, 2013 |

We are in the midst of a kitchen remodel and I’ve got to say, this is no easy undertaking! There are lots of decisions to be made, and I’m determined to have it completed before the new baby arrives. Wish us luck! : ) Here’s a look at a few kitchens that are keeping me…

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I ♥ Blue and White :: Oscar de la Renta Home Collection

By Kimberly Whitman | March 20, 2013 |

Oscar de la Renta recently introduced their home collection, and no surprise here, it’s all pretty fantastic. The dot and dash dinner and desert plates, shown below, are at the very top of our tablescape wish-list. But honestly, we want it all.            Dot and Dash Salad/Dessert Plate //  Pavilion Crudites Server  //…

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Inspiration Board: Gallery Wall Goodness

By Kimberly Whitman | January 24, 2013 |

I love a good gallery wall.  At our first home, we had our staircase practically wallpapered in images, all in black frames.  I always thought that there needed to be some sort of unifying element (like the black frames) but some of these homes prove otherwise.   At our current home, we recently started on…

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