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things I like this week

1. perfect pale flats

2. cute gift wrap idea using cupcake wrappers

3. Martha's pink guest house in her Maine home

4. this tiny pink restaurant and bar in Tribeca is on our NYC restaurant bucket list

5. a pretty dahlia print on etsy

6. love these Brooklyn made bags

7. such a sweet window treatment for a little girls room

8. a rose and cardamom cocktail

9. pretty radish ribbon salad

Happy Valentine's Day everyone!

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I haven't done one of these in a long time! 

Here are some favorite fall things I am liking this week....

1. Cute cozy fleecy "cloud" slippers, shop here.

2. An asymmetrical grey Scottish cashmere poncho, shop here.

3. A seagrass basket made in Africa of recycled materials to fill an empty corner, shop here.

4. Sweet handmade suede flats made in Spain, shop here.

5. Gather what's left in your perennial border before the first frost and place into a wire basket fitted with jars, find one here, only $8!

6. No more totes for me, I like carrying crossbody bags, love this Annabelle Ingall "Jojo", shop here.

7. A John Derian inspired decoupage bedside tray on etsy, shop here.

8. A made in America wool striped blanket for chilly nights, shop here.

9. A warm and inviting faux bois wallpapered bathroom designed by Benjamin Dhong, source here.

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Cindy

things I like this week

1.  Ballard Designs has striped sheets that are perfect for summer. I like the ties on the duvet.

2. The grey wallpaper stripes in this foyer paired with a white painted staircase and sharp black banister has a Hamptons feel.

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3. What a pretty spring rustic table with apple blossoms.

Kinfolk magazine

4. I would love to catch a glimpse of this curious looking shore bird with an upturned beak along the coast, it is an American Avocet. We have been enjoying bird watching in the Low Country.

Post & Courier

5.  We brought this sweet bouquet home from the farmer's market last weekend....scabiosa, coreopsis and sweet peas.

6.  A delicious twist on a margarita, add St Germain liqueur, recipe here. 

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7.  Stripes are always perfect on the floor of a coastal house, these are from Ballard Designs.

8. We want to add casual hooks in our foyer. The white walls, cute totes and vintage horse painting make this peg rack special.

Country Living

9. West Elm makes these striped sheets, add a monogram for a preppy touch.

Are you a fan of stripes like I am. Isn't everyone? They are perfect for warm weather living.

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Cindy

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1. We are leaning towards a cream body paint for our new home with putty windows and trim. This is my favorite inspiration pic. The dark sconces look great with this combination.

Benjamin Moore color charts

2. Our kitchen in the new house will be a creamy white with light countertops. Similar to this but much smaller and without the pendants and double islands. It will be a galley kitchen with one island, windows instead of upper cabinetry and an attached open pantry with windows, refrigerator, cabinetry, shelving, counter space and a bar sink.

3. Blue crabs are in season here so I have been buying their meat at the seafood shop and ordering soft shells at restaurants. One of the easiest quick meals to prepare are crab cakes over greens with vinaigrette.  This watercolor is one variation but there are so many ways to make crab cakes.

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4. I love this grill cover. Mary Ann featured it several years ago on her blog, Classic Casual Home. I want to have a local lady I just found who is making slipcovers for us to make one for our grill.

5. A new book about the homes of Furlow Gatewood, One Man's Folly by Julia Reed, has just been published. He is a well known but kind of under-the-radar antique collector, interior decorator and house restorer with great Southern style who lives in Americus, GA. You may recognize his homes as they have been featured in Veranda and elsewhere. He has great eclectic style. You can buy the book here.

6. I love the mirror on this porch.  The whole mix is nice. We have similar wicker. I want an eclectic look on our screened porch too.

7.  Libby of An Eye for Detail blog, featured a Euphorbia plant that is growing in her garden this week. We have never grown euphorbia. I love the form of the bloom, little mustaches over pert green double petals and want to try it in the gardens of our new home.

8.  Another eclectic patio, this one is in one of Furlow Gatewood's homes. You can find many images of his homes on Pinterest, go here to enjoy some of them.  This image was published in Veranda.

9. And finally, this been one of my go-to outfits for the last two months...white jeans and chambray. Being a wardrobe minimalist, I only have one pair of white jeans, the J Crew Matchstick Jean. I wash them often and wear them with every warm weather top, sweater and jacket I have.

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Cindy

things I like this week

1.  Simple kitchen beauty...image from Australia's "Martha Stewart" Donna Hay, visit her website here.

2. I want another Annie Sloan Chalk Paint project and have been searching the house for something I can paint. Would love to find a dresser at consignment or thrift similar to this one for one of our bedrooms and paint it in Louis Blue with a light coat of dark wax applied on top.

3. What a beautiful way to create separation on a patio. Drought tolerant ornamental grasses in glazed pots. Design by Mark English.

4. I love Meg Braff's rooms.... always fresh, traditional, and pretty!

5. The most elegant summer accessory.... Elizabeth Locke earrings.

 6. Gingham ribbon and embossed gift wrap, Carolyne Roehm used to sell both on her website but can copy the look for a little summer gift.

7. Linen lovers should spend a few minutes on Libeco's site or visit one of their stores when traveling in Europe. The ultimate in linen products. Shop here in the US. The gorgeous monogram on this Libeco pillow is done No. Four Eleven and can be purchased here.

8. I have copied this look this spring, but my skirt is about 3" longer! From Suburbly Chic tumbler.

9. The prettiest drink EVER! Ice cubes made with distilled water and edible flowers. Layer water in cube tray 1/3 up and freeze. Add flowers (or a raspberry or blueberry) and bit more water and freeze. One more layer on top. Here is the Martha how to.

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Cindy

things I like this week

1. What type of peony is this? Anyone know? So pretty....

2. Do you ever treat yourself to Thai Iced Tea at Thai restaurants? It's rich and delish, recipe here to make it at home.

3. Had delicious Maryland Crab Cakes (in Ohio, not Maryland) last weekend. So easy to make at home. Pair with the unique potato dish below for guests. Here is Martha's recipe.

4. This is such a great beach house guest bedroom. One of my favorite Southern interior designers, Tammy Connor of Birmingham, AL designed it. The clever ropes, the orange accents, the little  black chest, the tropical leaves, the lantern, the subtle striped walls, the prints, all of it! 

5. A beautiful Brazilian Brassy Breasted Tanager

6. I am going to organize the gardening shelves of the garage this week. Love the organization of this potting shed on Fine Gardening's website.

7. How about fancy Potato Dominoes to accompany the Maryland Crab Cakes? Requires cutting potatoes in rectangles and then slicing with the mandoline. Stack in a baking dish with butter and salt and bake. Recipe from Steamy Kitchen.

8. Just bought two of these carrot colored Pandan Bins from Serena & Lily for our bedroom bookshelf. Think I need one more, great for magazines.

9. A silk/linen blend fabric from Calico, Nature Silhouette in Sunset. I think it would be so pretty on a wood framed occasional chair or as pillows on a creamy sofa.

What are you liking this week?

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Cindy

things I like this week

1. This day bed full of neutral pillows made with Lauren Leiss fabrics  is calm and casual. Love the mix of patterns and the wrinkled look, like the linen duvet on our bed.

2. Easy appetizer that comes from the freezer...puff pastry cheese sticks. Just cut into strips after thawing, layer cheese and herbs, twist and bake. There are never leftovers of these. The presentation is so stylish... little crocks with herb sprig and olive branch tied with twine.

3. Bernardo sandals are classic. I have a few pairs that are still in great shape after several summers of wear. Love the shape and color of these. I like a back strap, they make less noise, no flapping around!

4. Summer roll season is here. We love to eat this Vietnamese dish as an appetizer or for  a simple dinner on the patio. Just soak the rice wrapper quickly, roll with any combination of shrimp, chicken, peppers, cucumbers, green onions. cabbage, sprouts, cilantro, thai basil and make a quick peanut dipping sauce. Recipe here.

5. This is the prettiest carrot dish ever! Simply roasted with rosemary. My local grocery sells rainbow carrots but not with the tops on. I might see them this summer at the farmer's markets. Recipe from Oh My Veggies blog here.

6. Speaking of carrots, what a cute little bun-bun!

7. Blenheim Bouquet smells great. On anyone. Male or female, in my bath, on a neck or on my husband's face. He wears their aftershave balm. 

8. This creamy kitchen is quite beautiful! Every element of it...

the cabinet color

 the stone floors and countertops

 the open shelving and everything perfectly arranged on the shelves

 the basket and pot rack

 the soft pink tulips

the tied tea towels

and the great sink!

9. Fresh makes beautiful soaps which make great gifts for friends or yourself. Becoming more widely available, they are adding stores, joining the flagship store on Union Square in NYC, online shop here. The soaps are triple milled and last a long time. Packaging is especially pretty.

What are you liking this week?

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Cindy