Spring is Here!

How's your week going?   Mine's going great. It's MAY! Yay...and with that comes the kick-off to wedding season and just all around general outdoor fun and parties.  Isn't this alfresco above fun?  What plans are you making for outdoor fun?

The first wedding we're {kendra and I} doing is with a local girl.  She's global, though.  She's "THE Nicest Girl with Big ideas".  We'll letcha in on it in a few...

Anyhow, We're pretty excited to be collaborating on what will be an amazingly one-of-a-kind event with the bride and her team.  And we are beyond flattered that she's asked us to share some DIY's on her amazingly popular blog this coming month.

Baby A is getting bigger and I was asked twice yesterday if I'm having twins.  What would your response be to that?  Sometimes I laugh and other times I want to cry...{oh, boy, the hormones!!}

I DO love being pregnant, mostly.  So many people smile and wink, and offer cookies and drinks.  SOO, Soo sweet!  But, I do think a book should be written on "What NOT to say to a woman that's expecting."

{Does anyone know where this image is from?  I would love to know.}

Have a great "Springy" day!

xo
sharon

NEW things

May is Here!  And with it, a lot of new things.

This Friday, we will be open for artwalk and highlighting several artists, sipping some bubbly, and lighting some candles.  The last artwalk around Pickwick Place was all abuzz and really fun!

{If you are a local artist, and are interested in being showcased, please email me.  We love promoting local artists}

Also, Artsfest, Mothers Day, and a Giveaway coming up soon!  Stop in the store to see our new finds and new lay-out, and say hello to me and our new interns. We've been working hard at finding new and cool things and would love to hear what things are looking for in your home and outdoor patios.  We also love to hear of any suggestions you might have!  We LOVE feedback!!

The image above is from the Sonia Delaunay exhibit at the Cooper Hewitt.  Delauney was a painter and a fabric designer and clothing designer.  I found this via Ms Blandings blog.  Check it out!

Have a great week everyone!

xo
sharon

Royal Blush Cocktails*AT*four

 Join me today at Pickwick House for some bubbly-cosmo-meets-mojito! Some festive complementaries for celebrating #royalwedding2011~

Do come!

My Quick Round-Up of top LUVS: 

Kate's Dress {very Sound of Music-ish}

HerVeil

Her Sweet-n-simple Bouquet

Harry just makes me smile

New favorite names: Pippa, Eugenie, and Beatrice 

The hats, hats, hats

The Large Trees in the Westminster Abbey

Royal Blush Cocktail Recipe

1tsp cherry puree

3 tablespoons vodka

1 and1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

1 tablespoon simple syrup

5 fresh mint leaves

1 cup ice cubes

1/4 cup dry sparkling wine, such as brut Champagne, chilled

DesignCrush:RyanKorban

My nesting instincts are kicking in full force, and I still have twelve more weeks to go. I feel the need to straighten all my nests...  Redesign of Web + Blog Design + Home + Clients.  Met with a graphic/web designer today and will meet with an architect next week about the possibilities of adding onto our tiny, tiny house that's about to explode with even more little people and growing teens.  I cannot believe we're about to have another baby!!  Baby A has been waking me up early in the am with all his kicking, and sometimes that's good and sometimes bad.  Today, it was good.  I woke up at five and knocked out a lot!


Okay, moving on...I have a SERIOUS design crush right now....see below to find out who/what/where.

He's so talented.  And cute too...I might add.

LOVE that salmon colored velvet!  Cheetahs making me growl.

Can I just say "Canopy LOVE"?!

Can't get this vanity out of my head!! The over-sized ruffles just-so bubbly fun!

Bringing in the simple, dark furniture keeps it grounded and unfussy.

 Ryan Korban.  I remember seeing this sweet-faced Italiano looking boy and his work a few years back in the old Domino issues.  Now, he's popping up everywhere, including the new TradHome Mag.  I really love his romantic/70's vibe.

What do you think?  Do you have a favorite male designer?  I think Ryan's right up there on my list.

Royal Wedding Thoughts to come tomorrow!!

xo

Turtle Lovers in Design

I have a collection of antique tortoise shells in the shop for sale.  I do not advocate the killing of turtles for their shells.  I love turtles and have been noticing more and more turtle lovers who surround themselves with turtle shells or representations of turtles.

The Chinese believe that the turtle has the secret of heaven and of earth within its body because its back symbolizes Heaven and that its underside represents Earth.  They love turtles and it is a great Feng Shui symbol of prosperity.

Here is a breath taking design at La Marea restaurant at Miami's Tides South Beach Hotel, decorated by Kelly Wearstler with antique tortoise shells.  Kelly is a god-like inspiration with her bold trend setting eye in all that she does! I love how she incorporates nature's beauty into her designs here.  

 (Photos from VOGUE}

How 'bout you?  Would you be inclined to decorate with turtle shells?

Royal Wedding Details

Happy Monday and Happy Royal Wedding Week!  It's upon us...THE celebration that the world and wedding industry will be watching very closely this week.  One of the most momentous moments of the century and I can't wait!!  How 'bout you?  Will you be tuning in "At the bright of an early morn with tea and scones."?

(photo credits: Suzi Kemp via Anthology Mag, Graham & Brown via Anthology Mag}

Unclouded Skies

Happy Good Friday, Happy Earth Day, and Happy Easter to you all!  I'm wide awake at three in the morning thinking about food, tables, and food.  I need to be sleeping so I won't look like racoon eyes in the morning for the rolling camera.

 Come into the store today and pick up some earth friendly things.  At Pickwick House, we feel good when we can give high-fives to the earth and/or cheap-champagne-like-toasts {my new phrase for DIY} to the earth....like repurposing flea market finds, supporting artists who make the handmade things we carry, refurbing, and also selling sustainable products.  Come get a soy-based candle to take as a hostess gift or if you're running last minute on Easter basket and table scape ideas, we have got just the thing.  Also, tell me what cool earth friendly things you're seeing done out there.  I'm inspired today by poppytalk's earthday post...to see it go here.

(all images from Pinterest)

I'm off!  Happy Celebrations with your families.  ta-ta!  

xo
sharon