Monday Pretties

It would tickle me to have just one of these pretties to start out this week.

Intiq for J.Crew Mochila Bag / Skinny Jean / Pine Cone Hill Napkin / Flower Lattice Necklace

Make Mischief Mug / Smoking Slipper / Chewing the Cud Storage Bucket / Colorblock Stripe Shirt

How about lining your drawers with pretty wallpaper? Can you believe that this is a dining table by Lily Pulitzer? You can see more of her collection here. 

Or have disco balls in your home or office? I'm thinking that P&Q needs a few of these for our office.

A bright new shirt, a pretty bauble, Lily wallpaper, and disco balls could make any Monday more exciting! Happy Monday!

A Childhood Dream Came True Today

Growing up, I always made up dances and even talked my brother into playing along. We would sing and dance with Madonna and Michael, always dreaming that one day, just maybe, we would be in our very own music video.

On Monday, my girlfriend and real estate extraordinaire, Jessica Edwards, got a group of friends together and we did just that. Jessica is incredible at marketing and social media and runs a wildly successful real estate business here in Wilmington. She is a powerhouse when it comes to that. 

Thanks so much Jessica for inviting me to be a part of such a fun project! 

PS: Tilley-Gray, Maggie, Jessica's little girl, and our friend Logan's daughter, Riley, make a cameo towards the end of the video. Their cuteness is out of control. 

Design Road Trip

Yesterday, Shannon and I went on a little road trip to Raleigh. Equipped with music, magazines, and a notebook to make our to-do and goal list, we were on a mission to find fab fabric and furniture for our  clients. We got lost a time or two (or three or four) but found our way to some gorgeous things.

Thanks for all of your lunch suggestions from our Facebook post. We ended having lunch at Nofo and spotted this adorable antique shop. I love the trim and the stripes together. 

 We spent hours scouring one of our fabric showrooms and found the perfect fabrics for our clients. Fabric is one of my favorite parts of design and it was exciting to add to our library. 

The showroom has one of my favorite wallpapers at their checkout. I would love to put this in a powder room or a hallway. It would also be great lining bookshelves!

No trip to Raleigh is complete without stopping to see Jamie at Furbish. Her store is always full of inspiration and furry friends. We stopped at the most adorable cupcake shop to pick up treats for her and the Furbish girls. 

How cute is this cupcake shop? 

Are you following Poplin & Queen on Instagram? If not, what are you waiting for? We post pictures of  fabric, great design, cupcakes, and our adorable dogs and babies. Find us at poplinandqueen and on twitter @poplinandqueen. 

Abstract Art

Last week during our little vacation, I went to the art store and bought a canvas, paint, and paint brushes. Our house is in serious need of abstract art, and although I haven't painted since college, I thought it would be a great project for us to do as a family. 

Art can be a tricky thing, and abstract art is not something that is as easy to create as it looks. I love the work of Michelle Armas, Kate Long Stevenson, and Sally King Benedict. 

Michelle Armas

Kate Long Stevenson

Sally King Benedict

As I prepared the supplies and stripped Tilley-Gray down to her diaper, I had visions of what it must be like to be a full-time painter. A little cottage in the country with a boho vibe? A dozen chickens and babies running around, all in white? Sounds appealing, doesn't it?

In the end, we made a few pieces that I really love and are special because Tilley-Gray helped smear the paint when she wasn't trying to eat the brushes. 

 Abstract art has a place in every home, whether you have a contemporary or traditional home. Cottage in the country or apartment in the city, I think this little reading nook would fit perfectly in most homes. 

Furbish Studio Chair / Kate Long Stevenson Art

Furbish Studio Pouf / Bungalow 5 Side Table

Do you have any favorite abstract artist? I'd love to hear!

Someone please invite me to a wedding...

Just so I can buy this dress. I saw it on Shopbop and instantly feel in love. 

Or, it could be a great excuse to throw a fancy party.I think this dress most definitely deserves a party!

Favorite Fridays

Hope y'all had a great week! Our "staycation" was great. We were able to enjoy time together and explore Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach in a way that we haven't been able to do before. Tilley-Gray's nanny came yesterday for a few hours while Gray and I went paddleboarding, something that we haven't done together since last summer. 
 I get emails all the time from readers about my favorite places and things to do in Wilmington, so next week, I'll do a round up of my favorites in Wilmington. 
Here are a few favorites from this week!



Tilley-Gray's favorite things (7.5 months)

Picnic Basket /Bunny/ High Chair

Bathing Suit/ Book

I finally committed to a highchair. Thanks for all of your recommendations. The Oxo Sprout Chair is great, fits with the aesthetic of our house as much as a highchair can, and Tilley-Gray seems to love it!

Favorite Outfit
It's 100 degrees outside, but we are staying inside a lot these days and it's typically freezing.
I've given up on using my diaper bag (I could never find anything in it!) and am saving up for this gorgeous Miu Miu bag. 

Tucker Blouse / JBrand Super Skinny Jeans / Miu Miu Satchel
DKM Drop Earrings / Yosi Samra Ballet Flats

Favorite Blog Find

Pink Peonies

 She's beyond adorable and has such a fresh take on style!

Favorite Quote

found here

This resonated with me a few weeks back and I keep reminding myself when my self doubt starts creeping up. It's not that I'm comparing myself to anyone else, but to what "could be." It's always great to plan and to want to do great things, but it's just as important to live in the moment and be grateful. 

Favorite Room

So bright and cheery. A gorgeous design by Maria Barros.

Favorite Photos

TG living the life of luxury at her grandparent's house.

Our first day of vacation on the beach.

Tilley-Gray pulled up for the first time Monday. I'm not ready for this yet, but she is telling me to "get over it." My sweet girl is growing up so fast.

I hope y'all have a great weekend!
xoxo

7.5 Months

I can't believe that my sweet baby is already 71/2 months old! She is crawling and pulling up now, quickly growing out of her 9 month clothes and learning new things everyday. We spent an evening at the beach with our friend and favorite photographer, Millie Holloman, a few weeks ago to capture Tilley-Gray at 6 months. I love how they turned out and was happy that she took a few of our little family, even if I did have sweet potatoes and formula on my shirt!

As always, a big thank you Millie for capturing such precious moments!