Inspiration for this Monday morning

How was your weekend? Mine was filled with much needed time at home with the husband and Tilley-Gray, planting flowers, making dinners, and watching a few movies. Saturday I went to the most adorable baby shower and then Sunday we had a big play date on the beach. It was a great weekend!

My love of stripes continues with this gorgeous courtyard. 

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Have you seen the Horchow online magazine? It's full of eye candy!

 So many good things about this kitchen, including the unexpected red lantern. 

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MOR beauty products might be just as good as macaroons.

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This straw hat could cover me and Tilley-Gray this summer. There is no such thing as too big of a straw hat!

Tibi is so on point this season. I love this backless maxi dress. 

Happy Monday!

xoxo

Kitchen Love

Did I tell you that we are tiling our kitchen? Did I tell you that I found tile at Lowe's that was reasonable and then my girlfriend Sarah found the holy grail of kitchen tile that I seriously can't stop thinking about? Here it is, in all of its onyx glory. It's so sick.  The husband isn't over the moon about it like I am, but I'm hoping he will give in so I'll shut up about it and move on. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

 If not, I may just have to sell an ovary.

Thoughts? Only positive ones though; do not spoil my fun.

xoxoxo

Day 7 of Things I Love: Nancy Meyers Movies

Father of the Bride,The Holiday, Something's Gotta Give, What Women Want, and It's Complicated are all movies written and directed by the talented producer Nancy Meyers. These are all favorites of mine, especially Something's Gotta Give. The story line, characters, music, and the gorgeous homes are what give these movies that extra something special. If you haven't seen It's Complicated, drop what you are doing right now and go see it! It is hysterical and such a feel good movie. My husband owed me a favor after volunteering me to have an  intern that was a Judge's neice  ( of course I couldn't say no) so I made him go and see a chick flick with me, and he loved it! Maybe not his favorite movie of all time, but we laughed so hard our stomaches hurt.

The reason I can watch these movies over and over and  over are because every single time, I find something new and interesting in the homes that are shown. They are classic homes with a twist, whether it is the artwork or the layout. So beautiful!

My favorite movie of all time ...

Something's Gotta Give

I especially love the kitchen in Something's Gotta Give. This is a classic Hamptons home that has tons of charm. If you love French music, check out the soundtrack of this movie. It's great!

The Holiday

There are two homes highlighted in this movie. First, the Brentwood home of Cameron Diaz's character, and the English country home of Kate Winslet's character. Both are divine. Which is your favorite? I prefer the Brentwood home but I also think the country home is so  charming.

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The Holiday

What a quaint, cozy house! I love the stone and the cozy rugs and the textiles used in this home. 

It's Complicated

This movie is set in southern California and has such beautiful homes and bakeries and gardens featured.

Which is your favorite Nancy Meyers movie house?

Happy Sunday!