Summer is finally upon us (seriously, 80 degree weather just arrived) and all I want to do is pack a picnic, lay on some soft grass, and read a good book.
She’s got the right idea…
…and she does too. Here’s hoping the weather sticks around this weekend when I’ll be able to leave the office and enjoy. Happy Wednesday!
Photos from top: 1. Erikca McConnell 2. Olivia Graham 3. Roland Bello
I know its only Thursday, but I’m so excited for a non-working weekend that I’m already plotting an al fresco dinner party.
A farmhouse table setup under a tree? Perfection.
Linen tablecloth? Benches? An adorable puppy head? The countryside? Yes, please!
Photos from top: 1. via House & Garden 2. Miki Duisterhof 3. Alexandra Rowley
When it rains it pours, and we have another giveaway today! Pretty Chic is company based in San Franisco and they make adorable notebooks and weekly planners.
I’m obsessed with hounds tooth and this gray version is tré chic and so functional.
And speaking of functional, how adorable is this weekly planner? Each week features an inspiring quote and there’s even an area to list all your favorite things for 2010. And best of all, Pretty Chic is giving a planner & notebook set to a Santa Barbara Chic reader. Just leave a comment about which is your favorite pattern (you can see more here) and a winner will be randomly selected next Tuesday, February 2nd. Happy commenting!
I’d like to welcome Wedding Paper Divas as our new sponsor! They are a wedding invitation company and have so many styles to choose from, you will certainly find what you’re looking for. I love this horizontal invitation with tandem bike and little sign that says “we do,” so cute!
For you modern fans, who love color, how perfect is this simple striped invitation? It’s a part of Wedding Paper Diva’s letterpress collection.
They also carry designs for save the dates, wedding announcements, rehearsal dinner invitations, bridal shower invitations, party invitations and personal stationary. I could go on but you can check it out for yourself here.
Best of all? They’re giving Santa Barbara Chic readers a $50.00 gift certificate to use on whatever your heart desires. Simply leave a comment below with what your wedding colors will be and why (or what your favorite color is in general), and a winner will be randomly selected on Monday, February 1st.
*Contest has closed.*
To me, there is nothing more glamorous than a delicate tea cup filled with jewelry. Paired with soft pink peonies or roses, the look is just darn pretty.
Of course you’ll need an equally fabulous vanity to hold these jems.
Images from top: Left. Chris Everard Right: Sandra Lane 2. Polly Wreford 3. Jo Tyler all via Sarah Kaye
I’m loving this sassy gold heels by Alexander McQueen. Available here.
I’m a huge bibliophile, and I love the look of this pretty stack of books on an all white mantle (the elephant is pretty great as well).
This is pretty close to what my house looks like right now– stacks of books everywhere (I’m moving!), though minus the awesome Gothic inspired bench and table.
And speaking of pretty books, have you seen these clothbound books by Penguin? I don’t care much for Dickens, but that book cover is to die for. And, oh yes, these books are available at my all time favorite store, Anthropologie.
I’m love these hauntingly beautiful detail shots of Paris by La Vie Photography.
I studied a lot of Gothic architecture when I was in school and I visited Paris as part of my studies. These photos definitely make me want to go back.
I love the coppery patina on this angel. Go check out the full set here.
I love these wallpaper designs by Aimee Wilder. They’re so modern and playful!
Speaking of playful, I love the robot wallpaper.
And of course the “analog nights” pattern is so awesomely 80’s.
I love these delicate felt flower brooches by A Alicia.
They also come in gray and coral. I think they could make the perfect accent for a bridesmaids dress, wedding dress, or even worn with a white t-shirt with a pair of jeans.
Oh yes, and they even have flowers for your hair. Lovely.
Photos via A Alicia.
I’m in love with this tufted chair. I’ll take six, please.
Oh, light gray couch tufted couch– get in my living room right now!
Images: 1. Joe Schmelzer 2. Joanna Henderson
I’m loving these floaty, short, short, cocktail dresses by Valentino. The soft gray color is divine.
Images via Style.com
I’m really digging dark these purple-gray shoes. So modern and fabulous. Photo by Natalie Moser.
Can you tell I’m looking for decor? And I’m, seriously, madly in love, with these pretty tapes from Japan.
There are so many places I could use this– around vases or candles, welcome bags, endless possibilities.
I kind of want them all… Avaliable here.
Kelly is a design fan. She loves event and floral design and is thrilled that she gets to call that her job. She has a pretty serious fabric and container collection and is a self-confessed shoeaholic.
Megan is an artist who creates custom paper goods for Kelly Oshiro Design. She loves playing with typography, color, and texture in every invitation she designs. She shares her love of all things paper in her weekly column “Paper Art.”
