From the personal file AND on my radar - Insect Needlepoint Pillows.

Oh my goodness.... Jonathan Adler has done it again.

How bananas are these!?!?

Here's my living room - (excuse the pic) to refresh your memory.

I see my next splurge on the horizon - and its looking like it may be these!

These are my colors and I think would jive perfectly with my Trina Turk/F. Schumacher pillows.

What do you think?

Want a little Adler?

Jonathan Adler makes me happy.  I was recently in his Chicago store with my boyfriend and we had so much fun just looking at EVERYTHING!  I wanted to buy myself a little present, but got so overwhelmed, I left empty handed. :(

BUT - this gorgeous lamp is now on sale at HSN - and it's fantastic!  Please do get it! 

And then tell me how much you love it!

Get it HERE

Living Room Delight

This living room space is gorgeous!  There are so many things I like about it, I don't even know where to begin.
1. The pair of standing lamps.
2. The  6 framed prints of art.
3. The matching sofas are gorg!
4. Adler rug - terrific!
5. The soothing color pallete.

Perfection!

Why don't you lay down the Geometrics...

Want to add some pizzazz to your home?

Lay down a geometric print rug or carpeting. You won't be sorry!

image via Decorpad

Designed by Jonathan Adler

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designed by David Jimenez

image via Yolksy

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Designed by Jan Showers

Here are a few great geometric print rugs that are fantastic and totally won't kill the bank:

The Farrah indoor/outdoor rug at Ballard $59-149

burkedecor.com Goa Collection $75 and up

burkedecor.com Chandra $90 and up

burkedecor.com Surya $50 and up

burkedecor.com Rug Market $35 and up

3 gorgeous dining rooms have something in common:

And what do they have in common?

Gorgeous chairs and fantastic lighting. 

So here's a budget tip: If you need to cut corners, don't focus on the table, get something clean and modern (Ikea would be a good source) and then splurge on your chairs.  

Love the open space and clean lines all softened with that wide plank white hardwood floors and that glammed out chandelier.  Image via Decor Pad

Ghost chairs and Adler.... Always a strong pairing.  Image via Living Etc.

Love how happy this space is.  Image via Everything LEB

Holiday Gift Guide: The Cool Girl Edition

Everyone has that friend that has the coolest taste***.... always puts it together right, and you always are a little clueless of what to get them.  Well - look no further. Here is the guide for you. 

*** Yes - girls you know who you are... I'm referring to you!! - C, L, D, K, A

Holiday Gift Guide - Luxe Edition

This "Luxe" gift guide is a little different from most "Luxe" gift guides... 

Times have changed - and people don't shop the way they use to.  So - here are some top picks for someone on your list that is really special.  

Obs... a Chanel quilted handbag would be the ideal "Luxe" gift... but lets get real. 

So here you go:

Meeting Jonathan Adler

Have I ever mentioned that whenever I am in a grumpy mood, I read the Jonathan Adler "My Prescription for Anti-Depressive Living" and immediately I feel great again? (and then notice myself re-arranging my home...) but that's besides the point!

Last night was pretty unreal.

I got to meet one of my absolute favorite designers. Ever.

Jonathan Adler!!

There was a book signing/Q&A at the Barnes and Nobles in Santa Monica and of course, I was front in center with best friend, Christine in tow. We had an absolute ball. It exceeded my expectations and it is something I will never forget.

It's people like Jonathan Adler who have so much grace, poise, interest, and care that make the design world amazing. He is creative, has such a keen eye, and really is appreciate of where his career has taken him. Not only that though - he wanted to give out his secrets: how to do this... and how to do that... He genuinely is on a mission to make everything esthetically "happy chic!"and he will help all of us get there!!

OH - and when I introduced myself - he mentioned he totally reads The Glam Lamb "Oh! I know you!" Yes. Thats what he said, my heart started racing, and it made my night!!

I also have added some new lingo to my vocab... "Obs" (obviously) "Tots" (totally) and when in doubt -- refer to everything as "Bananas!"

Yes - I had him sign it all. My best friend has his large boob vase... I wish I grabbed it from her to have him sign it!!