Monday, May 30, 2011

Happy Memorial Day

Hope you were able to have a relaxing, fun day! Days like today sure do make me feel thankful and proud to be an American!! I don't know about you but I think red, white and blue sure is a timeless combo! Doen't have to be "Country Bumpkin" and heres the proof:








Images: Tobi Fairley, Elle Decor, My Favorite and My Best 

Thursday, May 26, 2011

Shine Shine Shine ON

Umm can we discuss how amazing this house is? Now it's actually no shocker that it's this insane considering it belongs to the genius behind Shine by S.H.O remember my obsession with this? But wow, I really love this home and all of the fab turquoise accents!





Kinda cute how the whole house matches! Wonder what her favorite colors are?! lol

Images: here and here

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Cute Idea

Have some designer shopping bags that you don't know what to do with but can't bear to throw them out?

Easy: Frame those babies and throw them up on the wall!







Image: here, Shelter, Style Redux

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Mixing Patterns

Mixing Patters can be a little bit of a faux pas for some. I personally love it when its done right. Since I believe there are truly no rules in decorating I say If you love it go for it! If you are worried about the look appearing too busy it's always best to have lots of solid surfaces near.

The image below has tons of patterns going on but since it has the solid sofa, walls and chairs it doesn't feel too overwhelming.  Can you image wallpaper in this room? I would be WAY too much..





If you love mixing patterns but feel afraid or overwhelmed by it, I'll give you a tip for my general rule that has come out good so far: Floral, Stripe, and a Geometric!


Monday, May 23, 2011

Victorian Goodness

Growing up all I heard about from my Mama was how much she LOVED Victorian homes, and would love to live in one. Unfortunately, we did not live in an area where that was very possible.. But when I saw this insanely gorgeous home I decided that it's time for me and my Mama to pack up and move!













Images: here and here

Sunday, May 22, 2011

I Took Your Advice

SO I took your advice and went back and got the cabinet, I can't wait to fix that baby up! Well of course when I went back I didn't leave empty handed. I've got to stop! But honestly I'm getting such good deals on stuff I know I will need (want) for our new house!

First, lets discuss these fab X benches I got from one of my favorite stores Treasures on the Coast (always FULL of gems) I'm not even going to mention the murano glass pink lamps that I saw, or the palm beach style lamp, or even the faux bamboo table. Do you self a favor and go check it out yourself!

And so fab dining chairs from Estate Warehouse, can't wait to paint and reupholster these!
 Now we just need a house......... The search continues...

Saturday, May 21, 2011

Gilt-less


Super cute pillows at Gilt today! They always have the best prices, check them out here

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Moody

While it's no surprise that I am usually more of a fan of the bright white rooms, this moody den has piqued my interest. It's one of those rooms that the more you stare at it the more you find things about it you love.. How insane is that zebra tufted lovelyness, not to mention the lighting! Wow.


Let us not forget the lucite desk.. wow. I want!

Images: Amy Morris via Atlanta Homes

Shabby Apple Winner!!

And the winner of the Shabby Apple Giveaway is..........



I will be emailing you to get all your info!!! Congratulations

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

What Do You Think?

So this past weekend I went to my favorite spot The Estate Warehouse, and I found this little side table that I pretty much love.. However, I didn't purchase it b/c

1. We are house hunting I have no idea where it would go..
2. It was sort of narrow so not a ton of storage..
3. Because I would probably want it as a bedroom side table, and I generally like these sorts of things to match and they only had one..
4. Because it was $65 which I thought was kinda expensive for it., and the store remember these finds



Now I realize how ugly it looks in the Faux gold and red finish but here would be my inspration for it





SOOO What do you think??????? Should I go back and swoop it up becuase it could be soo cute? or let it go???

Monday, May 16, 2011

Ever So Glam Bathrooms

Oww how I wish I could take a long bath in one of these gorgeous bathrooms! Why? Because it's Monday, I'm not feeling that well, and because its MONDAY :(








Don't forget to enter the Shabby Apple Giveaway below





Images:Apartment Theraphy, Alkamie, Everything Fab

Friday, May 13, 2011

Shabby Apple Giveaway!!!

I am sooo excited to announce the latest giveaway! It is just about the cutest dress I have ever seen from Shabby Apple!! ShabbyApple.com has a great array of women's and even little girls dresses. My favorite are the white vintage dresses, as well as their new collection of sailor inspired red, white and blue set sail dresses and swimsuits.






Shabby Apple was kind enough to let me pick a dress for this giveaway and I choose the;

Spanish Steps Dress










OK... So here are the details to enter to WIN: (ONLY Bazaar of Serendipity Followers are allowed to enter, so make sure you are a follower)



1. Hop on over to Shabby Apple and tell me what your favorite item is, in the comment section below



2. For an extra entry on hop on over to Shabby Apples Facebook page and "like them". Then come back here and tell me in the comments. You will also recieve special promotions and exclusive discounts through their FB page .





ALSO Shabby Apple has been so generous to give all Bazaar of Serendipity readers a 10% off coupon code. : serendipity10off






Good Luck! The giveawaway ends Wednesday the 18th MIDNIGHT

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Lonny Lovin

The latest Lonny issue is out and they have allll kinds of New Orleans amazingness all over the mag! Oddly enough my best friend just got back from there, and just yesterday she was telling me how amazing it was! The night life sounds soo amazing, and I've been dying to go to Perch!!!

Here are some of my favorites from the Mag!