tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88537214198455957702024-03-13T12:19:20.539-04:00City Living GirlLiving in Style with an Eco Chic TwistCity Living Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07680874467438085499noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8853721419845595770.post-80034905553111312052010-05-06T10:56:00.000-04:002010-05-06T10:56:12.455-04:00Vendor Spotlight & Offer: Deanna Novak, My Heritage Book<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/S-LWzSxlMpI/AAAAAAAAAxM/7jEEm6BQ-Eg/s1600/my+heritage+book+detail.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/S-LWzSxlMpI/AAAAAAAAAxM/7jEEm6BQ-Eg/s320/my+heritage+book+detail.jpg" /></a></div><br />
In honor of Mother's Day and<a href="http://www.momsniteout.com/"> National Moms Night Out</a>, an official celebration of Moms held tonight, we are turning the spotlight on one of our favorite local vendors; mom, author and entrepreneur, Deanna Novak. Her first book, <a href="http://www.myheritagebook.com/">My Heritage Book</a>, is a beautifully illustrated and uniquely personalized keepsake for children. We are sure you will find her as engaging and inspiring as we do. And as a special treat, she will provide a special <b>20% off discount</b> and <b>graciously sign every book</b> ordered by our City Living Baby clients and readers. To place your order go to <a href="http://www.myheritagebook.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=heritagebook&Category_Code=Books">www.MyHeritageBook.com</a> and include the <b>Coupon Code: citylivingbaby</b>. Thank you Deanna for this special offer and Happy Mother's Day!<br />
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<ol style="margin-top: 0in;" type="1"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color: navy;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"><b>Tell us a little bit about yourself?</b><o:p></o:p></span> </li>
</ol><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><span style="color: navy; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">I am the mother of two beautiful children – Samantha (6) and Nicholas (3). My husband, Scott, and I recently celebrated our 10 year anniversary on a wonderful trip to Italy. I am originally from New York, but have been in South Florida since the early 90s. I was a practicing tax attorney prior to starting my own business, but have wanted to be a writer for as long as I can remember. I love learning about the countries of our world through the research for <i>My Heritage Book</i> and enjoy spending free time with my family, reading, writing, and traveling. I am also on the Board of Directors for the Fort Lauderdale/Broward Chapter of NAWBO (National Association of Women Business Owners).</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><br />
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</ol><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><span style="color: navy; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">I have always wanted to be a writer and have been interested in heritage for just as long. When my daughter was born, I felt a need to teach her about her own unique heritage from both sides of her family. I searched for a book to help me do that, to no avail. I then developed the idea for <i>My Heritage Book</i>.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><br />
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</ol><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><span style="color: navy; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">My daughter inspired me to write this book. Both of my children inspire me to give my best each and every day in everything that I do.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><br />
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</ol><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><span style="color: navy; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">I am 100% Italian and proud of it! One tradition that sticks out in my mind is that every Sunday, we cook macaroni, meatballs, and sauce for a big family dinner. Growing up, I would wake up every Sunday morning smelling sauce and meatballs, and hearing Italian music. It reminded me of how wonderful and important families are and made me remember our roots. I loved it and still do! I continue the tradition today in my own family.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><br />
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</ol><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><span style="color: navy; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">I share this experience with my children today by continuing this tradition every Sunday. They help me make meatballs, listen to Italian music, and set the table for everyone coming to dinner!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><br />
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</ol><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><span style="color: navy; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">With regard to my business, we plan on adding a cd with music from the countries to the book by the end of the year. I also plan on launching my 2<sup>nd</sup> book within the next 12 months. Personally, I plan on living life to the fullest and continuing to show my children that you can do anything you set your mind to!<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div>City Living Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07680874467438085499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8853721419845595770.post-50355339330624618872010-04-13T21:23:00.000-04:002010-04-13T21:23:19.326-04:00Peace, Love n Happy PillowsI have taken a little break from blogging, but I am back with some awesome finds. While perusing the latest styles out in retail, I went crazy for these super fun, bright and bold organic pillow covers at <a href="http://www.pbteen.com/">www.Pbteen.com</a>. These stylish designs are the it pieces to refresh your daughter's room for Spring, inspire an affordable nursery and brighten up your day where ever they may rest.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here's How to Enter:</span><br />
<ul><li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Visit the </span><a href="http://childreninspiredesign.com/index.php?option=com_supacart&page=shop.browse&category_id=11"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">prints collection </span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> at </span><a href="http://www.childreninspiredesign.com/"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">http://www.childreninspiredesign.com/</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> and select your two favorites. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Then come back here and let us know which print you liked and who you would love to give the 2nd print to and why. </span></li>
</ul><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For an additional entry, add your links:</span><br />
<ul><li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tweet this post on Twitter</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Let your friends know on Facebook</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial;">Blog about this 2-in-1 Giveaway</span> </li>
</ul><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We will select our winner on February 10, 2010. Good Luck!!</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Plus:</span><br />
<a href="http://childreninspiredesign.wordpress.com/2010/01/28/ready-for-februarys-original-art-giveaway/"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Click here</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> to enter February's giveaway at Children Inspire Design and win this sweet one of a kind collage on salvaged wood. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Finally, as a special bonus to all of our <strong>City Living Girl</strong> readers, enjoy an exclusive <strong>20% off</strong> on all her artwork with our special <strong><a href="http://childreninspiredesign.com/">coupon code: THANKS20</a></strong></span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Good Luck!! <em><span style="font-size: x-small;">contest is closed. Winner will be contacted.</span></em></span></strong>City Living Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07680874467438085499noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8853721419845595770.post-77179328351671166892010-01-25T15:07:00.001-05:002010-01-25T15:11:39.112-05:00SPANX Glams Up Their Headquarters<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">If you worked in a corporate environment wouldn't you love an office like this? I know I would. Last Week, <a href="http://www.interiordesign.net/article/CA6714747.html?q=spanx">Interior Design</a> featured SPANX's new Atlanta headquarters by tvs Design. In keeping with their stylish collection, they asked for a space that felt like home, was girly and fun. Glamorous vignettes are used to create trendy seating areas and unenclosed "workstations" that are as elegant as one's living room. And a fabulous kitchen/dining area was created to accomodate life's events like baby showers, parties etc. I think this is one chic office space and a sensational lesson in corporate branding. I wonder if they used low VOC paint or energy efficient appliances? That would have been an easy do.<br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">are used in this corporate setting. Love those lamps.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Stunning red lacquered walls and hollywood lights create a super chic lobby<br />
</div>City Living Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07680874467438085499noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8853721419845595770.post-1590747072367887482010-01-20T13:39:00.000-05:002010-01-20T13:39:39.496-05:00HM's New Eco Chic Garden Collection<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/S1ZXky8AtXI/AAAAAAAAAu0/zAZRNvu3bTk/s1600-h/hm-garden-collection.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ps="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/S1ZXky8AtXI/AAAAAAAAAu0/zAZRNvu3bTk/s320/hm-garden-collection.jpg" /></a><br />
</div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Get ready for Spring with </span><a href="http://www.hmthegardencollection.com/welcome/"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">HM's</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> new eco chic Garden Collection. Fresh, sassy, romantic and affordable....what can be better? Inspired by chlorophyl green gardens and hippie chic flower power; each piece is made from sustainable and recycled materials, organic cottons and linens. Coming in March at an HM store near you....I can't wait! </span><br />
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</div>City Living Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07680874467438085499noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8853721419845595770.post-71206798183334298752010-01-18T19:11:00.000-05:002010-01-18T19:11:01.649-05:00New from West Elm GreenCheck out these new, eco chic accents from the <a href="http://www.westelm.com/">West Elm</a> Green collection. I'm giving these fresh, statement making faves high marks for style.<br />
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</div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.straydogdesigns.com/">Stray Dog Designs</a> (@straydogdesigns) </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">is a unique accessories and lighting company known for their whimsy and hand crafted artwork. Each piece is hand made from recycled glass and materials by artisans in Mexico and Haiti. Today, I am celebrating the papier mache items made by their artisans in Haiti. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love this new lamp available at </span><a href="http://www.serenaandlily.com/New/New-Mini-Haitian-Drum-Lamp"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Serena and Lily</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. It has wonderful texture and would add a fresh pop to any room. While I love it in white, a number of low voc colors are available as well; it would be so girly and fun in turq or pink. And the birdcage pendant below? Well, how charming would this one be in a nursery? Love it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Our hearts go out to everyone in Haiti, these wonderful artisans, and their friends and loved ones here in the USA.</span><br />
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</div>City Living Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07680874467438085499noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8853721419845595770.post-54826039471821627812009-12-28T15:06:00.005-05:002009-12-28T16:23:19.379-05:00Happy New Year!<div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SzkYD3ZfonI/AAAAAAAAAtk/jRbnx-lTgpk/s1600-h/image_xlimage_2009_12_R9760_New_Years_Eve_ball_12282009.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 200px; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420390081206657650" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SzkYD3ZfonI/AAAAAAAAAtk/jRbnx-lTgpk/s200/image_xlimage_2009_12_R9760_New_Years_Eve_ball_12282009.jpg" /></a><br /></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">headed for Times Square by pedicab<br /></span></div><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">It doesn't matter where I am on New Year's Eve, I always manage to watch the countdown/crystal ball drop in Times Square. If you are in New York, you can still visit the <a href="http://powerlab.duracell.com/">Duracell Smart Power Lab </a>and pedal on one of their six power rovers to help generate the 32000 watt hours needed to light up the 2010 numbers for the countdown. </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">A new design for the Waterford crystal ball was unveiled yesterday and approximately 288 triangles were replaced and arranged in a Celtic knot to represent the 2010 theme "Let There Be Courage". This ribbon pattern represents courage and hope with the yellow ribbons that welcome home soldiers and the red ribbons for AIDS awareness. A beautiful addition to last year's “Let There Be Joy” and 2008 “Let There Be Light” designs. </span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;">Wishing you a Happy and Healthy New Year filled with courage, joy and light.</span>City Living Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07680874467438085499noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8853721419845595770.post-9781505101727627392009-12-16T15:04:00.019-05:002009-12-16T16:09:28.673-05:00Knob CandyI was in <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/category.jsp?popId=HOME&navAction=top&navCount=15&isSortBy=true&pushId=HOME-HARDWARE&id=HOME-HARDWARE">Anthropologie</a> the other day and was captivated by all of their new knobs and hooks...an array of colorful eye candy. Tempted to buy them all...here are a few of my favorites. An easy and affordable way to add a touch of whimsy to 2010. Transform a desk, a kitchen cabinet, or a nursery armoire...the possibilities are endless. <br /><div><p align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SylAGJOXFZI/AAAAAAAAAsE/tWgHswf-1Hg/s1600-h/anthrofrog.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 133px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415930501189277074" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SylAGJOXFZI/AAAAAAAAAsE/tWgHswf-1Hg/s200/anthrofrog.jpg" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/Syk_9yhQvrI/AAAAAAAAAr8/xABYJ8vgzCs/s1600-h/anthro+owl.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 133px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415930357655584434" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/Syk_9yhQvrI/AAAAAAAAAr8/xABYJ8vgzCs/s200/anthro+owl.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SylAh2zYz2I/AAAAAAAAAsk/VDY6lcaQ7rc/s1600-h/anthrobutterfly.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 133px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415930977280642914" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SylAh2zYz2I/AAAAAAAAAsk/VDY6lcaQ7rc/s200/anthrobutterfly.jpg" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SylAmqvz8yI/AAAAAAAAAss/KjdJm1ZbDB8/s1600-h/anthrotweet.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 133px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415931059943764770" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SylAmqvz8yI/AAAAAAAAAss/KjdJm1ZbDB8/s200/anthrotweet.jpg" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SylDBLJdQMI/AAAAAAAAAtU/3SdfGd80lck/s1600-h/anthroturtle.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 133px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415933714341118146" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SylDBLJdQMI/AAAAAAAAAtU/3SdfGd80lck/s200/anthroturtle.jpg" /></a></p><p align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SylAKyS4NcI/AAAAAAAAAsM/AR-I0wMwHTc/s1600-h/anthroberry.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 133px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415930580933555650" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SylAKyS4NcI/AAAAAAAAAsM/AR-I0wMwHTc/s200/anthroberry.jpg" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SylAxsxcuEI/AAAAAAAAAs8/fgLZZiCPIes/s1600-h/anthrocherry.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 133px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415931249466062914" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SylAxsxcuEI/AAAAAAAAAs8/fgLZZiCPIes/s200/anthrocherry.jpg" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SylA2o4RS9I/AAAAAAAAAtE/A4bJygnJ9IM/s1600-h/anthroseablossom.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 133px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415931334320278482" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SylA2o4RS9I/AAAAAAAAAtE/A4bJygnJ9IM/s200/anthroseablossom.jpg" /></a></p><p align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SylAsTirFlI/AAAAAAAAAs0/N_7LG8YRM1A/s1600-h/anthrosaucer.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 133px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415931156793857618" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SylAsTirFlI/AAAAAAAAAs0/N_7LG8YRM1A/s200/anthrosaucer.jpg" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SylA758kMdI/AAAAAAAAAtM/KW3SHxtzTGM/s1600-h/anthromercury.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 133px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415931424801042898" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SylA758kMdI/AAAAAAAAAtM/KW3SHxtzTGM/s200/anthromercury.jpg" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SylDHc6wjKI/AAAAAAAAAtc/0j_gfdAHMP4/s1600-h/anthrotoscana.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 133px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415933822190521506" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SylDHc6wjKI/AAAAAAAAAtc/0j_gfdAHMP4/s200/anthrotoscana.jpg" /></a></p></div>City Living Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07680874467438085499noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8853721419845595770.post-12272064346711499862009-12-14T11:15:00.015-05:002009-12-15T11:03:41.104-05:00These are a few of my favorite things...It has been a crazy week but I thought I would share a few of my all time favorite things... For more personal favorites, visit <a href="http://www.citylivingbaby.com/">CLB</a>. Wishing you all Happy Holidays from our home to yours....<br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SyZlRKIqGBI/AAAAAAAAAqk/qZNgdqk3FZQ/s1600-h/vosges.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 200px; HEIGHT: 136px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415126947412449298" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SyZlRKIqGBI/AAAAAAAAAqk/qZNgdqk3FZQ/s200/vosges.jpg" /></a><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><a href="http://www.vosgeschocolate.com/product/holiday_truffle_collection/christmas_holiday_gift_ideas">Holiday truffles </a> with plum pudding and peppermint canes...</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">by <a href="http://www.vosgeschocolate.com/">Vosges</a> includes </span><span style="font-family:arial;">a Jonathan Adler peace sign keepsake ornament. Vosges Chocolates has a green mission. 90% of their ingredients are organic and they have a certified organic manufacturing facility powered by renewable energy. </span><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SyZoPfevlKI/AAAAAAAAAqs/JreFRL0i2pE/s1600-h/KeychainKisses_D.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 200px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415130217317373090" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SyZoPfevlKI/AAAAAAAAAqs/JreFRL0i2pE/s200/KeychainKisses_D.jpg" /></a><br /></div>All natural glosses and a snap on <a href="http://bareescentuals.com/Keychain%20Kisses/48026,default,pd.html?start=1&cgid=BE_SUB_UNDER_30">key chain </a>......<br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.jonathanadler.com/shop/product.php?productid=18148&cat=548&page=1&initial="><img style="WIDTH: 110px; HEIGHT: 110px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415132948629895106" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SyZqueaZN8I/AAAAAAAAAq0/6Dc4iRLafe4/s200/jadlerelephant.jpg" /></a></div><br />Porcelain <a href="http://www.jonathanadler.com/shop/search.php?mode=search">ornaments</a> by JA to enjoy year long or on a tree....<br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/Sya6fJjaHyI/AAAAAAAAAq8/CYv-I0b4Nfs/s1600-h/calypsocandle.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 134px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415220646262742818" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/Sya6fJjaHyI/AAAAAAAAAq8/CYv-I0b4Nfs/s200/calypsocandle.jpg" /></a><br /></div><a href="http://www.calypso-celle.com/Mimosa-Candle-p-16145.html">Calypso-Celle Mimosa</a> is divine for party or play....<br />(15% of the sale will be donated to the American Breast Cancer Foundation.)<br /><div align="center"></div><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SybP994jGzI/AAAAAAAAArE/G_1kU80zDOw/s1600-h/lillymakeup.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 173px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415244265450314546" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SybP994jGzI/AAAAAAAAArE/G_1kU80zDOw/s200/lillymakeup.jpg" /></a></p>I love Lilly. A little bit goes a long way....<br /><br />The <a href="http://http//www.lillypulitzer.com/Originals-Collection/Zippity-do-Make-up-Bag/invt/73235&bklist=icat,5,colone,,holidaygifts09,acessgifts">zippity-do </a>make up bag is part of <a href="http://www.lillypulitzer.com/page/lillylovesgreen">Lilly Pulitzer's </a>new originals collection with attention towards green. Made from vintage slub and printed with an eco friendly process. Lilly has always been coveted on ebay and at flea markets, so it will be no surprise that this chic little must have will last a lifetime.<br />These are a few of my favorite things....City Living Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07680874467438085499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8853721419845595770.post-89708448074599993212009-12-04T10:01:00.040-05:002009-12-06T19:54:37.513-05:00Eco Chic Bags For The Girl On The Go<div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;"><a href="http://www.citylivingbaby.com/ecochicgarmentbag.html"><img style="WIDTH: 93px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411397535593944514" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SxklY0eAVcI/AAAAAAAAApU/ejOX5xIDw30/s200/janderlingcaprigarmentbag.jpg" /></a></span></div><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">You are running errands, catching a plane, meeting an old friend. You look great, but how do your travel pieces look? Finally, a garment bag ensamble that is light weight, chic and worthy of our own style and favorite fashions. <a href="http://www.citylivingbaby.com/ecochicgarmentbag.html">Here it is! </a>The eco luxe gift for the organized (and the hopeful) girl on the go....</span> <span style="font-family:arial;">now available at <a href="http://www.citylivingbaby.com/">City Living Baby! </a></span><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://www.citylivingbaby.com/ecochicgarmentbag.html"><img style="WIDTH: 200px; HEIGHT: 175px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411429964676866082" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SxlC4cN4ICI/AAAAAAAAAqE/v6TTfmOqaPU/s200/janderlingcaprigarment.jpg" /></a></p><p align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;">I absolutely fell in love with these eco friendly, organic cotton ikats and vintage prints. Not to mention the designer details like recycled leather tassel pulls and contrasting trim. In 2008, Designer Jennifer Bennett of California, locally set out to design this highly fashionable, eco responsible Jendarling collection. Each set includes a coordinating shoe bag, and travel pouches are also available. Now where is that matching shift dress? </span><br /></p><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://www.citylivingbaby.com/ecochicgarmentbag.html"><img style="WIDTH: 164px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411430116787259330" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SxlDBS30h8I/AAAAAAAAAqM/P_SDqML-fcw/s200/janderlingikatshoebag.jpg" /></a></p>City Living Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07680874467438085499noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8853721419845595770.post-80741226825707234692009-11-19T08:11:00.016-05:002009-11-19T10:24:05.825-05:00Holiday Chic Table Settings<div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SwVERjUz97I/AAAAAAAAAoE/tyJcxgvy1C8/s1600/002_dinner-party-themes-ED1009-32-58.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405801996059146162" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SwVERjUz97I/AAAAAAAAAoE/tyJcxgvy1C8/s200/002_dinner-party-themes-ED1009-32-58.jpg" /></a> </div><div align="center">Here are a few of my favorite table settings that I think would be stunning for the holidays. And fairly easy to recreate. Here are a few tips. <strong>Forgo the table cloth</strong>. Dress up your table with an unexpected, colorful fabric. Love this <a href="http://www.madelineweinrib.com/mw/trade/jam_cherrysatin.htm">Madeline Weinrib </a>ikat with the gold accents. Almost anything you pull out of the oven will look great now.</div><p align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SwVEK40AddI/AAAAAAAAAn8/pG7OTs6e6Xc/s1600/003_dinner-party-themes-ED1009-32-58.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405801881568048594" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SwVEK40AddI/AAAAAAAAAn8/pG7OTs6e6Xc/s200/003_dinner-party-themes-ED1009-32-58.jpg" /></a><br /></p><p align="center"><strong>Jewel tones</strong> are so seasonal and rich. The pairings of color with <strong>rustic textures, sizes & shapes </strong>exude sophistication.<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SwVFEZkRbYI/AAAAAAAAAoc/UUKgEP1c69o/s1600/LuxuryLifestyle-Wedding-13-lrg.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 150px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405802869612965250" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SwVFEZkRbYI/AAAAAAAAAoc/UUKgEP1c69o/s200/LuxuryLifestyle-Wedding-13-lrg.jpg" /></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">Veranda</span></p><p align="center">Add charming, <strong>whimsical vignettes</strong>, with items you may even have at home, for great conversation starters and a lighter touch. I think the key here is to make sure the smaller elements don't get lost on the table. The height of the glass bell jar is the perfect showcase. </p><p align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SwVEpzW9ifI/AAAAAAAAAoM/us1QlAxO1mQ/s1600/Luxury--Lifestyle--Wedding-2-lg.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 150px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405802412679989746" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SwVEpzW9ifI/AAAAAAAAAoM/us1QlAxO1mQ/s200/Luxury--Lifestyle--Wedding-2-lg.jpg" /></a> </p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">Veranda</span></p><p align="center"><strong>Oversized natural foliage & fruit with candle pillars </strong>will create drama. All candles should be unscented so not to compete with the aromas of dinner.</p><p align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SwVVefsxJDI/AAAAAAAAAok/eZO9o0CLYrA/s1600/shabbysetting.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 200px; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405820910121854002" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SwVVefsxJDI/AAAAAAAAAok/eZO9o0CLYrA/s200/shabbysetting.jpg" /></a></p><p align="center">There is nothing more beautiful than the <strong>simplicity of classic white</strong>.</p><p align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SwVECCQqnAI/AAAAAAAAAn0/ucvAvZ29oxI/s1600/1-tablescape-0609-xlg.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 200px; HEIGHT: 156px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405801729485347842" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SwVECCQqnAI/AAAAAAAAAn0/ucvAvZ29oxI/s200/1-tablescape-0609-xlg.jpg" /></a> </p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">Rachel Ashwell for House Beautiful</span> </p><p align="center"><strong>Layer vintage</strong> trays, heirloom tea cups & traditional linens with your other pieces. Knowing that you will create an eclectic and inviting table like this is sure to lessen the pressures of the day.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SwVEv3HgLlI/AAAAAAAAAoU/GyzUqhI8hXo/s1600/tablesettings_11.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 200px; HEIGHT: 129px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405802516768108114" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SwVEv3HgLlI/AAAAAAAAAoU/GyzUqhI8hXo/s200/tablesettings_11.jpg" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Epicurious</span><br />Share your resolutions or what you are thankful for on a gilded branch. Love how this stylish<strong> </strong>centerpiece will also<strong> engage your guests</strong>.</p>City Living Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07680874467438085499noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8853721419845595770.post-4195553861439672542009-11-17T08:26:00.021-05:002009-11-17T13:08:03.233-05:00Barclay Butera & the Design Process<div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SwLSNBNZ4RI/AAAAAAAAAnc/2TMnEn-xF9w/s1600/bbbook.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 150px; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405113623902806290" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SwLSNBNZ4RI/AAAAAAAAAnc/2TMnEn-xF9w/s200/bbbook.jpg" /></a><br /></div>I am often asked by people who are thinking about decorating, how to begin. I always recommend <em>looking at design magazines to become inspired and create a wish list</em>. By adding your favorite images to a design folder it will be easier for you to stay on track.<br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SwK_Ckfn0jI/AAAAAAAAAm8/K8rFqN7GSPU/s1600/barclay4.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 200px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405092553674969650" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SwK_Ckfn0jI/AAAAAAAAAm8/K8rFqN7GSPU/s200/barclay4.jpg" /></a></p><p align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;">Designer, <a href="http://www.barclaybutera.com/">Barclay Butera </a>has simplified it even more. Recently, he designed four lifestyle collections of fabrics (many are 100% linen) and new zealand wool rugs for <a href="http://www.kravet.com/">Kravet</a> based on, <em>Beach; Town & Country; Mountain; Desert & City</em></span>. <span style="font-family:arial;">His book, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Barclay-Butera-Living-in-Style/dp/B002LYUG66/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1258478439&sr=8-1-fkmr2">Barclay Butera Living In Style </a> attests to his winning formula while highlighting his beautiful work. </span></p><p align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SwKymiLwp1I/AAAAAAAAAmc/mR1mhwpVzWY/s1600/barclay2.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 163px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405078877878921042" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SwKymiLwp1I/AAAAAAAAAmc/mR1mhwpVzWY/s200/barclay2.jpg" /></a></p>It was a real treat to meet Butera at DCOTA last week. And I was really pleased to learn that all of <em>his custom furnishings are hand crafted, hand finished and hand upholstered in the United States. And all waste is returned to his providers for recycling</em>.<br /><br />His designs are so cohesive, inviting and well styled. I absolutely love his blue & white vignettes and can find ways to mix and match them all day long. Love the <em>classic toile with an unexpected animal print</em>....<br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SwLRQ0ym2nI/AAAAAAAAAnM/WSWn34nDl64/s1600/barclayfabrics.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 200px; HEIGHT: 152px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405112589777033842" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SwLRQ0ym2nI/AAAAAAAAAnM/WSWn34nDl64/s200/barclayfabrics.jpg" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SwLVinK-YxI/AAAAAAAAAnk/j9tQDfRnFd0/s1600/barclayrugs.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 201px; HEIGHT: 151px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405117293405299474" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SwLVinK-YxI/AAAAAAAAAnk/j9tQDfRnFd0/s200/barclayrugs.jpg" /></a></p><p align="left">When it comes to decorating in these economic times, he recommends, and I totally agree, <em>investing in timeless furniture and pieces that you will have for a lifetime</em>. Here you can see how <em>accessorizing then can make all the difference and transform a space with designer lamp shades, throw pillows and coordinating porcelain objects</em>..... </p><p align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SwKytQlC9TI/AAAAAAAAAmk/o-cnl4ImOm8/s1600/barclay3.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 200px; HEIGHT: 158px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405078993412224306" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SwKytQlC9TI/AAAAAAAAAmk/o-cnl4ImOm8/s200/barclay3.jpg" /></a> </p><p align="left">While he uses tropical elements like sisal, rattan and plants in his Beach vignette, his designs are more sophisticated than beachy or theme like and can really work in most situations. <em>He describes</em> <em>this linen sofa as the little black dress of the room from which he can then accessorize. </em>Love that! </p><p align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SwLRafTIpZI/AAAAAAAAAnU/b6utLuKpbLo/s1600/butera+fabric.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 200px; HEIGHT: 152px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405112755806578066" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SwLRafTIpZI/AAAAAAAAAnU/b6utLuKpbLo/s200/butera+fabric.jpg" /></a></p>City Living Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07680874467438085499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8853721419845595770.post-14059815749867803342009-11-16T10:34:00.011-05:002009-11-16T11:54:36.280-05:00Meeting Claudia at The Paris Apartment<p align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SwF6_WKMXFI/AAAAAAAAAmE/KomqeteCSII/s1600/coverebay1.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 170px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404736256519986258" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SwF6_WKMXFI/AAAAAAAAAmE/KomqeteCSII/s200/coverebay1.jpg" /></a></p><p align="left">Last Thursday was Fall Market at the Design Center of the Americas ( DCOTA) in South Florida. At the end of the day, I had the great opportunity to meet Claudia from <a href="http://www.theparisapartment.com/">The Paris Apartment</a>. She had a book signing at <a href="http://www.pierredeux.com/">Pierre Deux</a>, and shared her thoughts and love for Parisian flea markets and french collecting. It was so lovely to meet her. She was gracious, fun and light. If you would like her book or are not familiar with her <a href="http://parisapartment.wordpress.com/">blog</a>, definitely check out her charming site. Thank you Claudia for a wonderful ending to a fabulous day.</p><p align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SwF6Rc75DMI/AAAAAAAAAl0/OoaVQpAfZ9E/s1600/naturale.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 200px; HEIGHT: 88px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404735468065066178" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SwF6Rc75DMI/AAAAAAAAAl0/OoaVQpAfZ9E/s200/naturale.jpg" /></a></p>I love Pierre Deux for their classic Provencal toiles, charming country pillows.... But some times you may not be looking for country. Now they have a new site <a href="http://www.fclstyle.com/">FCL Style </a> that offers all of us who love anything French, everything and in between from classique to bohemian style. So if you can't make it to the French flea markets, I think you'll love what you'll find here.<br /><p align="center"><img style="WIDTH: 173px; HEIGHT: 161px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404736737001552850" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SwF7bUF7O9I/AAAAAAAAAmM/1YpmYL1VJa4/s200/butterfly.jpg" /></p>City Living Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07680874467438085499noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8853721419845595770.post-91046743627357577302009-11-09T20:27:00.005-05:002009-11-09T21:44:35.092-05:00Metropolitan Home Closes<div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SvjGu0bDYeI/AAAAAAAAAjk/kYJ4wjTwtMI/s1600-h/MH1209-Cover-320x400.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402286260679303650" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SvjGu0bDYeI/AAAAAAAAAjk/kYJ4wjTwtMI/s200/MH1209-Cover-320x400.jpg" /></a><br /></div>Hachette Filipacchi Media announced yesterday that Metropolitan Home and its counterpart site <a href="http://www.pointclickhome.com/">www.pointclickhome.com</a> will be closing with the December 2009 issue. Energies will now be focused on their Elle Decor Magazine. Metropolitan Home had a modern flair and was one of the first to successfully compare and contrast the high and lows of design. <br /><br />Too many magazines have closed this year and yet I am still shocked. I love Elle Decor and the newly refreshed House Beautiful, and keep my fingers crossed for them. Nothing takes the place of flipping through a fine, glossy shelter magazine for inspiration, resources and pure joy.City Living Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07680874467438085499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8853721419845595770.post-53029133539616899312009-11-06T12:47:00.016-05:002009-11-07T16:17:25.331-05:00Happy Anniversary City Living Girl<div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SvStyfonmMI/AAAAAAAAAjc/XJVq7DGueRE/s1600-h/audrey-hepburn-givenchy1.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 164px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401132936120998082" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SvStyfonmMI/AAAAAAAAAjc/XJVq7DGueRE/s200/audrey-hepburn-givenchy1.jpg" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;">It's our 1st! <strong>City Living Girl</strong> was meant and continues to be for all us girls who love the chic-ness of the City whether in New York, Miami , L.A. or Paris. The design, architecture, food, art and fashion is addicting and for me inspires stylish living at home.</span></div><p align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;">If you have been reading my posts you know this City Living Girl continues her quest to find the sustainability in style, what I like to call the eco chic. We are in a very exciting, enlightening, and creative time that will help define the future. I look forward to sharing more favorite finds, pretty things and new ways to live in style with an eco chic twist.</span></p><p align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;">Blogging has also allowed me to shed light on Miami chic. If you will be in South Florida this winter, enjoy a few of my local Miami faves right here on the sidebar. As well as a few of my new blogging and designer friends who I am so happy to have met along the way.</span></p><p align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;">Thank you so much for joining me and taking the time to stop by and comment. For events and more meet us on Facebook and always feel free to email me. Here's to another great year. Cheers!</span></p>City Living Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07680874467438085499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8853721419845595770.post-50894143840236769542009-10-30T15:04:00.017-04:002009-10-31T11:03:44.583-04:00Last Minute Eco Chic Tips, Tricks & Treats<p align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/Suuo9J6e0mI/AAAAAAAAAis/K_aBC4B2P0s/s1600-h/halloween.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 200px; HEIGHT: 180px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398594346920366690" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/Suuo9J6e0mI/AAAAAAAAAis/K_aBC4B2P0s/s200/halloween.jpg" /></a></p><p align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;">Comforting, healthy, delicious...I love pumpkin. If you just decided to have a Halloween party, here are a few ways to turn this veg into an eco friendly, less than scary soiree in minutes. Happy Halloween.</span></p><ol><li><span style="font-family:arial;">Select your color scheme: black & orange; chocolate & white, orange & green. Coordinate your linens & china and use whatever you have at home.</span></li><br /><li><span style="font-family:arial;">Pick up an assortment of pumpkins or squashes in interesting varieties and sizes and create a <strong>natural</strong> tablescape. </span></li><br /><li><span style="font-family:arial;">Low on squashes, fill in with apples, oranges and pine cones. Set a place for each guest with a <strong>reusable</strong> leaf or baby pumpkin. </span></li><br /><li><span style="font-family:arial;">For extra elegance add a bouquet of <strong>poppy flowers</strong> and dine by <strong>soy candle light</strong>. </span></li><br /><li><span style="font-family:arial;">For a kids table, <strong>fill colorful containers</strong>, mugs, reusable totes with treats of all kinds like licorice and lolly pops and sprinkle <strong>wrapped candies</strong> between them. Add crayons & paper at each place setting and let their imaginations run wild...before their big night out.</span></li><br /><li><span style="font-family:arial;">Steep<strong> </strong>mulling spices or cinnamon sticks in red wine or cider for a sweet but spicy holiday aroma and drink. </span></li><br /><li><span style="font-family:arial;">Keep the menu simple with a green salad and a <strong>delicious</strong> ravioli dish like this fave. I use the 365 frozen butternut squash ravioli from Whole Foods. For dessert, melt chocolate chips in a double boiler and have everyone dip and roll their own organic apples into their favorite chocolate and chopped nuts or candies.</span></li></ol><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>Pumpkin Ravioli with Sage by Giada De Laurentiis... </strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Ingredients<br />1/2 cup peeled hazelnuts<br />1/2 cup vegetable oil<br />1 pound fresh pumpkin ravioli<br />1 stick unsalted butter<br />6 fresh sage leaves<br />Large pinch grated nutmeg<br />1/2 cup grated Parmesan<br />2 amaretti cookies<br />Directions<br />Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.<br />Spread hazelnuts onto a baking tray. Toast hazelnuts in oven until light golden brown and fragrant, about 5 to 7 minutes. Allow to cool completely. Coarsely chop the cooled hazelnuts and set aside.<br />In a 10 or 12-inch saute pan with high sides, bring 2 quarts of salted water to a boil. Add the vegetable oil to prevent the ravioli from sticking to one another. Add ravioli and cook for 4 minutes or until they float to the top. Using a spider strainer, carefully remove ravioli to a large platter and tent with foil to keep warm.<br />In a small saute pan, melt the butter. When butter is sizzling and starts to brown, tear sage leaves into the pan and fry for about 20 seconds. Remove from heat and stir in nutmeg. Pour butter sauce over ravioli and sprinkle with toasted hazelnuts. Grate amaretti cookies over the dish and serve immediately.</span>City Living Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07680874467438085499noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8853721419845595770.post-1808263546856997802009-10-23T15:58:00.020-04:002009-10-28T15:32:50.955-04:00Architecture for Humanity & Sustainability<div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SuSy-0T4zrI/AAAAAAAAAhE/V38x-cLu43Q/s1600-h/grove.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 150px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396635045760388786" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SuSy-0T4zrI/AAAAAAAAAhE/V38x-cLu43Q/s200/grove.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/Suia_1jLcvI/AAAAAAAAAhk/MCcHQlXpJV8/s1600-h/illy.jpg"></a></div><div><a href="http://www.mocanomi.org/">The Museum of Contemporary Art</a> in North Miami is now showcasing local artists and designers during their 5 Minutes of Fame & Time For Design Wednesday night forums. This past Wednesday night was a phenomenal discussion on sustainable architecture & design. Jennifer Siqueira, founder of <a href="http://www.afhmiami.org/">Architecture for Humanity Miami</a> spoke about their new local chapter and their goals for a more sustainable Miami. Architecture for Humanity promotes sustainable communities through the power of design. Their first local project in Miami was a community vegetable garden in Coconut Grove. </div><p align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SuibUFXRExI/AAAAAAAAAhs/v6eqj259b08/s1600-h/Quik-Build-Adriance-House.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 200px; HEIGHT: 133px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397734922742993682" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SuibUFXRExI/AAAAAAAAAhs/v6eqj259b08/s200/Quik-Build-Adriance-House.jpg" /></a></p><div align="center"><img style="WIDTH: 200px; HEIGHT: 152px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397732118138658978" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SuiYw1ZfIKI/AAAAAAAAAhc/bF0GIDKSGRs/s200/quick.jpg" /></div><div><br />Another Architect, <a href="http://prefabgreenliving.com/">Hugo Mijares </a>of Modulaire also showcased his designs. His team won 2nd place in the <a href="http://studio.njit.edu/LiveTheBox/">Live The Box </a>competition for their mixed use development. His passion is to maximize design by minimizing the impact on the environment. How? By recycling self supporting, infinitely indestructible cargo containers. They are fascinating and you may have seen other very cool prototypes like those above by <a href="http://www.quik-build.com/">Adam Kalkin</a>. But this is the only firm I know of in Miami who is looking to reuse them for residential, commercial and high density mixed use spaces. Four to seven of these 8 x 20 ft shipping containers, 8000 lbs of corrugated steel, may be attached for one single family home. Simple marine grade plywood, plantings and pools are all designed within this very affordable, eco friendly and functioning structure. Word is that you may spot one in Miami during Art Basel. </div>City Living Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07680874467438085499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8853721419845595770.post-44766972937177058172009-10-21T08:49:00.005-04:002009-10-21T10:59:41.451-04:00Meeting Rachel Ashwell<p align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/St8Qa6ieFeI/AAAAAAAAAgs/uGFZ5dCVjpY/s1600-h/shabby+table.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 145px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395048933189621218" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/St8Qa6ieFeI/AAAAAAAAAgs/uGFZ5dCVjpY/s200/shabby+table.jpg" /></a></p><span style="font-family:arial;">I had no idea that when I was writing about the new Shabby Chic Couture boutiques last week I would be meeting Rachel Ashwell in Coral Gables last night at </span><a href="http://www.booksandbooks.com/"><span style="font-family:arial;">Books and Books</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;">. What a coincidence! It was quite wonderful and pleasant to see such a turn out in Miami. I am still inspired this morning. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Rachel Ashwell was so lovely, personable and inspiring....</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">She shared highlights from her brand new and most beautiful <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Shabby-Chic-Interiors-Treasures-Trinkets/dp/1906525749">book</a>; She shared a bit of her personal story, inspirations, comforts and values. She brought cameos, pins and a few of her favorite tea stained fabrics. And spoke of authenticity and quality. Rachel was acquainted with the world of design by her parents. She spent her childhood antiquing in England with her mom, a doll restorer and her dad, an antique books dealer. I also spent childhood weekends antiquing with my parents who are American Antiques dealers. We shared a moment reflecting on a similar experience and a love for beautiful things. </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">I am inclined sometime today to revisit the heirlooms and collectibles most dear to me. Declutter my office a bit... And enjoy my renewed appreciation for the muted colors, florals, texture and beauty around me.</span>City Living Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07680874467438085499noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8853721419845595770.post-64322444725430516682009-10-18T14:00:00.006-04:002009-10-18T15:56:41.889-04:00DCOTA Event: The Art of Entertaining<p align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SttgbEgqL-I/AAAAAAAAAgc/umx109_wtZM/s1600-h/dcota.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 187px; HEIGHT: 190px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394010996889759714" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SttgbEgqL-I/AAAAAAAAAgc/umx109_wtZM/s200/dcota.jpg" /></a></p><p align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;">Yesterday, as the rain finally brought cooler weather to South Florida, my husband and I headed to the <strong>DCOTA</strong> (Design Center of The Americas) for the Art of Entertaining. A debut lifestyle event sponsored by Florida International Magazine. South Beach Florist Pistils & Petals, Jo Malone Fragrance Bar and rare showroom openings were available for some good shopping. But the real highlight of the event were the cooking demonstrations, wine tips and delicious treats by South Florida shining Chefs. </span></p><p align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;">My favorites included Chef Tim Andriola of </span><a href="http://www.timorestaurant.com/"><span style="font-family:arial;">Timo</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;"> in Sunny Isles Beach. He demonstrated an extraordinary handmade truffled ricotta ravolini with chanterelle mushrooms in a marsala sauce. For true italian flavor, he suggested cooking the boiled pasta together with the sauce. Chef Sam Gorenstein of </span><a href="http://www.bltsteak.com/"><span style="font-family:arial;">BLT Steak</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;">, located at the newly renovated Betsey Hotel in South Beach provided samplings of their famous and deliciously oversized gruyere popovers. While a basic recipe, for extra height and loft, his secret is to pre heat the popover pan first at 350 and make sure the milk is warm. And Chef Didier Lailheugue of Paris' legendary </span><a href="http://aupiedmiami.com/"><span style="font-family:arial;">Au Pied de Cochon </span></a><span style="font-family:arial;">now located too on Washington Avenue in South Beach tempted us with tuna tartar, a trio of French cheeses & house wines</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">The <strong>DCOTA </strong>is celebrating it's twenty first year in South Florida. It is the largest design destination for the trade in the world with over 150 showrooms specializing in kitchen, bath, fine furniture, decorative fabrics, accessories, lighting & materials etc. Please feel free to contact me for more information or to schedule your own shopping tour or service.</span></p>City Living Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07680874467438085499noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8853721419845595770.post-19020518271817516602009-10-15T10:12:00.006-04:002009-10-15T11:33:37.719-04:00Shabby Chic Returns<div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/Stc2wj2EueI/AAAAAAAAAgM/tXdgsfwrXD4/s1600-h/rachelashwell.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 170px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392839286683122146" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/Stc2wj2EueI/AAAAAAAAAgM/tXdgsfwrXD4/s200/rachelashwell.jpg" /></a><br /></div><span style="font-family:arial;">Rachel Ashwell is reinventing Shabby Chic into a Couture Collection with two newly opened stores in Santa Monica (her original space) and New York with London to follow next year. I just read a tweet this morning referencing yesterday's </span><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/15/garden/15shabby.html?pagewanted=1&8dpc&_r=2"><span style="font-family:arial;">New York Times </span></a><span style="font-family:arial;">article. And I am thrilled to update my last </span><a href="http://citylivingbaby.blogspot.com/2009/03/shabby-chic-stores-close-eco-chic-tips.html"><span style="font-family:arial;">post</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;"> from March regarding her store closings. It is amazing to me that in just a short time and 20 years since her mere beginnings in 1989, Rachel Ashwell is bringing Shabby Chic back. </span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"> In my last post, I provided some eco chic tips that to me Rachel Ashwell has inspired. Well, when reading more about Rachel's new projects on <a href="http://rachelashwellshabbychic.blogspot.com/">her blog</a>, I was happy to learn that her slipcovered furniture, tables and bedding are all made in the USA. The vintage pieces are recycled from another era, and none of the bedding is packaged in plastic. She seems to be more deliberate and purposeful, concentrating on "authentic workmanship" by local craftsmanship that I am so excited to see. And while the Shabby Chic concept is iconic in decorating, I agree times are fitting for Rachel to bring back an affordable, accessible and comfortably chic revival, with a new and fresh approach. </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Also available is her new book, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Shabby-Chic-Interiors-Treasures-Trinkets/dp/1906525749/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1255617697&sr=8-1-fkmr0">Shabby Chic Interiors</a>.</span>City Living Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07680874467438085499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8853721419845595770.post-15805977477207283412009-10-12T11:59:00.027-04:002009-10-12T17:30:49.020-04:00Miami Art & Design: Artist, Ricardo Pelaez<div align="center"><img style="WIDTH: 128px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391757544987860850" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/StNe66AIn3I/AAAAAAAAAfk/qiueLasJYoc/s200/Pelaez.jpg" /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">Op Pop Hibiscus, 2009</span></div><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Every month, Art & Design Night is held on the 2nd Saturday in the </span><a href="http://www.miamidesigndistrict.net/"><span style="font-family:arial;">Miami Design District </span></a><span style="font-family:arial;">from 7-10 pm. It is an opportunity to gallery hop, meet local artists, enjoy cocktails and music. As we approach our winter season, the crowds get larger and the events get bigger. One of my favorite galleries is </span><a href="http://www.etrafineart.com/"><span style="font-family:arial;">Etra Fine Art </span></a><span style="font-family:arial;">and this past Saturday night, my gallery opening pick went to Art in Context, work by <strong><a href="http://www.ricardopelaezart.com/">Ricardo Pelaez</a></strong>, Colombian Artist and Naples Florida resident.</span><br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/StOLbMMgZsI/AAAAAAAAAgE/ImZt9n1JnAQ/s1600-h/Pelaezdetail.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 156px; HEIGHT: 197px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391806478139025090" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/StOLbMMgZsI/AAAAAAAAAgE/ImZt9n1JnAQ/s200/Pelaezdetail.jpg" /></a></p><p align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;">A native of Medellin, Colombia, Pelaez studied architecture and art in Colombia and Florence Italy. I read that his background is in graphic design and that his earlier work included etchings which is evident in the multi media and layers of texture and pattern used in his current work. Each piece is actually an installation and a dialogue between iconic imagery and contemporary design like Frank Gehry's signature cardboard chair above.</span></p><p align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/StNiHZUMO7I/AAAAAAAAAf0/QesCoM5FuW0/s1600-h/Etra.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 155px; HEIGHT: 191px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391761058086796210" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/StNiHZUMO7I/AAAAAAAAAf0/QesCoM5FuW0/s200/Etra.jpg" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"></span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">Fritza, Bitte Sitz, please sit!</span></p><p align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;">Here he references Gustav Klimt's "Fritza von Riedler" of 1907, art nouveau motifs, decorative pattern and color. Pelaez intends to blur the line between art and design as he transforms Master Paintings and repurposes contemporary Design and fabrication into a three dimensional artful and interactive experience. </span></p><span style="font-family:arial;">If you haven't yet been to the Miami Design District, it is worth a visit. Home to some of our best art galleries, trendiest design boutiques and now great fashion and food too. A few of my favorite design shops include <a href="http://www.jalanmiami.com/">Jalan, Jalan</a>, Kartell, <a href="http://www.nibahome.com/">NiBa</a>, <a href="http://www.marimekkomiami.com/">Marimekko Miami</a> and the phenomenal <strong>Senora Martinez</strong>, owned by <strong>Chef Michelle Bernstein</strong> and her husband. The Design District is located between N.E.39th and 41th Street and N.E. Miami Avenue and N.E. 2nd Avenue.</span>City Living Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07680874467438085499noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8853721419845595770.post-70477490283861120452009-10-01T10:50:00.007-04:002009-10-01T12:26:03.288-04:00Meet Lonny<p align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">She is...</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">a new online friend</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">eco friendly</span></p><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">modern</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">&</span><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;">design inspired...</span></div><p align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SsTQ0bFnhFI/AAAAAAAAAfU/NykvR6hLreo/s1600-h/lonny.jpg"><span style="font-family:arial;"><img style="WIDTH: 154px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387660653285049426" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SsTQ0bFnhFI/AAAAAAAAAfU/NykvR6hLreo/s200/lonny.jpg" /></span></a><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">check out her debut at </span><a href="http://www.lonnymag.com/"><span style="font-family:arial;">http://www.lonnymag.com/</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;">. </span></p><p align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;">Michelle Adams, Creator and Editor in Chief of Lonny Magazine is also owner of one of our favorite organic textile companies, </span><a href="http://www.rubiegreen.com/"><span style="font-family:arial;">Rubie Green </span></a><span style="font-family:arial;">. As you'll see from the first read, she fills the void for all of us missing Domino magazine. In fact there is a feature story on Deborah Needleman, Editor in Chief of Domino plus Top Design's Eddie Ross and much more.</span></p>City Living Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07680874467438085499noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8853721419845595770.post-41577308204496659252009-09-16T16:58:00.012-04:002009-09-17T21:46:26.160-04:00Art of Shade: Eco Chic Fashion<p align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SrLeDU0f_0I/AAAAAAAAAe0/j-75o5ETr4g/s1600-h/ffp0658.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 153px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382608653371047746" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SrLeDU0f_0I/AAAAAAAAAe0/j-75o5ETr4g/s200/ffp0658.jpg" /></a></p><p align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;">The other night I went to my first green tweetup in <a href="http://www.downtownhollywood.com/">Downtown Hollywood</a>. It was great meeting other local tweeters who are also eco minded. I always seem to find something new and interesting in Hollywood be it an antique fair, a cool wine bar or a new gelatto cafe. I will definitely write more about Hollywood. But for now, downtown is a lazy town with great character that is close to the Beach and in the midst of a redevelopment. One of the most eco chic and refreshing newcombers is <strong><a href="http://www.artofshade.com/">Art of Shade</a></strong>, a couture fashion boutique uniquely based on recycle and redesign. </span></p><p align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;">Designer Kaycee Armstrong's designs are one of a kind and custom pieces of art, reflective of her own take on repurposing and individuality. Each piece is reconstructed using recycled materials like sweaters or the men's dress shirts used below. Everytime I step into their creative showroom, that is often open late or hosting trunk shows, I am inspired. </span></p><p align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SrFlTxkl68I/AAAAAAAAAek/uhKkxVd3EFc/s1600-h/nomansland08.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 200px; HEIGHT: 154px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382194420083190722" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SrFlTxkl68I/AAAAAAAAAek/uhKkxVd3EFc/s200/nomansland08.jpg" /></a></p><p align="center"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SrFnbTCZO9I/AAAAAAAAAes/ZZX_Xy8TBqk/s1600-h/jonny%2520copy.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 151px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382196748348898258" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/SrFnbTCZO9I/AAAAAAAAAes/ZZX_Xy8TBqk/s200/jonny%2520copy.jpg" /></a></p>City Living Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07680874467438085499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8853721419845595770.post-84397830204537116652009-09-13T11:21:00.028-04:002009-09-14T19:17:17.490-04:00Spring 2010 Home Color Trends<div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/Sq5dNEVwhkI/AAAAAAAAAeU/Sh0NfYs1FNk/s1600-h/art_spring_2010.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 200px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381341083839006274" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PWWkC9BGZAg/Sq5dNEVwhkI/AAAAAAAAAeU/Sh0NfYs1FNk/s200/art_spring_2010.jpg" /></a><br /></div><span style="font-family:arial;">Just in time for the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York, the Pantone Color Institute has officially announced the colors for Spring 2010.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"> </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Designers describe this palate as happy, colorful, cool, modern, fresh, delicate, wearable, romantic, feminine, earthy. Inspired by the seaside, country garden sunsets, weathered neutrals, global travels, urban jungle, iconic natural images of Georgia O Keefe and the fluid romanticism of Degas ballerinas. 1930s, 40's, 70's<br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><ol><li><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>Amparo Blue </strong>- a brighter blue references the ocean & tropical beaches </span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>Turquoise </strong></span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;">Sunshine, <strong>Aurora</strong> <strong>yellow </strong></span></li><li><strong><span style="font-family:arial;">Coral</span></strong></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;">Romantic <strong>Violet</strong> is reminiscent of Spring blooming</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>Tomato Puree Red</strong> </span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;">Neutrals are comforting but luxurious like the new “bubbly luxury" of <strong>Pink Champagne</strong></span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>Tuscany</strong>, a warm beige perfect with Coral or Violet</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>Dried Herb</strong> green</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>Cool Eucalyptus</strong> gray </span></li></ol><p><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>Home & Interiors Color Trends 2010</strong>: Also recently released </span></p><ol><li><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>Green Market</strong> - Visual Appealing, Artisanal, Urban - colors like tomato puree, apple green, paprika</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>Resourceful </strong>- Sustainable, Preserving, Originality, Value- golden ochre, aqua sky, mauve orchid</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>Transformations </strong>- Modern Nostalgia, Romantic, Graceful, Soothing - lavender grays, stratosphere blue, pale gold, cameo pink</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>Ambiance</strong> - Understated, Layered Neutrals, Retro Glam, Sensuous - coffee bean, cognac, silvered pink</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>Galaxy </strong>- Metaphysical Presence, Illusion, Passage of Light - turquoise, orchid, peridot, stormy violets, golds</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>Gatherings</strong> - Global, Cultural References - copper, smoked blue, cyprus green</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>High Definition</strong> - Refined Glamour, Sleek Sophistication, Clarity - black, white, gray with dramatic pops of fuscia, purple, silver & gold</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>Pastiche</strong> - Upbeat, Unexpected, Tongue & Cheek Playfulness - a potpourris of blues, mimosa yellow, strawberry ice</span></li></ol><p><span style="font-family:arial;">I love how these colors are happy, uplifting and hopefully a tell all for the future. It is so inspiring. My favorite way to include a trend is in the accessories. </span><span style="font-family:arial;">Just as you might splurge on one red dress or a few colorful bangles you can select sofa pillows with a pop of bright color and your living room will take on a whole new look. </span><span style="font-family:arial;">Express your passion for eating healthier or living greener by changing up the dish towels and artwork in your kitchen with new colors like tomato red and paprika from the green market palate. </span><span style="font-family:arial;">Or, if you are in need of a new paint job, replace your beige walls with a fresher, more modern neutral like lavender gray or a deeper green. </span></p>City Living Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07680874467438085499noreply@blogger.com0