Entry Chair Search

When I found this photo on pinterest my heart skipped a beat.  I am completely obsessed with this chair.  It would be beyond adorable in our entry and I must find it asap.  I'm thinking of scouring thrift stores in the next few weeks to find a similar frame and then attempting to reupholster it myself in one of our Cowtan & Tout leopard prints.  Do you think that's too ambitious?  I think I can do it.  Has anyone every tried to reupholster something themselves?  I found a DIY tutorial here on one of my client's blogs.  Lets see if I'm brave enough to attempt it.

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image via bluedogbelle



Arm Party of the Month

Stack of the Month by tasselsandtrends featuring j. crew jewelry

We're all obsessed with our daily dose of arm candy, no?  So, I've decided to do a once monthly favorite stack post.  I love the colors in this batch... so perfect for our last few weeks of summer.  C Wonder is quickly becoming a fav of mine for jewels.  How about that Hermes look-a-like?  It's such a stunner.  Have a great day ladies!
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Friday's Wedding Favorites: Beau

Beau's Wedding Shoes by tasselsandtrends featuring open toe pumps

Since both of the Rinfret girls are getting married this year, to differentiate between myself (Missy) and my sister (Amanda Beau), I'll put our names in the title.  I'm obsessed with the light pink Manolo's or the amazing Valentino bow shoes for my sister's big day, but just in case that is not in the budget I've chosen some let expensive alternatives in the Badgley Mischka's and Kate Spade options.  All of them are so beyond cute that any of them would be perfect!  We shall see! 

My fiance is away for the weekend visiting his college buddies in Chicago so I will be on Long Island with Amanda helping to decorate their new house.  So excited!!  Have a great weekend, girls! What are you all up to?
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Inspired.

My life has been pretty hectic lately.  I haven't had time to breath, let alone blog, but I had to stop in and share something.  Never forget that life can be full of opportunity, surprises and love.  Strive for this every day. Changes to come soon. xxx

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Scheming

Our living room is gray.  Gray, gray, gray... there are touches of black and white, but besides that it's pretty damn dull right now.  I've been trying to decide on a color pop and our new Cowtan & Tout yellow geometric print just did it for me.  It's so fresh, young and fun. 

I'll use the new C&T, as well as a Jane Churchill Damask and a white linen Larsen for pillows.  Then, I've decided to reupholster our arm chair and dining room seat cushions in the polka dot Manuel Canovas.  What do you guys think?  I can't wait to show you the finished room!  It's going to be so happy and bright!

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Lake House Weekend

I was a horrible blogger again last week... I'm still blaming our broken laptop. Our vintage mac has finally died after 8 years of good times.  Until we bite the bullet and get a new one, my posting will suffer a bit, but every chance I get to post at work I will... Today I had to share our pictures from this weekend. 

Every summer Alex's family heads up to his Uncle's lake house.  This year was epic... the weather was perfect, the vineyard was a blast, the sunsets were incredible and the vodka lemonade situation was ridiculous.  Enjoy some of snaps of the weekend. Leave comments letting me know what you guys were up to... I love hearing all about it :) !

Beach Chic

My sister and her fiancé are moving into their house next week. It's right on the water and they are going for a beachy, shabby chic vibe. Here are some pictures I've pinned as inspiration.

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After stalking pinterest I had to do an inspiration board, I couldn't help myself! It's only half way done, but I wanted some opinions... Thoughts? I would have her white wash an old amoire from her bedroom and turn it into a bar. So amazing. I still need a comfy arm chair, an end table and some fun accents, but i thought it was a good start. Have a great night!
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Beau's Beach Chic by tasselsandtrends on polyvore.com