new {milk + honey home}

I am sure to be doing some shopping while I am Spain and Italy but first I may just have to treat myself to some of the new items that recently arrived at Milk and Honey Home. They really always have the best cake stands (I already own one of theirs) and the newest one may just be my next purchase.

and I am off...

Today is the day that we finally depart for our European adventure! Although our final destination is Italy we will be spending the first day in Madrid and thought it was only appropriate to share some inspiration from my favorite Spanish interior design magazine, nuevo estilo, to get me in the mood! I definitely wouldn't mind enjoying tapas in either of these dining areas...

And although I will be spending some time away from the computer (or trying) I do have some posts lined up for while I am away!

a sweet slumber

How could you not sleep well in this bedroom designed by Kelly Wearstler for the hotel, maison 140!? It plush, luxurious and perfect blend of textures. I especially love the wood grain appearance of the wallpaper, shape of the headboard and wall of mirrors--all just divine.

(via california homes and lifestyles blog)

punch of plum

At the moment I am completely swooning over the elegant and dramatic punch of plum purple. Although these rooms all embrace different design styles the impact the color adds is still the same...


(via marianne evennou, house and garden and m. design)

packing list {italian riviera}

I spent most of this past weekend trying to strategically pack for my first European visit. My bag is a small one and I am attempting to fit in attire for the beach, country and city--it is proving difficult. I thought I should start one setting at a time and this would absolutely be my ideal items for the Italian Riviera portion of the trip...

(calyspo celle bathing suit, dvf dress, marc jacobs seagrass tote, winifred grace bangles, belle by sigerson flats)
If you're planning a trip and need a new suitcase to pack all your stuff into then why not check out the Very store, where there are loads of different designs. It's great when you can match your style to your personality, even with luggage.

jaw dropping perfection

In a post, whenever I say "my jaw dropped" my boyfriend likes to poke fun and asks if my jaw really truly dropped. I am happy to saw that in this case not only did my jaw dropped but I gasped. The home of Erin Fetherson is just perfection--I love every detail, ever color, every fabric, and the romantic (without being fussy) feel throughout.

You can see more of her jaw dropping home at vogue.com.

'tis the season...

...for al fresco dining. I may have mentioned that I am going to Italy in little over a week (ok, I know I have mentioned it but I am just a wee bit excited) and I just officially made my first dinner reservation (in Italian)! I am so excited to experience Italian cuisine and even more so to enjoy a rustic dinner outdoors looking over the tuscan countryside....

(veranda, elle decor and casa viva)
Have a lovely weekend!