WANTED: Arabian Nights

Arabian Nights Bag by Melia Bianco

For lying under a crescent moon, basking in the desert light.  Who knew faux leather could look this good?  What a fun, slightly exotic bag for the season.  Loving.

xx Noe

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2012 Venice Garden and Home Tour

In case you haven’t heard, the 2012 Venice Garden and Home Tour is just around the corner.  Next week, on May 5, 2012, you can gather piles of inspiration for outdoor living.

In addition to the homes and gardens of Venice residents along the tour, you can also visit Cheri Pann and Gonzalo Duran’s Mosaic Tile House.

Gregory Ain tract via Mar Vista Tract

A must-see feature of this year’s tour is the Gregory Ain tract.  These 52 Mar Vista homes date back to 1948 and were designed to be have a distinct relationship with the carefully planned trees and gardens surrounding them, creating a park-like atmosphere throughout the community.

Can’t wait to see it for yourself?  Advanced tickets get you in a bit cheaper.  You can purchase them here.

xx Noe

Photo Credits:  #1 & #3 – Eric Staudenmaier, #3 – Joe Fletcher, #7 – Debra Kaufman

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Modern Thrifter: Van Nuys Pottery & Clever Apothecary

Summer entertaining is coming fast, so I had to snatch up this chip  & dip appetizer tray.  I love its 50′s abstract design, and being from Van Nuys Pottery is an extra bonus.

This great apothecary jar may just find a home atop my seahorse tray.  Love this for holding cotton balls or Q-tips.  The abstract leaves remind me a bit of Georges Briard pieces, too.

Check out great vintage finds over at ATG & Sophie‘s blog, too.

Happy Monday!

xx Noe

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Spring Obsessions

So I did a fun, fun shopping trip yesterday.  I was able to raid Anthropologie’s sale room, and get a little J. Crew treat, too.  The all-too-true truth, though, is some shopping leads to a lot more shopping.  I’ve now set my eye on these leather beauties.  Don’t they look like something you’d walk the streets of Santorini in?

J. Crew Dreamweaver Ballet Flats

Time will tell if I’m able to track these down.  They are already out of my size online.  Such is life.

I was able to pick these up this week, though.  The first top, I had to have in two colors.  I love the navy below, and I added one in white, too.  I love white tops with interesting details for summer.

Anthropologie Chevron Top

The next one I had to get since I’m still mourning the loss of a certain Tory Burch Leonnie tunic which I LOVED.  This top is similar, but without the open tunic neckline.  I especially love the bows on the side.

Anthropologie Pelmet Top

I have an odd affinity for anything with aquatic animals on it.  Really, I’m two steps away from a terry cloth tracksuit with little swordfish embroidered all over it.  This seemed like a restrained way to live out my obsession.

Anthropologie North Coast skirt

Lastly, to compliment the coral skirt and my array of summer tunics, etc., I just had to have this J. Crew coral necklace.  The length is exactly what I wanted.  Looks like this picture will be added later.  The website doesn’t have it up yet.

Any great spring/summer pieces you’ve picked up lately?  Feel free to link to your own site, or share it here!

xx Noe

 

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Kitsch Ahoy!

This new lamp from Pottery Barn sent my kitsch sensors whirring with glee.  A wee bit campy and a large nod at my love for all things nautical, it is a summer hideaway must-have.

Pottery Barn Rope Table Lamp

xx Noe

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