Tuesday's Blues

Woke up with a case of the blues.  So, I'm totally going off my radar but hopefully onto yours. Today I beat the blues with color. 

Blue and White Inspiration 

Valentino Fall 2013

Look #45

J.K. Place Hotel Capri 

Oscar de la Renta Spring Bridal Gown

Oscar de la Renta

How special! Layers of blue and white

prints, patterns and textures.

Roberto Cavalli

Beach Perfect!

Delft Cookies. Tea anyone?

Carolina Herrera Spring 2013

Contemporary chic: Blue and White

Blue and White: Nailed it!

Treetop Terrace by Michelle Nussbaumer 

of Ceylon et Cie

Vivienne Westwood

Carolyne Roehm Spring Tablescape

Thom Browne Scallop Overcoat

Victoria Hagen Design on Elle Decor

Okay, I feel better now. 

How about you?

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Equestrian Chic

In honor of the upcoming 139th Kentucky Derby, I present

all things

Equestrian Chic

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Those Hats

(Via Kentucky Derby)

(Image Via Time)

(Via Kentucky Derby)

(Via Kentucky Derby)

Those Jockey Silks

(Image Via Kentucky Derby)

(Image Via The Louisville Arts Review)

Badgley Mischka's Kentucky Home

(Via Elle Decor)

(Via Elle Decor)

Love the Hermes Blanket!

(Via Elle Decor)

Jackie Kennedy

(Via Horse Country Chic)

The Kennedy's sporting riding gear in Virginia Hunt Country

(Via Horse Country Chic)

Remember Caroline's Macaroni?

(Via Cococoquette)

Ralph Lauren's Double RL Ranch

(Image Via Architectural Digest)

(Image Via Architectural Digest)

The Screening Room

(Image Via Oprah.com)

Inside a Guest Tepee

Hermes

(Image Via Tumblr)

(Image Via Hermes)

Steeple Printed Canvas Bag

(Image Via Habitually Chic)

(Image Via Blue Bell Gem)

All The Pretty Horses

(Image Via Just Joycee)

(Image Via Zsa Zsa Bellagio)

(Image Via Habitually Chic)

Charlotte Casiraghi by Mario Testino for Vogue

The Early Times Mint Julep Recipe

2 cups sugar

2 cups water

Sprigs of fresh mint

Crushed ice

Early Times Kentucky Whisky

Silver Julep Cups

Cheers!

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Fab Finds: Gifts For $50 Or Less

It's officially Gift Giving season.
$50 is a comfortable price point for most of us. Shop my perfect picks for Mother's Day, Bridal Showers, Graduates and more.

Blossom Stationary and Journal Set. A lovely gift for the Grad, Hostess or Teacher.

One Kings Lane

Pretty porcelain trays are letter

perfect for anyone on your list. Love it as a hostess gift. At this price, you may want one from A - Z

Nordstrom's

Who doesn't love a candle? Illume makes 

a good one. The Thai Lily Ginger candle offers

70 hrs of burn time. It's a pretty presentation.

Layla Grayce

Save 20% with Code WELOVEMOM Ends 5/2

What to get the rough and tumble guy?

The Man Can.  Even the macho man will

get a kick out of this feel good, smell good
gift. Perfect for Dad or the guy grad.

Uncommon Goods

Show Mom or any cook some love.  Saga Form's Stoneware Heart Serving Bowl and Ladle is

a tasty treat for Mom or any cook.

Burke Decor

Love the look of this "Honeycomb Bracelet."

It will have any girl buzzing with joy. I think

it looks much more expensive than it is.

C. Wonder

Russell + Hazel's  Leather Tassel Key chain

works well as a key chain and looks fab as

a handbag adornment.  Girls love tassels!

The Zhush

For anyone with a green thumb. 

This Set of Garden Stakes adds a little

rustic charm to the garden.

Nordstrom

Functional and fun. MacKenzie-Child's Readers
are a fashion find for women of a certain age.
Neiman Marcus

Keep Bridezilla at bay with the 

Bridessentials Kit.  Everything a bride

needs for a stress-free day.

Paper-Source

You might also shop Gifts of Beauty for

 Mother's Day

Or Shop Personalized Gifts Here

And if you want immediate gratification...most

people on your gift list need "an app for that" or

have their own "play list." An e-mail gift certificate from the i-Tune's Store is always a welcome gift.