Shop The Serena & Lily 4th Of July Sale

When Serena and Lily has a sale, it's something to celebrate. Their designs blend chic classic influences with modern lines; eclectic inspiration with great American style. It's all so very California cool. This edit highlights the fabulous finds at Serena and Lily. Shop today through July 5th to save 20% sitewide  Code: 4th sparks the stylish savings.

~ The White Bed ~

The beauty with white on white? Everything goes. The rest of the color palette is whatever feels right. A white bed makes me think of five star resorts with their fluffy robes. A white bed is especially nice in a guest room.  Serena and Lily shows us give different ways to get it right HERE

~ Palm Perfection ~

Your lighting, wallpaper, and outdoor needs are covered. The Palm Pillows add a little botanical beauty to outdoor seating. The wallpaper brings the outside in and the Pacifica Pendent keeps the party going after sundown.

~ Grey Matters ~

Serena & Lily has layered greys this season with whites and beige. That color combo is always just so sophisticated, classic, and clean. (Top) Pacifica Collection Lounge Chairs and Beach Towels ( Bottom) Left to Right:  Terrace Dining Table,   Sling Chair  Pillows

~ Outdoor Entertaining ~

Serve up a chic cocktail or set an outdoor table with style! The Pacifica Bar Cart, Suffolk Serving Tray, Healdsburg Napkins  and Whitewashed Hurricanes blend beautifully with any outdoor setting

~ Beachy Baskets ~

For storing linens, magazines, knitting and more. These baskets get the job done with style! Click HERE to see all of these baskets and more.

~ The Kiddos ~

You'll find lots of goodies for the kids playroom, bedrooms, and the nursery like Bedding, Riviera Kid's Play Table,  and Chairs, Hippo Bookend, and so much more!

~ On The Waterfront ~

You will find stylish seating and dining options by land or sea. Shop these outdoor spaces HERE

~ Summertime Blues ~

No one does coastal chic better than Serena & Lily!  Get the look - Top Row:  Bar Cart   Blue indoor and outdoor Pillows Bottom Row: Bistro Bar Stool  Fouta Bath Towels

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Tuesday Trend: Tropical Palms

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Having just returned from beautiful Palm Springs, I have palm leaves on my mind. Their grace and beauty have a way of staying with you, like a warm (or hot) Summer breeze. Lucky for me, the palm tree and pretty palm prints are having a moment this season.  Actually, like a leopard print, palm patterns just seem to never go out of style. Today, I invite you to take a walk through the tropics with me.  You'll love these luxe leaves.

HERE: 16 Fab Finds

Nathan Turner Pacifico Palm Wallpaper
Many years ago, close friends had a white, black, and green living room. The black was just accents here and there, but the color really anchored the room. I can imagine a room with a drama filled accent wall with this print. Fab!
One Kings Lane

Alice + Olivia
Stacey Bendet was all about the palm print with a few key pieces for Spring. Those wide leg pants are everything! 
Alice + Olivia

Fabric Wine Bag with Rattan Handle
Upgrade your next wine offering with this classy carry-all.
Target

Agua De Coco Palm Pants & Swimsuit
Talk about Palm Beach chic! This is pool party perfection.
Anthropologie

Palm Frond Stencil
Transform a room or just a wall for less than $40 and a pint of paint.  Stencils are designed by professional decorative painters Janna Makaeva and Greg Swisher who have over 20 years of painting experience. 
And they say, anyone can do it. 
Cutting Edge Stencils at Etsy

Beachbound Clutch
"Inspired by the sunny beaches of Sydney, Australia, From St. Xavier's handbags and jewelry evoke island ease ."
Less than $100.
Anthropologie

Personalized Palm Leaf Beach Towel
What to get the sun lover or beach babe in your life? Here ya go. It's reversible, too. Fun!
Swoozies

Palm Tree Kids French Terry Shorts
California cool for little guys by Scotch Shrunk.
Barneys New York

Hojas Cubanas Self-Adhesive Wallpaper
Get daring with more statement wallpaper. Tempaper is self-adhesive, repositionable, temporary wallpaper, making it perfect for those afraid of commitment. This palm print is elevated with a touch of gold.
Soft Surroundings

Palm Tree Trinkets
Leave it to Henri Bendel to add a tropical punch to Summer accessories. Pair any of these palm pieces with a simple white tee or any
 tropical top.
Henri Bendel

Island Blend Villa Fronds Tealight Set

If you are having a pool party or attending one, you need these. With scents of Maui pineapple, island mandarin, cilantro, tropical mango, luscious papaya, sea jasmine, driftwood, cedar, island musk, these little votives will light up your life and your senses! 
Priced right for gifting.
Tommy Bahama

Cooper & Ella Cold Shoulder Dress  
Cute as a mini dress, but I would wear this pretty palm print as a swimsuit cover-up. Loving the pops of colors.
Shopbop

Palm Tree Tidbit Plate Set
Antique botanical illustrations were the inspiration for our Palm Tree Tidbit Plates. At less than $20 these are your Summer
 Hostess Gifts
Pottery Barn

Dundas Dip Dyed Drape Dress
Sometimes it is good to be more ethereal than literal. This gorgeous gown offers elegance and glamour with sleeves that flow in the breeze, much like a palm leaf.
The Webster

Sling Chair

A classic sling pairs a sleek teak frame with weather-friendly fabrics in a range of solids and patterns. And for a limited time, it ships free with Code: DESIGNFUN.
Serena & Lily

Palm Tree Embroidered Jean
Give your wardrobe a tropical touch with embroidered flamingos, flowers, and palm trees. This super soft style features distressed details and five fab pockets.
Boston Proper



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Tuesday Trend: Cheers To Red & Pink

Tuesday Trend: Tropical Vibes

{ Via: Dolce & Gabbana }

Have you noticed all of the tropical prints in home decor? It just seems to be everywhere, especially on the walls. As always, whats on trend in home decor is translated to fashion, and vice versa. One of my favorite Spring and Summer trends is "Tropical." Yes, it is a little kitchy, but it is fabulously fun. Dolce & Gabbana has done it best, but the style has also trickled down to even more affordable lines. This roundup features head to toe pieces that will  have you reaching for your favorite umbrella drink.

HERE: 17 Ways To Get The Vibe

Aranaz Bags

These must have bucket bags feature wicker handles and woven raffia. Pre-order from the collection at

Moda Operandi

Tory Burch Castaway Espadrille

Pineapple and Palm Trees add a tropical flair to these playful shoes.

Nordstrom

Palm Down Ruffle Dress

The shirtdress gets ruffled up with a little cold shoulder. A cool look with a tropical vibe.

Nasty Gal

Natori Tropical Top & Pants

Luxe and lovely is an all over vibrant print on stunning silk fabric. The wide leg pants are divine! Pieces sold separately and now on sale at

Natori

Aquazzura Flora Thongs

Stunning in suede, these look freshly picked from a tropical isle.

INTERMIX 

Milly Palm Print Midi

Black and white is always right. This style features fluttery flair in a chic cotton print.

Nordstrom  

Victoria Victoria Beckham

Palm Tree Shirt

Understated and sophisticated. This chic cotton shirt features great statement sleeves.

Neiman Marcus 

Schutz D'Ana Knotted Loafer Mule

The season's "it" shoe is the mule. Slip these one with white ankle pants or a pleated full skirt.

Zappos

Tropical Silk Little Scarf

 This is a sweet wear to rock a scarf in the warmer months. Great to tie on a tote or pony tail, too.

Ann Taylor 

Proud Mary Raffia Fringe Slide 

Vibrant color and fringe make for an eye-catching pair in the colors of a tropical sunset.

Anthropologie

Pineapple Watch

Because it's always 5:00 o'clock somewhere! A fun little gift at under $30.

ASOS 

Mercedes Salazar Fruits & Beads Double Cuff

Stylish in straw. This cuff will add fun and fruity flair to anything you wear.

Shopbop

Dolce & Gabbana Pineapple Bag

A boxy bag that looks good enough to eat! A juicy addition to your Summer Accessory wardrobe.

Matches Fashion 

Katie Bartels Tropicana Earrings

Inspired by the costumes worn at the Tropicana Club in Havana, Cuba.  These are just too much fun with a terrific tropical vibe. 

AHAlife 

Tanya Taylor Pants & Sweater

If you have a print phobia, like me, this might be the way to go. The Lulu pants have been embroidered with a palm leaf, without much of a print or design. The Sasha top is divine featuring an all over tone on tone palm print. Click the link for an enlarged view.

Neiman Marcus

Dolce & Gabbana Tropical City

No one did the tropics better than Dolce & Gabbana, and that goes for our mini mes, too. See the collection at

Childrensalon

Portobello Drawstring Backpack

Everyday can be a tropical getaway with this lightweight bag. Toss in your bikini and a book and head to the beach.

Free People

Palm Maxi 
A marvelous maxi with it all going on, like off the shoulder, palm fronds and a sexy slit.
Boston Proper 



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