Domino Inspiration: Part V

Here in Seattle we've had what seems like weeks of continuous, dreary, rainy days... and with Memorial Day weekend looking no better, I'm drinking a nice cup of coffee and daydreaming of beautiful weather and lazy summer days outside. (Because I know it will get nice again, eventually! :)

Since I'm stuck inside, I thought it was the perfect time

to peruse a few old summertime issues of Domino and look for something pretty to inspire me; of course, I wasn't disappointed! I love these ideas for using gorgeous outdoor fabrics to make your outside spaces a little more stylish and cozy!

Of course, I love the mix of driftwood with the preppy stripes in this next one:

And what girl wouldn't want to lounge in this perfectly luxurious poolside retreat?!

Photos: Domino/May 2007

Hope you all have a lovely and relaxing Memorial Day weekend!!

Cheers!

Sal

Pillows...

I love pillows... add a couple of new ones to your sofa and you have an instantly updated look for your living room! I've seen so many great ones lately, but these Restoration Hardware beauties caught my eye this morning:

Photos: Restoration Hardware

I'd mix these with a couple of nice, brightly colored ones to really make it fit my style. :)

Cheers!

Sally

Vogue - The June Issue!

I'm always up for a little surfer chic (ask anyone who knows me - I'm a total wannabe! ;) so I was really stoked to get my June Vogue in the mail and see the lovely Blake Lively on the cover - and a surf-style beach shoot from Mario Testino inside!! :)

A few faves:

Photos: Mario Testino for Vogue

One of these days I'll take lessons, but for now I'll just dress the part and live vicariously through these fantastic images. :)

xoxo,

Sal

Baby Chic: Dressing Like Your Daughter??

Haha, yes, it's true... Audrey got a new pair of yoga pants from my mom and they are sooo adorable that I want a pair of my own!! She got these from Baby Gap:

And here are the ones I like from Splendid - because I know how amazingly soft their knits are!!

Photo: Splendid

I think times have definitely changed since we were kids... I mean, I can't picture my mom wearing most of the things she dressed me in when I was little!! :) Thank goodness for great fashion. And comfy pants.

xoxo,

Sal

Spool No. 72...

...has some cute little tops and dresses that I'm finding nearly irresistible!!

Love this "Flea Market Dress":

And this "Alyssum Dress" (although I think it would be a top on me:):

Photos: Spool No. 72

Aren't they cute?!

I'm off to prep/style/photograph a creative "test shoot" this afternoon... wish me luck!! :)

xoxo,

Sal

Gladiators!

Ah, yes... the ubiquitous gladiator sandal of Spring/Summer 2009 &... 2010?! Of course! It's still a totally chic look, but I like these updated, more feminine styles from J. Crew:

The lightly studded version above is lovely with the dual ankle straps, and I'm always an advocate for a light metallic shoe like this ladylike version below...

I can't ignore this soft, rich brown pair either...

Photos: J. Crew

Now, to choose just one... :)

xoxo,

Sal

GOOP!!

Have you guys seen GOOP? It's Gwyneth Paltrow's website, which features weekly newsletters on all sorts of fun topics, from what to eat in Nashville to (my current fave) how Gwyneth got in shape for Ironman 2...

Check out this newsletter on sleep or this one on The Making of Pepper Potts... I know I'm signing up so I don't miss any good GOOP! :)

Cheers!

xo,

Sally