Best of the Week on BB&B

I hope you are enjoying your weekend so far! Here is a re-cap of the week on BB&B plus some extra links around the web.

Pretty Table Setting Color Inspiration: I see PINK
Color Forecast for Spring 2011 : Etsy Finds
Home Tour A Beach Cottage in Namibia
Decorating Ideas Vintage Papers and Branches
In the News Has the Internet run out of Space?
Interior Design / Home Inspiration Beautiful Living Rooms
Where We Blog ~ Home Office / Favorite Cozy Spot
Food and Recipes Super Bowl Hot Wing Dip
DIY Make Your Own Valentine's Day Cards

Hot Picks for Totes and Handbags:
MICHAEL Michael Kors Tote
Women's Michael Kors Purse Handbag Tote
Kate Spade Barrow Street Mini Anabel Tote


photos: Bianca Balti for Blanco Spring 2011 campaign by Hunter and Gatti via fgr
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Send me your photos and last day to enter the Shopbop $100.00 Giveaway!

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Winner chosen at 5pm EST today... good luck!

Also, thank you for sending in great photos of your work spaces. {see post below}
Keep them coming. You can e-mail me yours at laura.trevey@gmail.com
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Guest Post at JourneyChic

{One of my fashion obsessions: Tory Burch tops.}


Just a quick post to say come on over to JourneyChic today to check out my guest post on my wardrobe essentials (go HERE). I know the majority of my posts here on Odi et Amo focus on interior design, but my interest in fashion actually predates my interest in interiors (unsurprising since most folks don't get interested in design until they actually buy a home). I think you'll see a lot of parallels in my fashion taste and my design taste -- in particular, a love of bright patterns. Many thanks to Laura for including me in her fun new series.

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All a Flutter...

When Camilia posted this room from domino last week over at High-Heeled Foot in the Door, I was struck by how very current it felt. Sure, design trends turn over at a slower pace than fashion trends (and, if I recall correctly, this room is circa 2008), but whomever designed this room must have been reading her tea leaves correctly as it's got Spring 2010 all over it. This season is all about shades of turquoise, painted floors and ceilings and feminine florals and butterflies (think Liberty prints) and, between the robin's egg blue floors and ceiling, Schumacher's Birds & Butterflies wallpaper, this room hits all the right notes. The graphic black and whites brought in through accessories (the Madeline Weinrib zig zag rug, the greek key pillow and the silhouette pillow) bring in a nice graphic touch that helps tone down the sweetness of the butterflies and aqua.


In memory of domino's much-beloved "Turn this Outfit into a Room" feature, I thought I'd try my hand at turning this room into an outfit:



I wasn't familiar with Ted Baker until I saw his latest collection at Nordstrom and I'm absolutely in love with all of his pieces for spring, but most especially this gorgeous butterfly print dress. My sister actually purchased it to wear to some of her bridal showers this spring and it's incredibly stylish on. [My one complaint about Ted Baker though is his sizing: he stops at a 10, alas.] In any case, the colors and print are a dead-ringer for the Schumacher wallpaper (sans the little birds) and the easy, flattering cut makes this a versatile, wear anywhere dress. To make it work-appropriate, I'd throw on a tailored leather blazer in a gorgeous grayish brown. The 3/4-length sleeves make it the perfect transitional piece for spring and the leather toughens up the sweetness of the dress while the tailoring keeps it office-appropriate. I'd then layer on some tough, but sweet, pearl earrings and necklace. The necklace has just the palest hint of lilac in it, which will nicely pick up on the lilac in the print. For shoes, I'd go with Botkier's conical-heeled sandals in a nude-ish brown. I love a sturdier-looking sandal with a sweet dress; so much more current than a delicate sandal or heel. For an extra shot of color, I'd throw on this aqua satchel. The style is simple, yet still special and it's a great price for a quality leather bag.
Source list (clockwise, from top left): 1. Ted Baker London "Debbs" butterfly print dress (Nordstrom, $245); 2. Botkier Alexis sandalGlass pebble and fringe necklace (J.Crew; $69.50); 4. Pearl stud (Banana Republic; $22); 5. Classiques Entier "Cool Chintz" jacket (Nordstrom; $268); 6. B. Makowsky "Belted Y Tab" leather shopper (Nordstrom; $258) (Piperlime; $425); 3. .

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More brights!

Bright and bold seems to be my mood this morning as well! Pinks, yellows and that strong black and white stripe work so well on a white backdrop! All the makings of a gorgeous room. Kellie xx





Room one from here, fashion here. x

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Emamo Geisha Triangle Bikini

From the Italian fashion brand Emamo comes the delightful Geisha triangle bikini. Sizzle in style on the beach or next to the pool.


Now you will only need reservations for the Hotel Du Cap Eden Roc in Antibes.

Available from:
http://www.net-a-porter.com

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Christian Louboutin Nuria Sandals

Christian Louboutin's Nuria Gladiator Sandals are the perfect sexy sandals to wear during the weekend or for a trip to the beach. No prior gladiator experience necessary.

Christian Louboutin

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Diane von Furstenberg Wrap Dress

Diane von Furstenberg Wrap Dress designed 1970's


Diane von Furstenberg Wrap Dress designed 1970's


Diane von Furstenberg Wrap Dress designed 1970's

Diane von Furstenberg launched this classic wrap dress in the 1970's. The Diane von Furstenberg's Wrap Dress was instantly both a phenomenon of the time and an immediate classic. No buttons, no zippers, slip in and out without a sound.


Classic silk jersey wrap dress with collar and cuffs. The above wrap dress is no longer available but she is re-releasing some of these wrap dresses today. Hopefully, the above model will be re-released again soon.

Diane von Furstenberg

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Undercover Frills

Yes, this is a lingerie post, but don't worry Mom, I'll keep it clean. To be perfectly honest, I never wear cute sleepwear. Once I get home, I throw on pajama pants and a giant tee shirt. It's the opposite of cute. But this post over at Style Redux inspired me to take a closer look at the innerwear as outerwear trend that was all over the spring runways. I personally plan to take a (fully-lined!) lace tee and pair it with a short but structured skirt and flat t-strap sandals when the weather turns warm. My inspiration from Elle below:


However, for those of you who prefer to rock this trend in the privacy of your own home, two names to watch are Undrest and Damaris, who make some of the most gorgeous, haute couture undies out there.

I love the pretty bow detail on the back of this Undrest bralette, available here.
And, while I do think Damaris is a tad too dramatic for my taste, I love how they are pushing the boundaries of what lingerie can be.

They also use some seriously pretty fabric!

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