Leaping into the New Year

I know we haven't even hit Thanksgivings yet, but I'm already eager to celebrate the new year!

My main reason for excitement?

These stylish New Year's notecards:



Close up of zebras:



Reminds me of one of my favorite wallpapers:

{Designed by Miles Redd}

Hmm I wonder if I could get a similar look with a stencil? Do you think Jon would mind some galloping zebras in our bathroom?

Chic Chandy

Love this new chandelier from Ballard Designs.

It reminds me of the beaded stunners from Marjorie Skouras:



Ok they are not identical, but totally similar vibe. I already ordered the small version for my hallway! I think I'm going to order some beads in a contrasting color to add to rim.

 Can't wait for it to arrive. 

Forget me knot...

I think it's a must to add a bow ring to my jewelry collection.

This striped number caught my eye right away:

It's quickly been added to my Christmas wish list. Of course the thought of having to wait that long is totally sad so I found something just as chic on a budget:

I think both could happily live together in my vanity.

Lonny Leopard

I'm a marketers dream...Truly I am. Make something pink and immediately I purchase it. A candle that has cool packaging? Excellent it's quickly purchased without checking out the scent.

Make something in my of the moment favorite animal print and I buy it in multiples!



I was so in love with Ellie's picks in the gift guide in the current issue of Lonny! Seriously I think she is meant to be my new BFF. Some of the items I already had on my personal wish list and the rest were quickly added to my list!



The leopard key chain is so chic and packs quite the punch for only $5! I think they would make excellent little Christmas gifts! Purchase your own set here: here.

P.S. : Have you checked out my chic & cheap DIY project?

One Stop Shop!

I love a good day at the thrift store. Yesterday I came home with a phone full of pictures of must haves.

Here are some of my favorites:

I could have easily used all of the items above in the same home. I loved the many pops of orange, the asian influence in some of the furniture pieces and of course the fact that I could have walked away with everything for around $1,000.

You need to keep an open mind while thrift shopping. During my first loop around the store I really didn't see much, but after checking the whole place out I realized that many of second glance pieces had a similar vibe.

Immediately I started picturing some pieces with a coat of paint, a fun toss pillow and a pair of lamps and knew that they could be stunning if they all came home with me.

What are your favorite tips for shopping a thrift store?

P.S. : I've gotten many emails from readers seeing if I'm currently taking on clients. I know it can be a bit confusing, because my portfolio site hasn't officially launched, but I've been taking on clients for about a year now. So if you need any help decorating virtually or locally (NY tri-state area) or know of anyone that needs help feel free to contact me or pass along my info to friends and family. :) You can reach me at cpavone0107@gmail.com

Bar Hopping

I think one of the main lessons we have learned from Lonny is that a bar cart is crucial to chic decor. Now I know some people are very over the trend of bar carts, but I think think they serve a purpose and are here to stay in one way or another.

Not everyone has room to house a bar cart, but that doesn't mean you need to go without. Grab a near by console table or sideboard and make some remove for a small display.



One of my key componants for a stylish bar set up has to be the cocktail glasses/pitchers/shakers.

Ebay is full of vintage options:

My favorite:



Geometric set:



Always a fan of teal:



This one would fit perfectly in my dining room:



Love the Mad Men feel of this one:

Totally challenging my inner Don Draper with this one:

This setscreams Kate Spade to me. It would go lovely with my library lane china set from them:



Tiny, but packs a punch:




How do you feel about bar carts? Are you searching your local thrift stores and craigslist for the perfect set?

Images 1, 2 via Lonny, 3-10 via Ebay

Sweet Dreams with Kate

For a couple of months now I've known that Kate Spade was coming out with a new bedding line.

I've been super eager to see it luckily for me and all of you the ladies of Shelter Pop gave us a little sneak peek yesterday.

I knew there would be something I had to have. I totally think this would work in my bedroom:



Sadly I need to wait till March to pick one up, but I can't wait!

Image via Shelter Pop