Perfect Pairing: All That Red

Since the color most associated with Valentine's Day (and my favorite accent color!) is red, it's only fitting to highlight this lovely pair that add just the right amount of statement-making pop to any ensemble. Everyone should have one red leather clutch or bag in their collection. This pochette by Manufacture des rigoles is a beautiful piece that is flexible and portable. Featuring an option for cross body wear, it is great for day time when you're traveling light and transforms to a clutch for a night out. And who can resist this gorgeous Trois Petits Points large enameled locket necklace?A sweet accent for any outfit, especially for Valentine's Day!

Perfect Pairing: Tea Towel + Corked Bottle

The theme of the perfect pairing continues with Valentine's Day already next week. And we find them even in our home wares collection. I love how the color and linear elements of the Vitrified Studio corked bottle and Studio Patro Eat Tea towel perfectly go together. They compliment each other not only for the design aesthetic, but for their use in the kitchen. The bottle can hold the spices needed for meal prep while the handy tea towel can be used during the clean up. Yup, just helping out the cook in all of us at each stage of the process. I've always said some of the best things in life are "good food and good company". And of course the message says it all, one of the best ways to share our love with others:EAT!

New Arrival: Aoko Su Jewelry

Designed by Ashley Jerman

We're excited to add the new jewelry line, Aoko Su, to our shop. This beautiful collection is designed by Virginia-based Ashley Jerman. Her creations are influenced by her interest in Japanese culture, design and architecture. Drawing inspiration from the diverse places she's lived in and her natural environment, she blends modern simplicity with raw natural elements. I love the raw elegance of the Herkimer Diamond ring. Plus the crystals are mined by Ashley herself in New York! Her creations embody minimalist design, yet they add just the right amount of accent to make a statement. I'm ready to wear those stunning earrings!

{Model Images courtesy of Aoko Su}

Textile Love: Quilts by Meg Callahan

Caddo Quilt photos by Walker Robins

These museum worthy quilts by Providence-based designer, Meg Callahan,combine beautiful textile design with function. I would love to wrap myself up in these pieces....although for the price, they may have to stay up on the wall as a piece of art. Just lovely!

Message on a Friday

Happy Friday!Love this message taken at one of our new Italian restaurant find at home (sorry for the grainy look-taken by phone). While I'll leave out the analysis of Fellini's movies (I Vitelloni-one my faves), I do love this little quote. One of those magical moments that come to mind, and maybe a once in a lifetime experience, was witnessing a school of dolphins feeding in the wild during a whale watching trip. It was great to see the tail of a whale, but I was moved by the dolphins racing our boat and seeing at least 50 of them doing their flips and feeding in the wild. As far as pasta, I still dream about going back and tasting the simply prepared yet best pasta I've ever eaten. Tucked at the end of a side street in the quaint Italian town of Montepulciano is this restaurant (wish I had the name) serving up the best tasting pumpkin ravioli. Another not to be missed treat is their local wine, the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. What are your favorite pastas or magical moments? Hope you have one this weekend!

Perfect Pairing: Clutch + Bag

Since Valentine's Day is a couple of weeks, the theme of perfect pairings seems to be a wonderful way to showcase certain pieces that are just great together. Whether they compliment or perfectly accent each other (hmmm sounds like a foundation for a relationship...), these pieces just seem to go together.  You know when you just see a couple that just seems in sync with each other. Okay enough of the analogy, but the Erin Templeton Girl Friday Clutch and Ellen Truijen 36 hours bag seem to be  that perfect pair.  They will get you through from work to a night out or a wonderful weekend getaway (Valentine's weekend getaway maybe?).

During the week, the clutch doubles as an IPAD case that can be thrown right in the 36 hrs bag, a versatile work or everyday bag. You'll have access to this clutch just in time for that happy hour that you sometimes need after work or a dinner date.  For the weekend, the 36 hrs bag is a great overnighter carryall while the clutch can hold some of your loose travel items such as make up and jewelry. More perfect pairings to come!

Fashion Love: Mizuiro-Ind

Even though the colorful spring and resort collections are already coming out in full swing in many shops, I'm all about comfort and warmth this time of year. I adore the whole fall/winter collection from Japanese clothing line Mizuiro-Ind photographed by Anne-Claire Rohe. The line is designed by Minako Kawahara and produced by Mothers Industry Co. Ltd. in Osaka, Japan. Love the classic down to earth tailoring and fabrics...especially their sweaters and that blue coat. Aah, my dream toggle coat!