PUNCHY + PAINTERLY

I love the visual texture of painterly patterns on textiles... they seem even more appropriate for the summer. Like what your clothes should do if you decided to spontaneously run through the sprinkler to beat this heat...

*resources: dress by erdem, blouse rachel rose, flamestich pillow furbish, rug at marc phillips, clutch by goodmarvin

THE GOODY BAG: BEATING THE HEAT

What's a girl to do on a scorching hot LA day when her air conditioner is busted? Head on over to Calypso Home for a furniture launch party, of course! It's Alissa from The Goods Design, with the Goody Bag: the best of Los Angeles' interior design events, people, places and things.

If you haven't heard the news, designer Sean Knibb is now selling his gorgeous indoor/outdoor furniture at Calypso Home, and we got to check out his amazing pieces in person! (But, you can also peruse their goodies online.) Thank goodness they were serving up some cool champagne... and cookies that perfect matched his furniture!

I loved his striped Negril Chair and Boxwood Cube. Great for outdoors - or a sunny inside spot.

And the Picnic set - this table and bench set definitely make me want to fire up the grill and mix up from fresh iced tea!

Some more of his fabulous furniture...

All these bright refreshing colors are really putting me in the mood for a day lounging by the pool (really the best way to beat the heat!). I might just grab one of those towels and go!

PETER PAN-ING

When I was younger I used to do just about anything to look a bit older than I actually was. I had more of a babyface, and I avoided anything to 'childish' like bangs and ponytails and flowers and frills.  Peter Pan collars were definitely included in that list. But now that I'm pushing 30...



I'm kind of in love. And, since I've hacked myself some bangs recently, I'm thinking maybe I could get into this Peter Pan business, too. While I'm at it, I might just get one of each because I sincerely can't make up my mind. Do you have a favorite color combo?

*available right here

A SIDE OF STYLE

Those of you who checked out the last issue of Rue may remember us doing a little martini table roundup. Well, these little babies have become a slight obsession of mine, and definitely quite the trend in the furniture industry, so I thought I'd share some of my favorites that didn't make the cut - from industrial to quirky to glam.


Which style is your favorite? Personally, I'm always a golden girl myself, but really there's not a single table here I wouldn't bring home with me!


*resources 1. modern industry: barbara cosgrove, anthropologie, urban outfitters 2. mid-century style: west elm, cb2, arteriors 3. leggy: caste design, clayton gray, baker 4. golden girls: clayton gray, made goods, worlds away, mgbw 5. orglamic: asian art imports, clayton gray, barneys

LUSTING...

This blazer? I should really just buy it already. I've been drooling over the combination of black and cream for quite a while now... 

There is so much goodness over at EmersonMade these days, it's impossible to resist! Including this absolute must-have for summer-to-fall, a perfectly simple sheath dress...

I don't know how they keep churning out the awesomeness, but they do. Hide your credit cards, ladies.

LET'S (POOL) PARTY

Hello lovelies!! I'm running around High Point again today (day two!) and already I've seen so many fun things to share with you (soon, soon!). But, in honor of the fact that the sun is shining to the tune of 80 degrees, I'm thinking maybe it's time for some summer dreaming...?

Like the makings of a fabulous pool party, perhaps? Flirty little striped sandals, cocktail tables meant to follow you wherever you go, designer ping pong paddles, and graphic napkins to set the scene. Not a bad start, right?

BEHIND THE SCENES: RUE COLOR TREND PAGES

Ever wonder how those many market pages in the front of magazines get put together? Well, I don't know how the other mags do it, but here's a peek behind my process as the Market Editor at Rue!

When I begin putting together the color trend pages, I usually start with pulling runway shots and interiors that appeal to me in the moment, coming up with a few different options to select from. For Issue #4 I wanted to find a combination of color that included some of the bold colors that we're seeing in the marketplace, while still remaining sophisticated and realistic as palette that others would want to imitate in their home or wardrobe...

There were many options (a few of which you may see in future issues!) but I kept returning to two images - the room above and the Tracy Reese runway look below. The palette conjured up images of vacationing in the Caribbean while being soft enough for spring - a perfect mix! Then comes the fun (and challenging!) part... shopping!

Once the palette is chosen, I spend hours and hours combing through my favorite sites to find pieces that might make the page. Then, I send all my options on to our Art Director, Bri, and we pick the best of the best to make the page. And the leftovers? Well, usually they get ditched, but today they get their day in the sun right here. I especially love the striped options because they mimic the original room... what are your favorites?

*resources: 1. tomas maier dress 2. grecian pillow at wisteria 3. matiko sandal at urban outfitters 4. tabac chair at jayson h&g 5. a.l.c. tank top 6. stella mccartney skirt 7. vases at lamps plus 8. undersea lamp at anthropologie 9. mali sabatasso necklace 10. jonathan adler bolster pillow 11. j.crew sawyer hobo

PS - to get your sneak peek behind the 'looming large' trends page, head on over to the Rue blog today where I share more wonderful wovens!

MORE MJOLK PLEASE...

I discovered this magical little shop a few weeks back and I'm completely obsessed with their combination of Scandanavian and Japanese design...

There's such beautiful simplicity in the pieces they carry! But a bit of whimsy too..

Not to mention the most sculptural bottle openers I've ever seen. (They will require some seriously sophisticated beer.)

For more lovely pieces, visit Mjolk where I believe you can send them an email to place orders for now. Looks like they're working on an online store! (Yippee!)

TOTALLY SPRUNG

Dear spring... Would you stop being such a tease and get here already???

I have so many wonderful goodies to adorn myself + home with when you do!

*birdcage pendant by voliere at conran shop, christian louboutin gingham pumps at luisa viaroma, stripe pillow at urban outfitters, jonathan saunders skirt at net-a-porter

FRIDAY, I'M IN LOVE...

Is it spring yet??? We still have a few months to get through before the weather even slightly resembles warm weather around here, but that's not going to discourage me from lusting after some decidedly spring-inspired pieces for the the home + wardrobe...

Yes, please and thank you to all of the above!

*dress by yigal azrouel, heels brian atwood, missoni throw, and  alexandra table lamp at burke décor

RAH RAH RED...

Maybe it's the sudden proximity of the holidays, or the fact that I keep being told that red is 'my color'...

But I suddenly feel the urge to don a cape and sip loads of hot cocoa.

*cape by paul & joe, mugs at heath ceramics