HAPPY WEEKEND (AND SOME LINK LOVE!)

I can hardly believe it's mid-August this weekend. With all my travel I haven't really been able to appreciate summer at home yet...

I want to throw on a summer hat and doll myself up for weekends in the city... if only the sunshine would cooperate! I'm ready for some hot summer nights!

But in the meantime, I'll be working on finishing up my move (I'll have a house tour of the place on Monday!) and doing a ton of online shopping for all the pieces I need.

Speaking of which... it's about time to thank our August sponsors! Much love for our Premiere advertisers - Fina Du with their beautiful Scandinavian fashion (receive 25% off during the month of august with our special promo code: cocokelley) Shades of Light where I've already been picking out pendants and mirrors for the new place, Noritake whose china I'm dreaming about setting on my table (especially this pattern... or maybe this one?), Tea Collection for some back-to-school shopping for the kiddos, and of course perusing the fall new pieces at Jules Reid

We've also gotta give a shout out to our other sponsors, Camilla David, Panty by Post, Annette Tatum, Storkie, Magnet Street, and Gemvara!

Whew! If that doesn't keep you busy clicking, I don't know what will! Happy weekend ya'll - can't wait to share my new space with you on Monday!

*images: georgia may jagger in uk vogue, grace potter

CUTTIN' A RUG!

As someone who has recently become obsessed with tracking down the perfect rug for my new apartment, I'm really wishing that the new apartment was in LA because Decorative Carpets is having a huge sale on tons of different styles and I for one could really use a rug or two!

The Designer Preview starts tomorrow at 10am, and you just know there's going to be some hidden gems (like the pink patchwork piece above!) Not to mention they've teamed up with JJ Custom so some fabulous furniture finds are bound to happen too!

The sale is located at 9000 Santa Monica Blvd in West Hollywood. For all the info on hours (the sale will be going on all weekend!), location, and all that jazz, head to the Decorative Carpets site where they have it all listed out for you! While you're there - check out their gorgeous product lines. Honestly, some of my most favorite rugs come from this innovative design house.  Happy shopping!

*this is a sponsored post. all opinions are my own.

COCO+KELLEY SPONSOR: ANNETTE TATUM

I've always enjoyed Annette Tatum's skill for turning inspiration into product, and I'm so thrilled to have her as a sponsor here on coco+kelley! Even more exciting, though, is the launch of her online shop that continues to expand from bedding for the little ones all the way up to grownups, and lovely home decor accents.

Annette draws her inspiration from everywhere, but this collection in particular was drawn from her California roots - a perfect mix Sand & Sky.

What Annette is most well-known for may be her translation of fashion to interiors! If you've picked up her book, "The Well Dressed Home" then you've seen her process in action. It's one of my favorites, and I highly recommend it. Here, she's taken a Retro Bohemian style and translated it into seriously fun bedding!

There's no better place to look for inspiration than the past, which is why this vintage collection is my favorite. It creates a soothing palette and I love the touches of gold!

Which palette and style suits you best?

For more of Annette's inspirations, check out her blog! I always find it so interesting to read about the creative process of designers, and she does a wonderful job showcasing it.

COCO + KELLEY SPONSOR: JULES REID 25% OFF!

What's the next best thing to taking a vacation? Making every day feel like you're on vacation. How? Duh. Resort wear!

Putting on any of these bright, luxurious, patterned picks from the fabulous Jules Reid pretty much guarantees instant happy. The Parker blouse might be my most favorite new silhouette this season (top middle) but I'm such a sucker for a tunic... indecisive? Pick up both. Because right now the whole Spring/Summer 2011 collection is 25% off. Fabulous!

COCO+KELLEY SPONSOR: CAMEO NOUVEAU

We have some pretty fantastic sponsors around here, but I'm really loving the selections at current sponsor Cameo Nouveau's pretty little shop...

The selections include both new and vintage, and are perfectly procured so you're not sifting through tons of product. The pillow is the perfect summer accent for a bit of playful color - I'm kinda wanting it for my currently all-white bed.  Jewelry from Vanessa Mooney and Trina Turk? Also a must! Heck, every little thing here is on my wishlist. But don't take my word for it - go check out their shop for yourself!

C+K SPONSOR: HARABU HOUSE

Oh, how I love my sponsors here at coco+kelley! Not only are they all so wonderful to work with, but they have beautiful little shops filled with goodies, like the ones at Harabu House!

I adore the mix of organic textures and natural pieces with touches of modern metallics...

The lovely little store houses everything from beautiful paper goods (like the coasters and notebooks) to luxurious new and vintage linens. Their home accents immediately give a space layers of worldly charm, which is a look we all love so much!

So if you're ready for a little pre-spring decorating to freshen things up around your home, why not hop over to the Harabu House site and do a little browsing for yourself? I'm pretty in love with the gold bowls and that quilted throw myself...

WINDING DOWN...

Whew!! Well, here we are darlings. The last of 2010! I'm winding down the next few days (so I can wind up again for the new year!), but before I sign off, I wanted to give a huge thank you to our holiday sponsors here at coco+kelley!

To our fabulous premiere sponsors, some of which I'm sure you're very familiar with, we were so happy to have you for the past two months! If you haven't spend time getting to know them, please hop over to the amazing shops at iomoi (such a fave of mine!), Gorjana (beautiful accessories and jewels), Jules Reid, and The New Traditionalists as well as the inspiring blog, sage & style.

And, if you're up for some extra clicking... more fantastic sponsors! Wardrobe Stationery (beautiful, custom cards)  naomi lynn (a sweet, whimsical paperie!), Clayton Gray (an absolute go-to for all things home), tilly maison (loving her fabulous trays!) Ruby Lane (where I happened to purchase my birthday jewels this year!) Swoon (SUCH pretty little gems!), Panty by Post (a monthly subscription to fantastic unmentionables) Ruby Plaza (she's Ruby Lane's little sis) and Blue Hour Designs.

Thanks to you all for supporting coco+kelley!

C+K SPONSOR: BLUE HOUR DESIGNS

Some of my most loved pieces of jewelry are those that are simplistic enough to wear everyday, but beautiful enough to still feel special... just like the pieces created by Alysia Sánchez Melnikov at Blue Hour Designs.

Her rings are my absolute favorite for their delicate design - I even own a gorgeous turquoise one that never ceases to feel fabulous. And the 'ornament' earrings? A perfect way to celebrate the season without having to tie some jingle bells around your neck. For more pretty little things, pop over to the website and see what you can scoop up for yourself or add to your wishlist! 

C+K SPONSOR: FABULOUS FLAVORS OF GLIDDEN PAINT

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Glidden. All opinions are 100% mine.

Last weekend I scheduled a quick meeting with a couple to discuss some layout ideas for their small apartment. After we had finished talking through just about everything they added, "Oh, yeah... and what do you think about paint? Do you think it would make a difference?" My eyes got wide. A difference would be an understatement!

Paint is one of the most easiest ways you have to transform a space into something completely new and different. I adore a good, fresh, new coat of paint! Of course... picking the color is a whole other story. Which is why I was so excited to receive this little package in the mail from Glidden!

How cute is this little kit they put together? There were lots of fabulous 'flavors' to choose from...

Some that I would never have had an excuse to try on my walls otherwise! These mini testers are the perfect size to try a few different shades in a room before you settle on one (which you should always do by the way!), and of course keep around for touch ups down the road. But the real 'treat' is browsing their website where their interactive room painter really helps you get an idea for what an entire wall of this color could look like! Such a fabulous tool. To get your own little testers, head to your local Home Depot and find your perfect flavor!

MANSOUR MODERN INVITES YOU...

Don't you just hate when you get invited to a sample sale that's not in your own city? I can't even count the times I've said do myself "I wish it were online..."

Well, my dears, this is not one of those times because the smarties over at one of my favorite rug companies, Mansour Modern, are giving you the opportunity to shop some exclusively crafted pieces starting next Monday!

These vintage patchwork flatweaves are rugs made from upcycled existing rugs and other vintage materials, hand sewn by artisans to create one-of-a-kind pieces. Each rug has a beautiful worn finish to them and they add beautiful texture to the spaces they fill...

I've spent hours searching through antique shops to find those perfectly worn rugs that add history and character to homes - these pieces are the perfect blend of a more modern sensibility with that timeworn look! And such beautiful colors!

The best part is that the pricing for this sale will be unheard of for the Mansoir Modern showroom. They are one of the finest purveyors of rugs in the world and most rugs start in the high thousands because of the time and quality involved in each piece, but these pieces will be starting in the low hundreds!

SO - how are you going to remember to get your shopping on bright and early Monday? Just pop over to the invitation list by clicking right here, and the rest will be handled for you! I just signed up myself because there's no way I'm missing this chance! Click click!

C+K SPONSOR: INTERIOR DESIGN SHOW WEST

Ok, all you north of the border friends - listen up. Northwesterners too. Heck, anyone who has a passport and is ready to jump across the country lines with me for the love of interior design. If you haven't heard of Interior Design Show West, then you're missing out.

As Western Canada’s premiere residential design show, this annual event in Vancouver BC features 200 exhibitors showcasing quality products and services to an audience of industry professionals, architects, designers, consumers and media. And by quality we mean high end, relevant vendors and speakers! For example...

Their opening day - Friday, October 15th - two incredibly talented designers will be speaking to attendees. The first, Karim Rashid, has such an amazing philosophy on modern design and the world today. (Just read the quick synopsis for an idea on how mind-blowing this session will be!). His innovative perspective should make for quite an opening event!

That evening, the keynote speaker will be none other than the adorable Sarah Richardson - popular designer and star of four fabulous shows: room service, design inc., Sarah’s House series, and Sarah’s Cottage. She will be joined by her sidekick (and one of my faves) Tommy Smythe who will actually be conducting the interview live with the audience! They're collecting questions now, so if you have any, be sure to post them on the IDSWest Facebook page!

The show opens on October 15th to the trade until 4pm. After that, it will be open all weekend to the general public! (For a full schedule and tickets, go here.) Have any of you ever attended? Are you planning on it? I have to say I'm very tempted to make a little road trip out of the weekend and head north to Vancouver to check it out myself!

C+K SPONSOR: ATTISER LINENS

I've been in quite the nesting mood lately, looking at all my options for switching things up around the house - pillows, bedding, table linens, you name it! So when the Attiser website first came my way a month ago, I was positively smitten!

Their bedding, curtains and pillows are all so fresh and the colors are some of my favorites (especially that citron green and aqua!).

Not looking to revamp your decor? Then maybe your tabletop could use some inspiration! The fresh style lends itself well to spring and summer entertaining, but I'm already picturing the rich jewel tones for Thanksgiving or the green for Christmas as a little non-traditional addition to the table.

Best of all, each of these pieces are handmade in India under high quality and ethical standards (and the pricing is just as fair too!) so be sure to browse through this lovely sponsor's website to check out all of their goodies!

*this post was sponsored by attiser. all content written by coco+kelley.