My Latest Travels

Heeelllllooooo! Oh me it has been way too long since I've posted on my blog and it needs some loving! So I wanted to fill y'all in on my latest news and travels. I took a trip to Raleigh earlier this week for a job interview and completely fell in love! Raleigh is so pretty and has so many things to do.  Here is a little peak at what I got into while visiting!

First stop on my trip was this fab place for lunch. I googled best restaurants in Raleigh and was so happy to find this hidden gem. I got the arugula salad with grilled pears and goat cheese gnocchi with a sage and butter sauce and mushrooms. Omg-hands down one of the best meals I've had!

http://oakleafnc.com/

Next on my list, Furbish Studio. I have been dying to go here ever since becoming a fan of Jamie Meares' blog, I Suwannee. She has such a knack for mixing patterns and has been featured in several design magazines. Trust me, I was not disappointed in the store. After snatching up a few goodies, I headed to a few more antique stores in the area. Raleigh has lots of treasure finding spots for neat furnishings and one of a kind items.

http://furbishstudio.com/

 Here are some shots from other stores I visited in the area.

Some very neat finds.  I'm loving this retro bar cart and the gold sconces! Apologies for the cell phone pics but at least you can get the gist of what I'm saying when I tell you "go visit!!"


I finished my day at Poole's diner. I got this yummy salad with roasted Brussels sprouts and pomegranate seeds. I had to have a glass of vino of course to end the day! This place was adorable and packed with locals! 

http://www.ac-restaurants.com/pooles/

I wrapped up my trip with a visit to my sister, Catharine, in Augusta and found this fabulous store! The store is called "Design Solutions" and is located on Monte Sano road. They had the best selection of beautiful bedding and had me scheming on how to change my own bedroom look! They also carry some great PJ's and I did have to snatch up a pair of the Eberjay PJ's-so comfy!

I had a great trip but it did feel good to get back home! Hope y'all have a great weekend and if you are headed to Raleigh be sure to check out these fun spots!

XX, 

Pop Pillow Talk!

Who doesn't love pillows? They are the easiest way to change the look of your decor and show your personality. I know I am the world's worst when it comes to having too many pillow options, but who can blame me? Pillows can change the whole mood of a room!! So today, let's have a little pillow talk and take a look at some my new finds that I just know will add Pop! to your space.  This great shop, Piper Collection, was discovered during a buying trip to Atlanta last January. Whitney Caudle is the brains behind this cool collection and who would guess- this chick is only 23!  Her use of bold colors and funky fabrics are second to none but don't let me persuade you, check them out yourself!

Aren't these great? I think I would use these just about anywhere in my home. Love the way she takes different materials and mixes them together for her pillows.

And the dog, I mean who wouldn't love these pillows after seeing this cutie perched atop one! 

These pillows provide just the right amount of masculinity to not scare the boys, but still appeal to us ladies. My fave is the one with the circles-think I might have to have one for my sofa!

If you are interested in adding these pillows to your home, lets talk some decorating! Just send me an e-mail and we can start scheming on adding Pop! to your space.  If you are a store that would like to add these lovelies to your shop, Piper Collection will be attending the following markets:

High Point 

October 19-24

Suites Market Square

M-7046 SALON

Atlanta

January 7-14 

Building 2, Floor 1, Booth #717

Check out Whitney's facebook and website for more information:

https://www.facebook.com/PiperCollection

http://www.piper-collection.com/

Have a great weekend and don't forget to add a little pillow talk to your life!

XX,

Spotlight: Veranda Magazine

I don't know about ya'll but I LOVE getting my monthly design magazines! They are inspiring in so many ways-from entertaining to decorating to travel ideas, I love flipping through the well curated images and text. Today I wanted to spotlight one of my all time faves-Veranda Magazine.  Their pictures can't be beat and they have fabulous ideas.  Here are some of their highlights...

 Their latest issue-beautiful dining area. Love the chairs and how the designer used purple as an accent color. Go buy this issue if you haven't already!!

Simple beauty-love the settee covered in the teal velvet and the use of different blues with the design.

Umm-need I say more? I don't think I would ever leave if this was in my backyard!

Beautiful home with a twist on traditional. See the mint color they used as their exterior paint color? I love this!

This kitchen is great-very unexpected pendant lights with the center island. I like a neutral kitchen but this one puts a modern twist on a stylish set up. 

Artwork is key for a great space-I love these pictures about the console and the pattern on the floor. Very eye-catching!

Beautiful entertaining! Not only does Veranda show us great interiors and exteriors-they give us ideas for entertaining as well.  Check these drinks out....

Blood orange old fashions for your outdoor soiree! I think I will have one of these tonight!

And if Veranda Magazine couldn't get any better-they have a beautiful coffee table book.  I have this and love it! Follow Veranda on Pinterest, Facebook, and Instagram for even more ideas! What do ya'll think? Are you as inspired as I am?

Happy weekend!

XO,

Bedroom Chic

Today I want to chat a bit about bedroom bliss-decorating the place where you should feel most at peace can be challenging but also so fun!  I love mixing a bit of the unexpected in interiors and keeping the bedroom chic yet serene! Here are a few of my favorite bedrooms!

 Absolutely love this bed!!  I also love how the designer kept the bedding simple but added some whimsy with the palm trees. Simple white bedding with a Pop! of color.

 Another example of white with pops of color-and don't you just love the way they painted the windows black?  The shape of the window would have gotten lost but they defined it!

 This room just screams the beach, Lily Pulitzer, and fun pink cocktails!

 Simple, yet pretty. Black and white is always a fave of mine!

 This bedroom was recently featured in Elle Decor for its mix of patterns.  I just love the way this designer thought outside the box and mixed fabrics!

 To me-this is all about the headboard! Love the canopy of fabric!

And another design I would love to see at the beach! Orange takes this room from drab to fab!

And now to my room! This bedroom suite was in my cute little apartment in Birmingham, but now has a new home in my fiance's guest room. Please ignore the carpet-we are hoping to put in some hardwoods!  My goal with this room was to mix patterns and color. It is still a work in progress but I love it!  Hope ya'll have fun creating "Bedroom Chic" rooms! 

XO,

POP! Has a Booth!!!

Hello friends!  I have been working long and hard on acquiring some fun finds for my new booth in Mobile at Five Gold Monkeys.  Today I installed everything!  It is still a work in progress but I am so excited to have a place to put some pieces to add Pop! to your home!  If there are certain items you are looking for, please let me know and I can start hunting!  Happy shopping!!

XO,

To Market, To Market!

Hello friends! I am finally back from my whirlwind week! It has been crazy! From my bachelorette party, to Atlanta to find some pretties for my booth, to Highlands, NC for some more wedding planning, I am pretty pooped! But in spite of all that, I felt like the blog needed some lovin. So here is a little snapshot of the weekend with some fun market finds to boot! 

 

Okay-so here is my bachelorette gettup for the weekend! Yes, and I did wear it out Saturday night! Haha! We had so much fun!  I feel so blessed to have such special friends and my two great sisters to share in the fun weekend.  Now on to the goodies I found for my booth!

 Great mirrored tray! I am loving it on my ottoman so it is going to be hard to part with it, but it would look great on a coffee table, vanity, or entyway.  You could even use it on one of those fun bar carts I have been spotting on Pinterest.

I have a pair of these lovelies covered in the best gold-metallic leather.  They are super fun and I think they would look great just about anywhere.  The pillows are also part of my finds and there are two of them as well.  I fell in love with the orange and pink ikat on them.  So great!

 

 

And this mirror-FABULOUS!  That is all I can say about it. I just love it and really want to keep it for my own, but I guess I do need to put it in my booth!  I will be putting all of these treasures at Five Gold Monkeys in Mobile, Al in August but if you want to snag them before then, message me.

Have a fabulous weekend!

XO,

Bachelorette Week....End!!

I'm getting ready to leave for my Bachelorette weekend! Woohoo! Here is what's ahead for the week...

 A trip to Hotlanta to visit my good friend Kate and do some shopping at Scot's!

 

Then headed over to Lake Oconee for some R & R and bachelorette weekend fun!  We are planning to get lots of sun, drink some fun drinks and visit Reynold's Plantation for dinner.  I can't wait!

  Will definitely have one of these frosty concoctions in hand during the weekend fun!

 After all that bachelorette fun, my mom and I are headed to Old Edwards in Highlands, NC for some more wedding planning!

Happy Hump Day! See you when I return!

XO,