Serena and Lily, My New Best Friends

Sometimes certain brands really outshine themselves. Right now, for me, its Serena and Lily. I cannot get enough of them. I already own two of these Ronan Euro Shams, which are on the bed in NYC, but below are some things they currently have which I am most definitely lusting after. 

I don't know how and when a hamper became chic, but this Rope Bin is everything I have been looking for to house dirty clothes! 

This Chakki is so cool. It is antique with a modern edge. You can choose from a host of Serena and Lily fabrics to upholster it in - I love this gray, it would go so well in the master bedroom in Charleston. 

I want these amazing woven lanterns for my porch. I would put them on the floor, hang them from hooks off the side of the house, and set them on tables. These would provide the perfect ambiance for a gathering on the porch this summer. Also, they would be great as centerpieces on an outdoor table. 

I love the hammered look of this Fresco Beverage Bowl - or it could be that I just love the look of these chilled bottles of white wine. Either way - again, great for a summer party. Does it seem like I'm planning on doing a lot of entertaining this summer? 

The Navy Soleil Sling Chair. Outdoor fabric, easy to store, what else could you ask for. So cool, and has that british campaign look that I love. Seems like not only do I want to entertain, but that I want to entertain outside. (Probably because I'm sitting on the porch as we speak). 

Finally, probably my favorite thing, and the thing I am most likely to purchase, is this South Seas Side Cart. It is perfect for a mini bar in the study in Charleston - grasscloth walls, fiddle leaf fig, Quadrille Lysette reverse - I think this cart is meant to be in the mix. Cocktails Anyone? Please go check out Serena and Lily for all these wonderful pieces!  

Photos courtesy of Serena and Lily

Headed to Charleston!

Headed down to Charleston today! Was away from my new husband all weekend and he sent me this picture of my bedside table in Charleston saying he missed me. Being a newlywed is pretty great.
In the picture - sheets are Matouk headboard fabric is John Robshaw, bedside table is west elm, and lamp is stolen from my mother. More from Charleston tomorrow!

Summer in the Grass

Yesterday, I was in the land of the grass cloth. I love this wall covering. Its fantastic. Neutral and simple, but with texture. Every time WWB and I have had the opportunity to put up wallpaper, we have used grasscloth at least once. We absolutely love it - and in all different applications. All these are Phillip Jeffries, but Hinson and Kravet are also great sources. 

There are so many different types of grass cloth, and they even come in colors. 

See how different these rooms are? All with a variation on the same wall covering. This last room, featured in a 2009 issue of Elle Decor, is my absolute favorite, and I used this as the inspiration for our study in Charleston. Grasscloth with a dark grey/green trim - it looks great (in my opinion). Stay tuned for some pictures of Charleston next week! 

Photos courtesy of Phillip Jeffries, Elle Decor & House Beautiful

Newly Married, Historically Happy

I'm having a bit of an Elizabeth Bennett moment this morning, so I thought I would share Easton Neston with you. Built in 1702 in Northamptonshire, England, this house was recently restored by Leon Max, the founder of clothing label Max Studio. The brick wing above, which houses Max's design studio, is said to have been designed and built in the 17th century by Christopher Wren. Just like newlyweds Mr. & Mrs. Darcy, WWB and I are so happy, but a house like this explains her use of the word sublime. 

Photos courtesy of Architectural Digest

Happiness Is ...

Headboard: Pagoda Background, Pillow: Aga

Busy day! Off to Quadrille to return some samples and pick a few up that I'm recommending to my mother-in-law. There are few places that exude happiness like the Quadrille showroom at the D&D in New York - it is an attack on the senses ... in a good way. Walking in there is like walking into your happiest feeling. WWB is always telling me that I should probably branch out in my favorite fabrics and find another brand that I love ... but how do you compete with Quadrille and China Seas? 

Loveseat: Trellis Background

Wallpaper: Bangalore Paisley

Chairs: Melong Batik, Stools: Petite Zig Zag

Images via Quadrille & Coastal Living

It's Official ... Summer is Here!

I hope everybody had a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend! Summer is officially here, so time to break out those trusty Roberta Roller Rabbit tunics and get ready for some time in the sun. I wish my closet looked a little bit more like this one, but maybe we'll work towards that this summer. This closet, with all its bright colors, could very well be the inspiration for a great summer room. See you all tomorrow! 

Image via Coastal Living

Perfect Day

I'm sorry I have been away ... I have a good reason. I was planning a wedding and getting married. I got married at Drayton Hall, which is familiar to those of you who have been reading Lacquered Life for a while. It was a perfect day, a perfect day with a super moon.