An amazingly fabulous giveaway and a great way to treat Mom – or yourself!

I’m very excited to announce today’s giveaway because I think it is truly one of Decorology’s best to date! The giveaway is for Stella & Dot’s gorgeous gold and turquoise beaded Calliah Necklace!!

For those of you who haven’t heard of Stella & Dot, their boutique-style jewelry and accessories line is available exclusively through in-home Trunk Shows by Independent Stylists and online.

 I hadn’t heard of them until recently, and was properly introduced by the fantastic independent stylist, Catherine Spray who is kind enough to bring you guys this giveaway.

To enter for a chance to win this beautiful necklace, all you have to do is go to Stella & Dot by clicking here. Peruse the phenomenal jewelry collection, and leave a comment on this post (or email me) noting one of your favorite Stella & Dot pieces from the site. It’s that easy!


I am also super excited to announce that I am hosting an trunk show with Stella and Dot! This is my first time hosting a show like this, and I’m really happy to have the opportunity to share it with Decorology readers. The show is open for 3 weeks, and it’s a great opportunity to get a beautiful gift for Mom in celebration of Mother’s Day, or to simply treat yourself with some new jewelry to complement your Spring wardrobe.

To shop my trunk show, click here to start , than pick out the items you’d like to purchase, and at checkout enter "Ashley White" as the hostess at the end of the order - you'll see a button that says "My Trunk Show Hostess is...". When you enter Ashley White as the hostess, it helps me gain reward points toward my Stella & Dot purchases! Shipping is $5.95 for all orders, and will arrive in about 5 days, in very cute packaging. The hardest part will be picking out what to get, because their selection is all so enticing. I’ve created some inspiration boards based on your favorite style of interiors, to help you narrow down what Stella & Dot pieces might fit you best…  

Bright & Beautiful
If you like decorating with bright accent colors or a cheerful palette, they have so many gorgeous beaded necklaces, like the Zahara Bib, or the Palamino Necklace, that you will swoon over.

Chic and Glamorous
If lux and feminine is your taste, they have many stunning options for adorning yourself – the Fringe Necklace is young and glam, as is the Lafayette Cross Body Bag, the Toujours Earrings, and the Chantilly Lace Cuff. All great choices…

Traditional and Timeless
More traditional your style? Than don’t miss one of my Stella & Dot favorites – the Paige Enamel bangle. There is something about it I just adore…the color and the detail are just to die for! The Serenity Small Stone Drops in a perfect shade of light blue, and the Cameron Pendant are also timeless beauties.

Eclectic
Do you dream of far off lands and unique cultural treasures? You might want to check out the Medina Bib Necklace, which will remind you of the amazing artisan works of Marrakesh and Fes…or another one of my fav.’s, the Jules Ring, or the stunning Capri Chandelier Earrings

Or, you can craft Mom her own custom charm necklace for Mother’s Day…

 

I hope you’ve seen something here that catches your breath! However, no purchase is necessary for a chance to win the Calliah Necklace. To enter, all you have to do is go to Stella & Dot by clicking here. Pick out a piece you like and leave a comment on this post (or email me) naming the piece. You have one week (until May 3rd, EST) to leave a comment or email me. My trunk show, however, will be open for three weeks, that way if you don’t win but still must have the Calliah Necklace, or some other stunning jewelry, you will have plenty of time to make a purchase. To visit my trunk show, click here to shop, and at checkout enter “Ashley White” as your hostess at the end of the order. Good luck to everyone and happy shopping!


Photo credits:  All jewelry from Stella & Dot, 1. unknown  2. & 3. Adore Home Magazine, 4. Anthology Magazine

A new favorite in my house tour collection...

This Ohio farmhouse is chock full of second hand, vintage, and antique furnishings and accessories, which simply make it really fun to tour. More than the house though, I love the grounds...

I love this shot...so peaceful

I adore this birdcage as decor, but I'm not really a fan of caging birds...

They scored the four poster bed on ebay.

This chicken coup used to be a cupola.

A shed is used as guest quarters.  I would probably use this as a painting studio though....

The sink is an old soapstone basin.

what do you think of the house and grounds?


via Country Living

A surprisingly chic and modern way to dress your windows

When I think roller blinds, the words chic and modern don't usually pop into my head. I have been searching fruitlessly though for an affordable roman shade for our bedroom window, but finding something simple, crisp, and tailored, within our budget - seems to be impossible. Now, after, seeing these blinds - I'm considering a roller blind. My mom has some in her bathroom, which she really likes. Does anyone have experience with them?

Deciding which window treatments to feature in the home is far from an easy task. Essentially, this choice can determine the overall ambiance of a room. One way to incorporate a great deal of personality and character into the home is to opt for patterned roller blinds.   Typical designs tend to be centered around flowers and patterns, however the variety is huge.

I absolutely love this artistic flower pattern...

Patterns range from traditional damasks to more modern approaches - dots, painterly effects, and stripes.   It also seems that no matter what your color scheme, it's likely you'll find something to complement your palette.

They even make them in eco-friendly and kid-safe versions too.

If you still can't find something you like, it is possible to design your own. DIY kits for roller blinds can be purchased from most hardware and craft stores.

*disclosure: This post is sponsored by Roller Blinds Direct

Bedroom bliss for a sleepy Monday

It's a very "Mondayish" Monday for me. It's dreary and cold outside and I want to curl back up in bed!

heaven, heaven, heaven...to wake up to the ocean.

stunning bed!

We have a faux fur throw - and it's so cozy for napping...

1. Lonny, 2-3. DecorPad, 4-5. Adore Home, 6. Houzz

Need to get away?

I need a vacation in the worst way....unfortunately I don't see one in my immediate future. The one I'm imagining is on the beach in the Outer Banks, far from crowds, with a book and my dogs, just sitting on the sand everyday, doing.....nothing. ahhhhhhh. Okay, back to reality. Whether or not a vacation is in your immediate future - these photos are sure to give you the travel bug.

Next time you do decide to travel, maybe instead of a generic hotel, try checking out apartments for rent in the area where you're going.  When my boyfriend and I went to Paris and Switzerland we stayed in apartments instead of hotels and we really, really enjoyed it.  I get tired of eating out, and it's nice to go to local markets and bring them back to the apartment and do a little of your own cooking.

Below are some examples of what you're missing when you stay in a hotel:

How about a little time in North Italy?

Or a  Paris pied-à-terre

Or this view out of your Barbados bedroom...yes please!!!

A swanky Detroit studio

or, some authentic New Mexico digs....

What do you think?  Ready for a vacation?

Interested in renting one of these properties?  I got all of these image properties from Inhabit Vacations  - your "Travel Curators"

An awesome giveaway for all you organizing junkies out there!

The awesome guys at Sorting With Style is offering Decorology readers a chance to win a treasure trove of office supplies to help keep your workspace organized and cute. The winner will receive everything listed below.

I work from home, so I know how important it is to have all the right supplies at your fingertips.  It also doesn't hurt if they're cute, too!   Having an organized space also keeps me focused.  Whenever I'm having trouble being productive I take a few minutes to tidy up my desk and I find that it instantly helps me hunker down, because I'm not distracted by the mess.

If you want a chance to win this great prize from Sorting With Style, like them on facebook, and then leave a comment on this post (make sure you leave a way for me to get back to you!)  The winner will be chosen by random draw, and the contest closes on Thursday the 26th at 6PM  EST.

Black & White Mini 3 Ring Binder $16
Black & Silver Pinstripe Thank You Set $13
1 Red/ 1 Pink Lipstick Pen $10
7 in 1 Colored Pencil $8
Get Comfortable Journal $8
Reflect Journal $8
Get Comfortable Sticky Note Set $6
Skeleton Key Sticky Note Set $6
 Coffee Bean Sticky Note Set $5
Dragonfly Pin Set $8

Giveaway Value: $88.00

Here are a few of my other favorites from the Sorting with Style site.

 This super adorable porcelin memo board.

A memo pad and business card holder in a fun, flowery pattern

 This mouse pad would take me back to my days as a painter.

 I want a chevron switch plate like this for every room!

Quaint, calm and collected - check out this adorable NJ farmhouse

I have to admit, I don't exactly think of charming little farms when I think of New Jersey, but undoubtedly there is more to the state than what one sees driving down the turnpike. This little farmhouse is proof that New Jersey must have pockets of beautiful land and towns. The home belongs to designer Terri Cannon-Nelson. Terri has utilized some high end resources (they splurged on cabinetry), paired with some more budget-friendly choices (west elm, target, and ikea).

Love this mix - a country table, a Noguchi lantern, and an over-dyed rug from the 40s!

I like the cabinet - but to me the windows are crying out for some window treatments other that those blinds...

A gorgeous built-in houses her china collection.

I have a serious thing for large floor mirrors...

What do you think of this New Jersey abode?

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