Lilly Pulitzer Showroom Pics!!

Finally!! They're here....what you've all been waiting for!! The Lilly Pulitzer Showroom pictures from the Spring Furniture Market!

I was so overwhelmed with excitement and awe when I went to visit the showroom in early April. The colors, patterns, layout & design, and happiness would make anyone want to LIVE in Market Square. They have added additional pieces to the collection this year, and it should be available in the summer at select stores.

One negative, "I'm very unhappy about it" piece of information: The artwork is NOT for sale!! I almost broke down when they told me! They find it from the internet and other various sources. However, this is typical, because my favorite things I find while shopping are always either a) sold out or b) not for sale. Bummer, but the rest of the collection makes up for it!! So, grab a cupcake and some lemonade and get ready for some adorably preppy pictures!



I want my entire house to look like this!!



This chest has a high-gloss paint finish and when you open the doors, it's Carolina Blue inside!!



The lighting was bad, but the layout with the framed fabric prints is so fun!



Had to be on of my favorite corners of the showroom. I am obsessed with the Jackie O pictures lined in pink, the blue wall, the pink striped couch, everything.....I love it!!

My favorite picture

This look could work anywhere from Palm Beach to NYC....and could the fabrics get any cuter??

Prepster bedroom



Love the jewelry boxes and lamp....probably not for sale :(



Love the dining room table and chairs with the signature Lilly design. And I wish I could make something as neat as the wall display!

I want that art! Can't have it....



Lilly chair



Another pretty section of a bedroom.

Took this picture for my boyfriend, Tyler...the fish art adds some more of that beachy feel.



This would be a great look for a foyer or dining room

I hope you all have had your Lilly fix for the day! I still can't get enough! If you want to use some of my pictures in your blog or website, please mention me, as I took all of these myself! Thanks a bunch! Toodles!

Favorite Finds of the Week

I recently made a couple of really great purchases and wanted to share some other things I found with you as well! I am such a basic girl, and I get so excited when I find silhouettes that look great on anyone, regardless of size or height. So, below I have listed a few items that you definitely need to check out! Happy Shopping!



KORS Michael Kors "Barnett" Sandal....I want these shoes sooo bad! They are the perfect height, color, and style and will go with practically anything this summer. I better start saving! You can find them at MichaelKors.com.



Gap's Always Skinny High Rise Jeans....I tried these jeans on about 2 weeks ago and decided that I already had enough skinny leg jeans. However, I could NOT stop thinking about them and went out of my way to get a pair while I was working the Masters in Georgia. They have the right amount of stretch and are a great dark wash. Yay! I am so happy I have them....they are on sale at Gap for $30, so get them while you still can!

Old Navy Espadrilles....I purchased a pair of these for $30 and can't wait to wear them! I can never find espadrilles with any "give" to them, and these fit just right! They come in several colors, including seersucker (love!), brown, and coral. Too cute to pass up!



Nordstrom's 2-Tone Fedora Hat....I was asked to create a look for a job opening I interviewed for, and I found this adorable fedora at Nordstrom.com. So versatile and so hot right now! And it's only $32!! I have been on the hunt for this spring must-have and I think I may have found it!




MICHAEL Michael Kors CrossBody Bag....This bag is a very popular trend for spring! The crossbody style makes everything much easier (especially shopping!!) and the array of colors make it pairable with any look. I am digging Michael Kors today, apparently....Find it at Nordstrom.com for $178.



Color, Color Everywhere!!

I love seeing all of the bright colors sprouting up everywhere...it means it's springtime! I've been following "The Weekly Spade: A Blog About Color" lately over at KateSpade.com and I'm so excited about everything they are finding! The color of the month is green and you can check out the cutest new things Kate has to offer this spring in lovely shades of emerald, lime, & clover, just to name a few! They are also featuring seasonal prints that have been designed by commissioned artists. I am ob-sessed with one of them: Caitlin McGauley....She paints watercolor prints with pops of color and unmistakable charm. She has created work for J.Crew & Hermes as well as Kate Spade's illustrations for one of their Pop-Up Shops in London. Her adorable renditions of room settings and tablescapes make me jump for joy! I have posted a few of my personal favorites below. You can see more at CaitlinMcGauley.com as well as her featured article from last summer on Tory Burch's Blog!!


She makes it look so effortless!

 

KateSpade.com


 

One of Caitlin's favorite things about Summer!!

 

Tory's Blog



75th Anniversary of the Masters

Hola! I hope everyone had a great week since I last wrote! I am finally back from an AMAZING experience at the Masters in Augusta, GA. It is just now hitting me how incredibly lucky I was to be able to work there and be a part of the 75th Anniversary of the tournament. By far the most beautiful golf course I have ever seen! The traditions are still going strong, including no running, no cellphones, sandwiches wrapped in green cellophane in case they are dropped on the ground (they blend in), and even a manually-operated scoreboard. You feel like you stepped into the 1950's, back in the days of Arnie Palmer & Jack Nicklaus. It was truly a unique feel and a week I will never forget!

One of the best parts of working was the people watching! I can't tell you the amount of designer digs and over-the-top bling I witnessed. The girls that I worked with and I would catch ourselves staring and whispering to each other about the huge rings and expensive clothes. We saw everything from Lilly to Gucci. All kinds of nationalities were represented, which made it ever cooler. And not just anyone can score a ticket to the Masters, so you can only imagine the kinds of people we saw! Andy Roddick, John Legend, Roger Federer, & retired NFL star, Eddie George, just to name a few.

On the golf course, I was most excited to see Phil Mickelson, Freddie Couples, Bubba Watson, Dustin Johnson, Graeme McDowell, & Tiger. It made me laugh when I realized they are just golfers, yet I am so mesmerized by them!! Matt Kuchar even smiled at me at one point (no joke!)...too bad I had a mouthful of pretzels when I tried to smile back!! I had never seen any of these top golfers, and, let me tell you, it was pretty awesome to see them up close & personal.

I didn't get the chance to take any pictures on the days that cameras were allowed, but I have to say, pictures can't do it any justice. I loved every minute of it...well, most of it since we were working 14 hour days! I had a blast with my team that I worked with, and do not know how I landed such a cool gig, stationed in the Main Golf Shop. If you ever get the chance to head to the Masters in early Spring, go for it! I can't believe my first Masters is over, but I'm already excited about next year!

Blogging Vacay

I'll be working the Master's this week...waking up at 5 and not getting back until 8!!!...so I will have to take a little break from blogging! I know you will severely miss me, BUT I will be back, refreshed and "golfed-out" next week! Enjoy your week and try and find me on tv!!