POOLSIDE

Where I would LOVE to be all alone with a great book today! A girl can dream right?

POOLSIDE by julieatshelter featuring a bikini swimwear

Cotton tunic
$110 - simplysoles.com

Tara Matthews bikini swimwear
$225 - net-a-porter.com

Sandals
newlook.com

Stella McCartney metal shades
$250 - net-a-porter.com

Hat Attack ribbon hat
$85 - lespommettes.com

Clarins beauty product
£16 - johnlewis.com

Olympia Le Tan Portrait of a Lady Book Clutch

$1,755 - openingceremony.us

dreaming in black and white

Here's a little visual journey of what I would LOVE my new (yet to be found) home to look like. I know my place won't be perfection when I find it. (my budget alone will dictate that) but when it's done, I def. want to use black and white details on the exterior as a starting point. Wonderful outdoor seating spaces will also be a must!



Eye Candy

It's no secret that I LOVE color and a bit of fun bling in my life!! Lately I don't have much time to look through the slew of catalogs that roll into my house but yesterday I did set aside five minutes to fly through the J.Crew catalog. I'm currently loving their jewelry collection. The flower lattice necklace is just too adorable!! I also need a classic link bracelet! The bubble necklaces are well priced and are just a great staple! Oh and btw mother nature granted my wish, it's going to be 93 in Boston tomorrow. I won't make it to the beach but it will be nice to wear a sleeveless top or maybe a sundress .

On my mind....

 Hello, hello..I just need to throw this out there..I'm feeling frustrated lately!! I won't get into the nitty gritty details but there are definitely a few (hundred) things on my mind right now! I'll share a few of them with you....

FIRST OFF: I'm pretty much divorced now (thank god), seriously I won't get into the details of how long that ridiculous process just took but after the 120 day waiting period, I'll finally have that closure in my life!! Whoo, Hoo. I very much want to find a house but securing a new place in the Boston area, in a nice town, as a single, professional mother is NO easy task. On a bright note I do know that the front door will be colorful! I'm loving these yellow, blue and coral colors right now!! So when I do find the perfect spot I'll have no lack of ideas nor blog post material!! (another plus)

SECONDLY: I'm so NOT into anything safe and boring right now!!! Safe and boring interiors (no thanks), safe and boring dating (no thanks, this doesn't mean I want to date crazies or complete assholes but some unique interests would be a refreshing change), safe and boring dressing (no thanks). You only live once, why take the boring route?? Boston can be a bit DULL at times!! Just had the throw that out there..sorry.. ;)

Everything about this room is perfect to me! I've used this rug in a project, and I STILL adore it! The brown velvet sofa and gold leaf table are amazing!!! I may have to design a custom gold leaf table soon..

Elle Decor

these looks aren't crazy but they're classic with a bit of an edge!

THIRDLY: Mother nature could we please get some warm beach weather on the weekends. 58 degrees in June just isn't cutting it for me! I have yet to wear a sundress or shorts this summer season! If Southern California weren't across the country, I think I'd have to move there. For reals.

 

AND FINALLY: For some reason my hair has been so dry and fly away lately. The heavy, silkiness of it is virtually gone! I hope it's not the 7 year rule kicking in on me. I've been using my same hair products and even spent a fortune on a deep conditioner. I would LOVE any tricks or products ideas if you have them! Thanks in advance.

 Thanks a million for listening to my rant! I'm healthy and so are my kids and family, so I DO KNOW  that's what really counts. I guess I'm just feeling unsettled on a number of fronts and need a little positive change in my life! Have a wonderful week all!! xx - Julie

Book of the Month - Il Pellicano: Tuscan Paradise

Il Pellicano: Tuscan Paradise

Slim Aarons, John Swope and Juergen Teller Depict the Hotel’s Decadent History

June's selection is the wonderful book Il Pellicano: Tuscan Paradise. Il Pellicano, is a photo documentary of the famously beautiful resort. Images by Slim Aarons, (I will own one of his oversized photographs some day), John Swope, and Juergen Teller record the gorgeous property and jet setting clientele who have visited the resort over the years.

The Il pellicano resort is set on Italy's Monte Argentario Peninsula. A destination I one day dream of visiting. Il Pellicano was founded by Patricia and Michael Graham in 1965 the photos. 

I find photography vintage and new to be one of my greatest inspirations. Enjoy and have a wonderful weekend!

Slim Aarons

Slim Aarons

Artist: Meredith Pardue

"I am most interested in extracting singular experiences from life’s endless cycles of growth and decay, and in transforming the public worlds of nature and human dynamic into a place of private knowledge.".
Meredith Pardue

I discovered the mixed media works by artist Meredith Pardue yesterday while looking for work to present to a client. I love the depth, color and transparent affect these botanical inspired abstracts possess. Let's hope the client agrees. Just one of these oversized creations in a space would certainly make a beautiful impact!