The Perfect Addition To Your Guest Room

I LOVE this GAFFER DECANTER SET from Anthropologie. What a beautiful addition to the nightstand of your guest room. It comes in 3 great colors and no, it doesn't have to "match" the room. I'm personally loving the yellow. Online only at www.anthropologie.com $248

Modern Take On the Tried and True Drum Pendant

I'm loving the versatility of this Porter 1912 drum pendant light by Robert Abbey. I had just recommended it to a client and literally saw it the next day on the cover of House Beautiful Magazine. Drum pendants are such an easy go-to for lighting. And what I especially love about this one is that the metallic chrome or brass will automatically give a modern twist to a traditional room, or give a traditional splash to a modern room. Basically you can't go wrong! You can find Robert Abbey lighting at

http://www.neenaslighting.com/product.aspx?model=1821-02-00145

Best Holiday Hostess Gifts

Holiday time is upon us, and now it's endless parties, get togethers, and gatherings. I get so tired of bringing the typical bottle of wine. Here are some great ideas to give as host/hostess gifts. Stock up on the ones you love so you'll always have a gift on hand when invited to someone's home! Happy Holidays!!

BREAD BOARD www.brookfarmgeneralstore.com - $37

NINJA BREAD MEN COOKIE CUTTERS www.perpetualkid.com - $7.99

BLISSFUL BROWNIES www.williams-sonoma.com - $24.95 - $49.95

QUILL CHEESE KNIFE SET www.anthropologie.com - $28

TEAR-OFF LUNCHEON NAPKINS www.anthropologie.com - $28

SEDA FRANCE FRENCH TULIP CANDLE www.sedafrance.com - $32

WINE CORK CANDLES SET OF 12 www.uncommongoods.com - $22

BLis FLEUR DE SEL SEA SALT www.blisgourmet.com - $14.95

AND FINALLY THE MOTHER OF ALL HOSTESS GIFTS (ACTUALLY PROBABLY BETTER AS A GIFT TO YOURSELF!)

FARM COOKING WORKSHOP www.saltwaterfarm.com - $75 & up

Liven Up Your Next Cocktail or Dinner Party...

Next time you have some people over for drinks, why not serve your apps on these beautiful Moroccon plates from Jayson Home. They come in square $10 (appetizer) or round (dessert) $18. Mix and match the shapes and the beautiful colors. Now serving pigs in a blanket can look Oh So Chic! Oh yeah, and thru September 30th, enter FALLSHIP for free shipping and returns!

The Ultimate Inspiration....Katharine Hepburn's Estate

I am biased because I spent the summers in Old Saybrook, CT growing up. I've golfed the Fenwick golf course in which the late Katharine Hepburn's house sits and it is stunning. But the outside is just the beginning, take a look at what a NYC developer did to the inside! This house can be yours for a mere $28 million!

Check out the fabulous spread in Cococozy's blog:

http://www.cococozy.com/2011/08/see-this-house-former-katharine-hepburn.html

I'm absolutely LOVING these lights!

Check out these mason jar pendant lights from West Elm. They come in gray, or green, short or tall. Think outside of the box. They would be great in an entryway, clustered over a bed, over your dining room table, and of course over your kitchen island. And lastly, you can't beat the price at $99!

I Just Really Like This....

Just a little something I came across.......

I don't know about you, but the fruit in my house is more likely to be eaten if it's left out on the counter. With that in mind, I came across these adorable stoneware farmer's market baskets at Anthropologie. They come in small in both turquoise and white ($14) and large in white ($20). What an enticing way to display your freshly washed berries. Looks like you just brought them in from the farm!