Friday Crush

Photo by David A. Land, Design by Andrew Howard

Spring is trying to make its debut, so I'll help usher it in with this adorable bedroom. I paused at the spring green + marigold combo, because my mind never goes to a full citrus palette. But it really works here. And I love my favorite Leontine Linens in yellow. So very pretty. Bonus points for the shade hanger and wallpaper hanger who nailed lining up that pattern to create a seamless look. #teamwork

Speaking of teamwork, my favorite teammate is having a birthday today. Carter Shuffler is the best - friend, husband, father...you name it, he's the best at it. I am so very lucky. We will be celebrating him this weekend. Hope you have a great one...see you next week!

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Happy Easter

One of my ALL-TIME favorite tables, designed by Jane Scott Hodges for Southern Living

If you celebrate, I am wishing you and yours a joyous Easter. 

May it be filled with friends, family and reflection. 

And may you find a seat at church and may your toddlers behave. <--that is my wish for myself

Have a beautiful weekend! See you next week!

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French Blue on Fleek

Popped in on a favorite portfolio - that of designer Liz Caan - and fell in love with this whimsical, sophisticated, french blue youngster's bedroom:

Critter print done right, Quadrille wallpaper/fabric (Arbre de Matisse Reverse), buffalo check, contrast welts, Leontine Linens, and the most delicious pop of raspberry. IT'S ALL HERE.

Color can really be your story in a space. I think it's challenging to decorate this way (simple and tailored is always harder for me) but the results can be gorgeous. And this shade of blue is completely on fleek, which is the same thing as on point, for your information.

See more of Liz Caan's wonderful work on her website...

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Friday Crush

File this under "If I Was a Millionaire"...these would be my dining chairs. Complete with custom Leontine monogram. That Jane Scott is a stylish woman. How awesome would a set of these be for your Easter table? Or, I guess I could settle for just one as a desk chair. I absolutely love how the splendid monogram pops on the purple.

Pretty low-key weekend around here. Hope you're up to something fun. Enjoy it and see you next week!

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Linens: For Every Room and Occasion & Meeting Jane Scott

Let me go ahead and assuage your anxiety over what to get your mom/best friend/mother-in-law/manicurist/sister/person-with-good-taste-in-your-life/yourself for Christmas...get them the book Linens: For Every Room and Occasion by Jane Scott Hodges, owner/founder of Leontine Linens.

Y'all, it does NOT disappoint.

Image from Linens: For Every Room and Occasion

As I mentioned last week, the Jane Scott Hodges' press party train made a stop in DC that I was able to attend. Although Jane Scott's book has been on my wishlist since I first heard about it, her actual visit prompted me to accelerate my purchase so I could have her sign it...and I'm SO glad I did.

This book is everything.

Images from Linens: For Every Room and Occasion

Not only is it a primer on monograms, linens, and associated etiquette but it's a legit design book that showcases some of the most iconic spaces that we all know and love that feature Leontine Linens' signature monograms. The above photos are the tiniest taste...you really have to see it for yourself. It's a party for your eyeballs.

And meeting Jane Scott was just a complete pleasure. As expected, she's warm and charming and looks every bit the part of successful business lady running a crazy talented creative shop. Here we are with Sally:

My baby bump is nudging the book right out of Jane Scott's hands.

And here's my little collection of loot post-event...my book, a darling bookmark and a delicious cookie that I ate about 30 seconds after I took this photo:

Moral of this story: Linens is probably my favorite design book for 2014 and I highly recommend you get a copy if you appreciate all things good and holy. Buy it here...

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Jane Scott Hodges, Leontine Linens, DC Neiman Marcus

There are so many important words to put in this post title, I had to go to a list format.

via Leontine Linens' Instagram

On the heels of Leontine Linens announcing their Christmas partnership with Neiman Marcus (yes, another retail + designer pairing! I love themes...) and the debut of founder Jane Scott Hodges' book Linens: For Every Room and Occassion...the Leontine Linens party press train will be in D.C. this Friday!

You can meet Jane Scott at the Neiman Marcus at Mazza Gallerie in Friendship Heights, get your book signed, and tell her how you would trade-in your first born for a monogrammed bedding set how much you love the brand.

 

But wait! There's more!

My friend and designer Sally Steponkus will be co-hosting the event along with boutique owner Sarah Cannova. If you've not met Sally, I think she's as worthy a personality to meet as I'm sure Jane Scott is...so what I'm saying is, this is going to be a good event.

Sally does right by Leontine in a lot of her work, including this recently done bedroom which she was nice to share with me...you saw it here first:

photos by Angie Seckinger

Stunning.

So friends, this is your PSA for the week. If you're local and have some free time Friday, head over to Neiman's in Friendship Heights from 10:30-12:30...lucky for me, said Neiman's is across the street from my office so I will definitely be popping in to meet Jane Scott and get my book signed!

See you there?

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Friday Crush

image via leontinelinens on instagram

I would like to be here this weekend. A New Orleans balcony all decked out for a summer soiree. A wrought iron porch, modern Louis chairs, a beautiful tablecloth adorned with gold chargers, silver goblets, towering candles and OF COURSE a bananas beautiful monogrammed napkin...because this table belongs to Jane Scott Hodges of Leontine Linens. You know this dinner party was amazing.

Do you have any summer entertaining on tap for this weekend? Hope this provides a little inspiration. Whatever your plans, enjoy the weekend and see you next week!

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Leontine Trunk Show

The sweet and talented Sally Steponkus is holding a Leontine Linens trunk show tomorrow and Wednesday for those in the DC area. I went to this trunk show a while back and it was amazing!! Lots of Leontine to see and touch.

Here are the details:

April 2 & 3

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

3401 38th Street, NW

#621

Washington, DC 

202-237-9872

Sally says this show will also feature a fantastic stationary line, Maison de Papier. If you have a moment to stop by, I'm positive you'll enjoy seeing all the goodies!

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Sweet Pink Nursery

Remember this sconce and how I dreamed about putting it in my nursery?

Well designer Andrea May did just that in this sweet nursery whose crib is a work of art:

I mean, how precious is this? And those sconces are just as amazing in situ as I thought they'd be. I found this nursery on Leontine Linens' blog...the monogrammed crib bag is theirs and its on my wish list for my own nursery.

And check out the custom monogram they did on the cornice:

Again, so sweet and gorgeous! Love it.

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My Leontine

I don't think I ever showed you guys a peek at my Leontine Linens towels that I got a while back for our guest bathroom. They are pretty gorgeous and I l-o-v-e my monogram.

I went with the fingertip towel with the Rayford applique monogram in french blue. What a little treat for the bathroom! And I layer the towel over a metallic lavender fouta towel from Scents & Feel that I snagged on One Kings Lane several months ago. I think layering the towels beefs up the look and adds some interest.

These towels get lots of use and have held up well in the wash, so I highly recommend!

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Leontine Heaven

This is what heaven looks like. Leontine Linens as far as the eye can see...

I had the immense pleasure of attending a little Leontine Linens "trunk show" hosted by Sally Steponkus. It was a religious experience. The thrill of seeing such divine monograms on equally exquisite linens was a supreme way to pass an afternoon.

And look at Sally's gorgeous bed:

There are no words for what this looked like in person.

I finally pulled yet another trigger - I'm the proud new mama of fingertip towels in the Rayford mono:

I opted for a french blue applique on white terry and it's going to be bananas beautiful. I know y'all were partial to the Maxwell in this decision, but it wasn't available for the size towel I chose.

But do not fret. I left a very healthy Christmas wishlist with Jenny, my new Leontine liaison.

If you would like to succumb to the beauty of Leontine and place an order, contact Jenny at jenny@leontinelinens.com. And thanks to Sally for hosting such a feast!

Friday Crush

Image by Emily Anderson via ruemag.com

Bailey McCarthy's bedroom in the latest issue of Rue. I spy Leontine Linens and the most perfect shade of mint green on her walls. I love that shade of green - so nice with the pink and the blue. And the bed canopy is attainable if you put on your DIY hat. Wonderfully well done sleeping quarters.

Have a lovely weekend. See you Monday!

 

Leontine Linens for Me

I know many of you share my love for Leontine Linens, the high-end line of bedding, bath and table linens whose delicious, incredibly unique monograms make us all very happy.

A refresher:

I know I'm only showing towels, but they are my current focus. I have finally decided to treat myself to a little something Leontine. A pair of hand towels would look fantastic in our downstairs guest bathroom and it's the perfect space in the house to have a  dose of Leontine - where guests can enjoy it too.

Of course choosing a monogram is nearly impossible, but I think I've narrowed it down to two:

Maxwell

An obvious ode to my love of Chinoiserie

or

Rayford

Making a statement with beautiful curves

Which do you like best?