Back From Cape May

We're back from a few days at the beach where we spent the majority of our time relaxing and the rest of our time building sand castles, dominating the arcade with our nieces and nephews, and eating smores. Next year we would definitely like to stay for the whole week, the town is beyond charming! 

Cape May NJ

The Mr. and I leave tomorrow for a fun family vacation in Cape May New Jersey. His Aunt and Uncle own a house there and they are kind enough to let 12 of the crazy Boland's stay there for a whole week! We are long overdue for a beach trip, and although we can only get away for a few days I look forward to every minute of it. I've never been to Cape May, but judging by the pictures I have been looking at I think it's my kind of place. 

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Biscayne

Our newest Thibaut book, the Biscayne Collection arrived this week and it is so flipping cheerful. I know it's winter and the holidays are right around the corner so I should probably be talking about decorating the table for Thanksgiving or a fun DIY Christmas tree skirt, but oh well.

ps that pink and orange cheetah print tray needs to be made into fabric and or wallpaper 

Friday Favs

A grouping of four upholstered club chairs is the perfect alternative to a sofa and two chairs. Personally I love this look, and while it may not be practical for a family room, for a formal living room, it totally works. 

Happy Friday!!

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The Jersey Shore

I love houses with that endless summer feel. Obviously I love the ultra chic Architectural Digest type digs, but sometimes nothing feels cozier than a house designed for real families. Comfortable, functional, practical, and cheerful, this adorable Jersey Shore home featured in House Beautiful is the ultimate beach retreat. For more info on the inspiration for the space, check out the interview with designer Mona Ross Berman.

Weekend Eye Candy

I love summer I love kitchens and I love my Dad! Like many men my Dad loves to BBQ so this weekend's eye candy is the most fabulous outdoor kitchen I have ever seen from last months House Beautiful. May's Kitchen of the Month was much more than a grill with some outdoor seating, this Nantucket Massachusetts kitchen has it all. Landscape architect Kris Horiuchi thought of every detail from the prep area to the pizza oven. Check out House Beautiful for the full tour and interview. Happy Fathers Day!

The Honeymoon's Over

Monday night I came home to a lovely pile of eye candy, I still have not gone through all of the catalogues but so far Wisteria is my fav. I am usually not a fan of ordering every item for a room or house from one store, but the June 2011 issue of Wisteria could be an exception. If you need something new to freshen up your Beach House this summer, Wisteria is the place to go!  

PS It's good to be back! As soon as the photographer sends me photos I'll post a few wedding pics ;-)