May 30 is just around the corner, and you know what that means . . . Sex! And! The! City! If you are as excited as we are to catch back up with Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte, and Samantha, then you won't want to miss our exclusive giveaway. We're flying one lucky winner and three of her very best friends out to San Francisco to join the Sugar girls at a private screening two days before the film opens to the general public. The winner will also win a VIP basket of items from Vitaminwater, Swarovski, Mercedes-Benz, Bacardi Mango Mojito, SKYY Vodka and SJP’s Lovely fragrance. All you have to do is log in and take our SATC trivia quiz! It doesn't matter how well you score; all you have to do is play (and log in!) to be automatically entered. Check out the official rules here. We're looking forward to meeting you.
If you've been eying up bedframes for a while now, this might be your weekend to take the plunge and buy something more to your liking. Until May 27, west elm is offering 15 percent off its bedroom collections. Take a look at the widget below for some ideas, or just head over to the sale.
Now, this is a definite beach house find. What Pottery Barn's Nautical Cabinet ($899) lacks in subtlety, it makes up for in enthusiasm. Handcrafted from hardwood, the cabinet features a curved shape that sits on slender legs.The entire cabinet is handpainted with seahorses, ship’s wheels, and seashells. What do you think? Do you love it? Or is it too beach house kitschy for you? Personally, I'm loving that shade of blue . . .
Keri Russell stepped out earlier this Spring with a casual hobo bag slung over one shoulder. The fabric for the bag was designed by one of my favorite Midwestern fabric mavens. Can you guess who designed the fabric for Keri's bag?
In case you haven't noticed, it's Spring! Isn't that supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!? Yes, it is. So, it's time to lose a few pounds — and I'm not suggesting you get in shape for the beach. You really need to lighten up your windows! Move that thick velvet drapery to your storage closet in favor of some airy, sheer panels or shades. Spring light is nothing to shy away from; it should be whole-heartedly embraced. Not only will switching to sheer panels let in more light, but it'll give your home a more relaxed look. And, why shouldn't your home loosen up a bit when you're already sporting shorts and flip-flops? Here are a few styles that should fit the bill.