Mecox....Again

 

I know I have professed my undying love for Mecox Gardens, so it should be no surprise that on my most recent trip to Palm Beach.....I had an uncontrollable desire to visit, again. 

This ginger jar looks exactly like my pair.

I could barely contain my excitement when I saw this lucite wave sculpture.

It is identical to the one I brought home from Boston!

I'll be back in about five weeks, Mecox.....wait for me!

 

Circa Who? Me!

Today, we are heading home after a long weekend in Palm Beach. We went for a visit with my In-Laws. After years of coming so close but never making it.......I finally went into Cira Who! 

The store did not disappoint. It is floor to ceiling Palm Beach Chic goodness. 

The isles are narrow which made it impossible to shoot pictures straight on.

I found out the name of the company that applies this amazing lacquer finish to the furniture and I'll post on them soon. 

I'm so ready to start decorating, again. Unfortunately house hunting is going very, very slowly. For now, I'll just keep planning.

 

Florida-Grams

Instagram pictures from Florida. 

Thank you for the eye candy fellow Grammers....and thanks for the inspiration, Jennifer.

 

I'm a Fan

I have a huge confession.....I may have said some unkind things about ceiling fans. I may have even gone so far as to think people were crazy to have them in their rooms. Yes, it is obvious that I have never lived with ceilings taller than eight feet......until now.

Our rental has ten and twelve foot ceilings throughout. 

We even have a ceiling fan in our bedroom. 

And I LOVE it!

Well, the one we have is not pretty, but I love the cool breeze it provides.

All Images Courtesy of Christopher Rose Architect

I would definitely put a fan in my next home. Do you have a fan? Are you a fan?

 

Seasonless Summer Sale

Did I tell you that I sold all of my patio furniture? My outdoor furniture was specifically selected to compliment my former home and my buyers wanted to purchase it, too. We have a small porch in our current rental and for the last two weeks we have been struggling to find some make-do outdoor patio furniture.

Although Florida remains somewhat seasonless, or I should say...an endless spring/summer environment, in the retail world the season is coming to an end. 

Summer Sale available Here

Top quality outdoor furniture is worth the investment. And finding that furniture on sale is an extra plus in my book.

Available here

I still don't know what my final patio will look like....and hopefully there will be a pool.

Bamboo Furniture Here

I am really loving yellow and blue at the moment.

Available Here

This beverage container is something that can easily move indoors. I want it.

Available Here

I'm not ready for summer to leave the retail stores. It makes me happy just looking at it.

End of Summer Sale

If you follow me on Instagram then you may have spotted my new summer obsession.

Jack Rogers sandals

I love these sandals available here. Are there any summer items you will be buying before they go bye bye?

 

Shopping Antiques & Restaurant Review

Whenever I have some extra time on my hands, I pop into a new store....for research purposes :). I was so happy to find Treasure Island Antiques. Of course I am not exactly in the market for anything at the moment, but that usually doesn't stop me. 

Bone inlay chairs...to die for.

A brass cube that shined like glass.

Brass dragons.

Love the lines of these chairs.

These lucite brackets would look amazing on a wall with blue and white ginger jars on them. 

Someone come get these....fast!

A Restaurant Review

I had the pleasure of meeting some new friends the other day for coffee. Both of them could not say enough great things about The Cider Press Cafe. It's a gluten free, vegan and raw food restaurant. I decided to take my daughter with me since the men in this house can be less adventurous when it comes to food. 

One of the owners (Rowland) greeted us and politely explained the raw food concept. We shared the Florida Roll and Coconut Spring Rolls (not pictured) for starters.

If you have never had raw vegan food (this was our first time) I would highly recommend giving it a try. Since nothing is cooked, the flavors really come alive. We could not believe that this was not real tuna inside this roll. The Spring Rolls were equally as delicious. 

For our main courses we enjoyed the Garden Lasagna.

And the Three Amigos.

Our only regret is that we did not save room for dessert. We can't wait to go back and next time, we would definitely bring the boys. 

On Thursday, I am trying a new hair stylist....that's always fun :o.