Jonathan Adler... I love you!

Jonathan Adler = AMAZING!!

If you have not had the opportunity to go to one of his stores, you are missing out on one of life's true joys!  Luckily, there is an adorable shop nestled in my neighborhood here in San Francisco, and Kris can attest - I drag him in every single time we walk past. We could be on our way home from breakfast, on our way to coffee, or trying to hail a cab, but I have to go in, and if it's closed, I have to press my nose against the window to ohh-and-ahh over the new displays.

His stuff is mod, edgy, colorful, fun, a little irreverent, and a total throwback to our parent's era... which makes it classic again!  How does he do that?!

Everything is unique, and feels one of a kind which I absolutely love - you could pretty much walk in there with a blindfold, pick something up, and end up falling in love with it.  I've put together a little gift guide / wish list that is ALL Jonathan Adler.  Perfect for a special gift - for birthdays, Christmas, or housewarming...

Pretty much any pillow in his collection is to die for, but I really love this chevron stripe and Ipanema throw pillow - fabulous together or separately.  I also love the graphic orange "Richard Nixon" throw (how does he come up with these names??)

This pretty blue and gold Santorini Pandora box would be perfect to hold jewelry in your bedroom, or even paperclips in a chic home office, and how cute is this little silver fox figurine.  We call my dad our silver fox, so this would be a wonderful (and funny) gift for him.

Another great (and inexpensive gift) is this coffee table book, and I for one REALLY want it (hint hint).

These chic zebra print nesting trays are the perfect gift for the hostess in your life, and don't you think that this pretty orange and pink print coffee mug would make early mornings a little happer??  I do.

The next few are larger investments, but a few that I would die of happiness to own - how cool is this Sputnik Chandelier??  It would make any dining room a really special space.  And that
black chippendale arm chair?? You KNOW I've been lusting after these forever (remember this post from last March??)  And finally, the Navy Louis Arm Chair - Joan Rivers and the "Fashion Police" team on E! have their entire studio decked out in Jonathan Adler, and what else do they sit on??  This throne.  AMAZING.

I want it all!!

Bar Cart Update

I WISH I could say that this little vignette is the newest corner in our apartment, but alas... it's not.  Remember this bar cart I had my eye on at the antique store a few weeks ago?  It was a steal at $200, but after thinking about it more and more, I liked it... but didn't LOVE it.  It had the right qualities, but was just too simple.

The image of the bar cart below from Life in a Venti Cup (original source unknown) just reminded me how much I adore the look of a swanky cocktail cart, but perhaps I will hold out for something more ornate... even if it costs me more in the long run.

While the one I spotted a few weeks ago was nice, it lacked a lot of the detail this one has.  

I love the raised sides and how it almost looks like the top could be removed as a serving tray (perhaps it can), and I love that underneath there are slots for stemware, and bottles of wine.  We already have a small buffet with a wine rack built in, but as an avid wine drinker, it's not nearly large enough for the collection that has started to amass.

For now, I am keeping my eyes peeled for the perfect bar cart...

Fall Wishlist

I know I am not the only gal with a closet full of clothes yet nothing to wear.  Shopping really can become an addiction since everyone loves new pretty things, but after doing a big "fall" shopping spree earlier this summer, I am trying to pare down the rest of my wishlist to impactful items that will be as practical as they are pretty.

I have so many blouses, and sweaters, skinny jeans, and high heels.  What I NEED are the statement pieces to mix in that will make a... statement (for lack of better words).

First up on my list is a Fur Trimmed Coat:

It doesn't have to be real fur - faux fur is fine by me, but I think that there is something really lovely about a fluffy soft fur trim.  Obviously this fur trimmed number is quite a bit out of my price range (dang you Burberry), but isn't it fabulous with the leather sleeve detail and the belted waist?  Makes me wish it were January already (and that I had a disposable income).

These ones are also really cute!

 

Also on my wish list is a sweater or top with an embellished collar

Jcrew hits the nail on the head with this pretty herringbone sweater with jeweled collar.  I can imagine this gussied up with a short full pleated skirt, or even with cropped slacks for work.  Another more versatile option are the collar necklaces I've been seeing ALL OVER the place.  Literally, once Forever21 gets a hold of a trend, you know it's mainstream.

 

The collar on the left from net-a-porter isn't exactly inexpensive, but would give a really similar effect as the beaded Jcrew collar, however the collar necklace on the right  is a steal at just $12 - I just LOVE a good deal!

Chevron is all the rage, and after making a permanent home in my home (via a few really awesome throw pillows, storage bins, and a blanket) I'm sort of dying for some chevron in my wardrobe.

A few of my favorite looks I've seen are this dress from shop sosie... don't you just LOVE the back on it?  So adorable for a dressy date night!

I also adore this embellished top (chevron and sequins?? perfection) along with this chiffon dress.  Unfortunately, neither of these photos have sources (dang you Pinterest), so if you come across their origin let me know!

I've been talking about Peplum since last year, but haven't found one that fits my long torso yet - I saw a great one from H&M recently that reminds me a lot of this one, but need to get into a store to try it on!  I like that it's edgy and ladylike with the pencil skirt - I'm not entirely sure I can pull this look off, but I'm sure going to try!

Finally, I like to invest in one quality cozy sweater per year (last year it was a lavender cowl neck that felt like a warm hug) - this year I am thinking about a cape version of the chunky sweater.  I have a few capes that I wear to death, and so I'm on the hunt for an equally awesome one in a warm knit.

I'm sure that as the months pass there will be more wishes on this wish list, but these are the one's I just can't seem to stop thinking about!!