What I missed at NY International Gift Fair 2012

I was all set to go to this summer's NYIGF when a last minute obligation came up.  I was a bit bummed as I haven't been to one yet, and I have been wanting to go for years now.  I will shoot again for 2013, and in the meantime, live vicariously from those lucky enough to attend.

Here is some of my favorite coverage and products.

Unsurprisingly, COCOCOZY's booth is a breath of beautiful fresh air...

Love the combo of luxe and rugged on this throw...by PEHUEN

3 images above via OD360 Designs

Adorable ceramics by Kahler

and Pantone bowls by Room Copenhagen

via 3 rings

All the finials a girl could want....by Hillary Thomas Designs...

via Habitually Chic

How gorgeous is this dresser upholstered in Indian embroidered textiles from Manglam Arts?
via StyleBeat

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Parker & Rain Trays

Friday is here & I'm so glad and hope to relax a bit, but first I'd like to tell you about a little shop I came across called, Parker & Rain. They offer a variety of interesting & colorful trays for the home. Trays are great for organizing...don't you think??

Tips for using trays effectively would be:

Place them in entryways - there you can place the small items you bring in from outside, such as keys, sunglasses and so on. 

Use trays for perfumes -  This is a fantastic way to keep all my perfumes in one spot. It gives me a full display so I could see what I want to spray on.

Add your jewelry items in them- this is also something I'd recommend if you don't have a ton of jewelry and can easily be displayed. The key is to place each piece of jewelry in a way that each piece can be seen. Sort of like in a jewelry store. Get the picture?

I have a total of 3 trays in my current place, and each one has a different use, but definitely helps keep things organized & in place. These ones are fun & would surely add interest to any area of your home!  

Parker & Rain is offering 20% to MadeByGirl readers - just use the discount code: MADEBYGIRL

 

How else do you use trays in your home??

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Super cute home accessories

How cute are these plates? How cute is the price? $4.99/ea. !  Get 'em here.

I love the horse bits!

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New at Made By Girl

You can see all this & more in my shop: MadeByGirl

You can see all this & more in my shop: MadeByGirl

-images by jen ramos

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Of A Kind

A reader pointed me to a site called, Of a Kind.

It's a clever site, where they feature select designers one at a time. They share a series of stories about each designer—inspirations, personal life, taste, training - along with a limited-edition piece designed exclusively for Of a Kind.  Neat huh? Below I selected some of my favorites from their site - I just love this concept! Now if only I could get my hands on that camera strap, super cool.

Hurry before they sell out!

-images via of a kind

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Deux Lux = P-r-e-t-t-y

Wow, yesterday was tough.


I hadn't felt that sick & exhausted in awhile. In fact, I didn't sleep much this past week & things just finally caught up. Ever feel like that? But, thank God, I'm feeling a bit better. So today I wanted to introduce you all to this AMAZING shop called Deux Lux. They have the cutest messenger bags - so glam & edgy. 

You can carry any of these styles while you're wearing jeans & a t-shirt, they're that versatile! You may have already seen these cute bags, in fact the company was launched in 2005 by two ladies by the name of, Fati Mahdavi (aka "Mama") and Sara Naghedi. They've been featured on several blogs already as well as tv & so on! 
 

My favorite bag has got to be the 'studded' clutch. Oh my gosh....I've been WANTING this clutch for quite sometime now - so, I'll just add it to my wishlist - again! Take a peek at the rest of their stash here, you will love it.

- images via deux lux

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Happy weekend and Beautiful Spring Accessories!

What's better than some new accessories for spring? 

There is less than one week left to shop  my trunk show on Stella & Dot.  

Please just remember to select "Ashley White" as your hostess during the checkout process.

Stella & Dot has a plethora of wonderful Spring jewelry...

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This Mother's Day....

I'm not a mom, but I have one & I love her. She's the most amazing person. She's kind, generous, considerate, brave, motivated, eats healthy, is full of life, loves me, gives to others she doesn't even know, & she loves God.
 

Actually, the list could go on & on. My mother deserves more than what I could ever give her. She's a HIP mom, always in trend & keeping up with the latest fashions. I love how she notices little things, like when I would stack my bracelets & so she did the same. She's also into COLORFUL denim, who knew?!? I love that about her!!!!!!!
 

So, this Mother's day I've decided to give her a check so she could go shopping. The past few Mother's days I bought her gifts, but this time I wanted her to get herself something. I admit, I don't always hit a home run when it comes to buying gifts, in fact I'm just NOT good at it. Are you???

I've selected a few goodies from some of my favorite online shops (there are many) & thought my mom would enjoy these! Of course, she could go elsewhere, but I saw these & thought of her. 

What are you thinking of getting MOM this mother's day??

All items above via:

Jcrew

Leif Shop

Eduardo Garza

Apartment 48

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An amazingly fabulous giveaway and a great way to treat Mom – or yourself!

I’m very excited to announce today’s giveaway because I think it is truly one of Decorology’s best to date! The giveaway is for Stella & Dot’s gorgeous gold and turquoise beaded Calliah Necklace!!

For those of you who haven’t heard of Stella & Dot, their boutique-style jewelry and accessories line is available exclusively through in-home Trunk Shows by Independent Stylists and online.

 I hadn’t heard of them until recently, and was properly introduced by the fantastic independent stylist, Catherine Spray who is kind enough to bring you guys this giveaway.

To enter for a chance to win this beautiful necklace, all you have to do is go to Stella & Dot by clicking here. Peruse the phenomenal jewelry collection, and leave a comment on this post (or email me) noting one of your favorite Stella & Dot pieces from the site. It’s that easy!


I am also super excited to announce that I am hosting an trunk show with Stella and Dot! This is my first time hosting a show like this, and I’m really happy to have the opportunity to share it with Decorology readers. The show is open for 3 weeks, and it’s a great opportunity to get a beautiful gift for Mom in celebration of Mother’s Day, or to simply treat yourself with some new jewelry to complement your Spring wardrobe.

To shop my trunk show, click here to start , than pick out the items you’d like to purchase, and at checkout enter "Ashley White" as the hostess at the end of the order - you'll see a button that says "My Trunk Show Hostess is...". When you enter Ashley White as the hostess, it helps me gain reward points toward my Stella & Dot purchases! Shipping is $5.95 for all orders, and will arrive in about 5 days, in very cute packaging. The hardest part will be picking out what to get, because their selection is all so enticing. I’ve created some inspiration boards based on your favorite style of interiors, to help you narrow down what Stella & Dot pieces might fit you best…  

Bright & Beautiful
If you like decorating with bright accent colors or a cheerful palette, they have so many gorgeous beaded necklaces, like the Zahara Bib, or the Palamino Necklace, that you will swoon over.

Chic and Glamorous
If lux and feminine is your taste, they have many stunning options for adorning yourself – the Fringe Necklace is young and glam, as is the Lafayette Cross Body Bag, the Toujours Earrings, and the Chantilly Lace Cuff. All great choices…

Traditional and Timeless
More traditional your style? Than don’t miss one of my Stella & Dot favorites – the Paige Enamel bangle. There is something about it I just adore…the color and the detail are just to die for! The Serenity Small Stone Drops in a perfect shade of light blue, and the Cameron Pendant are also timeless beauties.

Eclectic
Do you dream of far off lands and unique cultural treasures? You might want to check out the Medina Bib Necklace, which will remind you of the amazing artisan works of Marrakesh and Fes…or another one of my fav.’s, the Jules Ring, or the stunning Capri Chandelier Earrings

Or, you can craft Mom her own custom charm necklace for Mother’s Day…

 

I hope you’ve seen something here that catches your breath! However, no purchase is necessary for a chance to win the Calliah Necklace. To enter, all you have to do is go to Stella & Dot by clicking here. Pick out a piece you like and leave a comment on this post (or email me) naming the piece. You have one week (until May 3rd, EST) to leave a comment or email me. My trunk show, however, will be open for three weeks, that way if you don’t win but still must have the Calliah Necklace, or some other stunning jewelry, you will have plenty of time to make a purchase. To visit my trunk show, click here to shop, and at checkout enter “Ashley White” as your hostess at the end of the order. Good luck to everyone and happy shopping!


Photo credits:  All jewelry from Stella & Dot, 1. unknown  2. & 3. Adore Home Magazine, 4. Anthology Magazine

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My spring wishlist!

My apartment is still in cold weather mode, and could really use a little spring pep-up and some brighter color.  Here are a few things I just added to my list.

These pillows would be AMAZING on my couch or my bed...

This really pretty console table is on sale for only $186!  - A great choice if you love nature and organic shapes, but you aren't into full-on rustic decor.

I've had my eye on these tables for awhile - they're chic and I haven't seen them before.  I just don't think I have space for them right now...bummer.

I've always loved the lines of this chair.
What changes, if any, do you do to pep up your home for spring and the warmer months ahead?

PS:  If you like what you see here - it's all on sale at HauteLook.  If you're a member - go to their home section for these sales, if you aren't a member - you can use my link (it's fast and free to sign up).

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Arianna Belle: The Shop

Hey everyone! Aren't you glad it's Friday?? I am...even though I'll still have work to do. I'll be shooting some new Cocoa & Hearts paintings! So keep a look out! On another note...


Aren't throw cushions awesome? 

It's too bad I only have one sofa. If not, a few of these babies would be on them. I'm really liking the selection over at Arianna's shop. For those of you who aren't familiar with her, she's an Interior Designer who also blogs at Arianna Belle Organized Interiors. 

Funny thing is, I already have the #3 cushions in black & white, but I really think #1 would look awesome in my place too! Check out the rest of her cushion collection here. 

Which is your favorite cushion?

 

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Elements of Style Shop in Australia!

Today, I'd love to introduce you all to Gabrielle Di Stefano who runs an online boutique by the name of Elements Of Style out of Australia! She sources lots of hard to find objects & makes them available to customers via her shop, which I'm already in love with! Most of the items in the shop are home accessories to create interest in anyone's place!


My favorite piece is the designer brass bowl, I could totally see this on my little dining table! Its now on my wishlist! Enjoy!

-images via elements of style

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Calypso Home in NYC....

Hi again!  It's been so busy around here. Sometimes, I stop & wonder how I manage to do all the things I do.  Many days, I'm EXHAUSTED...& on top of work, I've been dealing with a lot of personal things lately, some good, some bad...I wish I could tell you EVERYTHING that's going on right now, but it would take an entire post & I'm not even sure I'm ready. Praying that God will guide us in the right direction is all we can do. Either way, the show must go on & work is what we do, right? So, here I go, doing what I LOVE to do, write. 
 

Today, I wanted to introduce you to a wonderful shop here in Manhattan called Calypso Home. 


I'm sure many of you New Yorkers already know this cool little place, but for those who don't.... it's one of my favorite stores along with Lillian August, so if you're headed to NYC - you must stop at both! Take a look at all the goodies they have for the home!

-images by jen ramos

LOCATION: 
407 Broome Street 
New York, NY 10013

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