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7.09.2011

New! Bright, Modern & Graphic Platters

New in Modern Palm!

Aren't these bright, modern & graphic platters fabulous?

I'm in love...

these trays are great to use in entertaining AND in your home decor.

I love to use these to serve drinks, treats, or food!

I also like to use these platters in my decor, displaying accessories or photo frames.

Displaying items on a platter or tray is a great way to unify your accessories

on a counter, table or bench.

Or , if you need a bright, graphic punch in your room,

you could display these above your cabinets or on shelves or walls.

The bold color and modern designs can make a great pop in your room.

How do you like to use your platters or trays?

7.04.2011

Stripey + Polka Dot Paper Straws

Modern Palm

now has a great selection of stripey & polka dot straws,

These add the perfect retro charm to any party!

Sweet baby showers, wedding receptions, candy buffets, birthday parties,

luncheons, basically any special event!

I even like leaving them on the kitchen counter to add a little retro vintage fun.

You never really outgrow a sippy stick!

I mean really...

aren't these just darling!?

If you get these straws, I would la la love you to send in photos

of how you use these straws to entertain. If you send me the photos,

I'll post the photos on my blog.

I'm sure we can all benefit from some creative ideas,

and I know that y'all have some serious creative juices flowing

in those fantastic parties of yours.

7.01.2011

Happy 4th of July + Dessert Ideas

For those of you in the USA

HAPPY 4th of JULY!!!

Love these fun dessert & fruit ideas for the 4th of July!

Do you have any fun plans for the weekend?

Whatever you do I hope you have a great time.

We have a camp out with friends, family picnic in Mountains at Sundance,

and then, of course, the BBQ + fireworks on the 4th.

I was telling my kiddos about the beginning of this nation in the car the other day,

and then we had a "quiz" afterward with reward candy...

but it reminded me of really how grateful I am for our nation and for our history.

I'm especially thankful for the remarkable people throughout history that have

dedicated their lives to this nation, its purpose, its people, and its future.

God Bless America and all of you!

all of these fabulous photos I found via Pinterest

Join and let's be friends on Pinterest!

6.30.2011

Song of the Week* Natasha Bedingfield: These Words

So, I don't get out much to see many concerts. I wish I did because every time I go I end up having a great time. Last week I was able to see Natasha Bedingfield in concert... I now ADORE her. My friends and I were all so pleasantly surprised with her concert. Not to say I had low expectations, but I just didn't anticipate how entertaining her concert would be. I had no idea how incredible her range was. She was whimsical and her voice was wispy, and then she was strong and her voice was powerful. I just thought I would share that I now ADORE Natasha. I mean who ever can make the song Purple Rain sound better than Prince has to be amazing, right?
Hope y'all are enjoying summer. It's funny how busy we've been. It's just a different busy! Lots of fun enjoying the sun, swimming, outings to keep the kiddos entertained. It's hard to keep up with all the necessary stuff. I've become quite lax with the house and laundry... that's how it should be, right? ;)

6.28.2011

Coconut Cream Icebox Cake

This Coconut Cream Icebox Cake was found over at Seven Spoons.

I have yet to try it and I'm already in love with it. If coconut is included, I'm instantly in love.

(gosh, I sound like Ashley when she fell deep in love with a guy

she barely knew, bad-boy-bentley... seriously?)

The recipe is found here. I'm thinking this is a must try recipe for me.

Do you have any fab recipes that include coconut? If so, I'd love to hear about these recipes.

6.23.2011

Beach Inspired Decor Pillows

I can't believe that I haven't highlighted these fabulous pillows yet.

I adore these additions to Modern Palm.

ADORE.

They are beach inspired and perfect to freshen up your decor for summer.

OK so the "&" is not so beachy but it is a simple, graphic statement,

and still has the earthy, canvas look.

Love that they are made of canvas, giving it the look of vintage grain sack or burlap,

which is right on trend.

Also, I'm loving the bold, graphic, yet exotic look these pillows

are adding in my home right now...

6.22.2011

Secrets From A Stylist: Mid-Century Artist & Modern Palm

I first told you about the exciting news of our HGTV appearance HERE.
I finally have the link to the episode when Modern Palm

& our Katherine Rally Pillows

debuted on Secrets From A Stylist... wanna see?!?!

I hope you said Y*E*S!!!

I adore Emily & her"secrets" that she shares with all of us on her fab show.

What do you think? Please share...

6.17.2011

Groovy Totes by Jonathan Adler

ooo la la!

Lovin' these chic and cheeky new leather totes that Jonathan Adler added to his
ever expanding groovy art & home decor lines.

6.16.2011

Clemence Poesy + InStyle + Italy = Fashion Perfection

I am crazy obsessed with this fantastic photo shoot in Portofino of Clemence Poesy.

I just can get enough of the background scenery, I melt over anything Italian, I swear!

It could have something to do with a vacation-that-never-happened a few years back...

Mr. D and I had a vacation planned to Italy, and a few weeks before departure,

we had a wonderful surprise...a pregnancy!

I had carefully charted what was to be a fabulous Italian tour,

but I was too sick to go and we had to cancel all plans.

Since then, I have this weird longing for Italy...

anyway, back to fashion...

I was first introduced to Clemence when she appeared on Gossip Girl.

She is a beautiful and talented French actress, but now I love her even more...

This is by far one of my favorite celebrity highlight photo-shoots Instyle has done.

It is found in the Instyle July issue.

Love the summer lovin' clothing, style, colors, make-up, hairstyles, scenery--

basically just everything.

I mean seriously... does this outfit not scream "SUMMER RETRO FASHION DREAM!?"

Oh, just hanging out in the Piazza in a seriously stylin' French fabulous casual outfit...

Images via here , article via Instyle, Photographed & Styled by Carlyne Cerf de Dudzeele

6.14.2011

L.O.V.E List

this dress

via here

these earrings

via here

found in Real Simple January 2011

these shoes

via here

this tote

via here

6.08.2011

Modern California Beach Home

This outdoor space is so perfect, it almost looks fake.

I fell in love with this Modern California Beach home when it was

highlighted in the December/January issue of Coastal Living,

however, it has been extremely difficult to find photos of it on the web.

I was excited to finally see just a few photos on Coastal Living,

although there are a few missing... I'll try to keep looking for them,

because I really liked the design and style of this home.

I like how beachy this home is without screaming it.

I like the modern, casual, white & bright colors.

It also seems quite kid friendly...

I was just saying today that I would decorate differently if kids weren't involved.

It is a constant issue to try to have practical & functional decor and still maintain great style.

(note: just yesterday I had a lovely framed wallpaper art piece broken

because the boys were throwing a ball in the main family room...

yes, Mr. D was a part of the "boys.")

6.06.2011

Beautiful Beach Photos from Pinterest

Source: via Modern on Pinterest

Hope everyone had a lovely weekend.

I was able to spend some quality time with my family in Park City, Utah.

Luckily it was warm enough to enjoy the beautiful mountains and relax.

Have you dabbled with Pinterest yet?

I'm obsessed...

It's too fun and I love these lovely & inspiring beach photos found there.

Source: via Modern on Pinterest

6.02.2011

Kerri Russell + Elle Decor Magazine

I really loved seeing the amazing renovation of Kerri Russell & husband, Shane Deary, aka: MacGyver. They bought a 1860's brownstone in Brooklyn, NY and completely gutted the place and then created their dream home. The story and photos are highlighted in Elle Decor this month. I liked the calming neutral pallette and I really loved how livable and casual the home is... they did a great job at mixing the high end items with rustic items that her husband hand made from wood reclaimed from things like barns.