Showing posts with label Shopping. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Shopping. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Currently Loving...Blue Velvet and Emerald Taffeta

We've had quite the whirlwind few weeks here at Sorella Style!  Kacey had her adorable little baby girl 2 weeks ago today - Miss Stella Francesca made quite the entrance!  Kara has been travelling all over - out to California for the birth, back to Denver, then soon back out to Cali for my baby girl to be born!  2 weeks and counting down...

While I (patiently?) wait for that day to arrive, I've been catching up on my favorite websites, blogs, and pinterest pages...here are my current loves.


One day I will have a blue velvet sofa.  I'm loving this one from a Home Tour on The Everygirl.  And I'm also loving the artwork above the sofa....do we think I could recreate??  Digging all the colors, especially the pops of gold.



Can we HANDLE how magical this photo is!?  I'm dying over the gorgeous ocean echoing the sunset in the clouds...and the emerald skirt!  I may have to scoop one of these up on Bel and Beau's website...a little post-pregnancy gift to myself? I could wear it this Fall when I'm back at...shall we say fighting weight!?

Cheers, dolls....happy inspiration hunting!

xo,
Kate

Monday, February 24, 2014

Flea Market Finds

Indian rugs, Moroccan tiles, woven baskets

Last weekend my husband and I were able to get away and head down to Long Beach for the flea market they hold there once a month.  I always want to go, but you now how things get - all of a sudden another month has gone by, and I didn't make it again.  So I was thrilled when we actually got to go!

I could buy a million things there...it's so much fun to root through all the "treasures".  Here is a collection of my favorites from February!

Above photos - clockwise from top right:
1.) Moroccan Tiles - Gorgeous as coasters on coffee table or lined up along a windowsill or wall shelf
2.) Woven baskets - perfect for a picnic or a day at the beach...or flea marketing!
3.) Indian Rug - beautiful colors, good prices.


Clockwise from top left:
1.) Brass lamps - the little children frolicking would look so chic in modern nursery and they must be paired with black lamp shades!
2.) Brass Basket - You can never have too many of these.  Use as a magazine holder, trash bin, toy catchall...
3.) Geodes -  I LOVE rocks! These would make gorgeous paperweights or would look pretty sitting on a stack of coffee table books.
4.) 4 Poster Twin Beds - So fun for a children's room.  These were jet black and tall...they made quite a statement!


Clockwise from top left:
1.) Light up signs - this booth had all sorts of different signs that lit up with mini Edison bulbs.  We saw one that was a cursive LOVE and we almost pulled the trigger for Bean's nursery.
2.) Woven chairs - a set of 4 unique woven chairs.  These would be great on a covered porch, or at a breakfast nook.
3.) Mini woven chair - this chair is tiny.  Child size. I loved it.  Fell head over heels for it! Didn't buy it. What was I thinking?!?!?!
4.) Blush dresser - this dresser was much more muted in person than it looks here!  I took this photo for Kacey - her nursery colors include blush pink...so cute!


Clockwise from top left:
1.) Jewelry Box - Such a precious addition to any dresser top or vanity.  Little drawers that hold your most prized jewels.
2.) Brass candlestick - nuff said.
3.) Ships Wheel - I think this would be super cute in a nautical themed nursery or kids bedroom (or adults room!) Hung on a dark wall....navy or emerald green...would make quite a statement.
4.) Leather bar stools - comfy, stylish, simple.


And finally:
1.) Gold plated flatware set -  Always a fun addition to dinner parties
2.) Rattan side table - this would add a ton of character to any room.

If only my house were big enough :)

xo
Kate

Friday, February 7, 2014

Spotlight: How to Wear "Spring" Around Your Neck!


We're all dreaming of Spring aren't we?  I know I'm longing to perk up my outdoor deck with color - bring on the flowers!  So why not bring a little "life" to your everyday jewelry?  Enter With Roots, a jewelry company based in Brooklyn that focuses on tiny terrarium jewelry.  Wha-huh? How is this possible?

Apparently the jewelry (necklaces, bracelets, and earrings) thrives off of close contact with your very own body heat and the exposure to everyday sunlight.  They contain reindeer moss, charcoal, and a small amount of soil.  Prices range from $40-$65. Not bad for a living piece of jewelry that survives because of your own personal eco-system!


Valentine's Day gift, anyone?  Check out this darling heart necklace...feel free to let my husband know :)

xo
Kate


Thursday, January 10, 2013

New Year - Pamper Yourself!

Before Christmas, I was asked to be a guest blogger on Wedding 101's website...as a West Coast Contributor, if you will!  The original post was a holiday gift guide for the special people in your life.  Now, it can be a post about New Years Gifts for YOU (or someone special).  There is no time like the present to pamper yourself!

See the original post here .





1.)  Yummy Coconut Mango Candle from Maison Luxe in Hermosa Beach, CA is perfect for your bedroom or home office - set the mood with a delicious scent. $24

2.)  Agate Slice Trivet from Gumtree in Hermosa Beach, CA will look gorgeous on your new (flea market score!) coffee table. $69

3.)  Anything from Everlane in California  - this company makes the most comfortable t-shirt he (or you!) will ever wear, not to mention affordable! They have great products for all the men in your life.  I purchased some for my husband for Christmas and they are fab!  $15 t-shirts.

4.)  City of Dark Magic by Magnus Flyte at Pages Bookstore in Manhattan Beach, CA - a whimsical novel about love, magic, danger, and suspense.  The local authors just had a book signing here in California. Call to get a signed copy sent to your sister – she’ll love escaping with this one! $16

5.)  Lavender Laundry Soap from Old Faithful Shop in Vancouver, BC. Not only does it smell delicious, it looks so beautiful sitting on the shelf.  Laundry has never looked so good. $29.95

xo,
K