Luxe Report: February 2013

Thursday, February 28, 2013

Luxe Lifestyle: What's In Your Beach Bag? The Pursuit of Style

Today we're excited to share with you the beach picks of Lindsay from the blog The Pursuit of Style!

Lindsay Souza is an interior design assistant by day and the author of The Pursuit of Style. On The Pursuit of Style she shares her love of fashion, artfully decorated interiors, and all of the items on her seemingly endless wish list.

The Pursuit of Style's Beach Bag

J Crew j crew tunic
jcrew.com

Melissa odabash swimwear
net-a-porter.com

K. Jacques flat shoes
bergdorfgoodman.com

Anya Hindmarch woven tote bag
net-a-porter.com

Mabel Gimlet Tortoise - Sunwear - Women | Warby Parker
warbyparker.com

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Luxe Decor: Door Knockers

Remember my post last week on all of the surprising finds at Home Depot?! Well in those Luxe Picks I had included this brass shell door knocker:

Brass Scallop Shell

It just so happens that I'm in the market for a new door knocker, as one of my poor little starfish's arms got chipped while a Christmas wreath took its place.

These beachy door knockers complement our Key West style home so well! And the beautiful brass and nickel finishes give a very luxe look, when so often beachy decor=cheesy decor. I just may go with the nickel version of the scalloped shell as it pairs well with the rest of our hardware.

Nickel Scallop Shell

Whether you go for a coastal look, traditonal, whisimcal or a classic ring, door knockers are an accessory for your entry not to be overlooked! After all, it's all about the first impression, isn't it?!
(A brightly colored door doesn't hurt either)

images via my Pinterest

LUXE PICKS

Fox

Do tell, which door knocker fits your home's style?

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Luxe Decor: Tortoise

Tortoise...another fabulous finish in home decor! It exudes style and sophistication. It's a great application on a piece of furniture and a unique finish for accessories.

photos via my pinterest

Here are some easy ways to incorporate the tortoise finish onto your table top!

Luxe Picks

Hurricane

Ice Bucket

Set of 4 Highball Glasses

You don't have to limit this fab finish to your home only...add some tortoise to your wardrobe too!

Necklace

Cuff

Bracelet

iPhone Case

Luxe Style

Monday, February 25, 2013

Luxe Lifestyle: Favorite New Purchase: Pagoda Etagere

Ok, so a bit of a technicality. This week's Favorite New Purchase isn't exactly a new purchase, but it is newly refinished.

A few months ago (err, maybe it's been a year? where has the time gone?!) I had purchased a rattan pagoda etagere from Palm Beach Home Collection to be used in our home office. But it didn't take long before the office became Hank's nursery! Storage is such a necessity no matter how much you've mastered non-hoarding skills. Mine as well make storage beautiful with super chic chinoiserie-inspired shelving!

images via my Pinterest

So my etagere sat in our garage until this past weekend when motivation struck to give it a good lacquer finish and bring it back inside.

I love how the etagere turned out! Though sometimes acessorizing can be a daunting task...but beautiful coral does the trick!

Some similar etageres from our other favorite local haunts!