Today we are taking a look at the NYC (Upper East side) home of Jill Zarin. One thing that Jill said on the show was that you should redecorate your home every 7 years. While this may not be realistic for everyone, I understand the sentiment behind it. Interior style changes, just as fashion does. And while there are things that will always be classic, it is important to keep your home up to date as much as you can. Even if you don't have the Zarin's budget to work with :)

I think Jill did a great job with her most recent redecoration. She has a great resource in Zarin fabrics. She brings in contrast with various fabrics while creating continuity through the color scheme.

All images via here.

SO glad it's hump day. The weekend is in sight!

xoxo, Emily

St. Louis Art Museum

A few weekends back, the Hubs and I decided to check out the St. Louis Art Museum. I must say, I was very impressed! SLAM (as it is referred to by the locals) has an amazing amount of diversity it exhibits.

Loooove the Impressionist and Post-Impressionist exhibit. Van Gogh, Monet and Degas :)

Also a really awesome Modern Art Exhibit.

They have everything from Ancient New Guinean art...

To a weapons exhibit....



And even some ancient Egyptian items...

I was not expecting to see furniture from various eras, but it was a good surprise.

This was one of my fav.things I saw that day. It's a bunch of drawers... I just think it's really cool!

The museum itself is laid out really well and is really beautiful in it's own right.

The Museum is in Forest Park (a huge park in the center of the city) and overlooks a gorgeous lawn and fountain.

And one of the best parts was it was free to attend, as most of the museums in STL are! I will definitely go back.

xoxo, Emily

Contemplating...

Contemplating turning our Pottery Barn shower curtain into pillows for the sectional.

It turned out great when 6th Street Design School did it.

Here.

Daisy is indifferent to the idea....

Will let you know how it goes. Happy Friday!!

xoxo, Emily

The great art debate *update

We were in the basement the other day and found a picture that I forgot we had! It is perfect for the spot I posted about here.

Love it! It's a Wassily Kandinsky print from art.com that I got while living in our Tulsa house.

In other news, I love this fabric...

Sorry for the bad pic. My friend Katie and I went to an awesome fabric store the other day and they had sooooo many great fabrics I couldn't be bothered with taking a good pic.
It's by Iman (who knew??) and the red is a lovely raised velvet. I need to incorporate it somewhere for sure.

Here.

That's all for today! Have a good one!

xoxo, Emily

I think they're making a come back

Carnations, that is. I love the Sex and the City episode where Berger is trying to figure out the idiosyncrasies of women:

Berger: What's so wrong with carnations?
Charlotte: Uck, filler flowers.
Berger: Would you dump a guy if he brought you carnations?
Carrie: Me? No, but I happened to like carnations, especially the pink ones. In fact, I think they're making a comeback.

And I happen to agree with Carrie. I do love carnations. Especially the texture when they are all bunched together....

Costco. A $9 bunch, which made two arrangements. And more than a week later they are still going strong. You just can't beat that!

xoxo, Emily