Author Archives: Krista Salmon

07.11.12

Jonathan Adler.

A few days before our trip to New York, I received an email that made me SQUEAL with joy.  I was invited to Jonathan Adler’s NYC Studio for an event that he was co-hosting with Diet Pepsi.  It seemed almost serendipitous that this happened to be on the very same day that we were arriving in New York. I felt SO guilty taking time away from my special trip with E, but when I presented my friend Mae with my dilemma, she insisted that I go and she took the girls to Time Square for the afternoon.  (Talk about a great friend, eh?)  E, by the way didn’t even flinch at the thought of being without me.
Our train pulled into Penn Station, we ran to the hotel and I slapped on some deodorant and fresh clothes and hopped into a cab headed for downtown.  Unfortunately, due to a major traffic jam I was a half an hour late.  I ran upstairs, wiped the sweat off of my brow and into the studio I went.  When I arrived I was in awe at all of the color and textures before me.

 Approximately three minutes after my arrival the wonderful ladies who were sponsoring the event told me that they decided to “shake up” the plan and that we were doing one-on-one interviews with JA.  “I’m sorry, WHAT?”  and within two more minutes I had a guy snaking a mic up my shirt and cameras in my face…… and there I was…… standing with Jonathan….. thinking “Damn, I wish I didn’t wear these wedges, I look like I am about to EAT him.”  Seriously, I look like a wookie standing next to him.  But never mind that.   It was time to pull myself together…   THINK, DAMNIT, THINK….. Questions, questions, what questions to ask?….. After fumbling through my words I was actually able to get some great dets out of the domestic god……

  • Favorite Color:  He said it was Sophie’s Choice… but Orange (knew it!)
  • Favorite Drink:  The Jonathan Adler (Iced Tea and Milk)  I’m pretty sure I gave him the “who farted?” look when he said that.
  • Favorite Flower:  Ranunculous  (at this point I told him that we were soul mates.)
  • Favorite JA Product:  Peacock Shoehorn (That one surprised me!)   
Jonathan was jut as warm, witty and hilarious as I expected.  I had such a great time!

So, now to the real reason that we were there… Jonathan is creating these Limited Edition straws for Diet Pepsi.  They will only be available in select Target Stores nationwide this summer.  We were each sent home with a set.. and they are super cute!  Of course the girls wanted to use them and I immediately snarked “NO!”… Seriously, I might have those straws buried with me when I die.

07.10.12

We’re Back!

We are back!  After an entire day of attempting to dig myself out of a black hole of email, I have barely made a dent- but it was totally worth it.  New York was A-MAAAZING!  We had the best time!  I owe a BIG FAT thank you to my friend Mae, who took E to Times Square on Thursday so that I could hang out with this guy…

Of course this one picture is annoyingly blurry… I got to hang with Jonathan Adler and his peeps in their NYC Studio… which was re-damn-dic by the way.  Here are a few shots of JA and his team hard at work.
I was back on my way uptown to meet the girls and I ran into this guy…. Not nearly as impressive.
We packed so much into this trip….
Top of the Rock
E got her first American Doll.
Dylan’s Candy Bar.

Wicked was simply breathtaking.

A morning in Central Park.

Lunch in Little Italy.

The best part about this trip was spending some QT with this girl.  When we were leaving she informed me that when she grows up she wants to be a street performer in New York City…  Lord, that child.
Unfortunately, due to the storms on the east coast, it took us nine hours to get home and then we were off to Savannah for some fireworks and fun.

 

We were even able to squeeze in a day trip to Charleston, which included my three favorite pastimes, drinking, eating and shopping!
Now it’s back to reality!

06.27.12

La-La- Lusting.

Have you all seen Society Social’s latest Magalog?  I was drooling, I mean seriously, drooling.  
I have had my eye on a Draper Table for a while.  I think I need to just pull the friggin’ trigger.
Loving the new Duchess Chair.

Not to mention these redonculous pillows. 
I love all of the tips that Roxy and Co. give throughout the Magalog.

Recognize that print from Cozamia?

I love every last digital page.

06.26.12

‘Round Here.

I have been wrestling with the layout of our living room for years.  We’ve moved the sofa on every wall in the room.  Last weekend we rearranged the furniture once again to incorporate a buffet that I got on clearance at HomeGoods.  Interestingly enough, now the sofa is not up against any wall, and we used the buffet as a sofa table that is adjacent to the front door.  I LOVE how it opens up the entire room.  

 Now I will need to work on centering the butterfly prints and find some new items to style those DD Tables.  E actually styled them here… not so bad, eh?  The most exciting part?  I have saved my pennies and the wingback chairs are FINALLY going out for reupholstery in two weeks.  H E L L O   T U R Q U O I S E   L I N E N.   They are seriously the best buy I’ve ever made on Craig’s List-  so comfortable!  We are loving this new setup and spent more time in our living room last weekend than we have in the entire eight years we’ve lived here.  Lou has even set up her own restaurant.  (Can you see Rudolph above?  He was her first customer.)  She’s been getting great use out of our new ottomans!

For those of you who have followed the progress of this room, you are probably asking where my DIY lamps are… No fear, they have been repurposed in the foyer.
I just love repurposing items in our house to new spaces… It almost makes me feel like I got away with something! 

06.20.12

A Fresh Perspective.

I bought this secretary’s desk a few months ago on CraigList.  Mike had to pick it up for me and when he got it home it was covered in scratches and top spindle fell off.   I paid about $200 and, I was then convinced that I was a sucker.   (Sorry, the only picture that I have is from the actual CL posting.)
I was determined to turn this piece of trash into a treasure.  And finally, I found my inspiration via Pinterest.
It was the perfect color composition for the palette that I selected for our guest bedroom.
Here she is.. all prettied up.
 The interior is Autumn Red by Benjamin Moore and the exterior is Blackthorn by Duron.
More pics and resources on this room to come!