Author Archives: Krista Salmon

03.08.11

In the Navy.

If you’ve been reading this blog for some time, you already know about my love for all things nautical. Better yet, if it’s navy blue- I am all in.  I have recently been considering how I can incorporate navy into my home.   I particularly love a crisp, clean palette of navy and white.  We are thinking of rearranging a few things around here which includes a new laundry room.  I am dreaming of glossy white walls with two Hicks Pendants and a fantastic navy and white fabric on the windows….  Alas, we will be paying a big fat tax bill instead.  So my dreamy white laundry room will have to wait, but for those of you who are able to add some navy into your life, here are some great ideas:
1. Carly Chair– $899
3. Wooden Sconces– $1,200
4. Ropes Wallpaper- $195/roll
7. Octopus Throw– $395
8. Portofino Rug– $70-$1790
9. Seahorse Pillow– $105
11. Leather Slipper Chair– Call for pricing

03.04.11

Jujulicious

I have been yearning for a feather Juju Hat for what seems like ages.  What the hell is a Juju hat you ask?  Behold:
Traditionally worn by Village Chiefs in the Cameroon region of central Africa, Juju hats have since gained popularity with interior designers, and are often used as an eye-catching accessory for the home. Beautiful bird feathers are painstakingly hand sewn onto a raffia fiber base/basket that splays out into a huge circle. Feathers are considered rare objects of beauty and a symbol of prosperity and wealth associated with the positive qualities of birds. 
 
Very much a trend of the moment, the concern is that by the time I save up to buy one, that they will be yesterday’s trend.   But I truly believe that I love the pop of color and the layers of texture so much that this is not something I will stash away in my storage room in a year.  I think it would look gorgeous over a guest bed, mantle or piano.
The lovely Louise has plenty in stock.  I just can’t decide if I want the orange or pink.

03.03.11

Firetruck Party

A few months ago, my friend Kristin Mika asked me to help her coordinate her son Jackson’s 4th birthday party.  The theme: Firetrucks.  I was thrilled to help as I don’t get to plan many boy’s parties.
Kristin had a good idea in her head as to what she wanted, just needed some help editing.  We did things like design tags, pick fonts, fabrics and talked through the flow of the party and where everything should go.  I also helped with her with some ideas to keep the kiddos entertained like “Pin the Tail on the Dalmation” , “Hot Dalmation” (like Hot Potato.)



Here are some of the concepts that we discussed:

1.) “Pin the tail on the Dalmation” game. (Image by HPD.)
3.) Firefighter hats-  I would rip off the stickers, or try to get them plain and put your custom stickers on them.
4.) Large dalmatian to have at the party.
5.) Custom Popcorn Cups (Cups from Michael’s, Stickers HPD)
9.) Custom cookies and tags wrapped with  dalmatian or red grossgrain ribbon. 
10.) Custom candy tags and cupcake toppers with images from HPD.
Another friend, Kristy Patterson  (I know, it gets confusing Krista, Kristin and Kristy..) designed the candy table.  We designed the layout and the tags for the candy.  While I was not there the day of the party, it was a great success!  Here are the final results, pictures taken by James Woo:

I hope this was inspiration for those of you who may be in the market for a Firetruck Party.  I had so much fun with Kristin and Kristy planning the event.  If you need customized invites, labels or gifts, call Kristin… if you are looking for an amazing candy table, Kristy is your girl.

03.02.11

I’m Crushed.

As most of you know, I recently celebrated a birthday.  Every year, I am asked for a list by my husband.  I have been waiting patiently to ask for this baby; The Crushed Stone Necklace.
Well, much to my disappointment, my favorite color, pink was no longer available.  I was crushed.  Here are the colors that ARE available.  Although they are amazing for such a low price point ($158), I am hoping that Sparking Sage releases some Spring colors soon. Because I am such a giver, I wanted to let you all in on the secret… These necklaces were too good not to share.  

03.01.11

My Natural Curiosity Got The Best Of Me.

I love coffee table books.  Albertus Seba’s “Cabinet of Natural Curiosities” has been on my wish list for some time now.  I kicked myself for not buying a copy for $200 at Anthropologie a few years ago. Now, in minimal production, I am hardly in the market to buy a copy at a $500-$700 pricetag.
A few weeks ago, after seeing this post on Armonia Decors via House of Turquoise I bit the bullet and scored a copy (at $200) here.  Literally two days later I received my InStyle Magazine to see this.
See anything familiar?

02.28.11

Tantalizing Textiles: Mod Green Pod.

Last week while I was in Austin, I ate at the preppy seafood restaurant Perla’s on South Congress.  Upon entering the ladies room, I fell in love… with the wallpaper.  The walls were donned in a beautiful Butterfly Jubilee.  (Sidebar: As many of you know I have a love for butterflies, and it demands that this wallpaper go in my powder room.)   The hostess kindly put me in touch with the owners of Perla’s who told me that the wallpaper was from an Austin-based company called Mod Green Pod.
Here is a little taste of some more of their goodies:
Mod Green Pod is a member of the Organic Trade Association.  All wallpapers are vinyl-free and made from water-based inks.