Home: White Coral Accents

I've always enjoyed coral, especially white coral.  It has such a cool crisp look. When I moved to my condo a few months ago, I thought it'd be a good idea to have one element that tied each room together in a subtle way.  As I unpacked, coral kept finding its way into each room and quite organically became the element I'd been searching for.  

Here I placed this distressed bottle with coral top on a set of vintage painted books in the hall. 

Here I have a coral lamp on lucite base as well as white & grey coral pillows in the bedroom. 

Love this little guy! My favorite white sea urchin lamp on my writing desk in the living room.  


Special thanks to Brett Warren for photos.  Check out his amazing work: flickr

For The Guys: Crisp & Clean

Nothing is more classic than white. It's effortless, a respectful nod to the past, easy to accessorize and comfortable. These two looks show how a well proportioned and tailored white look can make a great statement. The use of a light grey tie and shoe is the perfect touch for the formal look where nothing should distract from the suit. In the casual look, a more bold and rich brown adds some interest. And what about the Labor Day rule? I think it depends on the situation. I believe there are times when white is completely appropriate, even after Labor Day. I would definitely wear either of these looks after the holiday, but would never wear white shoes past then.