Trina Turk fabric is all I can think about.

Nothing is making me more giddy about spring than the new (ish) fabric line from Trina Turk. Not only does she make fabulous summer dresses and tunics that make me actually have a soft spot for Florida, but her new line of fabrics is making me want to build an entire cabana around these!

Appropriately named, Super Paradise in Pool color. OBSESSED.

A shot from her store. Love that little pouf in the foreground. Scared of the head though...

Schumacher is carrying her line in their showroom in the D & D in NYC! I must check them out in person.

Stole this from Apartment Therapy. These fabrics would be great for so many things; upholstery, drapery, place mats and napkins!

This Zebra pattern comes in black, java, dune, and bamboo as well as the orange seen above. I think J. Crew should take a tip from Trina on color naming--they've got competition!

Adorable Trellis pattern here in Pool. I'd love some of that in Watermelon, please!

Peacock print in Punch! Such a fun ikat sort of print.

I love this fern pattern and it also comes in other colors!

I think this is my fave pattern. Its called "Arches" but to me it looks like little feathers. Birds are so now.
This is just the beginning of my inspiration for the cabana I'm going to design. Moises Esquanazi uses Trina Turk Pisces Print in the pillows.

I meant to post about these fun and bright fabrics but I think I got caught up in my other bright and summer obsession with my Lilly Pulitzer Stationary post. So many bright colors make me distracted with happiness. Do you all like these? Faves? Here is the regular Trina Turk site. Spring is on its way, I can feel it!!

Alicia B.

Trying to Make It Warmer

From Living Etc, this UBER open plan spaces allows you to enjoy your meal with fresh air coming in but you are still under the shelter of your home.

Apparently, this past weekend was the coldest weekend in New York history. If you live in New York or the east, you would most likely agree. I've had this feeling that I really just want to go somewhere warm and lie on the beach or by the side of a pool. Since I can't do that, I'll live vicariously through my blog! Here are some lovely images of warm places:

I can imagine myself here lounging on these Trina Turk and Ralph Lauren pillows with a mojito in hand (not a Corona. Please.). By Moises Esquenazi.

What a lovely sunroom by Leta Austin Foster. This is in Palm Beach, Florida. I especially love the wooden shades--they let light in so softly and nicely. Nice place to read a book after a dip in the pool, right?

In California, Kathryn Ireland designed this lovely bedroom. I love that arched window behind the bed and the inset bookshelves. This looks so relaxing and light.

This is one of my favorites I think. I love the throw pillows and the soft white fabric forming a canopy over the settee. The ivy and the potted plants add to the tropical/island/resort feeling.
By Celerie Kemble, also in Palm Beach.

Another one in Florida, by La Maison Fleurie. Look at all the green/nature in this indoor outdoor space! I love the fabric canopy here, too.

In South Carolina, this dining room lets in a lot of light from the outdoors. What really caught my eye though was the glass jars and lamp on the sideboard (don't LOVE the sideboard, though) and the four candlesticks on the dining room table. By Barrie Benson.

Anyway, I don't know about you, but I feel warmer already! Could be the fact that I'm next to a heater with a scarf on; but I think it's because of the warm/tropical interiors!


Alicia B.