Monthly Archives: May 2011

Greens for Summer

May 31st, 2011

Summer lovin’ on my mind… I was so inspired by this perfect summery-feel photo on Design Darling that I started seeing greens everywhere over the holiday weekend. What’s not to love about lime, grass, cucumber, basil and fresh spearmint green for those … Continue reading →

Posted by *that girl* on May 31st, 2011 11 Comments »
Categories: blogger love, cocktails & wine, entertaining, food & dining, green, shoes & handbags, shopping
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5 Little Things (that made me happy this week)

May 27th, 2011

Sometimes it’s the little things in life… I have a thing for minis. And pretty packaging. And good smells. And clever products. This week I was lucky to have 5 tiny items on my desk that made me smile big. … Continue reading →

Posted by *that girl* on May 27th, 2011 15 Comments »
Categories: beauty, cocktails & wine, food & dining, product design, stationery
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Revisting: G.G. in Par-ee

May 26th, 2011

Yes (sad), it’s come to that… Either I’m having withdrawals from shopping for a summer wardrobe, planning a summer vacation, or from getting my guilty fill of Gossip Girl (after just one week…yikes!). But I needed a little fashion eye-candy … Continue reading →

Posted by *that girl* on May 26th, 2011 8 Comments »
Categories: celebrities, Europe, fashion, green, travel, TV & movies
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Thrift Store Score: 1970s Brass Étagère

May 25th, 2011

Hello lover… How stoked was I to find this exact same piece in a thrift store down the street, for $90? Brass is in great condition, all glass shelves intact! Prior to purchasing, I came home to show husband my … Continue reading →

Posted by *that girl* on May 25th, 2011 16 Comments »
Categories: 1970's, blogger love, coral & orange, D.I.Y., décor, dining rooms, entry halls, gold & brass, living rooms, mid-century modern, outdoor, patio & lanai, that girl's pad, vintage, workspaces & offices
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Color Crazed: Magenta + Blue

May 24th, 2011

A color pop full of drama It really kicked in for me when I saw this stunning room last week on MIMI+MEG. It reminded me that I’ve been seeing this cobalt/navy blue and magenta pink combo a lot lately. And with that added layer … Continue reading →

Posted by *that girl* on May 24th, 2011 20 Comments »
Categories: art & artists, beauty, blogger love, décor, fashion, living rooms, photography, pink & fuchsia, shopping, workspaces & offices
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Sunday Stroll: Balboa Island, Newport Beach

May 23rd, 2011

One of those perfect pre-summer days… Yesterday was the husband’s birthday, so we decided to venture down to Balboa Island. Sometimes I still feel like an O.C. newbie, because I only learned of this gem last year! But that morning we … Continue reading →

Posted by *that girl* on May 23rd, 2011 19 Comments »
Categories: bathrooms, blogger love, living rooms, Orange County, outdoor, patio & lanai, pink & fuchsia, travel
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“Radness Delivered”: NastyGal.com

May 20th, 2011

FAB frugal fashion find…   I am on a serious fashion kick this week! But HAD to share: I have just been made aware of NastyGal.com — utterly cool casual chic. Most of it is about 15 years too young for … Continue reading →

Posted by *that girl* on May 20th, 2011 12 Comments »
Categories: 1970's, blogger love, celebrities, fashion, shoes & handbags, shopping, talented women, vintage, website design
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To Mac or Not To Mac

May 19th, 2011

Hello, my name is Erika and I’m still a PC user… I’ve been having computer problems the past few weeks — well, OK the past year. It’s gotten to the point where I really need to get a new computer. So here’s … Continue reading →

Posted by *that girl* on May 19th, 2011 35 Comments »
Categories: décor, tech, workspaces & offices
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Vacation Inspiration: Viceroy Miami

May 18th, 2011

Unexpected color combos make for a thoroughly modern holiday I guess I must have vacay on the membrane, sitting here in rainy cold weather and wishing I was back in Palm Desert. Looking at photos of Kelly Wearstler’s Viceroy Miami doesn’t … Continue reading →

Posted by *that girl* on May 18th, 2011 9 Comments »
Categories: bling, décor, food & dining, green, hotels, Kelly Wearstler, Miami, Missoni, pink & fuchsia, shoes & handbags, shopping, talented women, travel, yellow
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Art Exhibit: DVF’s “Journey Of A Dress”

May 17th, 2011

From Beijing’s Pace Gallery to DVF.com You most likely didn’t get a chance to catch the recently-closed Beijing exhibit that celebrated Diane von Furstenburg’s 40-year design career with over 80 pieces from her archives, as well as original works from artists and … Continue reading →

Posted by *that girl* on May 17th, 2011 13 Comments »
Categories: 1970's, 1980's, art & artists, DVF, fashion, talented women, website design
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