Pray for Oklahoma

It’s always so difficult to sit in front of the television, watching as people deal with what is left in the wake of nature’s wrath. We feel so helpless and suddenly, all of our problems are swiftly put into perspective. My heart broke for the people of Moore, Oklahoma yesterday as images panned across the television of a suburban community that was completely leveled in the path of a monstrous tornado. As I type this in the comfort of my home office with my sweet pup by my side, I can’t help but think of how terrified these people must have been as they were in their safe havens—their homes and in the case of the tiniest victims, their elementary schools, only to have it all ripped away in seconds. I am so thankful for everything that I have, especially as all of the poor victims of the tornado are left with nothing. The lucky ones at least have one another and the rest of us to help them piece their lives back together.

If you are willing and able, please text “REDCROSS” to 90999 to donate $10 to the Red Cross for relief efforts in Moore, Oklahoma. It’s a small way in which we can all help, regardless of our location. My thoughts and prayers are with our neighbors to the North in Oklahoma today.

Currently Obsessed: Emerson Fry

{Does it get any chicer than this? I love Emerson Fry’s new A-Line Mod Top.}

I remember back when Emerson Fry was EmersonMade, a line of tabletop accessories and handmade flower pins reminiscent of Carrie Bradshaw which eventually went on to launch a clothing line in 2010. Fast forward about three years and Emerson Fry has proven to be an ultra-chic contemporary line. Last season, Emerson produced several gorgeous coats that I lusted after and this season, she has really nailed it. There are so many pieces in her current collection that I absolutely adore. The pieces are all very versatile and timeless—the kind of clothes you’ll wear forever. Each piece, like the Emerson Fry girl is chic, effortless, and cool. I want to be the Emerson Fry girl—this collection is just that good!

{The Big Geo print on this A-Line Mod Top is gorgeous! It’s deco glam meets mod sixties in the best way possible.}

{I featured this classic white Safari Dress in this month’s Lust List. Can you blame me for featuring it again? So good!}

{I’m obsessed with the Bib Shirt Dress, shown here in Railroad. The cut is flattering and timeless and this is one of Emerson Fry’s most versatile pieces. It can be worn as a dress, shirt, or tunic. Love, love, love it!}

{The Bib Shirt Dress in Black}

{The Bib Shirt Dress Worn as a Shirt}

{The Bib Shirt Dress in Ivory}

{I love the Emerson Pockets Blouse in this sunny yellow.}

{The T-Snap Dress in Navy and Green is another super versatile piece.}

{The Keyhole Dress in the Rain Print is such a great summer piece.}

{Emerson Fry’s Leopard Print is so good! I love the color and scale of her pattern, shown here in the Pull Tab Skirt.}

{There’s a wait list for the Mod Coat Dress in Big Geo and I can’t say that I’m surprised. It’s such a fabulous print on a universally flattering cut.}

{The Mod Coat Dress in Big Geo shown as a Dress}

Lorenzo Castillo’s Chic Madrid Store

{Lorenzo Castillo’s New Store in the Heart of Madrid}

After many years as one of the most renowned interior designers in Spain, Lorenzo Castillo has expanded his design firm to include a new store in Madrid. The store offers custom-designed furniture by Castillo along with vintage finds from the twentieth century as well as fabrics from his collection with Gastón y Daniela. The store exemplifies Lorenzo’s chic style—juxtaposing magnificent antiques and vintage pieces with modern furnishings and abstract art. Each piece seems to tell a story and lends itself towards creating the type of effortless, layered interiors that Castillo is known for-- spaces filled with eclectic pieces, bold patterns, rich colors, and art from a cross-section of periods, all composed with brilliant panache. Castillo opened his first antiques store in Madrid in 1992, which served as a launch pad for his career in interior design. It seems that all things come full circle as Castillo’s new store allows him to offer his customers access to the same wonderful pieces that inspire his design work.

{Pieces from many eras and styles can be found in Lorenzo Castillo’s store.}

{Isn’t the wall treatment incredible? At first, I thought it was silver leaf, but I am not 100% certain. What I do know for sure is that this desk is absolutely gorgeous!}

{Cool Dining Chairs and Lamps}

{Lorenzo Castillo stocks vintage items from the 1920s-1980s in his store.}

{I love these chairs! The shape and combination of upholstery fabrics is fantastic. The wood inlay and brass trim on the end table are pretty fabulous, too.}

{Each item in this store could be considered a statement piece, yet they work beautifully independently or grouped together.}

{I love everything in this photo—the malachite wall, brass table, accessories, and sconces. This vignette is insane!}

{Another vignette with so many great pieces. I really love the clean lines and worn leather on the chair.}

{The next time I am in Madrid, Lorenzo Castillo will be at the top of my list of places to visit!}

{Images via Lorenzo Castillo}

This Week’s Quote

{Image via Pinterest}

Fabulous Room Friday 05.17.13

This week’s fabulous room is this gorgeous sun porch by one of my all-time favorite designers, Eric Cohler. The room is part of the Adamsleigh Showhouse in Greensboro, North Carolina which Traditional Home sponsored. The house opened last month, coinciding with High Point Market, but unfortunately, I wasn’t able to go see it in person.

This room exemplifies why I am such a fan of Eric’s design work. I love the way in which he mixes classic and contemporary as well as his appreciation of bold color and patterns. His work is always beautifully layered, sophisticated, and chic while feeling fresh, never stuffy.

{First, I am completely obsessed with this gorgeous parchment and brass coffee table from Pearson. Isn’t it chic? I also love the shape of the sofa and the fact that Eric selected a bright, playful ikat for the French chair. He mixes styles and time periods so well. There are several bold patterns in this space—the chair, the screen, the rug, and the striped ceiling, but they all work quite well together and don’t compete for attention.}

{How incredible is this striped ceiling? His Star Flush Mounts are the perfect accent! I noticed that Eric also included a couple of other pieces from his lighting collection—the Rome Floor Lamp and Caged Table Lamp in the sun porch.}

{Image No. 1 via Traditional Home | Images No. 2 and 3 via Apartment Therapy}