Feeding the habit with inhabit!

What's new at inhabit? This is what's new and I am loving every stitch of it. Yes, we know I have a little recurring habit with typography and need to maybe tone it down a bit but when I saw these pillows my eyes widened like a girl in a typo heaven candy store!! Plus, add a few great quotes and this is $60 well spent! If I can't overindulge in my own house I wonder what new project I can add it one of these to?

"When was the last time you did something for the first time"? Fantastic!

These are such a fun addition to any room perfectly named "Laugh and Giggle"!

Great warm colors for fall. This years blue and orange are still very prominent in this collection

They also offer stretched wall art in similar patterns and even have a fantastic classic chair collection.

(images from inhabit)

A Rested Monday Morning Happy!

Welcome back! Did you have a nice long weekend? I have to say it's amazing how much can change in a week. Last Monday we were all depressed with the rain here in the New England and this Monday well it is just amazing! This was one of those perfect weekends. Mother nature sent us a few spectacular days and I filled my time with friends, family, "me time" and lots of BBQing! I loved every single second of it and have to admit I even lost track of days. Now that's when you know you are truly relaxed!!




Below are a few pictures I wanted to share of my city. As you all know I absolutely LOVE Boston, I am a true city girl. Every 4th of July the city puts on an amazing concert with the Boston Pops and a spectacular Fireworks show. I have not been up close and personal to the fireworks since I was a little girl and decided this year to join a group down by the river! It was absolutely the most perfect night for a concert, to see all the boats gathered on the river and to witness the bright firework lights bouncing off the skyscrapers, was a city girls visual heaven!! It was also to take a moment and be grateful once again for where I live!! You can see a few more pictures here.




How did you spend your weekend?
Enjoy this new week!
jul

(images from Jace Interiors)

Putting the flags UP!

Happy 4th of July! I am taking a few days off to soak up some sun, enjoy a couple BBQs with friends and relax! Enjoy your extra long weekend
jul

(image from Cottage Living)

Upcycle it with reiter8

This is a FABULOUS company! I love creative people who find a unique outlet for their passion. Katherine Rasmussen is the founder of reiter8 a company which takes old sailboat sails and creates one of a kind pillows, totes and accessories. We all know how much I love Etsy designers but I think it is even more special when you can get a visual of how the artist creates. The Handmade Portraits Video on etsy will give you a walk through of Katherine's design process and just like many of us she spreads her goods across the dining room floor! I love what she is doing and in such an affordable way, a perfect "CreateGirl" company.

a pop of sunshine!

love the zig zag details on a sail

perfect indoor or outdoor accent!

I am thinking this would be a great hostess gift for the 4th of July

this is the bag I want!! I love the crisp blue and white with the 6 off centered. This is one of those unique pieces that would have people stopping you asking "ohh I love that where did you get it"!


(images from reiter8 on etsy)

Monday Morning Happy!

Let's see here, the calendar says it is summer but the seasons are a weee bit confused up here in New England. Yesterday was a chilly 60 degrees with that awful precip that is drizzle. Honestly we are all trying to keep upbeat but it is a challenge. 19 days of the month in rain is just a little too much for people who made it through the winter with the hopes of "warm to the bone" days! So with this new week I am putting a little request in to whoever up there is listening, please send down some sun and warm temps, we could all use a few rays right now.



In the meantime I will keep puddle jumping in order to have a little silly fun.
Thanks!

(image from Kodak Alex Mackie, Jump for Joy)

Guest Post at c+k!!

You might remember I blogged about the fantastic Cassandra over at coco+kelley here. Well I was over the moon when she asked me to write a guest post for her Style (E)scaping patio series. It was such an honor to scout for "Top Ten Essentials for Patio Living" for her blog. She is so generous and supportive! Take a look at the sweet introduction she gave to my post.

"Julieann Covino over at CreateGirl is one of my most favorite people... and I've never even met her! It must be our love of Red Sox baseball and interiors that unites us. Either way, I've been wanting to have her over to c+k for a while now"

To be honest, I did a little happy dance when I saw my post at c+k, it's exciting! So jump on over after you are done here at CreateGirl and bookmark her blog, you will be so happy you did! Her passion and flair for all things glamorous is contagious and I promise you will come away feeling inspired!
Thanks so much for sharing in my "happy"!

It's a cupcake kind of day!

It just feels like a cupcake kind of day! Yup, the forecast is calling for 7 more days of rain...at this rate there will be no need to fit into my bikini. Looking on the bright side, I will start baking! How about we start the weekend with the house smelling yummy with sweet treats! Here are a few of my favorite photos!

Every Cupcake deserves their own mini cake stand!
Farmhouse wares via Happy Accidents


BHG
Darling little cakes! I love how the sprinkles are added just to the rim!


Take a peak in the most adorable store on Etsy, Lollipop Workshop


Another great way to display my creative creations!
The Wilton Cupcake stand Sur la table


Maybe I will test some recipes from this new book!? YUM

Jenga Buildings

I know this is not a typical "CreateGirl Affordable" post but I came across these Jenga inspired buildings and thought they were fun to share. It always amazes me how architects can think so far outside the box. Creating buildings which are truly art sculptures! My godson will be going to school in Sept for architecture, I am SO excited to have him follow a creative path! It will be exciting to see what inspires him, maybe it will be another box of blocks.

Living in London the Tate use to be my little slice of Zen. I can't wait to visit this new Tate Modern Building above. It looks magical!!

(images from oobject)

Scouting - Secret Seats!

This week I have been scouting for patio accents. I have to admit I have always loved these ceramic garden stools. They can be tucked in the most unexpected places. If you want to take a seat just on the edge of the veggie garden or along the flowered path to the pool these are perfect. They blend seamless with the outdoor elements! Who doesn't love a multi-purpose piece and with a secret seat even better! The below options are all under $200, exactly what a CreateGirl likes!







You can find these stools in every possible color, shape and size. Take a peak at the collection over at Home decor-direct, it is amazing.

(images from Home Decor Direct)

Welcoming Summer!!!

I sit here picturing summer! Lounging on beach chairs, reading summer books, sipping fruity cocktails, BBQing and just being warm to the bone. For a girl who is always cold this is quite literally heaven!! Hope you all have many memorable days this summer.






(image from HomeInfatuation)

Quick, Share some tea!

Here's another "Quick Share"

I am a tea loving girl, seriously I am not awake until I have that incredibly hot flavored water hit my stomach! It's a bit of a joke but in my world it is serious business!! So take a look at this adorable tea set which includes; sugar cup, creamer, tea cup, teapot and saucer. Just lovely and even better it is available in a precious red, blue or green! Anthropologie, you have made me fall in love once again!

(image from Anthropologie)

Monday Morning Happy!

Happy New Week! Did you have a fun weekend?


The picture above is a little nod to my dad, our family has an affection for orangutan which started with my Grandfather. My dad is one of those quiet supportive dads, one who always leads you in the right direction by letting you find your own way. My grandfather started the family business than my dad started his own company which in turn helped me have the confidence to take the leap and start Jace Interiors. I feel as if I am carrying on the family tradition. Yesterday I had a great dinner (thanks Mom) and spent some time talking politics, business and having silly moments with my dad, he is very funny. It was the perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Thanks so much Dad, you're the best!
Enjoy the week
Jul

(image from a fantastically talented photographer over at Etsy, check out her site CameraShyPhotography)

Escaping to Nantucket!

Can you feel and smell the fresh air?! Take a look at this glorious Nantucket Summer "Escape" Home I found over at Traditional Home. Isn't it just lovely? This summer I seem to be drawn to summer homes with very neutral palettes. This one is so very serene and feels welcoming just looking at the photos. I see myself swinging on the hammock on the front porch enjoying the Nantucket summer breeze. With most posts I try to only show a few pictures, only my very favorites but I could not dwindle it down so here are 8 to feast your eyes on. Once again I find myself daydreaming of a beach house!

Heavenly!

This room is 50ft long! A warm mix of living rooms and dining areas. What a place for a party or a cozy night down by the fire!

Notice the blue paneled folding door towards the back, just fantastic!

This is a keeper photo! Someday I would love to have beds just like these, tucked into a nook with the sound of the ocean waves just outside the window. Perfection!!

(images from Traditional Home, Interior Designer Elizabeth Corker)

A night at Lekker

Last week I received a fun invitation to attend "A Night of Contemporary Entertaining". It was held over at the gorgeous Lekker Home store downtown. It was a nice night to reconnect with friends, try out some yummy treats and sip (ok, drink!) some new wines. My friend Andrew over at Ilex Flowers designed all the floral arrangements which perfectly fit the contemporary nights theme! Take a look at this simple but elegant table arrangement below. Each stark white place setting had an overflowing peony popping with bright pink color. It was stunning! Of course there was a wee bit of shopping involved, a good excuse since the deck parties are about to begin. Here are a few photos of my favorite pieces around the store!

Above is the Oromono Seabloom Pillow created by textile designer Kirsty Anne Powell.
I was completely smitten by this creation and was "that" girl who kept looping around to admire it over and over again. Finally hearing, just buy it! Sadly, I left without it!

I love the description of this dinnerware "with each piece, the traditional and the unexpected join in harmony." Perfectly said and created by Royal Copenhagen, Elements Collection. I was intrigued by the unique combination of color and the idea each piece is individually created with just a slight imperfection.

This photo was taken for future inspiration. Imagine a beach party table setting, each place would have its own small tumbler filled with sand to be used as individual place setting for utensils! I love it.

For some reason I can not find either of these on the website but still wanted to post the pictures. The oversized urn greeted you at the door and was such a statement piece, it is enormous!!

The porcelain light above is just too sweet! I would love to use it in a bedroom or in the entry way of a home! Look at the reflection it has on the bookcase, lovely.

(images from Jace Interiors)

Monday Morning Happy

Hi All, welcome to a new week. I hope you all had a fun weekend and have a few creative events scheduled for this week. Are you working on any creative projects right now? Please share, I would love to hear about them and see pictures! It's fun to be inspired as well as inspire!
Enjoy the week
jul

(image from Bombay Duck)

Changes are good but exhausting!

What a week!


I am so sorry I have been such an awful blogging friend this week! I am in the midst of revamping the blog and the website so I am saving some of my favorite posts for the unveiling. Will you stick with me until that time even if I only give you a few posts a week? I promise what I have in store is fantastic and I think you will just love all the changes! More guest posts and so many more "How To Thursdays". I would love any feedback with what you have liked, what you would like to see more and what you could just do without!! Feedback is always great especially at this time of fun changes!! You can find my email over at the about me section, shot one over. My goal is to make this a place you look fwd to visiting when you take a break from a hectic day!
OK sweets, go, enjoy your weekend!!!! Leave work behind for a few days!
jul


(image from crewcuts....check them out they have the cutest clothes!)

Vintage Conde

While flipping through my Vogue I came across an ad for the Conde Nast Store. It was fun to explore all the vintage covers and gorgeous photos like the ones below! Its interesting to see how things come back around. The orange dress and hat could easily pass for a "vintage outfit" in today's fashion. I would LOVE to own the necklace worn with the Dior Dress., what a statement piece. Enjoy!

Taking A Stroll 1958

Castello San Nicola L'Arena 1967

Orange Christian Dior Dress 1966


The City As Seen From The Hilltop 1949

(images from Conde Nast Store)