midi to the maximum.

tomato red/coral/poppy beautiful.

midi length.

cut outs that i would sign my name on the dotted line for.

this dress is kinda perfect.

found it on pinterest a la wendy's lookbook.

dress. here from saks.

go get yourself one.

JILL

...and purple.

did you know red/coral/orange/persimmon is best friends with purple?

they get along like peas and carrots...

maybe you like lamb and tuna fish better?

{name that movie ;)}

JILL

{rug from esale rugs, photo of florals by rachel a clingen, earrings by lauren hope, petra}

beautiful stuff galore.

the kings of stuff.

tony duquette and his friend, business partner, and protege, hutton wilkinson.

after the duquettes passed, wilkinson bought his california estate and keeps it up in true tony duquette fashion. he even throws tony-esque dinner parties:

 

the beautiful objects and fine china and gold and colorful goblets and patterned textiles and silver. i only wish i had a supply of dinner party details like they did/do.

that terrace with the oriental umbrellas and malachite table cloths would be where i'd eat every. single. meal. with lots and lots of friends. everyday.

love it.

i actually love stuff.

have i said that before? i sound like a broken record. i don't really fall under that 'minimalist' catagory :)

JILL

{all images from veranda magazine, jan/feb 11}

2 cups of neutral with a pinch of spice

whether adding red, coral, strawberry or red orange... it can certainly perk up a neutral palette.

via elle decor

via unknown

via j.crew

via desire to inspire

via a color story

via desire to inspire

via coastal living

via unknown

via cb2 (not available any longer, but i'm still crazy about it)

if you're feeling kinda bland, spice it up! it can be as permanent as painting the walls, or as simple as adding a throw over the side of your couch or a swipe of coral lipstick. makes life just a little more interesting.

JILL