ONE pop open some cold brews in style with an understated, but awesome bottle opener that is just $7 from CB2. TWO literally, one of my favorite things of all time. Not just this friday… all time. Cotton Dhurrie zig zag rug with sizes starting at $195 from Serena and Lily. THREE go all of the places on your list this summer with the linen cosmetic bags from Mark and Graham. They have they best monogram selections and start at just $15. FOUR heath ceramics has long been one of my favorite sites to go and oogle at beautiful things.  This serving bowl in their ‘Alabama Chanin’ line is no exception, but is pricey at $180, so maybe just the oogling for now. FIVE I love that this serving tray from Leif is modern, but has a little bit of an antique vibe with the indigo and white pattern. $88  SIX you know when you come across those things that just make you want to throw away your inhibitions with wild abandon?  This stool is that thing.  The Karr Stool is chic, rustic, minimal, and just perfect.  $579 from Room and Board.

I love the mellow, earthy vibe of this week’s faves! It seems so perfect for the weekend that kicks off summer – blue hues, modern touches, and naturally hewn materials just make me feel like taking advantage of the outdoors – opening all of the windows to let my curtains blow up in a breeze or growing some sort of garden (which totally won’t happen because I have a notoriously black thumb).  How does it happen that someone who loves flowers so much can just stink at growing things?  Oh well, we all have our strengths, right?

I am looking forward to heading up to Cleveland this weekend to visit with some friends who just moved up from Dallas, and hopefully be able to relax a bit by being out of my element.  Sometimes doesn’t being at home cause us to see all of the things that should be done and keep us from being able to sit back and relax?  I’m going to ignore the laundry and landscaping (until Monday, at least!).

What is on your agenda?

P.S. I’ll be taking a bit of a Memorial Day break on Monday, but will be back on Tuesday with an awesome giveaway!  (let’s just say one lucky winner’s summer home improvement projects will be supplemented!) wink!

ONE raised pattern, handblown glassware is one of my favorite things.  I use some similar glasses in a lot of styling and people always as about the source.  Although mine were from an outlet, these are very similar and are $12 each from Brooke Farm General Store. TWO How awesome is this rug?  And at just $99, you could afford to play with the splash of color in your home. From Urban Outfitters. THREE walnut dinner plate with pretty blue trim is $48 from Anthropologie.  At that price, I’d just get one or two and use them as serving dishes! FOUR brass animals on parade!  I have the rhino on my living room shelves and love it! $10 each from Target. FIVE this tiered cart is colorful and practical.  I think it would make a wonderful addition to a fun bathroom that is lacking in storage.  $50 from Ikea. SIX hand screen printed goodies from Lauren Alison are all so so pretty.  Take your pick of striking gold or lots of brights. This one is $57.

Happy Friday everyone!  I am happy to have a lot of events lined up (a walk for breast cancer and a house warming party to attend) so it will be busy, but filled with fun.  How about you?

ONE a pretty card for mothers day, $5 from Terrain; TWO picnic weather is coming and this blanket from Crane & Canopy would be perfect, $69. THREE outdoor jardine chairs from West Elm are a good size, pretty finish and fold for easy storage. $89 each on sale. FOUR shop this summer’s farmers markets in style with ‘le tote’ from Oh Leander, $25. FIVE woven seagrass vases are a perfect way to reflect the warming weather inside. $35-$65 from Horchow.

It’s been a long week over here in Hong Kong.  Lots of travel, long meetings, and smoggy weather have got me excited for a little weekend R&R.  I plan on exploring Victoria’s peak (which in my twelve times to HK have never visited) and if the sun comes out, getting a little pool time!

I hope you all have great plans!  I’m off for a Friday night drink!

ONE wooden nesting bowls are a bright shot of color for your kitchen, $45 from Kate Spade Saturday. TWO a big a’hoy to a great hook. $38 from High Street Market. THREE a minimalist and artistic serving tray will go with any entertaining direction this spring.  $40 from Leif. FOUR talking about artistic, an abstract mug would be so perfect for your (saturday) morning tea, $10 from Kate Spade Saturday.  FIVE a sisal rug is perfect for warmer weather and the navy on natural color scheme and $135 price tag couldn’t be better.  SIX cocktails, yes.  Gold, yes.  $445 tray table from High Street Market is wonderful all around. SEVEN A neon dot is a lot easier to incorporate into your home when it’s on a foundation of neutral linen. Neon dot pillow is $198 from Anthropologie.

This Friday is going to be amazing.  I have the day off work to prepare for a wedding which I’m doing flowers for tomorrow and I’m preparing for a trip to China (again) for which I leave this Sunday (did you get that?  I am doing a wedding on Saturday and leave for China on Sunday?).  I’m a little stressed, but I have some pretty amazing projects to share with you while I’m in the far east and I’ll also be sharing photos on Instagram and tweeting my adventures.  Are you guys ready?

What is on your short list this weekend?

ONE Land of Nod hampers are simple and sturdy ($79) and the floral liner is one sale for $6! TWO These wooden egg cups double as really cute mini planters.  $29 for a set of four from Wind and Willow Home. THREE Vintage ceramic ‘Spring’ push pins are so cute and remind you of what’s coming.  $12 from shavingkitsupplies on Etsy. FOUR I must have a thing for office supplies this week!  These floral covered tacks keep the office area bright. $8 for a set of 25 from Urban Outfitters. FIVE timeless bentwood, with a modern colorful spin, this bench from Crate in Barrel looks like it would go awesome in an entry or at one side of a dining table, $499. SIX an easy and impactful flower arrangement isn’t hard, especially with a quirky modern bud vase like this one from A+R store $95.

Although I have organization and spring cleaning on my mind, this weekend will be spend outdoors working out our flagstone patio!  The flagstone was delivered today, the foundation is all set and we’re getting things started!

Aside from working on the patio, I am going to try to get a little spring cleaning done so that I can welcome the warmer weather appropriately (maybe that’s why it hasn’t come yet?!).

What is on your agenda this first weekend in spring?