Friday, February 27, 2009

pretty python

pretty python..faux of course..ballet flats so cute but with attitude, uber-chic python table for beside the couch (going on the must have list), cool and reasonable python tray.. nice for keys, mail,ect..and gotta love me a python clutch in my fav mint

Thursday, February 26, 2009

southern charm


being from virginia and now living on the west coast..i love when i stumble upon good ole southern cottages or homes with great "bones" ..so few out here, all the ones anyone sees on the news are tacky new developments..i love me some good old porches..
white painted floors..especially on a porch..perfection

these images are from Haskell Harris' blog belle decor for Garden & Gun magazine, this was her house in birmingham alabama
Wednesday, February 25, 2009

pink chicken



rikshaw design will be participating in the bubble trade show this year and we are thrilled..wanted to show some other amazing designers that will be there as well. Stacey from Pink Chicken has a line of carefree dresses, knits, diaper covers ..and now swim and tops for mom, her website will tell you everywhere she sells it!
her line has a great combo of colors and "boho prints", which make me swoon..


Tuesday, February 24, 2009

old school


speaking of springtime weather(previous post) i remember that new pair of sneaks i would need for sunny weather..i worshipped tretorns..i think i was really jealous when i got the boring navy ones and i would get to school and i would see friends with the plaid logo or the gingham pink logo..so jealous!! i know so many of you out there had these shoes... please share with me the ones you had or coveted....how cute are the ones above you can get for your little one!!!

spring break


today is a nice spring break of sunshine from the constant rainshowers...i hope everyone is getting that sunshine on their faces, before it goes away again..!
Monday, February 23, 2009

tucker obsession




being someone who loves anything loose, blousey, and feminine..i am loving everything from the collection of Tucker!
and after looking her up online, i guess i am a little late in the game..because so is everyone else! i love love love how you can tuck in the shirt or wear it out, and the prints are amazing..

Sunday, February 22, 2009

oscar sunday how perfect!





people..... its the oscars!!!! I am so excited its a wintery storm today..no guilt for planning a full day around the tube so i can take in all the red carpet interviews..fashion..and maybe some gossip too! lets see if Brangelina blows off ryan seacrest again...!
i pulled what i would like my stylist to bring to my luxury suite hotel room to dress me in, if i were going..and if i looked like these beautiful ladies!
what would be your favorite looks from the years past?

images via style.com
Friday, February 20, 2009

what is it with foam?

my favorite of foamy soap is Clean Well, I love that you can take the product label off easy and it anti bacterial, plus the scents are amazing!
EO products are so yummy i use their shampoos and lotions, and their foam


i have become pretty obsessed with foaming soaps..for some reason liquid or bar soap just doesn't make my hands feel as clean..i know this is so random, but thats what blogs are for!
i love when they add the anti-bacterial part as well..i have tested thousands and these are the best..any others out there i don't know about?

Thursday, February 19, 2009

sniff sniff

image by Kate powers
i gotta cold..sniff sniff sinus headache...yuck! 
Wednesday, February 18, 2009

liberty love



basketball shoes, hot heels and shirt from jcrew

baby bloomers from my fav shop for kids, jam from a wedding inspiration, lingerie using liberty, hot red heels with jewels!
dog collar, jumby will look very british!, liberty covered journals + make-up pouches found here, liberty covered buttons from here

hooray for Liberty of London coming back in style this Spring! When i got married i had some jewelry pouches made for each of my bridesmaids with a treat inside..i love all the creative options out there in these sweet little floral prints!
enjoy..

good night sleep tight!


its time to mix it up..at rikshaw design this is what we try and give our customers..these images are some inspirational shots i love for our next photoshoot, each room has endless creativity 

love this shot and the mix of patterns

for brother and sister to share stripes, floral, vintage, animals..this room has it all !
great styling image here

amanda peets room for her adorable frankie, is right up my alley.love the beautiful handknotted rug, the block prints mixed with stripes on a vintage daybed..sweet dreams!
Tuesday, February 17, 2009

hugo guinness prints






a book for jcrew he illustrated

i was at a store yesterday and saw some hugo guinness prints, i love how they look grouped together and even mixed with other random pieces of art..my favorite is the "mens briefs"..i think would be really cute framed in a baby boys nursery!

here is a blurb i read about Hugo and his wife Elliott in New York Magazine, i love how his wife is a southern gal who loves brunswick stew and grts..my fav..

.."The artists Elliott Puckette and Hugo Guinness entertain often in their rambling Brooklyn town house. ''Young and old, domestic and imported, gay or straight, all are welcome,'' Guinness says. ''Most of our friends seem to be artists of one sort or another, poets, priests, plumbers, that sort of thing. I try to look pleased to see them, give them a drink and then disappear.'' Puckette, a Tennessee native, loves to prepare down-home dishes, like Brunswick stew and grits souffle. And for tabletop accouterments, the couple looks no farther than the Bowery in downtown Manhattan for ''everything you could possibly need for a party: plates, vases, tablecloths and antlers,'' says Guinness."

images via urban flea, john derian


Monday, February 16, 2009

jumbys favorite things

since we are the subject of my loveable labbie..i thought i would share my doggie favorite products with you..

recession..shmasession, i will always spoil my dog!
here are her favorite things:

waterproof adorable collars from my mascot, since jumby loves to roll in the sand at the beach or who knows what at the park.i love a waterproof hose it down collar! they have the cutest products ever!

the bowser doughnut bed, is her favorite especially after she lines up all her "friends" for a snuggle

at first jumby was a little embarrassed to be dressed up for the rain..but this fits great over her rolls and less for me to wipe down. the jacket has a polar fleece lining 

the harry barker No.2 bags are so great..why you ask..they are 100% biodegradable and compostible..many bags say they are but it would take a million years for them to biodegrade.

buddy wash in all its yummy smells like lavender and mint is extra sensitive for my girl

furminator, this gadget may be expensive, but it seriously does the trick with shedding..watch the video on the website its amazing how much loose hair it gets!

cute for your car..
Sunday, February 15, 2009

little miss popular





introducing jumby..she is my lovie, these are some favorites of her through the years..she is human, a fashionista, a diva, has so many friends, likes to be in the front seat with everyone else, loves a good cuddle or crawl under the covers, helps me with the dishes, always gives a present when you walk in the front door, loves a flirting chase with only certain dogs, a good swimmer after she has tested the water, doesn't like when i am on the computer or phone very long, and did i mention she plays full field soccer?....that face is all i gotta say..

Saturday, February 14, 2009

happy valentines day!


image courtesy of ericka mconnell

image found here
happy valentines day! i hope cupid gets you..
Friday, February 13, 2009

ranunculus


images via here
who doesn't love the ranunculus..i love there imperfection and soft petals