Cool Banquette Pictures

Our recently built kitchen banquette is in need of some love.  Pal, Erin Casey and I are heading to Calico Corners next week to bring some life to the new space.  I am looking for bench cushions and pillows to add color and pizaaz.  There are so many great design blogs on the web that I wanted to share a few cool pictures of the banquettes that inspire me.  Enjoy.

The below 3 are from Design Compass Blog.

The below 2 are from Elements of Style Blog.

Slipper Fun

My dear friend, Beth, and old college roomate, just recommended I blog about her latest, cool find.
S-L-I-P-P-E-R-S
what every girl needs, atleast once a year!!  I seriously need a new pair of slippers every season it seems.  I live in them!  The website also features matching night shirts, cami/jammy sets, robes, all in super cute patterns that can match your new fancy slippers.  Check out www.needhamlane.com
and just like the name implies....
You Need 'Em!!
Thanks Beth:)

Hand-made shoes made here??

Its is a family rule that when on vacation, one must go shopping.
So while in a cute Hilton Head, SC boutique store, I discovered "Eliza B" shoes.
Even more amazing is that they are hand-made in the USA.
And did I mention how comfortable they are?
I got mine for 50% off (current online retail price is $115) however, they are worth it.
The colors and prints are super cute for summer.  Here's the link and a few pictures....
http://elizab.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=EB&Category_Code=ballet-flats

My new favorite lunch

Left:
Dave's Killer Blues Bread
Jalapeno hummus (Whole Foods)
1/2 avocado
Sliced cucumbers
Salt/Pepper
Garlic Tahini drizzle over top (Whole Foods)

Right:
Dave's Killer Blues Bread
Whipped cream cheese
Smoked Steelhead crumbles (from friend)
Large capers
Sliced grape tomatoes
Salt/pepper