girl meets glamour

in a meet up that channels a classic '60s Palm Spring vibe mixed with Modern day glamour, what is now called the "Ivy" in a once rundown Sydney spot is open for business...

This hot new party spot features 18 bars, 9 restaurants, a swimming pools, and 2 rooftop penthouse suites...

The lounge is backed full of bamboo chairs, marble tables, mirrored consoles, and loads of lush velvet drapes...

Courtyards through out create an indoor outdoor feel with sunlight, plantery, and more lounging opportunities...

Amidst the various outdoor areas, you can find spots too cool off with a shower (fit for several) like shown above...

This place is bold with color and shapes, but just looking at this image I can tell all the detail that went into each piece, from the custom booth seating and tables, to the over-sized light fixtures above...I would love to dine here!!


Reminiscent of the "Viceroy" in some ways, I have no doubt that this joint is already a huge success...and now on my list of places to visit if I'm ever in Australia!!

*Images via Vogue Living/Photographer: Hugh Stewart

Read all about, I was so happy to hear about Katie and her recent bio on 1st Dibs blogosphere, that I thought I'd spread the word to check it out...

That's right, hurry up all my favorite retailers and home stores and get going on your new Fall product. Summer is almost over and I wanna know what's new already!!


I don't know about you, but I'm on pins and needles to see what's going with Shine Home, Arteriors, Anthropologie, and others...for this next season!! I understand they want to showcase all their new goods across the country in markets and fairs before they release them to the public. But for me, I just end up feeling teased, like this shot above from Shine Home's recent press release...tell me more!


Maybe a Fall Preview online would hold me over, like J.Crew's online. Which I just can't get enough, and know that cute yellow coat will make it's way to my wardrobe one way or another!!

So, it's been a crazy two weeks for me, lot's of shopping like I mentioned, but also a bit of running around for work and play. And next week, I should be back to normal with posts and a consistent sleeping schedule...but, I thought I'd share some of the things I've been up to while I've been away...


Museums visits-- Yup, first I went to the De Young to see the Chihuly exhibit which is going on now until September 28th...a whimsical show that went beyond my expectations. I snuck a few shots (without my flash) so you could see too...next up is the Frida exhibit at the MoMa!!


Snacking -- Yes, I make a point to find new treats when I can! Who wouldn't stop into this cute lil shop if they saw it on the street. Kara's cupcakes just so happens to be the best sweets I've had in a while, perfect with a tall glass of milk!!


Shopping -- Checking out new collections at the SF Design Center, on the left is some new wallcoverings from Osborne and Little and on the right is a "Trellis" fabric (one on top) from Kelly Wearstler's new line for Groundworks/Lee Jofa, which will be release in a couple months. I had a chance to preview the line and take a sample with me...

I've been doing lots of antiquing too, found my a first edition of "I Married Adventure" for only $25...my bargain shopping is getting out of hand. This Sunday, I'll be making another trip to the Alameda Antique Faire in hopes of finding some more buys!!


My House -- Wrapping things up, finished a quick sample board, getting my sisal carpet installed this week, and waiting for the furniture to arrive...

I am neglecting you, I know...but I'm a girl with good reasons. See, to put it simply, I am just too busy shopping for my house that it's consuming every ounce of my spare time this week. So I hope you understand!! But to keep you in the loop, as I usually try to do...thought I share some of my recent purchases...


I've been waiting to get a pair of these Parsons Mirrored tables from Arteriors for awhile cause I think they're the best think since sliced bread...


Got to get my carpet guy in and my carpet ordered, it's driving me nuts...but I'm excited since I've got the green light to do a dark sisal like this one offered by Merida...


and some Flokati to throw on top of it, like this rug from Pottery Barn...



and I desperately need to cover my dining room chair seats, so I'm going use the Java Java pattern from China Seas...this Brigette table is another piece I'll be getting, from Bungalow 5, I really can't wait to see it in person!!

And there's more where that came from, but then I'd be doing more blogging than actual shopping, so I got to get back to it!! See you soon!