the colorfulness of jonathan adler

I've been a fan of Jonathan Adler for some years now. I'm such an admirer of his bold color and pattern choices as well as his quirky pottery creations. These are a few place-settings I put together for my dream dinner table.

Isn't this orange and gold mod dot porcelain setting gorgeous?! The floral table linen is a great contrast both in color and and pattern and would make for an interesting table.

I'm loving this blue and platinum Greek key motif china set, very modern but classic at the same time. Perfectly accented with the contrasting orange hued table linen.

{ Images Via :: Jonathan Adler }

some color in the kitchen

I was feeling like a little color in the {dream} kitchen. I'm loving these great colorful kitchen must-haves I came across via Hostess with the Mostess. One of each please!!

{ Images Via :: Hostess with the Mostess :: Vintage Magnetic Kitchen Timer :: Salad Server Set :: Delight Lunch Napkins :: Lemon Squeezer :: Le Creuset® Stoneware Petite Au Gratins }

happy weekend + warm weather picnic

I cannot believe we're approaching the end of another month! This weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, even though it technically doesn't start until a month from now, so my brain is set on bbq's and picnics. These fashionable objects are sure to make preparing an outdoor get-together that much easier and enjoyable.

For a hot day, a delicious, home-made Popsicle would really hit the spot, especially if you experiment with you favorite flavors and use the Zoku. I haven't tried it yet, but my mouth waters just thinking of the infinite possibilities. Try some of these recipes and let me know what your favorite is.

For grilling the best burgers on the block, I bet this colorful FYRKAT Picnic Charcoal Grill would make them taste even more delicious (not sure why, it just looks cool!). There's a wide range of colors you can choose from and not that expensive for being so stylish.

Now, this SAC à BAGUETTE is for sure what I need. The Baguette is my favorite bread and I've been known to carry one around for munching throughout the day, so this SAC is perfect for carrying it and my picnic for my weekend outing.

Have a fun and safe Memorial Day Weekend and I'll see you back here on Monday, with more Minted designs. Happy Weekend!

{ Images Via :: Williams-Sonoma :: SAC à BAGUETTE :: bodum }

a fascination with owls

I've unconsciously posted many lovelies having to do with owls in the past few months, like here and here. I'm just so drawn to them (and why shouldn't I be, they've been everywhere for a while). So today I've accepted the fact that they are my favorite creature, with their big, round eyes and feathery bodice, and I'm sharing with you my favorite 'Owl-y' finds.

I came across this (top left) enigmatic deco owl pendant through one of my favorite online shops, Plasticland (come to find out, they started with a brick & mortar store in my favorite neighborhood of San Diego, Hillcrest). I love it's stylized dark, round eyes and the pattern created by the Swarovski crystals, and thanks to my sister's belated birthday gift I just bought it for myself last night; thank you very much!

Those candied-yellow Owl-y earrings come from another Etsy favorite, Sora Designs. I just love all of her pieces and would buy them all if I could.

To round out my finds I chose another Antiqued Silver pendant from Plasticland, another owl cookie jar from Anthropologie (to match this one), and the Owl motifs found in Paperchase designs, be it greeting cards, stationery sets, gift wrap, or mag bags...I love them all.

{ Images Via :: Plasticland :: Sora Designs :: Plasticland :: Anthropologie :: Paperchase }

giada de laurentiis for target

I've been a huge Food Network fan for many years now. I especially love watching Giada De Laurentiis...she's my favorite. There's a freshness and sophistication to her show that makes me feel like everyday is Spring.

When I found out she would be collaborating with Target on a line of kitchen ware and food items I just fell over in excitement. These are a few of my favorites...I want them all.

drinking water in style

As a self-declared francophile I must say I love anything French, particularly anything Parisian. So when I came across these stylish water carafes via one of my favorite blogs, Prêt à Voyager, I new I must have them all.

You must read Anne's post on Parisians and drinking water, very interesting (hadn't really thought about it before), then you'll understand why all of these uniquely-designed water carafe's came to be.

i covet thee

While scouring the net I've found many little things that I'd like to have...

A girl can never have too much jewelry or too many purses; and the red shoes, well, I like a punch of color on my feet; and the orange owl, I saw it on one of my many trips to Anthropologie and I knew I must have it for my kitchen. I've always wanted a cookie jar!!

{ Images Via :: Rachelle D :: Anthropologie :: Sora Designs :: Yes Style :: Coach }