HATS:
This month I'm very excited to share with you a special, fun and at times outrageous and OTT (over the top) collection.
Do you recall as a little girl wearing an Easter bonnet, with it's dainty flowers and bows or seeing your grandma wear a "lady like" pillbox hat? I'm sure, you as I, are from a generation where the wearing of a hat is more of a practical nature (you know to ward off the elements, rain, sleet, sun, wind or cold, rather than a finishing touch to your chicest ensemble.
The hats I'm excited to share with you (from a dear friend's collection) conjure up visions of grand events; such as attending the Kentucky Derby sipping on mint julep's, or Katherine's and Prince Williams wedding, participating in a stroll down 5th Avenue in the 'Easter Parade', or visions of Fashion's own Anna Della Russo strutting through a Milan Piazza ...these hats are a far cry from practical!
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Think I'll go hat shopping now!
Photos by Stephanie
HOME DECOR:
In one of my recent post I shared with you some of my favorite online shops for clothing, now I'd like to tell you about my favorite online home interior shops.
'Ballard Design' I find to be great for affordable 'case' furniture (dressers, sideboards, desk and upholstered headboards too).
'Shades of Light' and 'Horchow', great for light fixtures (sconces, floor lamps, chandeliers, lamp shades etc.).
Try 'Wisteria' for chairs and occasional tables and that 'one of a kind ' look to the decorative items
they offer (pieces that look like they were scored from around the world).
'Smith+Noble' is a designers dream for drapery, blinds, cornices and shades.
'Ballard Design' I find to be great for affordable 'case' furniture (dressers, sideboards, desk and upholstered headboards too).
'Shades of Light' and 'Horchow', great for light fixtures (sconces, floor lamps, chandeliers, lamp shades etc.).
Try 'Wisteria' for chairs and occasional tables and that 'one of a kind ' look to the decorative items
they offer (pieces that look like they were scored from around the world).
'Smith+Noble' is a designers dream for drapery, blinds, cornices and shades.
fashion, jewelry, even homes around the world! Well I said it was the 'end all' of luxury sites...
WINTER RECESS:
So it's 16 degrees and there is no sign of warm weather around the corner...what's a girl to do?
The idea of sun, sand and seductive waves sounds like music to your ears...
Well, log onto your little laptop and search the fares and availability for a sunny destination!
Say maybe St Barths!
The tickets have been purchased the car service engaged now the only thing left to do is pack your carry on!
What to pack? For an easy, full proof wardrobe follow my guide for effortless chic Caribbean style!
Click here to see the must haves:
Until next time…..”Work it”
ERB
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Esther welcomes opportunities to style individuals or interiors as well as promote fashion and design events.
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To purchase my booklet: http://www.estherbrook.com/
Esther welcomes opportunities to style individuals or interiors as well as promote fashion and design events.
All personal images are owned by "Esther's Essentials" and may not be used in any way without my consent. Please email me at info@estherbrook.com for any request.
1 comment:
Esther, the hats are DIVALICIOUS!! Very original & classy! A hat for all occasions! The suggested sites for home decorating & essentials for the Caribbean are fabulous! I'm looking forward to the next blog!
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