Trina Turk Giveaway

Since I've been such a bad blogger and to thank you for your patience...  

One lucky CDJ follower will win this fabulous Trina Turk Embroidered Greek Key Linen Pillow in Lime!  

Here's how:

1.) You must register or be registered follower of Covet du Jour AND comment on this post between today and Monday, June 4th.  A winner will randomly be selected and announced on Tuesday, June 5th.

2.) All followers who left a comment on this post can do any or all of the following, each worth an additional entry:

• Share a link to this post on Facebook.  Return to Covet du Jour and let me know by posting another comment. 
• If you have a blog, share a link to this post.  Then return here and copy a link to your blog post in the comment section.
• Tweet about this giveaway post and add a comment below for another entry.
• Pin it.  Then return here an post a link to your Pinterest board in the comment section

CA Home & Design

Elle Decor 

Cheers!

Elizabeth 

Big News

One of the many reasons posting has been rather light... the CDJ household is moving back to DC.  Between finding a house, schools, etc. I've nearly lost my mind.  Thankfully we found the perfect house, with great bones.  In fact, the endless supply of project opportunities keeps me up at night.  Literately.  

In anticipation of the move and to earn a little pocket change...

Email me if you are interested in the details.  elizabethann4 at gmail dot com.  

Cheers!

Elizabeth

"Life's a voyage that's homeward bound." ~ Herman Melville

Splendid Summer Home

Take a gander at this beautiful Nantucket home by Matthew Sapera Fine Homes.

Classic whitewashed shingles.  

Love the paneled walls and ceiling in this all white living room with dark wood accents. 

Continued the neutral color palette in the foyer.  

More of that fab ceiling.

LOVE. 

You can never go wrong with classic navy and white.

Simple details like arched/rounded doorways and built-ins have a big impact.

Simple and serene bedroom.

Grass between pavers make makes me smile.

Cheers!

Elizabeth

“The cure for anything is salt water - sweat, tears, or the sea.”

~Isak Dinesen

Chinoiser-Whimsy

Just in case you need something else to make you smile on this beautiful Saturday morning...

These whimsical chinoiserie paintings are by artist Susan Brown.  Click here to purchase any of these originals or view additional works.  

Cheers!

Elizabeth

"Love and scandal are the best sweeteners of tea.  ~Henry Fielding, "Love in Several Masques"

Oh Boy!

Who says you can't have fun decorating a boy's bedroom?  Just look at all the fantastic art available. Now the hard part... selecting the perfect mix for the wall gallery.  

For additional images, sources, and artist information click here. 

Cheers!

Elizabeth

"No great artist ever sees things as they really are.  If he did, he would cease to be an artist." ~Oscar Wilde

Hudson Interiors

What a fantastic foyer!  From the color of the front door, to the great emperor bench with the David Hicks pillow, to the Greek columns, to the limed console table, to the wallpaper and the stair runner... Home run Hudson Interiors.

Cheers!

Elizabeth

"There are two ways of spreading light; to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it."  ~Edith Wharton

Bargain Hunter

Finding a great piece at a fantastic price is thrilling.  Combing through Craig's List or browsing endless websites can be worth it's weight in gold when you stumble upon exactly what you never knew you always wanted.  

When a must-have is discovered,  my mission becomes finding it a home.  While I wish I had the space and financial resources to purchase every deal I stumble upon, the voice of reason, aka my husband, lays down the law.  Therefore to ensure no great find goes unnoticed, I created some new Pinterest boards to keep track of it all.  Below is a sampling from my Cheap Chic and Craig's List Boards.  

Jill Bar Cart from Ballard Design

Howard Miller Campaign Cocktail Table 

Jonathan Adler Throw 

Craig's List Finds

Cheers!

Elizabeth

"Necessity never made a good bargain"  ~ Benjamin Franklin 

Mother's Day Gift Ideas

Click here for item info.

Tomorrow my family and friends are participating in the March for Babies.  Our wish is for healthy full-term pregnancies for all moms and babies.   If you would like to contribute to our March of Dimes team click here. 

Wishing every mom out there, especially my mom, a very happy Mother's Day!

Cheers!

Elizabeth

"No language can express the power, and beauty, and heroism, and majesty of a mother's love.  It shrinks not where man cowers, and grows stronger where man faints, and over wastes of worldly fortunes sends the radiance of its quenchless fidelity like a star." ~Edwin Hubbell Chapin

Checking In

I wrote this post in my head Sunday night, yet somehow I am just getting around to actually typing it...  

To say I have a lot going on this week is an understatement.  It's to the point where I can't keep the days or my location straight.  Oh how I long for the lazy days of August.  

Yet another pathetic, but honest excuse.  

Anyways...

Friday is my birthday. Ugh. 

  Planning and celebrating other birthdays is fantastic,  however I've never felt comfortable celebrating my own.  I attribute that to my little brother showing up on my 4th birthday.

This year the "cerebration of me," coupled with the fact I am officially in my mid-30's is overwhelming.  

Think back to your high school or college days (if you are over the age of 30.)  How did you imagine your future self?  I assumed being a grown-up would feel different.  In reality adulthood feels (pretty much) the same as it did a decade ago.  I suppose my expectations were off the mark.

When I consider all of the idiotic choices I made or ridiculous situations I found myself in, it's almost inconceivable that I was that person. Then I come to the terrifying realization that one day my kids will be teenagers.   

Perspective is a funny thing.

Cheers!

Elizabeth

"Youth is a wonderful thing.  What a crime to waste it on children."  ~George Bernard Shaw