A Tiffany State of Mind

This weekend will be fantastic, because we are visiting my cousin and her husband. In our family any gathering requires cocktails, conversation and cuisine, non of which are done in moderation.  This weekend will be no exception.  They will prepare delicious meals, we will overindulge in spirits, then gab about topics which are likely to leave us with moral hangovers.  

The trip will be absolutely lovely as usual.  However, if it was just us girls we would have an extravagant jaunt. To our dismay our husbands, the voices of reason, bring us back to reality.  We are not even allowed to bring each other hostess gifts anymore.  Can you imagine?  

On to my CDJ's - Yesterday's post left me craving a little Holly Golightly glamour.  Dahling, humor me and peruse my musings...

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Have a marvelous weekend and sweet dreams, my huckleberry friend!

sleep mask

Cheers!

Elizabeth

"If I could find a real-life place that made me feel like Tiffany's, then I'd buy some furniture and give the cat a name." ~Truman Capote, Breakfast at Tiffany's, 1958, spoken by Holly Golightly

Occasions: Red, White and Chinoiserie

Holidays do not mean you must settle for kitchy decor.  Chinoiserie lovers rejoice - there are a plethora of ways to incorporate style into your July 4th tablescape.  From hydrangea filled blue and white porcelain containers to Americana colored toile table linens to sitting poolside en vogue, Summer Chinoiserie is a cinch!

Ashley Whittaker via House Beautiful

Joe Nye

Carolyne Roehm via Veranda

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I stumbled across this fantastic bowl after the fact, but had to share.

Have a happy and safe Independence celebration!

Cheers!

Elizabeth

"If anyone, then, asks me the meaning of our flag, I say to him - it means just what Concord and Lexington meant; what Bunker Hill meant; which was, in short, the rising up of a valiant young people against an old tyranny to establish the most momentous doctrine that the world had ever known - the right of men to their own selves and to their liberties."  ~Henry Ward Beecher

Occasions: Red, White and Stylin

I apologize for not posting Monday and Tuesday.  Summer is a SAHM's (stay at home mom) busiest time of the year.  This week CDJ is going red, white and blue.  If you are looking to add a little Americana to your tabletop or backyard...

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*I must give credit to the fabulous Mrs. Lilien for the discovery of this fantastic covered beach chair.

Cheers!

Elizabeth

"I like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives.  I like to see a man live so that his place will be proud of him."  ~Abraham Lincoln

Flamingos

I've always had a thing for flamingos.  Maybe it started with Alice's croquette game or the ever popular plastic lawn ornaments of the 80's? In fact, my admiration is so deep I have a huge Audubon print of my pink feathered friend in my dining room (in a killer gold bamboo frame).

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Don't forget to enter the Hampton Paper Design Giveaway!      

Cheers!

Elizabeth

"I can't go back to yesterday, because I was a different person then."  

~ Alice, from Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

Casual Friday: And The Oscar Goes To...

Tis the season of award shows.  With the Oscars just a few days away, everyone has gold on their mind, including Covet du Jour.  While most of us will never bring home an Academy Award, there are a plethora of golden goodies to give your life the Midas Touch.

1. Ginger Jar 
2. Duck Leg Mirror
3. Clutch 
4. Bamboo Mirror 
5. Angle Wing Box
6. Cocktail Table 
7. Horseshoe Wall Hook
8. Tiled Bone Tray
9. Garden Stool 
10. Bamboo Wall Shelf
11. Chandelier 
12. Ikat Bowl 
13. Koi Sandals 
14. Console Table
15. Pillow
16. Leaf Necklace 
17. Capiz Shell Placemat 
18. Rain Boots 
19. Throw Blanket 
20. Pagoda Hurricane 
21. Book
22. Wishbone 
23. Square Table Lamp
24. Leather Pouf 

Wishing you a glitzy weekend!

Cheers!
Elizabeth


“I’m speechless. ... Thank you life. Thank you love. It is true there (are) some angels in this city.”
— Marion Cotillard, after winning best-actress Oscar for “La Vie en Rose.”

Picks: There's an Elephant in the Room

Covet du Jour - Elephants!  Oh how I love those massive mammals...

Many believe that elephants bring good luck, in addition to symbolizing wisdom. Agreed, but I also believe that (faux) elephants are a wonderful addition to any home decor.  They are a staple accessory in the CDJ household. One of my favorites is this pencil sketch by moi.  I've yet to find any elephant art that suits my taste, so this is an inexpensive stopgap.  I even framed it myself  with an cheap frame and mat from Ben Franklin.  

  

(please pardon the image quality - I took it with my phone.)

Interiors incorporating elephants:

M. Design Interiors

Lonny Magazine via Decor Pad

Domino

Rickshaw Designs

Design by Johnathan Adler - Photo House Beautiful

If you are looking for ways to incorporate a smidgeon of pachyderm in your life, consider any of these fun items

1. Note Cards
2. Gold Candle 
3. Canvas Storage Bin
4. Bangle 
5. Tape Dispenser
6. Lamp 
7. Pillow
8. Salt and Pepper Shakers 
9. Children's Quilt
10. Ashtray (for display only)
11. Garden Seat
12. Earrings 

Cheers!

Elizabeth

"Elephants and Grandchildren never forget." - Andy Rooney