No boys allowed tonight! When gathering your girlfriends for a ladies’ night in, go all in on a girly poker chip set and a creative cocktail recipe. Festive flamingo swizzle sticks and a pink fondue pot are sure to set the scene for feminine fun! 
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friday favorites : august picks
From editor Rosemary Hallmark: “I love the Chloe Warner’s youthful spin on classic style. Her personal home is so inspiring!” {“Beauty in the Details: Chloe Warner’s Neo-Trad Home” from Savvy Home}
From managing editor Tiffany Burgess: “On this hot day, I must admit that all I can think of is a nap! Perhaps I should take a cue from the artful accessories Mrs. Lilien rounded up.” {“The Daily Nap” from Mrs. Lilien}
From editor Rosemary Hallmark: “I love strawberries. I love cake. I love a good gin and tonic. This recipe is a winning combination, for sure!” {“Strawberry Gin & Tonic Cake” from Desserts for Breakfast}
From art director Mandy Keener: “Eek! I have also been slightly (well totally) consumed with Orange is the New Black…just finished watching the first season this week. Loving this round-up of orange and might just have to add a few more pops in my life. Thanks for the inspiration!” {“Orange is the New Black.” by SF Girl by Bay}
From assistant art director Ellen Scruggs: “I am in the process of painting the interior of my house..and as anyone who has done this knows the agony of finding just the right color that works for every room during every time of day. I think we all know that the “perfect” paint color on the swatch in the paint store will NOT be the perfect color on your walls. So for weeks I’ve had swatches in every room. My walls look like a spotted leopard! In my search I found this site, which was a great inspiration! By the way..I decided on Sherwin Williams Navajo White. Love it.” {“Home Tours” from Favorite Paint Colors Blog}
From account executive Emilie Head: “Navy is one of my favorite colors. I love it paired with the fresh green in this living room by J. Lawrence Design. And the nail head trim detail on the couch is so unique and fun!” {“Color Tuesday” from Inspirations for Design}
From marketing coordinator Blythe Cate: “I’m a huge tea drinker. I am also a lover of anything tiny–tiny bottles, tiny puppies, tiny food. So this afternoon tea inspiration is right up my alley. If I could, I would indulge in it daily!” {“How to Host an English Afternoon Tea” from Rue Daily}
At Home Friday Favorites 10.1.10
From account executive Kathy Condrey: “This is a beautiful home! I love the shell vanity.” (“Southampton Home Tour” from Parkinson Building Group)
From art director Mandy Keener: “Very cool. Great to see that we have some of the same tastes in fonts. I chose a few of these for our redesign for At Home in Arkansas.” (“Lonny gets a fresh coat of paint” from Lonny Magazine Blog)
From marketing coordinator/account executive Lauren Strother: “Love bringing the outdoors in with these repurposed doors. They are so rustic but chic at the same time.” (“Interior barn doors are my fave” from You Are My Fave)
From editor Diane Carroll: “Mrs. Lilien’s post always perk up my day. Colorful, fun, full of personality, just like this round of pillows.” (“Pillow Talk” from Mrs. Lilien Styling House)
From associate editor Paulette Pearson: “For anyone trying to make the most of a smaller space, these are some great tips. Plus, I like the juxtaposition of feminine (pink pillows) with rustic (bare wood).” (“In a nut shell!” from Shelter via Country Living)
From advertising coordinator Laura LaRue: “Love the pink room and that great accent over the bed. What a great way for us all to be reminded of what we can do to help prevent breast cancer.” (“Pink Projects” from Katie Did)
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friday favorites : elegant outdoors, patterned pillows, the ultimate dinner party
From Editor in Chief Diane Carroll: “These pictures sum up my ideal outdoor party. Put the peonies on the table, pop the bubbly, I’m ready to go!” (“The Perfect Wedding…a Grand Celebration” from Providence Ltd Design)
From assistant art director/special projects editor Laura LaRue: “I absolutely love all these patterns, but especially all the coordinating pillows. So many great choices!” (“Caitlin Wilson Txtiles” from Good Bones Great Pieces)
From associate editor/online editor Rosemary Hallmark: “I can’t give a shout out to Mrs. Lilien without rhyming, so here goes nothing. ‘That none can throw a party better than Mrs. Lilien there is no doubt, because everyone knows that dinner parties are what this Mrs. is all about.’ Ahem….on second thought, I’ll leave the poetry to the pros.” (“My Ultimate Dinner Party…Le Recap” from Mrs. Lilien Styling House)
