Accessorize with Metallic

Decorating with metallic accessories are so popular and is a great way to bring just a little touch of luxe into your home. If you are thinking you have a room that just seems a little boring, pop a metallic accessory piece into that room & see what a difference it makes. The warm metallic colors like gold & bronze are great this season and can be used in almost any decorating styles.Silver metallic is still popular. Brass is even making a comeback.Decorating with metallic is trendy this year, but we've seen metallic accessories for awhile, but this chick loves it!
This chick found these great jute-metallic placemats (pic above on left) at TJ Maxx. This chick has a confession "I am a Maxinesta"- Love TJ Maxx and their Home Goods stores. Great finds & great prices!! Love these placemats- the jute brings in the natural look, and the silver metallic zig zag designs brings in that pop of luxe that I was wanting in my little kitchen eating area. The set of 4 were $19.95- great price, right? Love the look it brings my reclaimed wood kitchen table- added with the bronze & black pedestal vase gives this little kitchen area the pop it so needed. So just remember decorating with metallics are not just for holiday decorating, it's here, it's now, and for almost any decor.
This chick loves accessorizing with metallics!

Radiant Orchid Accent Pillows

Radiant Orchid Accent Pillows

This chick made another stop by Tuesday Morning yesterday (forgetting about the whole Spode dish mission) looking for some home accents to update one of my bedrooms. While walking through the accent pillow aisle, something caught my eye. What in the world- Radiant Orchid accent pillows! Yes, Radiant Orchid the big buzz, Pantones 2014 color of the year. Radiant Orchid, just as the flower has nice hues of fuchsia, purple with some pink undertones. Such an intriguing color of purple. Bring this happy color into your home with some fun accent pillows(like the pic above) or some fun little accessories. If you really want to make a statement with Radiant Orchid - paint a cool piece of furniture( like a chair, accent table, or little cabinet)- how fun would that be? If you are thinking "what on earth other colors can I put with this funky purple color (Radiant Orchid)? You can pair Radiant Orchid with olive green, turquoise and light yellow. It sure brightens up neutrals like gray(Pantone Paloma), beige (Pantones Sand), or taupe. The cute geometric Tuesday Morning accent
pillows, has the Radiant Orchid color, Olive green, & little pops of light pink (Like Pantones Barely
 Pink) on a neutral background, and  they were only $9.99! Radiant Orchid is being used in the home, and in fashion. Several designers including Juicy Couture is bringing in this color in their spring
collections.
Some other top 2014 Pantone that will be used in the home and seen on the runway is Dazzling Blue, Violet Tulip, Celosia Orange, Freesia, Placid Blue, and Hemlock.
Can't forget to mention the great rug (also found @Tuesday Morning) a New Zealand Wool rug $79.99. It brings the fringe trend into your home plus the natural element effect!
Have fun updating your home by bringing in some pops of 2014 trends! Pantones Radiant Orchid paint can be found +Lowe's Home Improvement .
This chick is loving her Radiant Orchid accent pillows!

Roasted Chick Peas

This chick is trying to get back into the routine of working out and eating better again, fell way off in December (so shameful)! This chick tries really hard to eat healthy at least 5 days a week, the other 2 days are treat days not cheat days. In traveling, there are only so many raw veggies I can munch on, I like salty crunch once in awhile. Fell in love with chick peas, garbanzos, ceci beans or whatever you want to call them, a few years ago, really love making a little fresh salad with them with a little cilantro & lime. But started roasting them, to give me that salty crunch I Crave! If ya didn't know chickpeas are a great source of protein & fiber.

              Roasted Chick Peas

                1 -16 oz can chick peas  (well drained)

  1/2 tsp. sea salt

             1/2 tsp. ground cumin

                 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper

                                               Add'l sea salt for sprinkling                                                   

                                 Olive Oil  (just used to grease cookie sheet)
Preheat oven 450.
Lightly grease cookie sheet with olive oil, can also use Pam Olive Oil spray. In a bowl, put in your chick peas, that have been well drained.Now just sprinkle in seasonings, toss. Spread on cookie sheet. Bake 20-25 minutes.
Bake chick peas about 10 min., then stir them around gently on cookie sheet.
Check about every 5 min. after that & stir, just to keep those little peas from burning.
When finished baking, can sprinkle on a little more sea salt, depending how salty you like things. If you are watching your sodium intake, probably do not want to add salt. These little chick peas should be crunchy, if still soft like inside, bake a little longer, just don't burn them, When cool, you can store them in zip lock bags. Perfect for munching.
*1 can chickpeas - 3.5 servings
1 serving - 6 g. protein   2-3 g. fat

This chick loves her roasted chick peas!

Core Bamboo Bowls

Core Bamboo Bowls

This chick stopped by Tuesday Morning today, checking out their leftover Spode christmas dishes in hopes to find some marked way down. But, no Spode, but did find these great Core Bamboo bowls. This chick knows how random Tuesday Morning can be, one day you see something there, then it's gone or you might not go for 3 months & that thing is still sitting there! Anyway, these wonderful Core Bowls were there and I couldn't resist. The prices were right $14.99 & up! Bought the natural one, this chick just thought she needed it for serving Caesars salad in, and bought the cute yellow one (think they call that color banana) just to sit on my table with fruit in it. Started checking out Core Bamboo, they have a website @Corebamboo.com with tons of products: cutting boards, serving trays, utensils, and serving bowls. Did a little research and found out why bamboo is popular. It grows faster than wood and is 100% renewable resource- doesn't need to be replanted. Bamboo is used from chopsticks to flooring, pretty versatile! Core Bamboo is 100% organically grown and the lacquer on their handmade products come from natural cashew trees. Geez, this chick is getting sooo eco-friendly she can't stand it! Care of products, handwash & wipe dry. No, no to dishwashers & microwaves. Serve only cold & warm foods in them.
Core Bamboo's products come in lots of fun, yummy colors: Lime, strawberry, snow, onyx, natural, banana, magenta, slate, cherry, chocolate, lilac, pumpkin, squash & teal. (Whew lots of colors). Besides Tuesday Morning ,Core Bamboo products can also be found at Bed Bath & Beyond, Kohl's, and Wayfair.com,but the best selections can be found on their website @Corebamboo.com.
This chick loves her Core Bamboo bowls!

Natural Elements & Reclaimed Wood

The last several years we have all become so eco-friendly. It is so hip & cool to recycle, be green, and eat all naturalle & organic! This year is no different, even in home decor. Trending for 2014 are honey -tone woods, blending in natural elements(including hides & macrame), and reclaimed woods. Decorating with natural elements and reclaimed woods should not have the label of "rustic decor". Blending these elements into your home can be very chic, contemporary and modern.
This chick was in Denver, Colorado a few days ago, in the hotel lobby. was this amazing wall art made of all sizes and thickness' of wood pieces. Apologize for the terrible pic; pic does not do it justice! It was probably bout 5ft x 9ft. So totally eco! This chick thought, wow, I'm going to make that. Just cut some slices of wood from those old logs laying outside used for the fireplace(this chick won't get her chainsaw out, but sure she can find someone to do it). Next, hammer a few together, then just randomly place them together on the wall. Sounds simple, we will see,but will let you know how it turns out!

zinhome.com console

For a few years there has been a buzz about reclaimed wood. If you are thinking what in the world is reclaimed wood, well here you have it: it's usable wood that has been previously used in another building, structure, or something else and reused. Reclaimed wood can be a pain to work with because you might be dealing with warped wood. But reclaimed wood is so unique, has such character, and there is a story behind it. Wood just like wine (and we all love our wine) only gets better when it ages or matures. When wood ages it develops lots of character, amazing colors and patterns. That's why reclaimed wood is such the rage in decorating. You'll see it in flooring, shelving, furniture, and all kinds of home decor. So eco-friendly, reclaimed wood saves trees, yeah! Reclaimed wood does not have to look "rustic".As you can tell from the pic above, the gorgeous media cabinet from @zinhome.com is a  very contemporary design. This cabinet is handcrafted from downed telephone poles, 100 yr old flooring, white oak and black walnut. It is handcrafted with a natural wax. So eco-friendly and a great conversation piece. Check out their website, they have some beautiful pieces, and all so unique because all wood will have different colorations and character.This chick loves natural elements and reclaimed wood!

2014 Spring Handbags

Gucci Spring 2014

Valentino Spring 2014

Miu Miu Spring 2014

 This chick is still thinking about Spring- and absolutely loving the 2014 Spring fashion trends! The trends carried through in accessories. Every girl loves her handbags & her shoes. And this chick is loving on these handbags! Just makes you feel oh so good carrying a great bag and wearing fabulous heels!
Gucci's great black bag & Valentino's fabulous clutch has the fringe trend going on. The cute, but so chic little pastel yellow Miu Miu handbag has spring wriiten all over it. Fendi was rocking the runway with the blue geometric handbag. Love, the blue croc Louis Vuitton handbag, what can I say "Louis Vuitton" always a classic! So easy to update a spring wardrobe, by just adding a great 2014 spring trendy accessory. This chick is in love with the 2014 Spring handbags!

2014 Spring/Summer Fashion Trends

2014 is here! Even though we are still thinking winter, the 2014 Spring/Summer Fashion Week was here and gone several months ago! This chick is oh so ready for spring and looking forward to the new colors & trends.
When this chick thinks of spring she thinks of pastels & whites. And that's exactly what was seen at fashion week from NY to Paris to Milan, and much more great trends.
The color trends for ready- to-wear are icy pastels, pretty pinks, black & white. Also seen were vibrant brights, bold blues, sunny yellow, pops of orange, and metallics.
Tory Burch, Jason Wu, and Jill Sander models walked the runway in some great satin, shimmery pastel collections.
Black & White was strong with Derek Lam, Helmut Lang, Narciso Rodriguez and Ralph Lauren's spring collection.
Whites were fresh and crisp on the runway with Salvatore Ferragamo, Jason Wu, and Derek Lam' collections.
Some of Giorgio Armani's 2014 spring/summer collections were all about the girly pinks and bold blues. Diane Von Furstenberg and Rachel Zoe added a touch of luxe to the season with some glamorous golds & silvers.
Light and flowy sheer organzas were all over the runway - Fendi, Dolce & Gabbana, Giorgio Armani
Florals were blooming all over Milan in bright shades - Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, Versace
Big Artistic Prints from dresses to two-piece looks- Etro, Missoni, Prada, Versace, and Marni
Other trends for 2014 spring/summer fashion to look forward to are boxy jackets, fringe, sheers,lace,embellishments and word play on everything from clutches to knits. Girls get started on those crunches because crop tops are hot and crop pants with wide legs or loose relaxed fit & narrow on bottom. Also trending is inverse shirt buttoning-instead of leaving the top few buttons unbuttoned on top, just invert it! Button the top few, leaving the rest of your shirt unbuttoned on top,showing your sexy abs. This chick is so excited about the new fresh, flirty and fun trends for spring/summer. Can't hardly wait for spring to get here! This chick loves the 2014 Spring/Summer fashion trends!