Elle Fanning.

Wow.  Sometimes you find yourself insanely impressed by a 12-year old?  Elle Fanning has been shot for a bunch of magazines over the past couple of months and every time I see her I'm in awe! It's hard not to be inspired the poise and beauty she already has as a 12-year old! Love these shots...

 How stunning (yet still age approriate?) is she in this Chanel dress? (from Interview Magazine)

The photos of Elle and her older sister Dakota together that were shot for W Magazine are also super inspiring.

 I even love this retro hair & makeup from Teen Vogue.

And finally, one last image from Marie Claire.  

Color inspiration: Maria Barros

Thanks to Pinterest,  I recently discovered Portuguese interior designer Maria Barros's colorful rooms and I had to share.

Why not blow up your family photos?

        

I think photos are a really important part of personalizing any home.  However, homes can often be cluttered with tons and tons of photos leaving visitors overwhelmed with where to look.    So,  why not pick a favorite (and fun) photo to make the focal point of a wall?  One of my favorite examples is this underwater photo (above) from of Lulu de Kwiatkowski's Los Angeles home in Lonny Oct 2010.

Here is another one of my favoites,  that designer and photographer Lori Andrews did of just a family's legs. (how cute?!)

    

This big black and white photo in an orange accented dining room is also darling.

One last example (probably price prohibitive for many), the Novogratz blew up a black and white photo to wallpaper a bedroom.  (Pretty fun, until they're teenagers...)

 

Bay Area Craigslist Roundup (January 12, 2012)

 I've been at it again... searching on Craigslist for things that won't fit into my apartment.  If you're local and looking for furnishings, here are some of my favorite finds this week:

It doesn't look like much, but paint the base of this bamboo/wicker console table a bright color like coral or kelly green and it would totally brighten up the entryway of an eclectic home for under $100.

Speaking of bamboo console tables,  this one is listed at just $50,  and is even more 'Hollywood Regency' chic (just needs a new coat of paint)

More into mid-century design?  Need a coffee table?  Take these two teak side tables (I'd bargain to $150) and stick them together, pile some coffee table books on and you're good to go.  They look like they're in perfect condition...

Pick up this awesome classic cane back chair(with black leather and nail-head trim!) for $100 and put it at the desk your manly study.

Speaking of manly rooms... for a guy that needs a coffee table: add a tray to this lovely black leather ottoman and you're good to go; a place to put your drinks and your feet (plus, it's on wheels!).

 Happy Hunting!

Jason Wu for Target February 5 (Mark your calendar)

Missoni was a huge deal for target last year, but not one that I was personally excited about.  Jason Wu, however, is a dream come true.  Jason Wu is one of my favorite designers (check out his spring 2012 collection  -- almost every look is to die for!)  And, all of the snippets I've seen from his target line look awesome.   Lots of colorful stripes and nautical inspiration (two of my favorite things)  According to this NY Times Magazine article the line is supposed to be available on February 5th -- so mark your calendar! 

In addition to the dress above, this yellow, pink and black dress (an ad in Lucky magazine this month)  is also on my list!