Smitten | CZ Burnes

My dear friend Caitlin got engaged over the weekend and while oohing and aahing over her gorgeous ring I couldn't help but notice the bling on her arm.  Caitlin always has the best jewelry and since I obviously can't buy her ring I just had to find out more about the next best piece she was wearing - her cuff!  I was excited when she told me that she had purchased the gorgeous piece from her sister-in-law's Etsy shop, CZ Burnes.

Carolyn Zimmer Burnes launched her luxe jewelry line in 2013 but she's no stranger to high-end design - she graduated from Parsons and has worked at numerous fashion houses throughout New York.  Her love for over-the-top, outrageous fashion began at a young age but her time working at Ralph Lauren designing children's clothing helped her gain an appreciation for delicate pretty things - the collection is the perfect balance between the two, pretty vintage rhinestones but A LOT of them! She's expanding her line to include necklaces but her clever cuffs, with clever names like, And the Kitchen Sink, are my absolute favorite.  Pictured above are just some of the head turning, one-of-a-kind cuffs currently available in Carolyn's shop but word is she plans to add more pieces in the next few weeks so be sure to follow the CZ Burnes Facebook page for updates!

Inspired by Cynthia Frank

.01 Abstract painting | .02 Regent demilune table | .03 Orange chair | .04 Horn accent table | .05 Casa Bello Sofa | .06 White floor lamp | .07 Rope coffee table | .08 Seagrass table |.09 Grey velvet pillow

I know, I know....I took a very long break from the blog - But let me say this: When one steps away from the internet for a bit and focuses on business, one gets a whole lot accomplished and finds new sources of inspiration!  One also ends up swooning over other people's homes and contemplating selling everything you own and starting over!

One such home is that of Elle Decor contributing editor, Cynthia Frank!  I've loved Cynthia's style for a while now and didn't even realize it - turns out photographer Claiborne Swanson Frank consulted Cynthia, her mother-in-law, while decorating her lovely New York apartment (blogged about here).  Now I'm being a little exaggerated when I say I now want to sell everything I own and start over - I just really love this home.  Those vintage plaster lamps made me sigh and the black and white marble floor! This inspired me to add a little bit more color to my home for summer and was the overall style inspiration for my "Girl on a Budget" project (which I share more on later) - think lots of white and pops of color!

I put together a Cynthia inspired board above with some great pieces from Horchow (they're having an incredible sale right now), West Elm and Etsy.  That rope coffee table has my name written all over it!   Granny chic, what?

Where do you get decor inspiration from?

May

I'm overwhelmed by the feedback and number of emails I've received so far regarding the geode lamps I'm having made. I'm going to work hard today to respond to each and every email but I just want to thank everyone in advance for your interest and support. I am beyond excited to say goodbye to April and start May on this positive note. Things can only go up from here - warm weather, sunny skies, green grass, al fresco dining, weekends at the beach....I simply can't wait!