Amanda's Current Wish List | Master Bedroom Finishes

These last few touches would perfectly complete our Master Bedroom Redesign!!

1)  Multi-mat Frames - I've had my eye on these for a while, they would be perfect to frame all of the photo goodness that is to come of Baby C!!

2)  Seagrass Rattan Hamper - Our current hamper has seen better days - this one would be a great replacement!

3)  Elaine Accent Chair - In absolute love with this!!!

4)  Vintage Charm Wooden Stool - I currently sit on the floor in front of the mirror in our room to do my makeup (a habit I have had since my middle school years) and having a stool to sit on instead would make my life much easier.  Though this is something that would have made my pregnancy even easier, lol!!

Amanda's Current Wish List | Anthropologie in the Living Room

It's been way too long since I've done a wish list myself. . . and you know I am still wishing for things, lol ;o)  I've been thinking a lot recently about getting a few new things for our living/dining room and I thought why not combine my need for updates with my love for all things Anthropologie!  Enjoy!!

1)  Celestial Coasters in Pink Panther - Peach is one of my favorite colors and I think adding a nice pop of it into our living room would be fabulous. . . plus our current coasters are seriously worthless, lol!

2)  Cotswold Bench Ottoman - In preparation for future babies (no, I'm not pregnant!), I'd like to swap out our coffee table for a gorgeous ottoman like this one - heavenly!

3)  Decker Bookshelf - I've been looking for a rustic bookshelf like this for years, now if only I could find one I could afford!

4)  Forestry Guard Knob Owl - We have an old china cabinet in our dining room and I love it, but it's hardware needs a serious update - these cute little owls would provide the perfect whimsical touch!

BHLDN - My Current Wish List

It's been a while since I publicly wished for anything - I wish for things each and every day here in the privacy of baci's office, lol - so I thought with all of the weddings we'll be attending this summer I would wish for some lovely wedding attire from the incredible BHLDN. Remember I wrote about the unveiling back in February? Well, the line just keeps getting more beautiful :o) Here is the perfect summer evening wedding outfit that I'll never be able to afford, but I will most certainly dream about!

1) Starburst Pleated Shift in Dusty Purple - I honestly may have to break down and buy this dress, it is so lovely and could not be in a more beautiful color!

2) Peony Hairpin in White - Heavenly!

3) Agave Peep-toes in Champagne - Why the hell not wear velvet and organza puffs on my feet? ;o)

4) Pinot Noir Drops in Wine - Because when you have a giant peony in your hair and your shoes are just a bit crazy, you need a simple, understated pair of earrings to top it all off!

baci's Office, Round Two - My Current Wish List {Bonus: There's a GIVEAWAY!!}

Today, I am creating baci's Office Wish List from CSN Stores because they are awesome - 200+ sites offering hands down the largest selection of items for the home and office, including gorgeous chairs from Herman Miller!

A few months after Ilario and I moved into our home, I created a Wish List for baci's Office and I'm proud to say that I've gotten everything (or at least things comparable to) on my original list. Since my office is this close to being totally finished I thought it was time for Round Two of baci's Office Wish List!

After everything is done and in its place, I plan to have a little "opening" to celebrate the completed space, along with the "new" baci (this means I have to finish the website - oh my goodness!). Here are four of my must-haves!

1) It's all wooden floors in the office so it gets a bit chilly in here. I think this ocean-toned rug would add much needed warmth and a touch of subdued color to the deep brown walls of the room. 2) I have a secret obsession for anything mirrored and this accent table would satisfy my craving for all things shiny while simultaneously providing a place for my clients to sit their drinks :o) 3) The one thing I always forget that I need, until it's time to use it, is a "Packaging Station" of sorts - something that is waist high where I can stand up and wrap all my clients' finished products. This white hall table is just the right size and has drawers and shelves for extra storage, which is awesome in my book! 4) I'd like to create a relaxed environment for my clients, so these Slipper Chairs in a Blue Woodlands Design are perfect!

Now for the seriously good stuff - the GIVEAWAY!!! CSN Stores were kind enough to offer one of baci's blog readers $25 to spend at any of their 200+ stores!!!

Here are the Giveaway Guidelines:

- Comment on this post (if you're reading via Facebook or an RSS Feed, please comment on the original post here) and tell me how you'd spend the $25!! I love hearing what you're on the search for :o)

- Become a fan of baci on Facebook and let me know that you now "like" baci (or comment if you already do).

- Follow baci on Twitter and come back here to let me know you did (or comment if you already do).

- Comments on other sites will not count. Increase your chances of winning by doing all of the above.

- No anonymous posts allowed, I need to be able to contact you if you win.

- Contest ends Thursday, January 27th at midnight. The winner will be chosen using random.org and will be announced here on Friday, January 28th.

Good Luck!!

Handpicked - Ann Taylor LOFT New Arrivals

Ann Taylor LOFT is having such a wonderful sale right now that it's the perfect place to start us back with Handpicked Posts. If you spend $75 you get $20 off, $100 you get $30 and $150 you get $50 off. Incredibly enough there's more: you earn a $25 Savings Card for every $50 you spend! Oh and for a limited time you get Free Shipping on orders of $125 of more :o) Happy shopping!!

1) Kacy Suede Wedge Boot in Taupe - $168 - Wedges are seriously popular right now, so these are perfect to pick up for winter!!

2) Sensationally Soft Turtleneck in Dark Tranquil Blue - $49.50 - Love the button detail on the sleeves of this sweater!

3) Metallic Rolled Shorts in Fall Olive - $39.99 - I have a pair of shorts very similar to these and I must find the opportunity to wear them just like this :o)

4) Mini Cheetah Print Shell - $49.50 - The layering possibilities are endless with this top.

5) Braided Leather Belt with Tab - $39.50

6) Blanket Plaid Riding Jacket - $128 - Can someone pretty please put this under my Christmas tree ;o)

7) Pleated Tweed Sheath Dress - $79.50 - I may have just found my New Year's Eve dress!!

8) Cascading Flower Cardigan in Desert Mauve - $59.50

9) Flat Wool Pencil Skirt - $69.50 - A must have for all winter wardrobes!

Submissions - My Current Wish List

My wish today is for more submissions from incredible people like you! Designing Woman is looking for more Real Weddings to feature in posts like I have for past clients Jess + Glenn, Erin + Marshall and Casey + Josh, just to name a few. These Real Wedding Submissions can come from vendors (photographers, event planners, florists, caterers, etc.) or from true brides and grooms themselves! If you'd like to be considered as a Real Wedding Feature, just reach out to us and we'll let you know the details of a Real Wedding submission.

Also, I would absolutely love to continue with Guest Wish Lists - I had so much fun working with Annette of Chaviano Couture and Agnes from Blossom Accents on their posts!! So, I'm calling all wedding vendors to please contact us with your interest and we'll fill you in on how to become a Guest Wish List Blogger!

In order to keep the submissions rolling in, we've added a Submissions Box on the left hand side of the blog to make things simple! We can't wait to hear from you :o) Thanks!!

Wish Upon a Wedding - My Current Wish List

This special Saturday post comes to you because yesterday got away from me :o) I had this whole fabulous plan to write about Wish Upon a Wedding - an INCREDIBLE charity that I'll tell you about in just a minute - on Friday since that is the "Wish List" Post day. Sadly, the day flew by while I was 1) going on a run (weird, I know!) 2) finalizing an order with a client 3) meeting with a soon-to-be baci bride (Yay, Natalie!!!) and 4) packing for a wedding this weekend. So. . . let's just pretend it's Friday and my wish mentions coincide :o) Thanks!

Happy Friday everyone (because it's Friday, remember)!

I wanted to do something special with "My Current Wish List" today because on Wednesday I headed to Columbus for Wish Upon a Wedding's Ohio Launch Party. To quote the charity's site, "Wish Upon a Wedding is the world’s first nonprofit wish granting organization providing weddings and vow renewals for couples facing terminal illness and serious life-altering circumstances regardless of sexual orientation. Our organization offers couples a chance to enjoy a very special day, without any thoughts of existing health or other serious issues, while surrounded by their closest family and friends." (I couldn't have said it better, so why try - lol!) Wish Upon a Wedding was recently founded in January of this year, but they've already helped several couples, like their first completed Wish for Florence and Michael, create lasting memories with wonderful weddings and are in the process of helping so many more!!

I chose to become involved with the organization because it truly is wonderful - everyone deserves to have their wedding dreams come true and Wish Upon a Wedding makes those dreams a reality. So my wish for today is this: make Wish Upon a Wedding even more successful by helping out! As a vendor, you can become a Wish Granter yourself or donate new products. As a community member, you can purchase and wear the gorgeous Wishing Star to show your support or simply make a contribution. There are also several other ways to help listed here. I, along with Wish Upon a Wedding, thank you in advance!!

For a little bit of fun, check out the fabulous photos by Sarah Gaylor Photography from Wednesday's Event here! And be sure to "Like" Wish Upon a Wedding on Facebook, too!

Handpicked - Fall 2010 Trends, Feminine Jewels

What a perfect way to end our Fall 2010 Trends - Feminine Jewels - girly, glitzy and full of gems!! This trend goes hand-in-hand with my other favorite, Vintage Details. . . they compliment one another perfectly and it just so happens that I find a lot of each in my wardrobe. Here are just a few of my favorites. . . it's so hard to choose!!

1) Glass-pearl Cluster Necklace from White House | Black Market Bonus: Right now at WH|BM Buy One, Get One Jewelry Item 25% Off- $98

2) Multi Gold Chain with Black Braid Necklace at Ann Taylor LOFT - $34.50

3) Hive and Honey Statement Necklace available at Piperlime - Make a statement for sure with this gorgeous necklace!! - $68

4) Miriam Haskell Giant Pearl Ring from J. Crew - I'm sure you could score something equally awesome from your Grandmother's jewelry box :o) - $250

5) Luxe Sash Belt by White House | Black Market - A sparkly twist on the typical belt around the waist trend. - $78

6) Fenton/Fallon for J. Crew Carrington Crystal Bow Necklace in Dark Charcoal - $295

7) Multi-strand Chain Earrings available at Ann Taylor - $38

8) Chunky Twist Gem Necklace from Ann Taylor LOFT - $74.50

9) Ribbon, Crystal and Chain Bracelet available at Ann Taylor - Once again, totally adding this to my "Must Have" List. It's great since it combines ribbons, crystal and chains - the perfect pieces for feminine jewels :o) - $48

I'm so sad to end the Fall 2010 Series, but it has definitely been SO much fun!! I hope you've enjoyed it as much as I have :o)

Handpicked - Fall 2010 Trends, Spat Boots

I'm going to be totally honest in telling you all that I just wasn't sure what Piperlime was talking about when they had Spat Boots as their #8 Top Fall 2010 Trend. So before I even started exploring the trend, I researched what they were and how they came about. It turns out that spats originated as a type of shoe accessory wealthy young men wore in the late 19th and early 20th century. They were stiff fabric covers attached to the top of the shoe that extended up the lower part of the leg. Today, most spat-style shoes take boot form with foldover cuffs and almost all have a menswear feeling to them. I'm so excited that I've found a love for this fun, edgy trend!!

1) Sigerson Morrison Spat Flat Over the Knee Boots in Nero Black from shopbop.com - I love that these have an exposed zipper down the back and can be word cuffed! - $795

2) Christian Louboutin Armony Ankle Boots with Removable Cuff available at Saks Fifth Avenue - These are in true spat style!! - $1395

3) Naughty Monkey Detective in Black Suede from Piperlime - $99

4) Steve Madden Carlsen in Taupe at Piperlime - A completely affordable way to participate in the current trend :o) - $89

5) Gentle Souls On The Ridge in T. moro suede available at Piperlime - $275

6) Steven by Steve Madden Masen in Cognac from Piperlime - $199

7) Mia Limited Edition Buckingham at Piperlime - $229

8) L.A.M.B Signature Collection Women's Rosebury available at shoes.com - $365.40

9) Steven by Steve Madden Maryn in Cognac from Piperlime - These have officially been added to my "Must Have" List!! - $229

Tomorrow - Saddle Handbags!!

Restoration Hardware, Home - My Current Wish List

This Wish List is pretty heavy on the wish since everything is from Restoration Hardware ;o) Since I generally fall in love with every piece I see at Restoration Hardware I narrowed it down to just the Home section, maybe I'll move on to the others soon!

1) I would stop sleeping my bed and start sleeping on the couch if this were my couch - Lancaster Leather Sleeper Sofa. 2) This Printmaker's Sideboard would be SO beautiful in my office. . . heaven!! 3) I would start sleeping in my bed again is this were mine - French Empire Bed!! 4) I am still looking for the perfect industrial + salvaged wood bookshelf for our living room and this French Library Shelving has certainly become a contender.

Boyfriend Cardigans - My Current Wish List

At the end of Spring this year I purchased a gray boyfriend cardigan from Old Navy. . . since Spring didn't last very long I only got the chance to wear it once. Now the nights are getting chilly so I've brought it back. I totally forgot how fabulous it was and how wonderful the size and comfort of a boyfriend cardigan is. Obviously I want more, so here are four that I think would be lovely additions to my Fall wardrobe :o)

1) Women's AE Boyfriend Cardigan in Tower Navy, $29.50 2) Banana Republic Hidden Placket Cardigan in Sunwashed Taupe, $79.50 3) Laurie B Headliner Boyfriend Cardigan in Jewels from Piperlime, $70.99 4) Halogen Stripe Boyfriend Cardigan in Black/Heather Gray Combo from Nordstrom, $69.00

Boden, Autumn 2010 - My Current Wish List

When I received Boden's new Autumn 2010 catalog in the mail the other day I immediately picked out some of my favorites and here I am, sharing them with you :o)

1) Boden's Merino Roll Neck Dress (in Aubergine, of course) would be hands down the most comfortable dress to wear in the Fall EVER! 2) I've been on the hunt for new, cute, black flats and these Corsage Pumps might just be the ones - I adore the jewel embellishments. 3) You all know I'm obsessed with the perfect pencil skirt. The Sixties Skirt - in any color - would be a great addition to my warm-weather wardrobe because of the heavyweight jersey material. 4) Once again, I looked all last Fall and Winter for black coat to replace mine (I've had it for way too long) and the Islington Coat is to die for!

Check out Monday's Handpicked for more fabulous Boden looks!

suck UK - My Current Wish List

My husband sent me an e-mail the other day entitled, "Since you like neat things. . ." which of course made me giggle immediately. When I clicked on the link he titled, ". . . some cooking fun" I was in love - the Apron Cooking Guide from suck UK popped up! I continued to peruse the suck UK site and decided that several of their items were awesome and unique, here are my top four:

1) The item that brought me to suck UK - the Apron Cooking Guide - an apron full of useful cooking information. 2) I'm in love with any unique way of sending snail mail and this Post Card Aeroplane is quite possible the coolest thing on the planet!! 3) The other day I decided I needed iPod speakers, the next day I saw this - a Cardboard Classic iPod Boom Box, fabulously retro looking and AWESOME! It was obviously meant to be. 4) Message Tape makes writing, spelling and pretty much anything you can slap tape on fun by allowing you to create your own message by blacking out the unwanted dots. It's even available in pixel or digital so you can mix it up a bit.

Milk White Cake Stands - My Current Wish List

Each time I throw a party here at our home I realize there are a few things I'd like to have and the baby shower we're hosting tomorrow is no exception :) I want milk white cake stands to display food on my buffet table - I always see so many pretty designs done with these simple, yet gorgeous, stands so I want them. . . all! Here are my four favorites:

1) O.k, so the first one isn't technically a stand, it's actually a bowl, but the Rosanna Decor Bon Bon White Footed Square Bowl is so unique I don't care about the technicalities! 2) Martha never disappoints - Martha Stewart Collection Large 12" Square Cake Stand. 3) The Scalloped Medium Cake Stand from Williams-Sonoma is so girly and pretty! 4) I never shy away from a Pottery Barn product - Great White Cake Stand - and it would match the plates and cereal bowls we already own.

J. Crew June Catalog - My Current Wish List

I honestly can't help it, every time I receive a new J. Crew Catalog I dream about the gorgeous, lush items in it. . . so I tried to narrow my dreams down to the four things I'd really, really want, but probably wouldn't spend the money on (unless a special occasion arrives. . . hmm, there has to be something I need a new dress and shoes for!). So here's my J. Crew June Catalog Wish List that was supposed to be posted last Friday. . .

1) AYKM with the gold flecks in the heel and sole of these Caden Leather Cork Wedges? I would be practical and buy them in chocolate instead of bronzed avocado (which I'd rather do - lol!). 2) Really, I think I might need to purchase the super 120's Andre Dress in navy. . . the merino wool looks so incredibly smooth and decadent. 3) The shades of purple on the printed linen of the Ink Blossom Halter Dress make me swoon and don't even get me started on that neckline. . . 4) I feel pretty just looking at the Petal Vine Shell in white!

One-piece Swim Suits - My Current Wish List

I've been thinking about buying a fun, slightly retro one-piece bathing suit for the past few summers now. I'm thinking of finally taking the "plunge" (oh my goodness, I'm so lame) this summer. I found four to choose from - what do you all think?

1 & 2) I adore the retroness of these first two - Jersey Lomellina Retro Bandeau Tank from J. Crew and Carmen Marc Valvo Retro One-piece from Victoria's Secret. 3) Eggplant? Seriously, my favorite color ever - Magicsuit Control Push-up One-piece Swimdress. 4) The color, as well as the way it connects in the back is great on the J. Crew Solid Ruched Femme Tank.

Ruffles from Express - My Current Wish List

I'm a sucker for e-mail subjects. I know it's lame, but a good one really gets me excited to see what's inside. On Monday, I got an e-mail from Express with the subject line: "Prints. Ruffles. Frills." and being the self-described girly-girl that I am, I started drooling. Once inside it read "Sweetly Ruffled. All-out Sexy." so today I bring you my Express Ruffles Wish List because you know that the second I "clicked to shop" I found things I just had to have!

1) Pretty, oh so pretty!! Are you kidding me with the serious girlieness the Ruffled-Bust Chiffon Cami has? 2) I own a pretty white ruffly shirt very similar to the Pin Dot Essential Stretch Ruffled-front Top and I love, so I know I'd love this :) 3) You can dress the Metallic Ruffled-Front Sleeveless Top down with shorts like in the photo or up with slacks - gorgeous and multi-tasking!! 4) I am so in love with the deep hue of the Ruffled Cotton Voile Dress in Currant and it would be perfect for any summer gathering.

White Long-Sleeved Summer Jacket - My Current Wish List

Have you ever seen a "look" in a magazine, an advertisement or on TV and thought, "Oh my gosh, I love that entire outfit and I want it!!"? Well, I did that exact thing the other day when I received this e-mail from Piperlime:

. . . I fell head over heels in love with the look on the left with the red maxi dress and white jacket. So of course I clicked on "Shop these looks" to see what kind of prices I was dealing with and imagine my surprise when I realized I pretty much already have this exact look in my closet! Why it took seeing them separated, I don't know, but I certainly have a dark pinkish red dress (not quite maxi length, but it's close), a long gold chain necklace and fabulous brown summer heels (they aren't slings, but that's not the point). . . all I'm missing is the jacket! So, today, here I am with my White Long-Sleeved (because let's face reality here. . . I already have a white short-sleeved summer jacket, please don't tell my husband!) Summer Jacket Wish List so I can complete the "look" I practically already have :) I even made this incredibly simple by sticking within the Gap Inc. Brands!

1) Last weekend my sister-in-law rocked her Express (Minus the) Leather Motorcycle Jacket and it's AWESOME and it comes in ivory. . . sadly Express doesn't have it available any longer so Banana Republic's Heritage White Leather Motocross Jacket will have to do (yeah, like that's real sad). 2) I have your basic denim jacket, but I refuse to wear it with jeans (I wear it with dresses like in the "look" - are you starting to see more and more that I "need" this jacket less and less, once again, please don't tell my husband - lol!) so why not have Old Navy's Distressed Denim Jacket in Bright White? 3) I'm a sucker for a boyfriend blazer and this one is just gorgeous - Elizabeth IV Blazer from the Elizabeth and James Slick Suiting Line, available at Piperlime. 4) And you already know that I want the actual jacket from the look - London Leather Jacket in Warm Beige by BB Dakota, also available at Piperlime.

Wow, no idea why I'm so sarcastic today. . . I guess I'm feeling ornery ;) Happy Friday!!

Arhaus - My Current Wish List

My good friend, Bekah, works for Arhaus, a company I've always been incredibly fond of. I really hadn't taken a look at their site for a while though, so when Bekah recommended that I do an Arhaus Wish List I thought, "Hey, why not?". Well, she's created a monster! After scouring the entire site piece by piece I sent my poor husband a list of ten different things that I just HAVE TO HAVE!! Check out my top four here:

1) I never thought I'd say this about a couch, but the Bryant Sofa is SEXY! I just adore the tweed fabric and nail head finish. 2) I've been searching for cool hooks to place in our breezeway - a nice place to hang my cloth grocery bags so I don't forget them as I walk out the door - and a few of these iron Crow Coat Hooks would be perfect! 3) Simple. Elegant. The Mercury Glass Table Lamp is absolutely gorgeous. 4) It's honestly as though Arhaus knows what I've been searching for - it's crazy! I've been looking for tiny little glass birds to place on our coffee table side-by-side and the Chickadee Vase surpasses my envision! (By the way, I actually despise real life birds because they totally freak me out. . . why I love decorating with them, I have no idea - lol!)

BONUS: Arhaus is currently having a Friends & Family Spring Event until Monday, April 19th - Take 30% Off!!!

Crate & Barrel - My Current Wish List

Of course I just made a Crate & Barrel purchase last week and as soon as I received my things I realized there were so many more items that I've love to have. . . it's a seriously random collection, but here they are :)

1) Ilario and I just purchased some seeds to plant a nice little herb garden on our deck and these Chalkboard Herb Markers would be so cute to add to the herb boxes we have! 2) It's no news to any of our friends or family (or to my husband!) that I want a new couch - so this summer I'd love to purchase somethings just like the Huntley Woods Queen Sleeper Sofa, but maybe is a darker tone like Teak. I absolutely adore the textural fabric! 3) Our friends have this incredible Vinturi Red Wine Aerator and it's seriously AMAZING - I must have one - it decants your vino instantly!! 4) I've recently found several fondue recipes (one for Rum-laced Chocolate and another for German Beer - mmm!) so I guess having a fondue set might help me out :) I really enjoy the simplicity of this Gala Fondue Set.