The Hip List // Productivity Boosters

I blame the fact that we never really had a winter here in Southern California. See, down came the Christmas Tree and suddenly, I had my sights on summer and all the playfulness that is supposed to ensue in said season of fun. I dragged my way through the warm and sunny work weeks of spring, knowing the pool sat right outside the door to my home office. But then things took a turn and I found myself scheduling warm weather soirees, taking my coffee break on the patio and toasting along with the weekday happy hour crowd.  We even worked quickly through our typical spring spruce up around the house and just like that, weekends that were once chock full of projects were suddenly full of leisure to enjoy. That's the way it should be, isn't it? All work and no play makes Erin a dull gal. 

The rub is that I still have to report into my 9 to 5 five days a week... even if the pool and summer fun beckons. To keep me on track and distract me from all the playtime I've so easily indulged in these past few weeks, I decided to scout out a few pretty effects for my home office. I spied these beauties at Target - easily accessible, affordable and sure to boost productivity through the long, dog days of summer. 

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The Hip List // 03.24.14

Among the things that make my little heart go pitter patter, I'd have to say that wood and gilded home accessories rank pretty high up there. Throughout the house, we've used them liberally to add warmth to what is largely a black, white and gray backdrop. But truth be told, these details are also making their way outdoors this coming season in some surprising ways- both around the pool and in the garden as well. Today, I'm spotlighting a few of my most recent favorite finds that will add instant warmth and a little glamour to your own abode.

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The Hip List // 03.03.14

Organic materials like wool, wood, terracotta and cork are really appealing to me right now, especially when paired with warm corals, simple whites and metallic details. For example, I am having a mad love affair with that abstract kilim rug from West Elm- I mean off the charts passion. I don't know that I have quite the right place for it in our home, but if I did... The same for the two-toned flatware from Anthopologie, with their dipped enamel tips (they come in a variety of colors). I mean, c'mon. That's some sexy, understated design for your dinner table. 

Here are the links to all my hip picks:

ONE- Torres Wool Kilim in Guava by West Elm  //  TWO -  Glass Terranium at ZGallerie // THREE -  Large Cork Wallet at C.Wonder  //  FOUR - Atelier Flatware at Anthropologie // FIVE - Faceted Planters via One Kings Lane (hurry! sale ends 3/10)