Anything is Possible With Sunshine and a Little Pink

<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAOXBTAZAS3Y60Na50u-vh-Dy6vTfdd7fl0NpQvqP2ikXYBKPEN80YhRTaGyrZQejeHnRJ9htQ1qAHAqa8yJhzJ7DuF8DGhpdl7OShD5HBuUeZxU6vgcxk2U2M2e9tfUwDOyN5FmB8u84/s1600/lilly-pulitzer-quote-sunshine-happy-w724.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAOXBTAZAS3Y60Na50u-vh-Dy6vTfdd7fl0NpQvqP2ikXYBKPEN80YhRTaGyrZQejeHnRJ9htQ1qAHAqa8yJhzJ7DuF8DGhpdl7OShD5HBuUeZxU6vgcxk2U2M2e9tfUwDOyN5FmB8u84/s1600/lilly-pulitzer-quote-sunshine-happy-w724.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Anything is possible with sunshine and a little pink." - quote from Lilly Pulitzer.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.lillypulitzer.com/content.jsp?pageName=manifesto" target="_blank">Text and image</a> via Lilly Pulitzer website.</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On April 19, 2015, the <a href="http://www.target.com/c/lilly-pulitzer-for-target-brand-shop/-/N-4ymap" target="_blank">Lilly Pulitzer Collection for Target</a> will be available online and in stores. Lilly Lee McKim Pulitzer Rousseau, who died on April 7, 2013 at the age of 81, was born to great privilege as the grandchild of one of the founders of Standard Oil. Although she attended Miss Porter's School with Jacqueline Kennedy and her sister Lee Radziwill, she disliked college and left after only two months. She worked as a nurse's aide and later eloped - at age twenty-one - with Peter Pulitzer of the famed journalistic family. </span></i><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_cQba54dBdCdOOVJQcexPvOtnSGqQomez5y4Ji2lAXCsijwrcJH5diqJWw_qqZN_cRqypBC5aq9jTAaYx6QPs1yhbMc6slnT6bUXC4cmhj59uwhdgIhBitIrfC4DwhcVavzYNwfKELQ0/s1600/aa5a419a3deac0404cf874f687d0f928.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="383" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_cQba54dBdCdOOVJQcexPvOtnSGqQomez5y4Ji2lAXCsijwrcJH5diqJWw_qqZN_cRqypBC5aq9jTAaYx6QPs1yhbMc6slnT6bUXC4cmhj59uwhdgIhBitIrfC4DwhcVavzYNwfKELQ0/s1600/aa5a419a3deac0404cf874f687d0f928.jpg" width="400" /></a><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Peter Pulitzer and Lilly Pulitzer in Palm Beach, Florida, 1955.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photo by Slim Aarons.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/63120832248940476/" target="_blank">Image</a> from Getty Images via Pinterest.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You've heard the saying  - When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. After Lilly Pulitzer suffered a "nervous collapse," the doctor told her she needed something to do. She had had three children in four years, her marriage was "driving me crazy," and she told Vanity Fair ("<a href="http://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2003/07/lilly-pulitzer-200307" target="_blank">Palm Beach's Barefoot Princess</a>," February 2003), "I had never had one responsibility in my life." Peter Pulitzer owned orange groves, so Lilly began to sell citrus.</span></i><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdVTGYTVNeDcv7aYCsrqzJVvXao2NSd6R5eN5C9FIjRQQy-JNPG4rq2nRAtx_0no8Gg6xxkRh2sBjyuQF3jhINnYMxsguuF-CSBp94bYiSs9GMdDaqIaTUBfIIPs5Vt7XEAPs6WFqDUfM/s1600/2ec9511f0fcc7014189db53254a603dd.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdVTGYTVNeDcv7aYCsrqzJVvXao2NSd6R5eN5C9FIjRQQy-JNPG4rq2nRAtx_0no8Gg6xxkRh2sBjyuQF3jhINnYMxsguuF-CSBp94bYiSs9GMdDaqIaTUBfIIPs5Vt7XEAPs6WFqDUfM/s1600/2ec9511f0fcc7014189db53254a603dd.jpg" width="518" /></a><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lilly Pulitzer.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/281404676686963875/" target="_blank">Image</a> via Pinterest.</span><br /><i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></i><i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lilly, who was known for walking barefoot down Worth Avenue, needed comfortable clothing to conceal the juice stains from her citrus business. She asked a seamstress to create a practical outfit, and the Lilly shift dress was born. After Lilly's school friend Jacqueline Kennedy wore one, demand for the dress exploded. </span></i><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwJtU_dNUg34Rz4sPXpmaj-mKS0qz4HGosKjRA3qrMokJ6TdZRoqwG8hGRh1HFbufXJdXpwsrG5vpPIBXRx_I6aBwuO1YVtlYJEcbrVUBgKCxpN74R0dacVw-pu_66jlKPx7hv7PJm4xo/s1600/47dcb55f22adaeb45e7d8b422539b803.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="262" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwJtU_dNUg34Rz4sPXpmaj-mKS0qz4HGosKjRA3qrMokJ6TdZRoqwG8hGRh1HFbufXJdXpwsrG5vpPIBXRx_I6aBwuO1YVtlYJEcbrVUBgKCxpN74R0dacVw-pu_66jlKPx7hv7PJm4xo/s1600/47dcb55f22adaeb45e7d8b422539b803.jpg" width="400" /></a><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jacqueline Kennedy wearing Lily Pulitzer.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/526569381405065341/" target="_blank">Image</a> via Pinterest.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif6TZtzJVUcUgqKki0r34YfRL_dBTa-TZLmiEEls4HmV2LWKutLaZ16btyJGwc7liC4ZUllsukTcbkPwvvGa5J8k860OK8fNwsjWAL7azGeQVukmOd12e8FGqlauU9ckdQ79-JBa-6HlU/s1600/heritage_05_3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif6TZtzJVUcUgqKki0r34YfRL_dBTa-TZLmiEEls4HmV2LWKutLaZ16btyJGwc7liC4ZUllsukTcbkPwvvGa5J8k860OK8fNwsjWAL7azGeQVukmOd12e8FGqlauU9ckdQ79-JBa-6HlU/s1600/heritage_05_3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lilly Pulitzer in her store.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.lillypulitzer.com/content.jsp?pageName=lillystores" target="_blank">Image</a> via Lilly Pulitzer website.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"The Lilly shift was liberating to Palm Beach residents. Sleeveless, collarless, ever so slightly skimming the body (perfect for hiding those 'gin bellies') - it was a welcome change from the wound too tight dresses and gloves they were accustomed to (Ahhh... a collective sigh was let out)." - </span><a href="http://www.lillypulitzer.com/content.jsp?pageName=lillyshift" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Text</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> via Lilly Pulitzer website.</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZD0NPHxtoIoMTIFEmG5O1dvUZAHUJZMlnbGuVSp9a4kF_Htoi8MlZ7lrERGOGqsGHxF3cUMkQ-JKtgFnBWZ7K-WNj9hFdzU9xez0GxDqYZcEZgE9mnfjgkqwALLYjIcvGDzSgIf_VP5c/s1600/Picture-7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZD0NPHxtoIoMTIFEmG5O1dvUZAHUJZMlnbGuVSp9a4kF_Htoi8MlZ7lrERGOGqsGHxF3cUMkQ-JKtgFnBWZ7K-WNj9hFdzU9xez0GxDqYZcEZgE9mnfjgkqwALLYjIcvGDzSgIf_VP5c/s1600/Picture-7.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Lilly disembarking from Peter's plane with fabrics in her arms, circa 1965."</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.newyorksocialdiary.com/social-diary/2013/the-spring-social-season-is-now-in-full-flight" target="_blank">The Spring Social Season is Now in Full Flight</a>"</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.newyorksocialdiary.com/" target="_blank">New York Social Diary</a> (April 8, 2013).</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-WDAPf7OfzN4TSaShLJWj8AeSNnogbPtY1BDvveibZ05yBaU3nC6ENBFUS-pq29sDXqJYDS2yC1JFdvZVpCUfIg1NpGab9eIRSLWmevssytUwUErnOuIJfe9eEWnO-4oCe1W1YN-MJlU/s1600/download.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-WDAPf7OfzN4TSaShLJWj8AeSNnogbPtY1BDvveibZ05yBaU3nC6ENBFUS-pq29sDXqJYDS2yC1JFdvZVpCUfIg1NpGab9eIRSLWmevssytUwUErnOuIJfe9eEWnO-4oCe1W1YN-MJlU/s1600/download.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Official-Preppy-Handbook-Lisa-Birnbach/dp/0894801406/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1427852537&sr=8-1&keywords=preppy+handbook" target="_blank">The Official Preppy Handbook</a> edited by Lisa Birnbach (Workman Publishing, New York, 1980).</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Official-Preppy-Handbook-Lisa-Birnbach/dp/0894801406/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1427852537&sr=8-1&keywords=preppy+handbook" target="_blank">Image</a> via Amazon.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Official-Preppy-Handbook-Lisa-Birnbach/dp/0894801406/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1427831889&sr=8-1&keywords=preppy+handbook" target="_blank">The Official Preppy Handbook</a>, which was published in 1980, described the appropriateness of the </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lilly beach dress: </span><br /><i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For having lunch on the terrace at the club, when something is needed to put on over the bathing suit, What could be cuter than a Lilly print cover-up, with monkeys drinking champagne or elephants dancing the fox-trot, in brilliant unnatural colors?</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBLGnw_LRErgr_tsaRrFLreMuupn4aiQf3EaRvYi3mwHeCClBm0PeQrO14YQ8U4W62oLEHH_kPPxl4F6hc2laJ3OeTNaYCI7_pzSm5WkX2164XfPsWR28tTqNtjsAtDaf0TxdciL7jTL0/s1600/b8b9dca99e4f43b3964f69f6532cd666.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="414" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBLGnw_LRErgr_tsaRrFLreMuupn4aiQf3EaRvYi3mwHeCClBm0PeQrO14YQ8U4W62oLEHH_kPPxl4F6hc2laJ3OeTNaYCI7_pzSm5WkX2164XfPsWR28tTqNtjsAtDaf0TxdciL7jTL0/s1600/b8b9dca99e4f43b3964f69f6532cd666.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Lilly Pulitzer at a pool party, Palm Beach, Florida, April 1961."</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photo by Slim Aarons/Hulton Archive/Getty Images.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/arts-and-culture/reviews/g779/slim-aarons-photos/?slide=4" target="_blank">18 of the Most Classic Slim Aarons Photos of All Time</a>"</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.townandcountrymag.com/" target="_blank">Town and Country</a>.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz1BxSZ8ERlpSk3hyphenhyphendOsYzXhwRByf4L95stA_ATWhKbz5GuRj3bRZkXd2CZrpCnwq2WFkZbc6X5v5s4nBXzQfUqsbsZSYUjXaPmFc-TQpygOMGPlqD_MdhNS8MT01eEcLHbKesKmPxrT8/s1600/97a90c85b522d59d06094cc13fa213c6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz1BxSZ8ERlpSk3hyphenhyphendOsYzXhwRByf4L95stA_ATWhKbz5GuRj3bRZkXd2CZrpCnwq2WFkZbc6X5v5s4nBXzQfUqsbsZSYUjXaPmFc-TQpygOMGPlqD_MdhNS8MT01eEcLHbKesKmPxrT8/s1600/97a90c85b522d59d06094cc13fa213c6.jpg" width="446" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Rose Kennedy and her grand-daughter Kathleen Kennedy in matching Pulitzer shifts: proof that Lillys look lovely on all generations."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">From A.P. Photo.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.vanityfair.com/culture/photos/2011/10/preppy-slideshow-201110#7" target="_blank">Photos: From J.F.K. to Ralph Lauren Models, the Hallmarks of Preppy Style</a>"</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.vanityfair.com/" target="_blank">Vanity Fair</a> (October 2011).</span><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRoxk83fRwbcdXq5A5DMkbkEkLchY7lbzgcu0kXDXOB9G5u-E3zk-STLAHjKTwsLxfGc1Wa5IHEWJe0WGOdrckgEmsKAeNqIK47tWvd1-ZL2xbQghyphenhyphenCPoxtVvma9vjmB9qGny4coh8kqM/s1600/06row-500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRoxk83fRwbcdXq5A5DMkbkEkLchY7lbzgcu0kXDXOB9G5u-E3zk-STLAHjKTwsLxfGc1Wa5IHEWJe0WGOdrckgEmsKAeNqIK47tWvd1-ZL2xbQghyphenhyphenCPoxtVvma9vjmB9qGny4coh8kqM/s1600/06row-500.jpg" width="436" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"[Wendy] Vanderbilt (right) and another woman wearing Lilly Pulitzer dresses in Palm Beach." Photographed by Slim Aarons in January 1964.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photo: Slim Aarons/Hulton Archive/Getty Images.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://nymag.com/thecut/2013/04/see-vintage-slim-aarons-photos-of-lilly-pulitzer.html" target="_blank">See Vintage Slim Aarons Photos of Lilly Pulitzer and Her Preppy Muses</a>" by Charlotte Cowles.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.nymag.com/" target="_blank">New York Magazine</a> (April 2013).</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7cE9l-wK2Nf4zuPyU5ak5FVobfjPChlqRLKFf8VRpt-75dgbM6v9Lcpztix_ptuZ6YYWxOu7aJ1G3n09uywqVqJvgCZSo15aN1xen1Cmv5cU8mMCUfmOzx_NY-yNG6Qn3VOAT1vpK2RM/s1600/51428837_10.nocrop.w670.h445.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7cE9l-wK2Nf4zuPyU5ak5FVobfjPChlqRLKFf8VRpt-75dgbM6v9Lcpztix_ptuZ6YYWxOu7aJ1G3n09uywqVqJvgCZSo15aN1xen1Cmv5cU8mMCUfmOzx_NY-yNG6Qn3VOAT1vpK2RM/s1600/51428837_10.nocrop.w670.h445.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Guests at the Palm Beach home of Mr. and Mrs. Ogden Phipps. Photographed in May 1970 by Slim Aarons." </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photo: Slim Aarons/Hulton Archive/Getty Images.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://nymag.com/thecut/2013/04/see-vintage-slim-aarons-photos-of-lilly-pulitzer/slideshow/2/" target="_blank">See Vintage Slim Aarons Photos of Lily Pulitzer and Her Preppy Muses</a>" by Charlotte Cowles.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.nymag.com/" target="_blank">New York Magazine</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-RSgWsvXV5G9M68TWORAGRFIrYxp_EOYI342JckW568TRyZmuuksE_fTCgyBlO9Emp8tFbIQXICtTgM1jswgeNmgAToRDGx6c-gU385ZH722Y4p9p0tAsk0J8Hd8m0eBYOdBhfv9976U/s1600/72387e256fbfeb23e3571db37982e8b2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-RSgWsvXV5G9M68TWORAGRFIrYxp_EOYI342JckW568TRyZmuuksE_fTCgyBlO9Emp8tFbIQXICtTgM1jswgeNmgAToRDGx6c-gU385ZH722Y4p9p0tAsk0J8Hd8m0eBYOdBhfv9976U/s1600/72387e256fbfeb23e3571db37982e8b2.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Vintage 1971 Lilly Pulitzer Vogue Magazine Advertisement"</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/152700243585643867/" target="_blank">Image</a> from etsy via Pinterest.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Note the green-and-white Jack Rogers sandals in the above photo -</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1vi6mOVXRy8ng_HlOB1CHsDkCk89OOeqTddbZKSTYCjNrfa83OIdZaqHg8FYUkvIcyUqkTg976VRl-0JMk-2g19gHROiMbyhSZlgLiza5mzimtk-0KtW8h8qaEUHOvOiFvyX6NOZ6s3g/s1600/87644dcb70894f00268c0870ddbe129a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="278" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1vi6mOVXRy8ng_HlOB1CHsDkCk89OOeqTddbZKSTYCjNrfa83OIdZaqHg8FYUkvIcyUqkTg976VRl-0JMk-2g19gHROiMbyhSZlgLiza5mzimtk-0KtW8h8qaEUHOvOiFvyX6NOZ6s3g/s1600/87644dcb70894f00268c0870ddbe129a.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Custom green Jack Rogers sandal with white whipstich.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.jackrogersusa.com/shoes/sandals/custom-sandal-navy" target="_blank">Image</a> via Jack Rogers.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqIryOSzCc5kHLThPguDuV3tgKBk5KK5E71eDm7wfAm2sgVplTgPcWc4Nbc8sAnWBdwn-KozCR9o7s_9RR_Z5sA33QuXW3mkT3fId7e7LqBmZZyFl1E3WlKkCEpvRahKrcQQt2uvwbdJA/s1600/ORG_DSCF1714_l.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqIryOSzCc5kHLThPguDuV3tgKBk5KK5E71eDm7wfAm2sgVplTgPcWc4Nbc8sAnWBdwn-KozCR9o7s_9RR_Z5sA33QuXW3mkT3fId7e7LqBmZZyFl1E3WlKkCEpvRahKrcQQt2uvwbdJA/s1600/ORG_DSCF1714_l.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Lilly Pulitzer Men's Whimsical Jungle Print Jacket c 1970s Size 41.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The unique summer jacket is designed with a bold print of exotic animals exploring through a vibrant field of tropical flowers. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The menagerie of animals includes lions, tigers, horses, seals and dogs in an upright position wearing festive party hats. The collection of animals are concealed in the profusion of lush flower blooms. Lilly's name is hidden within the intricate bold graphics."</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Offered by</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><a href="https://www.1stdibs.com/dealers/steinberg-and-tolkien/" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Steinberg and Tolkien</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">via 1stDibs.</span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Image via </span><a href="http://www.1stdibs.com/" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">1stDibs</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A closer view of the Jungle Print Jacket:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6y22uw73F0t2e-dGpkJLekPIwLOhXpqYZ6XCoQrBun5UBFXMDQ4fGrg_B3KXSztB2UGqw0g6K4ojPi_mzDjX4Y0-fYKGDvR6mQKmlAIiRIe2SpYDvGW7IRBsFLv0fLLvvFev9svzbGq0/s1600/DSCF1725_l.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6y22uw73F0t2e-dGpkJLekPIwLOhXpqYZ6XCoQrBun5UBFXMDQ4fGrg_B3KXSztB2UGqw0g6K4ojPi_mzDjX4Y0-fYKGDvR6mQKmlAIiRIe2SpYDvGW7IRBsFLv0fLLvvFev9svzbGq0/s1600/DSCF1725_l.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Lilly Pulitzer Men's Whimsical Jungle Print Jacket c 1970s Size 41"</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The unique summer jacket is designed with a bold print of exotic animals exploring through a vibrant field of tropical flowers. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The menagerie of animals includes lions, tigers, horses, seals and dogs in an upright position wearing festive party hats. The collection of animals are concealed in the profusion of lush flower blooms. Lilly's name is hidden within the intricate bold graphics."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Offered by</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><a href="https://www.1stdibs.com/dealers/steinberg-and-tolkien/" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Steinberg and Tolkien</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">via 1stDibs.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Image via <a href="http://www.1stdibs.com/" target="_blank">1stDibs</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_TIFm70CpnIgnP-SzsP6LABDiJnVK0PJbXsiU1wlgSRfmjKWiNcXh2TxDd2E8Hav3xh20Us5E85uv3y44-m2udqbUgVi6YQt2RkoJQU0T5uOlkDNjmDEt-t096fhRhxQrdCA2Dx-1zuI/s1600/lilly-pulitzer-quotes-have-fun-w724.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="460" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_TIFm70CpnIgnP-SzsP6LABDiJnVK0PJbXsiU1wlgSRfmjKWiNcXh2TxDd2E8Hav3xh20Us5E85uv3y44-m2udqbUgVi6YQt2RkoJQU0T5uOlkDNjmDEt-t096fhRhxQrdCA2Dx-1zuI/s1600/lilly-pulitzer-quotes-have-fun-w724.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Secret? There's no secret . . . just have fun. Don't worry about every last little thing. Somehow it always works out." - quote from Lilly Pulitzer.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.lillypulitzer.com/content.jsp?pageName=lillyattitude" target="_blank">Text and image</a> via Lilly Pulitzer website.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3llKcLWYz31sfldreY0VpkRuGxwx03kMJYB7u3Y-EKR_FOdTyToevN4T4JUccaQB0ZJdl06WLiFbhv5CzIYZZAJji1x2lhffKS2hbyUaLKeZkuRx2KN_uNAzV7rOhKR_kzNuockuMzKM/s1600/42-31198140.nocrop.w445.h670.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3llKcLWYz31sfldreY0VpkRuGxwx03kMJYB7u3Y-EKR_FOdTyToevN4T4JUccaQB0ZJdl06WLiFbhv5CzIYZZAJji1x2lhffKS2hbyUaLKeZkuRx2KN_uNAzV7rOhKR_kzNuockuMzKM/s1600/42-31198140.nocrop.w445.h670.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Model Cheryl Tiegs wearing print shirtdress by Lilly Pulitzer, with sash belt, and espadrille sandals by I. Miller, with jockey, Laffit Pincay, at the Santa Anita race track, in California."</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photographed by Henry Clark, <i>Vogue</i>, May 1, 1971.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.vogue.com/867900/bright-spot-remembering-lilly-pulitzer-and-her-iconic-designs/" target="_blank">Bright Spot: Remembering Lilly Pulitzer and Her Iconic Designs</a>" by Lynn Yaeger.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.vogue.com/" target="_blank">Vogue</a> (April 8, 2013).</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Official-Preppy-Handbook-Lisa-Birnbach/dp/0894801406/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1427831889&sr=8-1&keywords=preppy+handbook" target="_blank">The Official Preppy Handbook</a> described the appropriateness of </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lilly pants in 1980: </span><br /><i style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Perfect to wear for an evening picnic at the beach club, or for shopping in Southampton. In the suburbs, considered a bit exotic for everyday wear.</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkm2Pg1n8Ksz5YpWo9AFcSUeAcyGeg41z04Ueqruuya_pwD9tBipdLKVlPprbCOxvlRgIQqEhTmrnrcoihRhJsYIZUYlPRHminGBt5VnxmDg8cAP1CZFIv6MCERfSbIw79DK94h67CXDY/s1600/42-31198137.nocrop.w501.h670.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkm2Pg1n8Ksz5YpWo9AFcSUeAcyGeg41z04Ueqruuya_pwD9tBipdLKVlPprbCOxvlRgIQqEhTmrnrcoihRhJsYIZUYlPRHminGBt5VnxmDg8cAP1CZFIv6MCERfSbIw79DK94h67CXDY/s1600/42-31198137.nocrop.w501.h670.jpg" width="478" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Actress Diana Ewing, of <i>Play It As It Lays</i>, in the Pacific Ocean, wearing jeans by Lilly Pulitzer."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photographed by John Shannon, <i>Vogue</i>, July 1, 1972</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.vogue.com/867900/bright-spot-remembering-lilly-pulitzer-and-her-iconic-designs/" target="_blank">Bright Spot: Remembering Lilly Pulitzer and Her Iconic Designs</a>" by Lynn Yaeger.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.vogue.com/" target="_blank">Vogue</a> (April 8, 2013).</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq_p8p7y5AXrrVt1mL1EHXFO2D2z6bC_bo0aY0iihpwaluPUXEljwFvT7bULBT8KVltWSZEaTResf64j8_CfRjICWmxSi2Xw9OWmV9mcD4m6gxeJjrdzDBbfHZSy1plUPbj9jria-EdhQ/s1600/enhanced-buzz-2421-1365453943-17.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq_p8p7y5AXrrVt1mL1EHXFO2D2z6bC_bo0aY0iihpwaluPUXEljwFvT7bULBT8KVltWSZEaTResf64j8_CfRjICWmxSi2Xw9OWmV9mcD4m6gxeJjrdzDBbfHZSy1plUPbj9jria-EdhQ/s1600/enhanced-buzz-2421-1365453943-17.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A Lilly Pulitzer ad from 1968.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/leonoraepstein/10-lovely-things-about-lilly-pulitzer#.rkE48lZvq" target="_blank">10 Lovely Things About Lilly Pulitzer</a>" by Leonora Epstein.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/" target="_blank">BuzzFeed</a> (April 8, 2013).</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2aC3CXa7a6pFfbeCPHXXirGNi706Z8c-_Z0xpeLwHT5LDXTsukCW649M1oJyWFaag0xaoWsdnQB7H-nKSbHGJOk-tF3U2jbI_IQ-GDGoi3zwuFNVbjkglEc6mDIg3_h5G8yN1ctL2Ek8/s1600/10983153_10153062291644361_5450147563188462427_n.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2aC3CXa7a6pFfbeCPHXXirGNi706Z8c-_Z0xpeLwHT5LDXTsukCW649M1oJyWFaag0xaoWsdnQB7H-nKSbHGJOk-tF3U2jbI_IQ-GDGoi3zwuFNVbjkglEc6mDIg3_h5G8yN1ctL2Ek8/s1600/10983153_10153062291644361_5450147563188462427_n.png" width="624" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Lilly follows the sun to Jamaica"</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/lillypulitzer/photos/a.74671239360.64853.20717904360/10153062291644361/?type=3&theater" target="_blank">Image</a> via Lilly Pulitzer's Facebook page.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE9WqnoGchOhK4yuI7tN6w7I_soYLe2ROjh4ER-a2AWYEmt8I0Cq2QDnZcFVYE7fTqbMEod2cUv9iyC4JXSozpn6Prcg7dwUllYPIkvBEg3XcHQrEtM174E1swTAvZlF0UIjewHS4QrRg/s1600/look-SHOT-09_047-03a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE9WqnoGchOhK4yuI7tN6w7I_soYLe2ROjh4ER-a2AWYEmt8I0Cq2QDnZcFVYE7fTqbMEod2cUv9iyC4JXSozpn6Prcg7dwUllYPIkvBEg3XcHQrEtM174E1swTAvZlF0UIjewHS4QrRg/s1600/look-SHOT-09_047-03a.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.target.com/c/lilly-pulitzer-for-target-brand-shop/-/N-4ymap" target="_blank">Palazzo Pant - Giraffeeey</a>"</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lilly Pulitzer for Target Collection.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwV9vNdQLv7serPQPyAZpx3A7puiYhvyMZqkRK_TraSlJWSjd0iQhxsA1bBueCBG9FuZwSJofqlH0raTauXHDoUxwZ_qpWcGg3M_lrc7xyHHmH7uR27xWfMLKOGAdlOvPMqcGwJz8mZUE/s1600/lilly-pulitzer-and-children-yellow-dress-1963-h724.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwV9vNdQLv7serPQPyAZpx3A7puiYhvyMZqkRK_TraSlJWSjd0iQhxsA1bBueCBG9FuZwSJofqlH0raTauXHDoUxwZ_qpWcGg3M_lrc7xyHHmH7uR27xWfMLKOGAdlOvPMqcGwJz8mZUE/s1600/lilly-pulitzer-and-children-yellow-dress-1963-h724.jpg" width="430" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Ms. Pulitzer with her daughters Minnie, left, and Liza, right, at her home in Palm Beach in 1963."</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photo credit: Lilly Pulitzer, Howell Conant.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/08/fashion/lilly-pulitzer-socialite-turned-designer-dies-at-81.html" target="_blank">Lilly Pulitzer Dies at 81; Heiress Who Gave Elite Clothes a Tropical Splash</a>" by Eric Wilson.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/"><span id="goog_1792683813"></span>The New York Times<span id="goog_1792683814"></span></a> (April 7, 2013).</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuSbGAohCdFhpI5O2AZ3njzoF18v35GzBdRCnvNYWX906lc7na5z0wo39Pm26kdM2y9ZAl5CramvG8s4hvM39bG5barrkMRz2uthFBRohsOJX0I55kHLe2F2ZGAnUGtVvVgXkrMCwPtqs/s1600/8fafa170dbf874cd7bf5dc3f71548168.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuSbGAohCdFhpI5O2AZ3njzoF18v35GzBdRCnvNYWX906lc7na5z0wo39Pm26kdM2y9ZAl5CramvG8s4hvM39bG5barrkMRz2uthFBRohsOJX0I55kHLe2F2ZGAnUGtVvVgXkrMCwPtqs/s1600/8fafa170dbf874cd7bf5dc3f71548168.jpg" width="492" /></a></div><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px; text-align: start;">The cover of the Lilly Pulitzer Spring 2007 catalog featuring Lauren Bush.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/63120832247920412/" target="_blank">Image</a> via Pinterest.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Official-Preppy-Handbook-Lisa-Birnbach/dp/0894801406/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1427831889&sr=8-1&keywords=preppy+handbook" target="_blank">The Official Preppy Handbook</a> described the appropriateness of the </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lilly Pulitzer bikini in 1980:  </span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Her bikini is the ultimate swimwear for the young lithe Prep female.</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGfj0N5flW8KDk5bDJQmZj-8vK4Z20oLllJ47yCmRXV8HSn4EXnrBHa1jWSDo0DtqIWjuIhwAykK8m2S8yQOaVeaLNsMtXDre7gleRPu_SeddV0F9gmq3k4s9_TAfroFVzI1gXf3JcR3w/s1600/1978-01-stan-malinowski_140035900336.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGfj0N5flW8KDk5bDJQmZj-8vK4Z20oLllJ47yCmRXV8HSn4EXnrBHa1jWSDo0DtqIWjuIhwAykK8m2S8yQOaVeaLNsMtXDre7gleRPu_SeddV0F9gmq3k4s9_TAfroFVzI1gXf3JcR3w/s1600/1978-01-stan-malinowski_140035900336.jpg" width="476" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Julie Foster in a Liza for Lilly Pulitzer twisted bandeau bikini."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photographed by Stan Malinowski, <i>Vogue</i>, January 1978.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.vogue.com/867900/bright-spot-remembering-lilly-pulitzer-and-her-iconic-designs/" target="_blank">Bright Spot: Remembering Lilly Pulitzer and Her Iconic Designs</a>" by Lynn Yaeger.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.vogue.com/" target="_blank">Vogue</a> (April 8, 2013).</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1PwWV8mRFRhLBcVUcebas-ep2eEe8ll2_XUnuqbGy1k_ZpZCAgIAj7A-twimu33DtUHHwtldZ8-0YKr4rJTrk0UIxIV1enhKz2ptOymhEA8XhEmXegEhsI_f3hXkKfjDpdw6Cf7G4y6M/s1600/1427387495-look1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1PwWV8mRFRhLBcVUcebas-ep2eEe8ll2_XUnuqbGy1k_ZpZCAgIAj7A-twimu33DtUHHwtldZ8-0YKr4rJTrk0UIxIV1enhKz2ptOymhEA8XhEmXegEhsI_f3hXkKfjDpdw6Cf7G4y6M/s1600/1427387495-look1.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Button Down Shirt - Nosie Posey; Bandeau Bikini Top in Belladonna; Hipster Bikini Bottom in Belladonna; Charm Bracelet in Gold."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.target.com/c/lilly-pulitzer-for-target-brand-shop/-/N-4ymap" target="_blank">Lilly Pulitzer Collection for Target</a>.</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">According to <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Official-Preppy-Handbook-Lisa-Birnbach/dp/0894801406/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1427831889&sr=8-1&keywords=preppy+handbook" target="_blank">The Official Preppy Handbook</a> (1980), "Prep women are modest. No matter how firm their figures, five years after marriage, they inevitably purchase the athletic, if somewhat sexless, one-piece bathing suit. This may be due to Mummy's urging that it just isn't <i>right</i> to wear anything a little more daring."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's a good thing Lilly created cute one-pieces:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdUL9FCstk8QrtLyV71l7Qz2AS02CtT_EFynryxR8mKAOUyZPmlYdZlOHLyS8BCeL78VFx3jKL14oSm_kwPbVvruSMB5QEfjhBjoxTyhWYpCAsOljy9QRpbZBUbwIw56I7JC554MKziII/s1600/28562d3ea5496f264a6e3a416bf95273.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdUL9FCstk8QrtLyV71l7Qz2AS02CtT_EFynryxR8mKAOUyZPmlYdZlOHLyS8BCeL78VFx3jKL14oSm_kwPbVvruSMB5QEfjhBjoxTyhWYpCAsOljy9QRpbZBUbwIw56I7JC554MKziII/s1600/28562d3ea5496f264a6e3a416bf95273.jpg" width="438" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Lilly offered a monokini for the Minnie set."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/63120832247920610/" target="_blank">Image</a> via Pinterest.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1x5Y4U4FpTCZDchRKGhEQnT_aWtTmO6SFtg5TgE2-mJgbdw3FowXhpoZQ2QTqhvbAMzP3aUeYITZ3Mf3Uts0cWaGkEFQsJSCWpFjMB6cMDfH0EzfHPHnmPEQXddPZ3DVuEyqdzC-8VXk/s1600/1427387503-look3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1x5Y4U4FpTCZDchRKGhEQnT_aWtTmO6SFtg5TgE2-mJgbdw3FowXhpoZQ2QTqhvbAMzP3aUeYITZ3Mf3Uts0cWaGkEFQsJSCWpFjMB6cMDfH0EzfHPHnmPEQXddPZ3DVuEyqdzC-8VXk/s1600/1427387503-look3.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Twist Bandeau Bikini Top - Fan Dance, Strappy Hipster Bikini Bottom - Fan Dance, Scarf with Tassels - Boom Boom, Seahorse Necklace in Gold."</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.target.com/c/lilly-pulitzer-for-target-brand-shop/-/N-4ymap" target="_blank">Lilly Pulitzer Collection for Target</a>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwYwq5VNsegPKUPctSv4pZi8VjRmhSXmgdoFWVB2KoHbLAzMPZCkj6Bu9EJfMDhQx5uGNEPiCQpPQYv9YPLUaWrNOP4HoK2MCKRWyveGlIAdWUunx8X_AC-oBdIFjEUXTpPZUpVJZd6Jo/s1600/look-SHOT-14_171-03a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwYwq5VNsegPKUPctSv4pZi8VjRmhSXmgdoFWVB2KoHbLAzMPZCkj6Bu9EJfMDhQx5uGNEPiCQpPQYv9YPLUaWrNOP4HoK2MCKRWyveGlIAdWUunx8X_AC-oBdIFjEUXTpPZUpVJZd6Jo/s1600/look-SHOT-14_171-03a.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.target.com/c/lilly-pulitzer-for-target-brand-shop/-/N-4ymap" target="_blank">Girl's Jumpsuit - Boom Boom</a>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lilly Pulitzer Collection for Target.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimyH6VB9m_gTSakqDcNWbifWEaxAT_qHjc0s8myrbn-Qufx3CSVh3slf8A1vqaC3OEMOMxt1hi7LERI1vwn4WfZp3fru7E3GxUhbAh9QxEnqjsGtRXD6DTYIGSiQTt0hnoVZ90x_sKjRc/s1600/enhanced-buzz-2987-1365453976-17.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimyH6VB9m_gTSakqDcNWbifWEaxAT_qHjc0s8myrbn-Qufx3CSVh3slf8A1vqaC3OEMOMxt1hi7LERI1vwn4WfZp3fru7E3GxUhbAh9QxEnqjsGtRXD6DTYIGSiQTt0hnoVZ90x_sKjRc/s1600/enhanced-buzz-2987-1365453976-17.jpg" width="458" /></a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Lilly Pulitzer catalog in 1967."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/leonoraepstein/10-lovely-things-about-lilly-pulitzer#.rkE48lZvq" target="_blank">10 Lovely Things About Lilly Pulitzer</a>" by Leonora Epstein.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/" target="_blank">BuzzFeed</a> (April 8, 2013).</span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGFwea2cNnaWxKBeecAAY0zIThfGm8fOEkRHFVmzD3PP6m28hhrjpEnUwLNjNpWGTXK_PlByA7VQ2oIReGvmayRPrBjzzNf-kfeuk4d4SWdkpYuOfh6WQ4Vribn107Ss_bnJYn-6ZrPBI/s1600/home_9-patio-umbrella---boom-boom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGFwea2cNnaWxKBeecAAY0zIThfGm8fOEkRHFVmzD3PP6m28hhrjpEnUwLNjNpWGTXK_PlByA7VQ2oIReGvmayRPrBjzzNf-kfeuk4d4SWdkpYuOfh6WQ4Vribn107Ss_bnJYn-6ZrPBI/s1600/home_9-patio-umbrella---boom-boom.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.target.com/c/lilly-pulitzer-for-target-brand-shop/-/N-4ymap" target="_blank">9' Patio Umbrella - Boom Boom</a>. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lilly Pulitzer Collection for Target.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Official-Preppy-Handbook-Lisa-Birnbach/dp/0894801406/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1427831889&sr=8-1&keywords=preppy+handbook" target="_blank">The Official Preppy Handbook</a> described the appropriateness of </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lilly skirts in 1980: </span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Typically, a golf skirt (above-the-knee length outer wear). No waistband and straight cut. It shows off those tanned legs to perfection.</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5qbZZTO1C1jDg4JtG1wavz4UPvNvuUMPPkaql2LzH8uDIwr9h-EtWaJpTq9hU6Ijm8QzxeLcetICjqNzb8vuFjAz1O4d-hX-kcMwdRuQvUNCizCk2UOb8qmurDOUjVtagcvJ43ZriWl0/s1600/enhanced-buzz-22262-1365453862-8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5qbZZTO1C1jDg4JtG1wavz4UPvNvuUMPPkaql2LzH8uDIwr9h-EtWaJpTq9hU6Ijm8QzxeLcetICjqNzb8vuFjAz1O4d-hX-kcMwdRuQvUNCizCk2UOb8qmurDOUjVtagcvJ43ZriWl0/s1600/enhanced-buzz-22262-1365453862-8.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lilly Pulitzer ad from 1978.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/leonoraepstein/10-lovely-things-about-lilly-pulitzer#.ksR7maJ31" target="_blank">10 Lovely Things About Lilly Pulitzer</a>" by Leonora Epstein.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/" target="_blank">BuzzFeed</a> (April 8, 2013).</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_D1LRzkSMz5B6729Dk4_i8KE0yxd8swZhrKVC_mjuX4uBEy7bOoLRsmliIFzx8FCGzeW-td9P2anqjT0WbUDwa6A6LYoKBUDFQ1Sdbl9SB_o45N7brPkLt2_37a0ePlNCuBrHd5oem_M/s1600/1974-05-patrick-demarchelier_140031241127.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_D1LRzkSMz5B6729Dk4_i8KE0yxd8swZhrKVC_mjuX4uBEy7bOoLRsmliIFzx8FCGzeW-td9P2anqjT0WbUDwa6A6LYoKBUDFQ1Sdbl9SB_o45N7brPkLt2_37a0ePlNCuBrHd5oem_M/s1600/1974-05-patrick-demarchelier_140031241127.jpg" width="418" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Model Lisa Taylor in a dress by Lilly Pulitzer."</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photographed by Patrick Demarchelier, <i>Vogue</i>, May 1974.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.vogue.com/867900/bright-spot-remembering-lilly-pulitzer-and-her-iconic-designs/" target="_blank">Bright Spot: Remembering Lilly Pulitzer and Her Iconic Designs</a>" </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">by Lynn Yaeger.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.vogue.com/" target="_blank">Vogue</a> (April 8, 2013).</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY5tY7PlxYNXBSBdAYBJsQFWHlZlSA-BGAc8MWURFH81EqHbjYGO8mgoR0Z5O27kzB8FQOwqJM9RJ1Z0cB6wJc-ZWfLWHnj26pMsEHiW9zoV5qAQBAFG6oVN6c9vPdqWgtxTM7HalLIl0/s1600/1427387532-look12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY5tY7PlxYNXBSBdAYBJsQFWHlZlSA-BGAc8MWURFH81EqHbjYGO8mgoR0Z5O27kzB8FQOwqJM9RJ1Z0cB6wJc-ZWfLWHnj26pMsEHiW9zoV5qAQBAFG6oVN6c9vPdqWgtxTM7HalLIl0/s1600/1427387532-look12.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.target.com/c/lilly-pulitzer-for-target-brand-shop/-/N-4ymap" target="_blank">Strapless Maxi Dress - Nosie Posey</a>.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lilly Pulitzer Collection for Target.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoI-aDMzx5W4-hw2iH-UTkc4pEiEF-Ih-FBD3gFHy2mlBelSjJ3_7p-QluB5DXEErv2WHTBO5HTw0ngZ6ntslZ_k1rC75txG_Mv_vzekZGOcEVVvp-Eorb3xRCQduLpJNJYfI6HwZAb0k/s1600/Lilly_Photo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="404" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoI-aDMzx5W4-hw2iH-UTkc4pEiEF-Ih-FBD3gFHy2mlBelSjJ3_7p-QluB5DXEErv2WHTBO5HTw0ngZ6ntslZ_k1rC75txG_Mv_vzekZGOcEVVvp-Eorb3xRCQduLpJNJYfI6HwZAb0k/s1600/Lilly_Photo.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lilly Pulitzer.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photo credit: Handout.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/news/local/at-72-lilly-pulitzer-is-still-the-ultimate-party-g/nXFc8/" target="_blank">Lilly Pulitzer was the ultimate party girl - the one everyone wanted to be</a>" by Barbara Marshall.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.palmbeachpost.com/" target="_blank">Palm Beach Post</a> (April 7, 2013).</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipWc3ioFkhUBjRjcLhHpJE2PqjUs8MLfW2XP2pRfmYIcN3O5GvVgy6LuHee011MqEwXmYj8UHjOSIKqz6Gelib1zllIabJUstaOc7BxnaOtwed1eFMZ6FEzQnS-7vguEL85K7OXzdvbFE/s1600/lilly-pulitzer-quotes-change-the-world-w724.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="460" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipWc3ioFkhUBjRjcLhHpJE2PqjUs8MLfW2XP2pRfmYIcN3O5GvVgy6LuHee011MqEwXmYj8UHjOSIKqz6Gelib1zllIabJUstaOc7BxnaOtwed1eFMZ6FEzQnS-7vguEL85K7OXzdvbFE/s1600/lilly-pulitzer-quotes-change-the-world-w724.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"I didn't set out to be unusual or different. I just wanted to do things my way." - quote from Lilly Pulitzer.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.lillypulitzer.com/content.jsp?pageName=lillyattitude" target="_blank">Text and image</a> via Lilly Pulitzer website.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thank you for visiting. For more images, please see my <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/aflippenlife/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> boards.</span></div>

Anything is Possible With Sunshine and a Little Pink

"Anything is possible with sunshine and a little pink." - quote from Lilly Pulitzer. Text and image via Lilly Pulitzer website. O...

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Candy-Colored Christmas

<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My last post featured red and green holiday decor, but some homeowners prefer a pastel palette. If you are in the mood for a pink and blue Christmas - with an occasional shot of chartreuse - take a peek at these photos for inspiration . . .</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBAiK3a808jPJoR6HokqVRwHVjyKf22j1KJOjyyTZN05g45RNlWjCQY-odtd0F2DQi1vLY7KQjM2BejtCsFqzTNDiMoQJV0viU_WASAwprByP1S-OstnwLHV1xvGSFtjrSB-uJAYxhJ2A/s1600/Eileen+Kathryn+Boyd+Christmas+tree+surrounded+LRvWMiBccMzl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBAiK3a808jPJoR6HokqVRwHVjyKf22j1KJOjyyTZN05g45RNlWjCQY-odtd0F2DQi1vLY7KQjM2BejtCsFqzTNDiMoQJV0viU_WASAwprByP1S-OstnwLHV1xvGSFtjrSB-uJAYxhJ2A/s1600/Eileen+Kathryn+Boyd+Christmas+tree+surrounded+LRvWMiBccMzl.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"[Eileen Kathryn] Boyd adds texture to her Christmas tree by encircling it with magenta ribbon, placing spray-painted silver leaves within the greens, and hanging ornaments of various sizes. 'If a fancy, stylish tree is what you desire,' she advises, 'add continuity with color.' "</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Long Island home of Eileen Kathryn Boyd and her family.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Interior decoration by Eileen Kathryn Boyd.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photography by Patrick Cline.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Art direction by Michelle Adams.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.lonny.com/magazine/December+2010/jwPpZwiA55O/1#79" target="_blank">An Artist's Interior</a>" written by Shawn Gauthier.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.lonny.com/" target="_blank">Lonny</a> (December 2010).</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDEwmNXL279C7ou6pYVtjOPiYVOSgu22vMBJhCUw_hffK-Nle4zJTqQxvDQmA1FxsPgGS8IK5R296CZ6jgUg7ASngtkzX5iGIDo2BCRk3bNMF3-XL593lUvMesMZs3K5tUHYmEt2SsVxI/s1600/Eileen+Kathryn+Boyd+secretary+desk+between+Id-hxv7tpiql.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDEwmNXL279C7ou6pYVtjOPiYVOSgu22vMBJhCUw_hffK-Nle4zJTqQxvDQmA1FxsPgGS8IK5R296CZ6jgUg7ASngtkzX5iGIDo2BCRk3bNMF3-XL593lUvMesMZs3K5tUHYmEt2SsVxI/s1600/Eileen+Kathryn+Boyd+secretary+desk+between+Id-hxv7tpiql.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Instead of permanently gluing wallpaper to the back of her secretary desk, [Eileen Kathryn] Boyd applied it to a fitted piece of poster board and then simply slid the poster board into place. 'It's a great layering [technique] and helps to create a landscape,' she says."</span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Long Island home of Eileen Kathryn Boyd and her family.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Interior decoration by Eileen Kathryn Boyd.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photography by Patrick Cline.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Art direction by Michelle Adams.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.lonny.com/magazine/December+2010/jwPpZwiA55O/1#86" target="_blank">An Artist's Interior</a>" written by Shawn Gauthier.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.lonny.com/" target="_blank">Lonny</a> (December 2010).</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8J37NNv7pvOZAttkQRsIkEF5El4twptbUI3GcThYOoH6V2kHfasz3dBxsTqr3WzXDTP1j5_WJCVdwTjHAdFsMgro2guzCqW4KQjSVl054UzNZFvXiBq2CKyFVLTvRuKFLuyf9qQCcZBY/s1600/102047486.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8J37NNv7pvOZAttkQRsIkEF5El4twptbUI3GcThYOoH6V2kHfasz3dBxsTqr3WzXDTP1j5_WJCVdwTjHAdFsMgro2guzCqW4KQjSVl054UzNZFvXiBq2CKyFVLTvRuKFLuyf9qQCcZBY/s1600/102047486.jpg" width="444" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Because the homeowner decided she wanted to use pink to make a statement on her tree, she topped it with a giant, playful pink bow. An array of ornaments—many pink—in different sizes mix with white doves to create visual interest."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Design: Emily Janson.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photography by Werner Straube.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/design/decorating-christmas-trees?page=7" target="_blank">Decorating: Christmas Trees</a>"</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/" target="_blank">Traditional Home</a>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrLLkV43hyEQe6hmDCNuTxzFQ0xJ7YRJBfnqrdmeScOIoCrYKndN2XR38GRJ0NCHdjmNYQybjQHkIGg6r2m4bPHT9S3hIQe8RVAaia6ft53IqdB1tpF5n2HSCqYriIaUuVJcS2nbCCytw/s1600/Ben-Anders8_EL_29nov12_pr_b_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrLLkV43hyEQe6hmDCNuTxzFQ0xJ7YRJBfnqrdmeScOIoCrYKndN2XR38GRJ0NCHdjmNYQybjQHkIGg6r2m4bPHT9S3hIQe8RVAaia6ft53IqdB1tpF5n2HSCqYriIaUuVJcS2nbCCytw/s1600/Ben-Anders8_EL_29nov12_pr_b_1.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Attaching names to baubles and putting them in bowls rather than standing them upright is a quirky way to do place settings. Layer mismatched crockery - it looks sweeter than using a matching set."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.houseandgarden.co.uk/interiors/christmas-decorating-ideas/bauble-name-settings" target="_blank">80 Ways to Have a Stylish Christmas</a>"</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.houseandgarden.co.uk/" target="_blank">House and Garden U.K.</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZfgY39XvCNKkHk7Tsz8zAj1kfPD1fhY3WEuXQthVnYtuwscxFjUA5xSoQK3TuwQwhNRewdnQgX3KE53rmFcusjGFYVI-QmegoLuWsGURRu5rWSfIuFMfF1ZWDbElhhOlg-cbD8XNJUfk/s1600/p_102041194.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZfgY39XvCNKkHk7Tsz8zAj1kfPD1fhY3WEuXQthVnYtuwscxFjUA5xSoQK3TuwQwhNRewdnQgX3KE53rmFcusjGFYVI-QmegoLuWsGURRu5rWSfIuFMfF1ZWDbElhhOlg-cbD8XNJUfk/s1600/p_102041194.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">" 'I’m not a big fan of red at Christmas,' [homeowner/designer Tanya  Capello] says. 'My decorations tend more toward green, white, and silver, with natural elements that include eucalyptus, cedar, and other greens mixed throughout our home.' </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A pairing of chargers from Pottery Barn with vintage Wedgwood china marries casual and formal."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wellesley, Massachusetts, home of designer Tanya Capello and her family.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Interior design by Tanya Capello, Capello Design.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photography by Eric Roth.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Written by Krissa Rossbund</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/design/beautiful-homes/new-england-home-hushed-holiday-palette?page=7" target="_blank">New England Home with Hushed Holiday Palette</a>" produced by Estelle Bond Guralnick.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/" target="_blank">Traditional Home</a>.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPokmoeng8MKOY7cC3d2BaErQWK9cA6Budh6Yb1xj_-fihjtrBmf2UJYJxyM5GdqMfQhxKc3jjgxDBG_cYWbHuCN1w5ipUlKmw02ElnAfSW21jiHa2MsF5-xaqIT7tbAXsqbYhS8JbT7Q/s1600/ss_102041201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPokmoeng8MKOY7cC3d2BaErQWK9cA6Budh6Yb1xj_-fihjtrBmf2UJYJxyM5GdqMfQhxKc3jjgxDBG_cYWbHuCN1w5ipUlKmw02ElnAfSW21jiHa2MsF5-xaqIT7tbAXsqbYhS8JbT7Q/s1600/ss_102041201.jpg" width="438" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"A beautiful antique French chandelier illuminates the room. Creamy Dedar draperies add intimacy to the space."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wellesley, Massachusetts, home of designer Tanya Capello and her family.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Interior design by Tanya Capello, Capello Design.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photography by Eric Roth.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Written by Krissa Rossbund</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/design/beautiful-homes/new-england-home-hushed-holiday-palette?page=6" target="_blank">New England Home with Hushed Holiday Palette</a>" produced by Estelle Bond Guralnick.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/" target="_blank">Traditional Home</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2DJH8oIHT89WCg0rUOQ1n1fpvbAhGZjfxekhjEGiGJhvZgUx9utkiVwb1cz78VVvZuKORPQwbE3bSdbAiA5kGP3o6Op-W7DxqsvLCu7I1Gvn961mF7vrgBsQdSxI-CU8k1OWMhswmTVk/s1600/a189f16a33fa7e54df5e2f566561f9df.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2DJH8oIHT89WCg0rUOQ1n1fpvbAhGZjfxekhjEGiGJhvZgUx9utkiVwb1cz78VVvZuKORPQwbE3bSdbAiA5kGP3o6Op-W7DxqsvLCu7I1Gvn961mF7vrgBsQdSxI-CU8k1OWMhswmTVk/s1600/a189f16a33fa7e54df5e2f566561f9df.jpg" width="578" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"A simple collection of tall candlesticks and greenery makes an elegant holiday centerpiece."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/148689225169135876/" target="_blank">Photo</a> via Traditional Home's "Holiday Decorations" Pinterest <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/traditionalhome/holiday-decorations/" target="_blank">board</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/" target="_blank">Traditional Home</a>®</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk9prewqEKlrHedCE8Aew3xt-KKPzyeFN7Ld_Im8IYUYbQ2J3g26pxYy_Jusf0uYD2hUC7aWvBwV3bWYACNwQOlJZ-g0yIKXPRD91sNvIs1zuTKU9VfeXpCDC6LgzDnk2i5krpQf8fPZo/s1600/p_102046936.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="438" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk9prewqEKlrHedCE8Aew3xt-KKPzyeFN7Ld_Im8IYUYbQ2J3g26pxYy_Jusf0uYD2hUC7aWvBwV3bWYACNwQOlJZ-g0yIKXPRD91sNvIs1zuTKU9VfeXpCDC6LgzDnk2i5krpQf8fPZo/s1600/p_102046936.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> "A soft, gray-blue secretary from Sweden was one of Ellisiv’s father’s Scandinavian finds, and McBrearty built the room’s color scheme around it. The blue headboard fabric is from Michael S Smith and the antique Swedish desk chair is upholstered in Duralee’s 'Chinchilla.' "</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tyler, Texas, home of Ellisiv and Chad McNeil.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Interior design by Meredith McBrearty.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photography by Emily Minton Redfield.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Written by Amy Elbert.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/design/beautiful-homes/scandinavian-style-christmas-pretty-texas-home?page=10" target="_blank">Scandinavian-Style Christmas: Pretty Texas Home</a>" produced by Elizabeth R. Beeler.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/" target="_blank">Traditional Home</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9I_XsmLlZj1_7zEy9FBtF4FWZak3Decf0J_jL1UWqelqKztQYw6rVYQ_DrGENMKBgTA4i3DlVWd1a2DAehrWP4lOAzSzL53iVVdWE9KY4fAdFIfKyz2L_ujqITef1yOn71cC2I7RQ32w/s1600/p_102046949.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9I_XsmLlZj1_7zEy9FBtF4FWZak3Decf0J_jL1UWqelqKztQYw6rVYQ_DrGENMKBgTA4i3DlVWd1a2DAehrWP4lOAzSzL53iVVdWE9KY4fAdFIfKyz2L_ujqITef1yOn71cC2I7RQ32w/s1600/p_102046949.jpg" width="442" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"The antique dining table is from Wisteria, and the reproduction chandelier is from Paul Ferrante."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tyler, Texas, home of Ellisiv and Chad McNeil.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Interior design by Meredith McBrearty.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photography by Emily Minton Redfield.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Written by Amy Elbert.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/design/beautiful-homes/scandinavian-style-christmas-pretty-texas-home?page=10" target="_blank">Scandinavian-Style Christmas: Pretty Texas Home</a>" produced by Elizabeth R. Beeler.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/" target="_blank">Traditional Home</a>.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCpMuv4uH8xcjSdWAjLTuOwXW4XDUnYVM-qEsVrtDc5vk_D4Kl23HBqVdu4xjP4gt7unzeGi_7Gi8Wp-cuqUhk_RUMpLkloxHvRidmLIpNNJKrWXUbN21tkyd3z7ZlFBf8gkjJqmY891s/s1600/755a712664f09165c4e94aeae9367e8c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCpMuv4uH8xcjSdWAjLTuOwXW4XDUnYVM-qEsVrtDc5vk_D4Kl23HBqVdu4xjP4gt7unzeGi_7Gi8Wp-cuqUhk_RUMpLkloxHvRidmLIpNNJKrWXUbN21tkyd3z7ZlFBf8gkjJqmY891s/s1600/755a712664f09165c4e94aeae9367e8c.jpg" width="468" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"The custom tufted ottoman in a gorgeous chocolate-brown invites kids to run and jump on it."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tyler, Texas, home of Ellisiv and Chad McNeil.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Interior design by Meredith McBrearty.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photography by Emily Minton Redfield.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Written by Amy Elbert.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/design/beautiful-homes/scandinavian-style-christmas-pretty-texas-home?page=4" target="_blank">Scandinavian-Style Christmas: Pretty Texas Home</a>" produced by Elizabeth R. Beeler.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/" target="_blank">Traditional Home</a>.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDJIAfcz5KXS9cT7p6EAzbkAQFsvA1_2l7WXLKvf_0J3Q71mX5lLIM0ul5EDQUTBMjwphBzz4nsmwhBiKHRM9qrL4L8Twt40d-fEppQsoFB8A9BpbJBOW-2ObgfScbGCqdeJgv9sprtCQ/s1600/2345003-2-peter-hone-easy-living-16dec13_pr_b_426x639.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDJIAfcz5KXS9cT7p6EAzbkAQFsvA1_2l7WXLKvf_0J3Q71mX5lLIM0ul5EDQUTBMjwphBzz4nsmwhBiKHRM9qrL4L8Twt40d-fEppQsoFB8A9BpbJBOW-2ObgfScbGCqdeJgv9sprtCQ/s1600/2345003-2-peter-hone-easy-living-16dec13_pr_b_426x639.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"For the last few years, I have smothered my tree in multicoloured woollen pompoms. I make mine myself, but the ones pictured are from Etsy."</span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pom Pom Tree by </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jennifer Lister, art director at <i>House and Garden</i>.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.houseandgarden.co.uk/christmas/christmas-tree-decorating-ideas/pom-poms" target="_blank">Cool Yule: 8 Original Christmas Tree Ideas</a>"</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.houseandgarden.co.uk/" target="_blank">House and Garden U.K.</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY6JyrzeKAyrtwDCTTcAqabL0WB1HV7WAx1Igpu7_a0PVnLFrv59ViXOKh38Knu3odxLELFWQqXE4oWWSOF_6i1stUG0FjYEgSyJ8qkgQA-bxUkTGoK0t0aLeBH9KJsNC64zmJmAW9Axs/s1600/tree-ribbons-l.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY6JyrzeKAyrtwDCTTcAqabL0WB1HV7WAx1Igpu7_a0PVnLFrv59ViXOKh38Knu3odxLELFWQqXE4oWWSOF_6i1stUG0FjYEgSyJ8qkgQA-bxUkTGoK0t0aLeBH9KJsNC64zmJmAW9Axs/s1600/tree-ribbons-l.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Decorate your Christmas tree with long, cascading tendrils of colorful ribbon, rickrack, and pom-pom fringe. Search the remnants section of a fabric-and-trim store for good deals on pieces that are at the end of a roll or odd-sized, and collect throughout the year. Attach ribbon directly to an embroidery hoop and then simply slide over the top of your tree."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photography by Robbie Caponetto.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.southernliving.com/food/holidays-occasions/christmas-decorating-ideas-0/christmas-decorating-ideas-tree-ribbons" target="_blank">101 Fresh Christmas Decorating Ideas</a>"</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.southernliving.com/" target="_blank">Southern Living</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-BG_nGiyWSa0UanDGyie4N4xxBVLlT4zcne1QY0dAF707dBgziyQYaswRF2qBjythMdzAor894QFlquIZhoXVYsBY3DF07cUxZxWt8THH0ChP6oTyX-nJAttfXPOg3Lk4wdUNaeCPOag/s1600/Tobis-Christmas-Decor-by-Rett-017.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-BG_nGiyWSa0UanDGyie4N4xxBVLlT4zcne1QY0dAF707dBgziyQYaswRF2qBjythMdzAor894QFlquIZhoXVYsBY3DF07cUxZxWt8THH0ChP6oTyX-nJAttfXPOg3Lk4wdUNaeCPOag/s1600/Tobis-Christmas-Decor-by-Rett-017.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"And who doesn’t love a package wrapped in Tiffany Blue?"</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Design by Tobi Fairley.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://tobifairley.com/blog/2010/monkey-around-this-holiday-season/" target="_blank">Monkey Around This Holiday Season</a>"</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tobi Fairley's blog (December 7, 2010). </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO6U3cjCCnNMb8dWrZD9SoYn8E8R90N792F70zqDS-BNyf6YmYSOHz5qxqZPonoFNs6RnM1Bie_9ECg9N1Or69WPeGO35_1OI-7njDVlbRwY1FdqNYTvVtxNebeBHHVpP3HIgcWEFTPd4/s1600/disco-ball-l.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO6U3cjCCnNMb8dWrZD9SoYn8E8R90N792F70zqDS-BNyf6YmYSOHz5qxqZPonoFNs6RnM1Bie_9ECg9N1Or69WPeGO35_1OI-7njDVlbRwY1FdqNYTvVtxNebeBHHVpP3HIgcWEFTPd4/s1600/disco-ball-l.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Hang a disco ball from the ceiling to float above the Christmas tree. A flocked tree needs a festive punch, so it can’t get away with just a run-of-the-mill star. The bow, with its long ribbon tendrils, adds the real wow factor."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photography by Monica Buck.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.southernliving.com/food/holidays-occasions/christmas-decorating-ideas-0/christmas-decorating-ideas-disco-ball" target="_blank">101 Fresh Christmas Decorating Ideas</a>"</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.southernliving.com/" target="_blank">Southern Living</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYXo_FFzf5HsAPa6IHef_IcPMm58MEoT-UcceLm3mRPNCeD1UrGOv-fQymQAPYUHbbuku1CQwKpKf1ovqhmDgD2gEkUQqRZwhyRGa695ErOjL8cXMip_Qmci59FT-yt4tRWlXOYhfPBG0/s1600/3_holidays.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYXo_FFzf5HsAPa6IHef_IcPMm58MEoT-UcceLm3mRPNCeD1UrGOv-fQymQAPYUHbbuku1CQwKpKf1ovqhmDgD2gEkUQqRZwhyRGa695ErOjL8cXMip_Qmci59FT-yt4tRWlXOYhfPBG0/s1600/3_holidays.jpg" width="558" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Just remember that if you use an urn with a real tree, you will likely have to line it with loads of sturdy plastic so it doesn’t leak. You will also have to secure the base with rocks and such. It's a bit of a mess to clean up after the holidays, but it sure looks pretty. The artificial tree shown above is ideal as it can pop into the urn — no fuss."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://houseandhome.com/blogs/house-home-daily/christmas-tree-stands" target="_blank">Christmas Tree Stands</a>" by Morgan Michener.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.houseandhome.com/" target="_blank">Canadian House and Home</a> (December 15, 2009).</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv6ZNKlPkmSA10hiQOY-mbOqR-vlOraYK5FM2BQ5mGXT1kq6YLHMw7T6CMvhzMDRO9IcZm3KeCAiJ0ZSGxx3H7yMYpnQL_A7WxqYrQutH9L09GIZz8p9mF3LYsSr37GzFiorr53ksoBdA/s1600/snow-white-l.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv6ZNKlPkmSA10hiQOY-mbOqR-vlOraYK5FM2BQ5mGXT1kq6YLHMw7T6CMvhzMDRO9IcZm3KeCAiJ0ZSGxx3H7yMYpnQL_A7WxqYrQutH9L09GIZz8p9mF3LYsSr37GzFiorr53ksoBdA/s1600/snow-white-l.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Take a holiday design cue from decorating editor Lindsey Ellis Beatty and trim a fabulously festive tree based on the colors of your own room, not Santa's coat. 'This year, I let the white walls direct my motif. I found a tree that looks like it's been dusted with fresh snow.' To coordinate with the peachy pink curtains (Island Ikat by China Seas; quadrillefabrics.com), she used candy-colored ornaments and garlands that look like jewelry. In lieu of a traditional skirt or stand, the tree is placed in a sculptural garden urn."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photography by Laurey W. Glenn.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.southernliving.com/home-garden/decorating/christmas-tree-decorations/snow-white-christmas-tree-decorations" target="_blank">3 Fabulously Festive Christmas Trees</a>"</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.southernliving.com/" target="_blank">Southern Living</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjLxY6ue4CTs9f5oUNsd3KE8IRvJM0PaFtayavkKk63Enf5Le_xLN3SZBtqcPAaO1gQu0i4xO4Ywy8_Q0zsyCgNrXLztXU0oO8TFVHjD0SDikKyhdSj_aCRtilvalcQ14D15bUkI4-NHA/s1600/white-ornaments-l.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjLxY6ue4CTs9f5oUNsd3KE8IRvJM0PaFtayavkKk63Enf5Le_xLN3SZBtqcPAaO1gQu0i4xO4Ywy8_Q0zsyCgNrXLztXU0oO8TFVHjD0SDikKyhdSj_aCRtilvalcQ14D15bUkI4-NHA/s1600/white-ornaments-l.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Choose simple round ornaments in glossy peach and aqua that stand out just enough from the white branches. 'Any shade darker than pastel would look too harsh,' says Lindsey. And try a glitzy garland such as this metallic beaded variety that coordinates with all the other sherbet shades in the room. What a statement piece!"</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Design by Lindsey Ellis Beatty.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photography by Laurey W. Glenn.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.southernliving.com/home-garden/decorating/christmas-tree-decorations/ornaments-and-garland" target="_blank">3 Fabulously Festive Christmas Trees</a>"</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.southernliving.com/" target="_blank">Southern Living</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPqXldc0n1p0n1sO8lWk8LEcPi9RCPIVGXx40g6rcC4FQ3ppVIqQch9zmOHo_8uUpMl-C48iFFmRirSS7XHw6fiGKVZZC6iQAmEPI1ecGtSbHDAT7vnfsPJrTT1NShL5xMf3DlF-CFFJM/s1600/white-presents-l.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPqXldc0n1p0n1sO8lWk8LEcPi9RCPIVGXx40g6rcC4FQ3ppVIqQch9zmOHo_8uUpMl-C48iFFmRirSS7XHw6fiGKVZZC6iQAmEPI1ecGtSbHDAT7vnfsPJrTT1NShL5xMf3DlF-CFFJM/s1600/white-presents-l.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"With a tree like this, red-and-green wrapping just wouldn't do. Give your gifts decor-worthy style with patterned papers, wide satin ribbons, and clever tie-ons."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photography by Laurey W. Glenn.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.southernliving.com/home-garden/decorating/christmas-tree-decorations/gifts_2" target="_blank">3 Fabulously Festive Christmas Trees</a>"</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.southernliving.com/" target="_blank">Southern Living</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqwLGm8Z3-bbHMk7U40-8fIgj8vil9ZcesOBGVeXd7V0GtaqKFYF9E8iNT0qlzASiVgt6usrIT6kI4fdob5RnfmJa0YaSI_mG8k3uOYgQ3jPvw4p27qkXtT6yDZttAQLIHQCYm5qVnwek/s1600/Modernholidayhues-NicolaMarc-Angus+McRitchie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqwLGm8Z3-bbHMk7U40-8fIgj8vil9ZcesOBGVeXd7V0GtaqKFYF9E8iNT0qlzASiVgt6usrIT6kI4fdob5RnfmJa0YaSI_mG8k3uOYgQ3jPvw4p27qkXtT6yDZttAQLIHQCYm5qVnwek/s1600/Modernholidayhues-NicolaMarc-Angus+McRitchie.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"When it comes to gift-wrapping, think outside the box. The combination of red, blue and pink feels festive and offers a fresh take on traditional Christmas hues. 'I always love to see a mix of unexpected colors, especially for Noel,' says Nicola."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Stylist: Nicola Marc.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photographer by Angus McRitchie.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://houseandhome.com/design/nicola-marcs-holiday-decorating-tips?page=0" target="_blank">Photo Gallery: Nicola Marc's Favourite Holiday Decor</a>"</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.houseandhome.com/" target="_blank">Canadian House and Home</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHW26TBMuj9XLoLylQtD6KVj4l5_uVUB8YFXEa_mlXEY-k74R0F4va6K9k_rts_vG6NrLr9QownWywn-ve6Y_VVoow3aFZxKd64q275ol_-ALTM1GHnhcC4hmEk2yRUng4SvQbPOtjxMA/s1600/blue-christmas-l.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHW26TBMuj9XLoLylQtD6KVj4l5_uVUB8YFXEa_mlXEY-k74R0F4va6K9k_rts_vG6NrLr9QownWywn-ve6Y_VVoow3aFZxKd64q275ol_-ALTM1GHnhcC4hmEk2yRUng4SvQbPOtjxMA/s1600/blue-christmas-l.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Many of us love to decorate with blue, so why not incorporate it into a holiday palette? 'The gorgeous shade of this wallpaper (Jute Grasscloth in Dungaree by Twenty2; twenty2.net) inspired this shimmery tree,' says Lindsey. 'To offset the rich colors with plenty of sparkle, I piled on the silver—glass ornaments, disco ball-esque garlands, and a quirky topper.' "</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photography by Laurey W. Glenn.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.southernliving.com/home-garden/decorating/christmas-tree-decorations/blue-christmas-tree-decorations" target="_blank">3 Fabulously Festive Christmas Trees</a>"</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.southernliving.com/" target="_blank">Southern Living</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcey2xhWJhjpuRs_ISqMAZ3wQ9dtbHzLhffR45zY8ibRFg41YON5WXf2W4zzn38Bs4ZZ5XEler0x_UP_35v0oneDXtlgiW1wwXTId4Q_isof245mtxE9S9gLhOXV5mEEfzie9tFCQpONg/s1600/p16-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcey2xhWJhjpuRs_ISqMAZ3wQ9dtbHzLhffR45zY8ibRFg41YON5WXf2W4zzn38Bs4ZZ5XEler0x_UP_35v0oneDXtlgiW1wwXTId4Q_isof245mtxE9S9gLhOXV5mEEfzie9tFCQpONg/s1600/p16-4.jpg" width="456" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cover of <i>Blueprint</i> magazine via Duck Duck Moose <a href="http://www.duckduckmoose.com/blog/designer-decorating-holidays-tips-decorating-christmas-tree/" target="_blank">blog</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJZnpIQE_xZxnZoayE1hrVpPBlGa2CeKfEjeL0TeBNxbWdMaRnAhZtY5YXaN5DmhaolxnLL2qOvIuXQLmIrwpcD4JtJoiqW8NRs1dQmHqvoUIWtweAZWD6LpIgYcIGN6qfNtED53O1Z58/s1600/102193912.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJZnpIQE_xZxnZoayE1hrVpPBlGa2CeKfEjeL0TeBNxbWdMaRnAhZtY5YXaN5DmhaolxnLL2qOvIuXQLmIrwpcD4JtJoiqW8NRs1dQmHqvoUIWtweAZWD6LpIgYcIGN6qfNtED53O1Z58/s1600/102193912.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"It’s a testament to Catherine’s dynamic sensibility that she calls her office, outfitted with chartreuse lacquered walls and jolts of bright green, her 'nirvana place.”'A round wall of windows—each bearing a festive wreath—and a coffered ceiling provide the room with architectural drama."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dover, Massachusetts, home of Catherine and Rod Walkey.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photography by Eric Roth</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Interior design by Gerald Pomeroy, Gerald Pomeroy Interiors. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photography by Eric Roth. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Written by Kari Costas.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/design/beautiful-homes/happy-holidays-cheerful-new-england-home?page=10&crlt.pid=camp.5WxggtF5Z70x" target="_blank">Happy Holidays in a Cheerful New England Home</a>" produced by Estelle Bond Guralnick.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Traditional Home</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">.</span></div>

Candy-Colored Christmas

My last post featured red and green holiday decor, but some homeowners prefer a pastel palette. If you are in the mood for a pink and blue C...

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