Cecil Beaton Fabric

The late Sir Cecil Beaton, two-time Academy Award winning costumer designer (for Gigi and My Fair Lady), prolific photographer, and diarist...now has a line of fabrics to add to his expansive repertoire. His haute couture renderings and whimsical drawings have been translated into fabrics, silks and wallpapers. The sketches date from as early as 1929, but are strikingly modern. I especially love the ladies fashion illustration print, Beaton's Beauties, drawings of 1950s Dior and Balenciaga runway looks. How adorable in a little girl's room?! www.cecilbeatonfabrics.com

Designer Spotlight: Robyn Karp Interiors

Images {Robyn Karp}

While Sunday blog reading, I found NYC designer Robyn Karp on Elements of Style. After flipping through her portfolio, I was delighted to see that she has done quite a few children's rooms...so I thought I would share.

Tripp Trapps in action...

Images {via the boo and the boy}

I just re-discovered The Boo and the Boy blog and found this great collection of photos of the Stokke Tripp Trapp chair in some pretty fantastic kitchens. Get one here.

Mr. X goes to Hollywood!

Follow his journey on Bla Bla's blog... here.

Sweetiepie Restaurant NYC

Images {Sweetiepie Restaurant}

While reading the latest T&C mag, I stumbled across a feature on a new restaurant in Greenwich Village, Sweetiepie. It is, as owner Julie Daniels Janklow describes "cocktails in a candy store." Reminiscent of diners from her youth, Janklow wanted to create an eatery that had "little enchantment" where she could eat with her son, August. The menu offers comfort food favs like Mac & Cheese, PB&J sandwiches, tater tots and sliders. And amazing sounding salads and signature cocktails for mom. Um yea...did I mention there is a FULL bar!! Or you can order from their wine list...Krug Rose, anyone? Mocktails are available for kiddies (so cute)...like my fav the "Pinkalicious"... muddled strawberries/raspberries/strawberries with lemon, cranberry juice and a splash of soda.

You can have your birthday party there or just arrange for an impromptu tea party. I cannot wait to experience this first hand on my next trip to New York!

Gwyneth Paltrow loves it too! Check out her review on her lifestyle blog, GOOP.

Elle Decor March Issue

I was pleasantly surprised by how many wonderful kids rooms were featured in the March issue of Elle Decor.

Amazing D. Porthault euro shams on this lucky little girl's bed.

A cork wall, vintage desk, & collection of sports memorabilia.

Hermes blanket, Madeline Weinrib pillow and monogrammed sheets...very handsome.

A NYC playroom...love the nautical windows.

Cool moroccan inspired room.

A chalkboard wall with a sophisticated French armchair.

Seeing Red

Images {1&2 Jonathan Adler; House Beautiful; Bholu; unknown}

I love touches of red, especially in little boys rooms. My first inclination is to always paint a room grey, but I really admire the way that Jonathan Adler is so unafraid of color. I would never think to make an entire room red, but it looks great! But if you are hesitant to make such a commitment, like me, a red chair or roman shade make quite a statement.