6/9/10

Summer Style Secrets: If The Lamp Shade Fits

First up in the Summer Style Secrets Series is 
Raina from If The Lamp Shade Fits.

 A daily read for me,
her witty insights and "daily doses of deliciousness"
always have me coming back for more.

Here are Raina's picks for a stylish summer...



1.  Flower Flip Flops from Victoria's Secret
These flower flip flops just say "summer".
All leather, they look much more expensive than they are.
They fit true to size and are so comfortable.  I can't tell you
how many compliments I've received
( I have both colors shown).
Now on sale for $29.00 a pair, you can find them here.

2.  Summer Quilt from Garnet Hill
I recently found this summer quilt at Garnet Hill.
It would be adorable for a little girl's bedroom.
$168-208, find it here.

3. The Good Home Company's Beach Days Linen Spray
On hot summer days,
I love to freshen my sheets with this spray.
It's the very essence of sun and sand.
$18.50, at Pillow Mint.

4.  Liberty of London for Target Children's Swimsuit
My three year old daughter is paddling around
our neighborhood pool in this darling swimsuit.
$11.99 available here.

~*~

And lastly, Raina mentions that she is
currently working on finishing
up her back patio.
Her inspiration: the riad courtyards of Morocco.

Look how fabulous Raina's living room,
and her daughter's room came out....



Is there any doubt that
this talented designer's patio
won't be equally jaw dropping?

I hope you enjoyed Raina's picks.
Personally, I'm heading out to Target,
right after I get my hands
on a bottle of that linen spray!






64 comments:

Rock'n Roll Ballerina said...

I want that linene spray also;) Great inspiration from Morocco and the rooms turned out great!

Sarah B said...

Wow, what stylish rooms!! Love the quilt and those thongs (flipflops) are very summery and sweet :)

Privet and Holly said...

I want it ALL: LOVE all the lovelies here!
Raina really is talented. Both of those rooms are beautiful and unusual ~ different ~ and I really appreciate that vision. Thank you for this very pretty and inspiring post! xx Suzanne

Diana Mieczan said...

Summer Quilt from Garnet Hill is so beautiful...Perfect for a summer day:) Ohh this post is so inspiring:)
Kisses darling and have a sunny day!

DREAMER'S DEN said...

perfect summer round up! lovely picks, raina!
(and thanks for the link love!!)

Café Bellini said...

The girl's room is magical!

Debby said...

Those flip flops are adorable! Lovely guest post! xo

Cara said...

I can't live without linen spray! I am a little obsessed :/
I would DIE for an outdoor space like that!

Style Chronicle said...

Jaw dropping indeed - WOW! My girls have Liberty swimsuits from Target this summer too!!

Hamptontoes said...

Love the Garnet Hill quilt! I also get a lot of bathing suits for my daughter at Target...the selection is great! Fun list!

Erika ~TiptoeButterfly~ said...

WOW to those rooms!!!!!! ... i'm ALL about linen spray, but it HAS to be lavender - i can't go anywhere without it :o) ... i wonder if hotels and stuff get annoyed by that, hummm .. oh well!

and i LOVE the L.o.L. stuff - i got my niece some stuff!!

*kiss kiss*
Erika
~Tiptoe Butterfly~

Vanessa@decor happy said...

Raina is hilarious - she's taking a blogging break now but hope she's back soon. Love her daughter's bedroom - so exotic. Must admit that when visiting the US, I scooped up all the LofL I could get my hands on for my daughter - so darling and affordable.

Dancing Branflake said...

That living room and her daughter's bedroom are amazing! And I love her summer picks. Man, kid's swim suits rock. I wish I could fit into one.

Fashion, Art and other fancies said...

Such summer fabulousness - I adore the Summer Quilt. Happy summer fun;-)

Heavenly Housewife said...

Oh, thats so beautiful. I love the latticed window shade, its so exotic and elegant at the same time.
*kisses* HH

My Domicile Style said...

That girls room is divine! Such fun picks for summer.

The Shiny Pebble said...

I love the luxury of linen sprays... it adds yet another dimmension to the relaxation experience. I need to try that one!

Kim@Chattafabulous said...

The quilt is amazing. Love the big graphic design on something so traditional - new meets old - my favorite!

lisaroy said...

I love all of these! the flip flops are adorable!

Jaime @ La vie...J'aime said...

That pillow mist sounds lovely~ I'd like my room to smell of the beach!

Marcie said...

Such a great post! I love hearing about peoples summer style. This is the one season where I really have my own style too. That quilt is amazing!

xo
M

erin@designcrisis said...

Le sigh. I love summer and I love Raina!

Raina Cox said...

Thanks so much for inviting me to participate in The Zhush's Summer Style Series!

I had so much fun picking it all out.

And thanks to everyone for their kind comments!

Valerie said...

Wow, Raina's living room looks gorgeous! I love the pattern on the walls. Great post!

xo
Valerie

Fee-AMore said...

Okay, i think i need that quilt pretty badly!

Karena said...

Raina is fabulous, I love her posts, she keeps me laughing, and from becoming a "serious" artist! I really want the yellow sandals!! VC is right up the street, maybe catalog only though!

Karena
Art by Karena

Andrea said...

Great intro! Her living room is stunning!

Mariska Meijers said...

Her living room has this Hollywood Glam to it. May be I have to reconsider my recluttering mode :))

CDS said...

Oh the summer. How lovely it is in its laziness. Today is the last day of school in Miami...so summer really kicks into gear tomorrow. :) xo

Leah said...

Love her picks! Love this post! Happy Wednesday!

Karen@StrictlySimpleStyle said...

I recently discovered her blog and just love it. She's so witty and what a talented designer as well.

Cashon&Co said...

Awesome girls! Okay, Raina's daughters room is incredible. Absolutley amazing. What a fun post y'all!

Kelle Dame said...

Awesome picks! I love that quilt! Also a fan of Raina's blog. I love her wallpaper!

S and O said...

Love the sandals thy're totally cute :D

Xoxo
Sarah

Kendall said...

Her daughter's room is so chic!! Wow! I'm back to check your posts after being away for a few days. Great stuff as usual!

angela walker jewelry said...

Love her daughter's bedroom!!! So pretty..... I am also lovin' the Garnet Hill bedspread! Thanks for the great post!
Health and happiness,
Angela

Deepali Kalia Interior Design Blog Filling Spaces said...

cUTE sandals and the bedding is so fresh:)

Kristin said...

That quilt is divine. I want to take it to the beach!!

p.s. Our blog has moved! We would love for you to visit us at our new site: http://www.bonbonrosegirls.com/
Unfortunately, if you followed us with Google Friend Connect you'll have to re-follow but everything else is the same! Hugs, K

Mackenzie {Design Darling} said...

love the sound of that linen spray and LOVE the idea for this series! you're on the ball as always.

Sally@DivineDistractions said...

I'm in love with the grillwork over the window in her daughter's room. What a unique way to bring style and privacy together. Have fun on your shopping expedition.....love me some Target'

pretty pink tulips said...

Wow to the rooms! I'm sure the patio will be a Morrocan dream! Need to get my mom those flip-flops, for which I'm sure she would flip!!

Kiki said...

Wonderful picks Raina and great post too!!! Nothing says summer cand chic to me more than a bottle of linen spray - I always get the smell of crisp linen!!! The Morocan inspiration is awesome and I'm sure when it's done it will look just as fab as her home..

XOXO
Kiki

Stephanie said...

Beach house days and Paris Rains are staples in my house! These are great finds - good eye!

drollgirl said...

raina is smart AND HILARIOUS, and i love her blog!

and thanks so much for your comment. i really appreciate it.

~*~ saskia ~*~ said...

Well, I just made more than enough space, send it over, ALL of it, please.

Have a happy happy day! xx

Josie said...

She sounds so fabulous! I'll definitely pop over to check out her blog :)
xxoo Josie
http://winksmilestyle.blogspot.com

sherri said...

Raina is awesome. and so is that quilt.

This Photographer's Life (Architecture+ Interior Design) said...

Awesome! I love the morocco patio!!

my favorite and my best said...

must have the spray...im s sucker for shit that smells good.
and the flip flops too...love them. fyi..the j crew flower flip flops broke after 3 weeks. don't buy them.

Averill said...

Oooh...summery indeed! And yes, I'll be right behind you in line at Target getting the linen spray (and maybe that bathing suit for my niece!).

Haute World said...

Wow, those interiors are gorgeous! I love the Moroccon inspired look, but it's easy to go overboard and they managed to keep it very tasteful and chic. Those flip flops and the quilt are fabulous as well!

Room Service ~ Decorating 101 said...

I love those old vintage bathing suits, I wish they would come back in... thanks for visiting.

THE ALTERNATIVE WIFE said...

Fabulous picks! I want summer back...it's almost fall-like right now...

jules @ The Diversion Project said...

raina has awesome style and taste, and is a pretty cool chick all round! love her picks.

that quilt is lovely. jxxx

Joanne said...

I'm liking that summer quilt, it has a certain retro look to it that could really jazz up a room. I love changing bedding, accessories, pillows, with the seasons.

Charlotta Ward said...

Wonderful list and all I can do here in Wintery Sydney is sigh and drool..

Raina is fabulous - in every sense. Her eye and mind for design is unbeatable and I love pretty much everything she does.
Needless to say 'If the Lampshade Fits' is an absolute MUST on everyone's blogroll.

Big hugs to both of you clever girls!

xx Charlotta

A Perfect Gray said...

the gal oozes style...

Hazel said...

I'm dreaming of summer!! I would love that Linen Spray... it looks absolutely divine!! :) Hazel

Suze Yalof Schwartz said...

Your blog roll rocks! just when to every site and have to add a bunch to mine. So thanks for sharing your favorites!

Laura Casey Interiors said...

Great secrets, I love all her ideas.

Emelie - C'est LA vie said...

Oh this is great - I've been on the lookout for some cute flipflops!

Another awesome blog to follow then...

.sabo skirt. said...

Mmmm that bed spray sounds amazing..

xx .sabo skirt.

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Marija said...

Not at all surprised by how stylish yet unpredictable this list is. Raina is anything but boring and I knew her style secrets would be the same. LOVE the Garnett Hill blanket/throw! Could be a cool wall tapestry, too...

Lynda @ Happenstance Home said...

I just picked up an adorable deep blue dress from Ann Taylor Loft and wanted fun flip flops to dress it down. A change of shoes can make it wedding dressy or go out to dinner casual. Anyhow - I think the flip flops are it! I like this kind of post - very fun!

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