My friends thought I was crazy when I installed two white slip covered sofas into our family room. I'll admit, with three kids and a dog whose favorite past time is rolling in dirt, white sofas might not have been the most popular choice, but I love the crisp look and versatility that accompanies a white sofa--its the perfect blank canvas for a myriad of great looks. While the sofa has stayed (going on 8 years and dozens of washings), I've changed up the pillows often--bright yellow one summer, a cool blue ikat print another. Its a quick fix that can really transform a room--and its much easier to change out a pillow than a sofa! 

A blue-and-white scheme is timeless and perfectly updated with wooden bead trim. 

 Design House, Southampton

This weeks article for Hamptons Magazine features a classic white sofa instantly updated with five great pillows looks. You can read the article here. 

This bold and beautiful Ombre Istanbul velvet and linen Pillow adds a dash of drama to your room, Mecox Gardens, Southampton. 


Timeless traditional or boho chic? You can have both! Change up your pillows and transform your room in an instant.

HAUTE HYDRANGEAS

Big, bold and bursting with color, the hydrangea is a darling of the Hamptons, skirting summer homes and gardens with their beautiful purple and blue hues all summer long. Visit my home and its obvious that they're my favorite summer plant-there are big blue Nicos gracefully falling on the side porch, a parade of red white and blue blooms cover the terrace and a border of blooms adds drama and privacy to the pool area. Gorgeous outside, they also make an incredible summer bouquet--see my favorite ways to display the summer blooms on Hamptons Magazine here-

What's your favorite summer flower?

SHIP SHAPE NAUTICAL ACCENTS

It's true,  I'm on a bit of a nautical bend these days--but isn't summer the perfect time to adorn your home with a dose of coastal chic? From greywashed lanterns to knotted napkin rings, there's is an accessory ready to add some seafaring spirit to your summer interiors.

Buoy rope ottoman, Homenature

Seagrass console, Mecox Gardens

You can see more of my favorite marine inspired picks on Hamptons Magazine here-

Roberta Freymann Beach Towels

Summer is nearly here! Whether you're heading to the Hamptons or to father off shores, I've put together a Packing List For The Ultimate Beach Experience which can be found on Hamptons Magazine here. From luxurious beach towels to a portable "Pin" table that keeps the sand off your sangria, this beach list will help you maximize your days of surfing, sunning and building sandcastles.

ESSENTIALS FOR A GORGEOUS SUMMER GUEST ROOM

I've been busy at Blogfest 2012 for the past few days (so amazing!) and will have some fantastic posts detailing all the events later this week, but I wanted to share some exciting news with you today. I'm writing a weekly column for one of my favorite reads, Hamptons Magazine online and my first article Ten Essentials For A Gorgeous Guest Room is out today. With Memorial Day weekend nearly here, it's the perfect time to get your guest room looking its stylish, summer best. I hope you'll follow the column and be inspired!

LuLu DK Harbour Island from Matouk Bedding

How do you make your guest room the perfect retreat for your weekend guests?