Monday, June 24, 2013

Summer white........and a giveaway!


Good morning! Hope you had a fabulous weekend. Ours was a lot of fun and busy.... We were invited to a ridiculously gorgeous party, words cannot describe. This was an "A L L O U T", seeing is believing kind of party. It was a white party, where everything from the bars to the 6 foot plus models aka "the servers" were swathed in white, huge 5 foot crystal vases on the tables were filled with a liquid that actually turned color with the beat of the music, there were dancers in white sequins head to toe who entertained us with moves that I thought only performers from Cirque de Soleil could do (who knows given the magnitude of this party, they probably were from Cirque du Soeliel)!  The DJ was brought over from Greece, I kid you not...need I say more? It was crazy, amazingly beautiful!

I soooooo wish I had been able to take pics, my phone died and believe me I would have at least snapped a few (inconspicuously of course)! If I come across any, you know I will share! Until my parties last week, I was toying with the idea of having a summer party myself in August, and ironically it was going to be an all white party with a Caribbean/reggae theme( love reggae music) but suddenly I have lost my enthusiasm so maybe a fall party:) Moving along......

I LOVE white. In all its many "shades", from bright crisp white to soft creamy off whites. Summer, spring, fall and winter....white always rocks. But to me, in summer white truly reigns supreme. Is there anything prettier than an all white outfit, a beautiful white room, a patio adorned with white cushions and white flowers, I mean I could go on....but white is just so serene, gorgeous and  crisp. Today's post is devoted to all things white, I would love to know if you share the love.

I could be very happy living in an all white world....white bedroom and living room, a white kitchen, outside spaces with accents of white and a closet brimming with crisp white clothes! Practical perhaps not all the time but beautiful...yes indeed! So take a look and let me know what you think!

Also you must visit Art by Karena who is featuring The Enchanted Home shop today....where I am offering a wonderful giveaway!

 An all white hotel...oh yes! The Betsy in South Beach...oooh la la!

 This is my dream beach house living room..not too bad, huh? Love it!

 Love this all white patio..including the white painted brick fireplace, gorgeous!
Love the look and ease of white slipcovers, especially for a beach/coastal home! Homebunch
 An all white beach house...oh yea! Decoholic
A bunch of gorgeous white flowers.....oh yes!

Soft bleached woods and white go together like waves and sand, lobster and butter, cherry and pie.....
LOVE this room.....so soft, tranquil and elegant but still very inviting!
A white bedroom feels so fresh

 White on the patio is always appealing, very crisp and clean, love it because you can easily add just a touch of color with a few pillows, Veranda

 Even a vintage truck in white looks so fabulous and chic

 I would have a hard time turning down any of these scrumptious white desserts!


The allure and appeal of an all white kitchen will never go out of style...so classic!

White nail polish...love it especially against a tan!

White at its prettiest! Mykonos, Greece...wow!
Stunning white butlers pantry, timelessly elegant! Catalano via Homebunch


 Love the idea of beautiful white oversized hurricanes for summertime entertaining, EMP
 Gorgeous all white bathroom....love it! House Beautiful
 Love the idea of an all white baby nursery, how sweet! Just no crayons:) Apartment Therapy

If you happen to be getting married in the summer, an all white wedding is pretty darn breathtaking! Weheartit

White hydrangeas...one of summers many gifts!

This room is gorgeous...swathed in creamy white. I imagine the ocean is just a stones throw away!
 A stunning white blouse...it is seasonless and timeless, a great investment and works with everything!

 Stunning white shingled home by Catalano
A gorgeous neutral room with pale walls and slipcovered furniture, perfect near the coast! House Beautiful
A white bathroom is always in style!



This is sooo chic, I love all white with tan accents, ultra elegant and effortlessly cool!

Such a pretty bedroom, all white with touches of green, Homedidit
Isn't this romantic? Love the bleached wood floors, painted furniture and all white theme...gorgeous!
Gorgeous room, the textured wallpaper gives it some dimension and design but it's so serene.......
Love the idea of an all white movie theater! Just have to be careful with the candy......
An all white pool house? Absolutely...this stunning creation is from Catalano Builders

 Love the all white theme for a summer party, this one is gorgeous! Erineverafter
An all white room feels like walking onto a perfect cloud
A stunning white marble bathroom is a timeless classic like no other!

I could happily have an all white wardrobe for summer!

Love white flowers against the beautiful lush greenery of summer, Deborah Silver


Yes, even white dogs can get in on the white summer theme......look at this party dude!


So there is a recap on white and all the beautiful ways to incorporate it for the summer months. Do you love white too? It is one color that instantly brings serenity, peace, calm and crispness to any room it touches. Love as always to know what you think. Wishing you a fabulous day. 

Don't forget to stop by Art by Karena where she is featuring my online shop and I am offering a wonderful summer giveaway! Click here to visit:)

Also in case you missed my post yesterday on things that had been sold out that are now in stock...visit this post



45 comments:

  1. Dear Tina I adore this "All White" post! Your weekend party sound absolutely fabulous!!

    It is a pleasure to feature you, your shop, and a giveaway at my site! !

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  2. Absolutely love the all white inspiration this Monday morning. And, sure hope you find some pictures of that fabulous weekend party. Sounds unimaginable!

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  3. Tina, what a beautiful post. I love all white too. I would love to have a bedroom in all white but I don't know that it would stay that way long with three messy young kids and 2 hyper dogs! It is so beautiful to look at though I agree. We rented a house in Kiawah a few years ago that was done in light tan and white and it was so beautiful and calming.

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  4. Stunning post! A perfect fresh start to the week!
    xo
    S

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  5. I am such a fan of all white and these images are totally dream worthy...
    Your party sounds incredible... and sometimes photos don't do them justice so we shall imagine the wonder and the fabulousness... xv

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  6. It sounds like your friends brought DJ Rav over from Buddha Bar Paris...... hmmm, impressive. Don't give up on your summer fun party with all white - live for the moment.

    All white decor especially for an event, makes the atmosphere romantic and dreamy. The trick to layering in white {or any one colour choice} is to use various textures together, it gives dimension to the look. Tone on tone looks beautiful in white. And of course you have to add some sort of sparkle...... candles, mirror, crystal.... all opulent.

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  7. Glad you had such a fun weekend. I love starting the week with such a gorgeous collection of summer whites! I'm with you, I could live in an all white wardrobe all summer long - except today- it's pouring down rain and I would probably end up quite mud spattered! Oh well.
    Happy Monday, Tina!!! XOXO

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  8. That party sounds incredible! You must get us pictures! I love white too. I wear a lot of white all summer long and just finished a huge renovation and did an all white kitchen which I have to say I am really loving. Great pictures, thank you for sharing. Hope you have a nice day Tina.

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  9. Love so many of the images! Great inspiration for a Monday morning!

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  10. ............ All white......my fave! I would love, love, to see photos of your wonderful party. I can't even imagine such a gorgeous party!

    Thank you so much for posting all white today!

    Christine

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  11. I love all the white too, my porch is being redesign, but I want it to continue to be white, but it's so difficult to find white outdoor furniture, if it's not for the beach. Any ideas. Thanks,

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  12. Tina this post is pure eye candy. I love an all white kitchen, bathroom and bedroom too. Don't know if my two year olds would agree though:-)

    That hotel looks amazing, I need to look that up as we go to Florida (keys) all the time. Looks like a great side excursion and white desserts, so pretty. Thanks for putting together this beautiful post.

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  13. Huge white fan! White blouses and blazers, white nails, and lots of white in my home with pops of color (and I have the two dogs.. so lots of care taken there!) That picture of the baby in the nursery is adorable:) miss those days. Love your comment about bleached woods and white.. going together like waves and sand, lobster and butter :) Yep!! Happy Monday Tina!

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  14. Hi found you through Pinterest and so happy that I did. Love this blog. It has kept me glued to my computer many hours! I love this post too because there is nothing as pretty as white. It is so pure and refreshing. I just painted my dining room and living room a beautiful soft white and it makes such a difference, it is like walking into a bright happy space now (used to be taupe). love all the inspiration on this page. Hope I win the giveaway.

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  15. Oooh! I want to go to a ridiculously gorgeous party! All white, please~ Love an all-white party!! I find white and neutral cream interiors to be very calming. Nothing beats white flowers. Off to visit Karena now~

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  16. This was your most beautiful post ever!
    Thank you.

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  17. Love love love (LOVE) these photos. I am a white addict myself!!! And the party sounds amazing... I hope you danced the night away?! How fun :)

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  18. Just back from vacationing with the kids and checking in. That summer soiree sounds like something out of a novel. SOOO wish you had a few pics to share but -oh-well-
    I could very easily live with all white. My hubby? Not so much. He likes lots of earthy shades so we do a bit of a compromise here and there. Wonderful post, Tina- xo Diana

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  19. I am totally loving the all white look...especially on a hot day like today!!! Hope you are staying cool! xoxo

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  20. I don't care that it isn't always practical, I love white in all it forms, but mostly when mixed with wood or a slightly warmer tone. The outfit with the tan handbag - pure perfection! I have a "white" inspiration file - am adding many, maybe all, of these! x Sharon

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  21. Love this post. I would love to have an all white bathroom and cannot wait to redo mine, its a horrible light blue tile, so dated! We are taking on a massive renovation in Sept. and I cannot wait and am really thinking of going all white for my bathroom, so many great ideas here. My favorite picture is the one of Greece and the adorable dog. Proof that white looks great on all shapes and sizes. I entered your giveaway and hope I win.

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  22. Wow - a party like that would definitely make us think twice about throwing one, especially if our friends attended it, too! Sounds like it was very special... Love your white inspiration and are so happy we went all white in our new master bath.
    xxoo
    C + C

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  23. All of this white is so refreshing and elegant! Really LOVE that white polish!!

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  24. Tina! LOVE all white to wear in the summer, even in the window, love winter white outfits. Fresh, elegant and forever classic. Lots of wonderful eye candy in your post today, thank you for gathering so many beautiful images!
    Happy Monday,
    Kathysue

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  25. HI Tina,
    Thank you for the nice comments on my post today! I am obsessed with this post---love white and I pinned a ton of the images…so gorgeous. I love the white Frenchie…totally made my day.
    Oh, and I would totally love to go to a white party…bummer about your phone..mine always to seems to die at the wrong times.
    Happy Week!
    Amy

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  26. Tina I am a fellow white fan. I just love seeing a home in white, wish I could have more in my own but with my large family and active household don't think it would stay white long!
    That party sounded so incredible. What a fun night and a lot of work! Thanks for such a beautiful post. Such dreamy images, especially "your" beach house living room and the pooch!

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  27. Love everything white. With the boys gone, I finally was brave enough last winter to replace all my family room furniture with white slip covers. I forgot to factor in the biggest boy, my husband. We made the first pesto of the season last night. Today I'm washing the covers of the chair he was sitting in. Boys! :)

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  28. Began my "all white" garden last year, white hydrangea,white roses,white lily,white santa barbara daises,white azalea,gardenia, and white rhododendron,variegated hosta and lots of boxwood. Nothing more relaxing than the color white!

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  29. love all the gorgeous white images. I love the photo of the planters - actually thought it was your house. Hope you're enjoying the gorgeous weather that you have been having!

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  30. you have me in the palm of yer hand with this one, tina. i am sooooo glad you appreciated my moves at the grand shindig over the weekend (in addition to blogging, i like to get my cirque du soleil on when i can...)

    never seen an all-white nursery before and sort of adore it.

    WHITE IS SO DAMN RIGHT.

    michele

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  31. I love it too Tina and you have inspired me to go for even more white this Summer! I have a very green backyard (surprising I'm sure in Seattle :)) but as I get to know the house and garden as we live here longer, I have been thinking planting all white geraniums and other perennials each Spring would be quite stunning. That's the plan for next Spring! And that party you described, it sounds quite memorable! I think you may have inspired me for a white post of my own - I have been looking for some inspiration lately so thank you!

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  32. Beautiful post Tina,

    I LOVE all white rooms, houses etc. I do not live in an all white house but I still love it. Maybe in my next place...

    Bummer about your phone, it sounds like the party was fabulous! Did you mention the food? Was it white? And the cocktails?

    I hope you are having a great week!

    Heading over to Karena's.

    Elizabeth

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  33. Of all your blogs, this is my absolute FAVOURITE!!

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  34. Tina you knocked it out of the park, I love white and your pictures prove why. I love it all!

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  35. It is lovely stunning Tina! Great to see such white peaceful images as that is exactly my mind set as you know(:
    The patio with whit blossoming trees and green throw pillows is just a paradise I want to own! Begs the question if I should have planted only white flowers(:

    The party you went to sounds royal!
    Xo z

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  36. Tina hope your summer is going well. I miss visiting you but with a move new job and new puppy I don't have as much time but I look forward to seeing what I have missed.
    This post is a real treat thanks for such wonderful eye candy!

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  37. This post was spectacular. Each setting more beautiful than the last. LOVE WHITE! Thanks for all the beautiful ideas. I always love this site.

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  38. Hi Tina,
    I have this overwhelming desire to have white slipcovers made for my entire house! And, I want to be part of your crowd...that party sounds Ah-mazing!! We have a white party to attend in July and it is such a beautiful affect seeing everyone dressed in white.

    Today is definitely a day to wear a gauzy white dress....I can barely believe the temps!
    xoxo Elizabeth

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  39. Lovely post Tina, and I saw the giveaway at Karena's! Sometimes I'm tempted to paint everything white, and this post reinforces that...
    Stacy

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  40. SO FRESH AND SUMMERY. And what a fab party you attended. This really gets me in the mood for summer!

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  41. Thank you for the link and for beautiful, amazing photographs.

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  42. Good morning gorgeous!

    I was off-line for three days, being in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin for a wedding. WOMAN, you should have seen the lake homes, and the shops. OUTRAGEOUSLY ELEGANT!!!!!!!

    Love the whites here..you know I love white! Hugs to you dearest Tina! Anita

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  43. White? YES PLEASE! I ADORE white...so much so that I devoted my whole blog to it. :) Great selection of spaces and photos in this post Tina! Sounds like you went to quite the party!

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  44. Wow! That white party sounds incredible! Glad you had fun! I can't wait to see what party you have in the fall! You are an pretty awesome party planner with great ideas! Love all the white and I will head over to Karena's! I was away at my son's college orientation.

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