Hard to miss the standard summer uniform of women these days… the ubiqitous white jean. Which of course, calls for chic accessorizing to distinguish oneself from the crowd. Likewise, for the home, white denim upholstery provides that same clean, modern background to showcase great decorative accents.
Piecesinc.com offers a fabulous selection of colorful pillows to set you apart from the pack.

The slipcovered Chloe sofa from Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams offers great formal lines with the casualness of white denim.

Beachdwelling has added to their sea-inspired lifestyle collection with some refined furniture pieces. While certainly not as casual or comfortable as their Shabby Chic line, the rare antiques and Swedish sofas provide a more streamlined beachy decor. Transforming vintage pieces with crisp upholstery is wonderful way to achieve a more unique beach interior. Beachdwelling offers this stunning French Canape, an early 18th century seat, re-upholstered in an organic hand blocked paisley fabric of indigo blue and ivory.

Invigorate your whites with lemon and lime colored accent pieces.

Happy April!

White lacquer side table: www.craigvandenbrulle.com

Vintage Table Lamps: www.piecesinc.com

Decorative Pillows: www.hableconstruction.com

White cotton sofa/sectional: www.beachdwelling.com

A friend recently introduced me to an authentic Southern lifestyle shop called Cottage Chic. Set in a charming brick cottage with vintage wide plank flooring, the boutique hosts an extensive collection of shabby chic furniture, stainless steel apothecary cabinets, whimsical lighting fixtures, and Bella Notte linens and bedding. What gives the shop its hospitable ambiance are the hand selected accent pieces such as retro-chic signage, imported bolts of ticking fabric and colorful paintings from talented local artists. Their website is very extensive and user-friendly, and they ship worldwide.  Beatrice Bed from the Jane Keltner Collection, Chocolate Opal Bubble Lamp, and Vintage Summer Signage.