Custom Items

There is nothing more fun than having something made just for you, or more thoughtful than having something made for someone else. Sometimes it's as simple as adding a monogram or having an item of clothing tailored to fit perfectly, and sometimes it's as big as ordering a piece of furniture or custom cabinetry for a new kitchen.

Here are some different items that you can have customized:

Custom Furniture
One of the reasons that I love Ethan Allen is because you can customize their furniture. Like one of their chairs? Pick from one of thousands of fabrics. Picked out a pink sofa or chair? Then why not paint the interior of a library bookcase to match it?

Monogrammed Gloves - I saw these on Oprah's Favorite Things and they were definitely a favorite for me.

Monogrammed Shirt

Luggage

The navy and white bag is no longer available but a similar bag can be purchased here, the Keepall 50 is from here.

Bracelet

Signet Ring

Cuff links

Design your own suit or shirt at Brooks Brothers here.

I am currently waiting on two pieces of custom made furniture for the study at our home in Georgia. It's fun to design what you want, but the anticipation is killing me! 

      

Bows

There is something so deliciously girly about bows.  I love to add bows to my outfits, usually on shoes, a handbag, a belt or small piece of jewelry.

If you're looking to add some bows to your own closet here are some of my picks:

Bows on jewelry and accessories:

Gloves  *  Bracelet  *  Ring

Belt  *  Belt  *  USB

 Bows on shoes:

Kate Spade  *  Ferragamo  *  J Crew

C Wonder  *  Ferragamo

Bows on bags:

Ferragamo  *  Prada

Valentino

Christian Louboutin  *  Ferragamo

Bows on Clothes

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Equestrian Style

Both my daughter and I are big fans of equestrian style. It's perfect for fall, can be dressed up or down, is suitable for both generations, and the pieces work well with other items in your closet. 

These looks work just as well with jeans as they do with jodhpurs. A Barbour jacket is just as suitable for a day in London or New York City as it is for a walk in the country. And best of all this look is timeless. These are pieces that you will wear for many years to come.

Equestrian style is very easy to find in the stores at the moment. Here are some pieces that we love,  (we own many of them ) :

Ralph Lauren  *  Tuckernuck  * Zara

Ralph Lauren  *  Ralph Lauren  *  Ralph Lauren 

Barbour  *  Burberry *  Barbour

Barbour *  Elizabeth Mckay  *  J Crew 

Gucci  * Raina  *  Swell Caroline

Hermès

Swell Caroline  *  Swell Caroline  *  C Wonder

Tory Burch  *  Brooks Brothers *  J Crew

Tory Burch  *  Ralph Lauren  *  Corso Como 

Ralph Lauren *  Burberry  *  Hunter

Hermès  *  Chloé

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