Monday, July 26, 2010

Telluride Time:)!!

I am off for family vacation and very excited about changing zip codes!!!!  I have signed up at a local yoga studio for the two weeks and plan on creating my own retreat!!  The kids are also super excited to hike with us, go rafting, play golf, and go on a hot air balloon ride.  I am going to take advantage of being "away" to un plug a bit.  I plan on posting some of my favorite past posts while I am away:)  Stay tuned for pics form our family vacay when we return!!

xoxo
KP

Friday, July 16, 2010

Fall Inspiration


Vintage inspired dresses, opaque tights, and KILLER stacked heels!
Looks like fall to me!!

I have been putting together an inspiration book for my fall buying trips and this 
vintage fall ad is SINGING to me:)

I am adding TONS of home furnishings and hostess gifts to the KP mix, so come check it out:)

xoxo
KP

Thursday, July 15, 2010

KP Buying Trip


I am very excited to be heading out on my buying trips for next season! I just finished packing and this pretty much sums up my travel wardrobe:) Wish me luck!!

xoxo
KP

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

BIndu Yoga Studio- OBSESSED

                                                                  
                                                        Local girls listen up!

 I have always had a great appreciation for yoga and enjoyed the practice.  However, I was unable to find a local class that provided a challenge with the peaceful afterglow I craved.  At last I have, Angel, owner and instructor of Bindu Yoga Studio is flat out FANTASTIC!!  You can check out her studio HERE .  If you happen to be in town this summer, treat yourself to an hour of bliss and rejuvenation:)  If not, be sure to put this on your fall schedule. Perfect for busy moms who need to take care of themselves so they can take care of everybody else.

Namaste

KP

This was and will continue to be a game changer for me:)))

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Family Movie Night


This summer has been filled with plenty of Family Movie Nights!  My kids love this tradition full of snuggle time and popcorn!!  I found these little popcorn holders at my local grocery and they make it that much MORE fun:)

xoxo

Monday, July 12, 2010

Pink Chairs=Happy KP


I am VERY excited about a new business venture (stay tuned for all the details).  I am now on the hunt for TONS of home furnishings and hostess gifts for the shop AND new office furniture for my launch.  I am for sure thinking a grand pink power chair for my office or maybe a pair for clients to enjoy;)

xoxoxo
I LOVE keeping things interesting and that is exactly what I am cooking up, something VERY interesting;)

KP

Friday, July 9, 2010

Flat Stanley


This is my son's Flat Stanley visiting The Sabine River in Texas.  I recommend this "project" to anyone home with kids this summer.  Macky did it last fall as part of his kindergarten class.  You and your kids will have such fun reading about Flat Stanley and then making your own to mail off for an adventure.  Ask each person to take pictures of Stanley and write about where they took him and then mail him back to you.  We waited so excitedly to receive Stanley back and read all about his trips!

You can find the book here at amazon

Some of Macky's classmates Stanley's visited the great wall  of China, New York, Costa Rica!!
What a GREAT way to teach your kids about new places!!!!!


xoxo
Enjoy your kiddos with this family fun time:),
I would love to see pics of YOUR Stanley

Thursday, July 8, 2010

4th Was A Wonderful Fun Filled Weekend






This is SO easy and SO fun for kids!  Mine giggle with excitement to make America her Birthday Cake:)!!


Pulitzer Potato Salad, OMG delicious 



Headed to a friends BBQ with the cake and potato salad, what a GREAT Day!!

xoxo

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Ghost Chair, still so so so so so CHIC!

Local West Palm Beach Designer chose it for her nursery
Chic baby, I LOVE IT!
Check out her Blog :)

Dining options:)



As you can see this chair can GO the distance.  I love that, as I am always moving things around and it works in SO MANY installations:)
You can find one here
or
You can find a knock-off here

Remember, love where you live!
xoxo
KP

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

My FAVORITE item in my make up bag:)

Anyone else LOVE this stuff?  I have been using it since I was in High School and still LOVE it!
I  know should be covered in an amazing summer tan, however it has eluded me a bit due to work and the temperature in Florida.  It  simply prohibits prolonged time outdoors:(
But you better bet I am still glowing thanks to this old standby!!

xoxo
KP

Friday, July 2, 2010

Palm Beach Illustrated KP July Feature:)!!

I am very excited to see such a fun article about me and my shop in this months issue of Palm Beach Illustrated.  You can find the publication at www.palmbeachillustrated.com.  They may not have the entire issue posted yet, however I was told they will soon!!!

KP

Thursday, July 1, 2010

Homemade ice cream cookie sandwiches! YUM



Wednesday Night Casa Pulitzer
Our FAVORITE


Homemade Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Sandwiches 


8 ounces unsalted butter or butter flavored shortening
11 ounces brown rice flour, approximately 2 cups
1 1/4 ounces cornstarch, approximately 1/4 cup
1/2-ounce flour, approximately 2 tablespoons
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 ounces sugar, approximately 1/4 cup
10 ounces light brown sugar, approximately 1 1/4 cups
1 whole egg
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons whole milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup milk chocolate chips
1/2 cup toffee pieces
1/2 cup toasted almond slivers

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Cream butter. Add both of the sugars to the bowl with the butter and using the paddle attachment, cream together on medium speed for 1 minute. Add the whole egg, egg yolk, milk and vanilla extract and mix until well combined. Slowly incorporate the flour mixtures until thoroughly combined. Add the chocolate, toffee and nuts, and stir to combine.


Without ANY doubt, use Blue Bell vanilla ice cream;)  hands down the best !!




Enjoy!!
xoxo

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

OVERLOAD!!

I have been away too long!!

  Not physically away, just mentally allowing myself to be bogged down with things that take me away from being at ease and happy:(  I have been totally overloaded and feeling a bit like poor Milton:(  Left to wonder "will I ever catch up"?  Well it is like a light went off and I remembered a golden rule!  If you cannot change something, change the way you think about it! WOW, I am feeling better already!  I am planning a massage tomorrow on my lunch hour, a wonderful weekend with my family for the forth, and to basically get back to being the task master I am!  LOL

Watch Out;)

xoxo
KP

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Crew Kids


Crew Kids

Lucy is stalking me already for "school" clothes.  She pointed out we only have six weeks until her big day LOL!  I realize it is still June but I have been fueling her fantasy with J Crew Cuts pictures online.  Pre-fall is too cute and there are tons of styles on sale that are perfect for Florida Fall!  Check it out here

xoxo
KP

Friday, June 11, 2010

Can this be Right? Jersey Shore is a Big Hit??


Jersey Shore is all the rage??  I sure do not get this show and another season just seems like a fashion show of constant DONT"S  !!  I realize people LOVE a train a wreck situation, but PLEEEEASE NO MORE
  

Thursday, June 10, 2010

MTV Madness...The Good And The Not So Good



Please tell me you saw this live, it stole the show!  The 2010 MTV Movie Awards Show that is.  Outrageous is almost the standard at this event but Tom Cruises STANDOUT performance topped all the other attempts by young newbies to be the performance everyone is talking about!


Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Classic Tented Cabana Stripes...O Yeah






Summer cabana stripes have totally taken over my mind!  I am obsessed with this crisp, cool, and AFFORDABLE option for transforming a space that is ready for a bit of pizzazz.  I think this works best in a small space with wide set stripes, go on, go for it!!
I am working on a design board for my upcoming shop makeover and I'm pretty sure you will find a fabulous striped redo in my powder room !!!!!

xoxo
KP

SO glad to be back to doing the things I love!!

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

AHHHHH I am finally back to my life:)

Well our trip went off with all the bells and whistles!!  We relaxed, experienced the culture, and acquired tourists tans...aka SUNBURNS!!  We spent time in the spa, the beach, hiking, and in a cave??  We had room service EVERY morning, had a beach boy,  and completely relaxed into DR paradise...So basically it was over the top FABULOUS!!!!!

Our villa in Tortuga Bay, time to relax DR style!!


Coca Cola Light Por Favor!



Spa time, so needed and I was blessed to spend a day here!!



I love you mac!!!!


Hands down the BEST beach I have ever dipped my toes in, AHHHmazing


Table side serenade...so romantic!


Cannot wait to get back to Punta Cana and this heavenly view.  The vibe here is luxury and leisure and I loved every minute.

(I did come home with an unfortunate souvenir, stomach flu:( hence my absence from my beloved blog)
It is always great to come home with a head full of memories and inspiration to keep doing what I love!!

xoxo
gladly back to reality ;)

Monday, May 31, 2010

Valentino Style

I scour design magazines regularly and always love to see what celebrities have done with their homes, especially fashion designers!  When I saw an editorial on one of Valentino's homes I was taken away by this bedroom.  Holy headboard!!  The scale of this painting is so fabulous and over the top it is a game changer!!!

What do you expect from a man who beams of style and grace!

KP

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Off To Paradise

We are OFF to paradise for a few days!!!  AHHHHH I am so excited to change zip codes for a few days and just simply relax!  Meme has arrived from Texas to watch the kids and we are packing our bags!  We are going to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic and I promise to post plenty of pics of this overdue vacation!!

xoxo
KP
Have a great Memorial Day weekend

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

A Day At The Apple Store Is A Good Day

Yesterday turned out to be a stellar day thanks to my beloved Apple Store!!  I dragged both kids with me in hopes of getting some help with Mackys itouch.  Turns out is was defective yet under warranty and he got a brand new one for free!!  Next daddy's iphone is acting up so we give that a whirl, defective, under warranty and he got a new one for free!  This is why I LOVE Apple they always take such great care of their devoted Apple OBSESSED customers!!  I also got a HUGE kick out of watching all the "older" people seeking help oogling over Macky and Lucy running those huge imacs as if it were child's play!!  It is a new generation that is basically born with an iphone in their hand and an ipad on their xmas wish list:)

xoxo
KP

I LOVE APPLE!

Monday, May 24, 2010

KP Girls Out On The Town This Weekend


Looks like a lot of fun was had this weekend by the super chic KP Girls!  The best dressed girls in Palm Beach were spotted in their KP gear at The Non Gala Gala for WPB 100 at The Ann Norton Sculpture Garden , The Beach Clubs White Party, and hanging out in Palm Beach hot spots!  You all look fab and are oozing confidence in your oh so stylish picks:)

xoxoxooxoxo
KP