I'm not the only one who thinks that one rule of Summer style should be keeping things simple. Interior and food stylist Paul Lowe agrees that simple presentations can make a huge visual impact when it comes to flowers. I asked him if he could some simple Summer styling techniques for flowers, and he happily agreed. Here's one of Paul's flower tips: "When I work with flowers I always try to keep Read more

I love this informal painting from artist Cy Twombly, which was featured during the preview of the newly built Brandhorst Museum in Munich, Germany. Inspired by the big, messy floral pattern in the painting, I thought I'd see if I could find anything similarly inspiring in the home decor world. One favorite that instantly came to mind was the Terai Folding Chair ($198) from Anthropologie. While Read more

Much like shoes and handbags, you can never have too many placemats — or any table linens, for that matter. They're simply an effortless accessory that dresses your dining room up or down. Inviting the parents over? Go classic with simple white, perhaps a monogram. Having a casual brunch with friends? Try the Elsewares French Floral Placemats ($19.99, reduced from $26). Their bold poppy print Read more

My favorite Hills girl Whitney Port traded her red brocade Nicole Miller dress for something a little more vibrant and trendy while having lunch with a gal pal. We've been seeing florals quite a bit lately, but Whitney shows us the trend has yet to be exhausted. To mellow out the loudness of the dress, she accessorized with a gray scarf and a black satchel. Throw in some metallic flats, a cool Read more