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Fashion and Style from Deb Johns, creator of the Scout Collection by Bungalow

Buy Ahead for Summer Snacks January 20, 2012

Filed under: Lifestyle,Local Flavor — Deb Johns @ 8:15 am
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SALE… Just hearing the word from a consumer-happy friend or reading it in a promo email is enough to make the heart skip a beat… and then sprint off to wherever the sale is! This week we’re featuring some of our own SCOUT products on sale now, as well as other useful items from bedding to beachwear. Here we encourage you to stock up on the good stuff of 2011 before it leaves the ‘SALE’ pages of your favorite web sites!

STANDING OUTSIDE THE FIRE:

Top row, from left to right: National Lampoon’s Vacation (1983, starring Chevy Chase); Cheaper by the Dozen (2003, starring Steve Martin and Bonnie Hunt); Campfire Roasters Marshmallows, available in assorted sizes and flavors; Stonewall Kitchen Sugar Grahams.

Bottom, clockwise from lower right: An assortment of Mast Brothers Chocolate, available online at French Broad Chocolates; SCOUT 4Boys Bag in Croc-O-Gator Black & White, on sale now; Jonathan Adler Devil Match Strike; Table Grill by Eva Solo; Rolla Roasters Roasting Forks, available online at REI.

 

Buy Ahead for Your Night In with the Girls January 19, 2012

Filed under: design,Lifestyle — Deb Johns @ 8:23 am
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SALE… Just hearing the word from a consumer-happy friend or reading it in a promo email is enough to make the heart skip a beat… and then sprint off to wherever the sale is! This week we’re featuring some of our own SCOUT products on sale now, as well as other useful items from bedding to beachwear. Here we encourage you to stock up on the good stuff of 2011 before it leaves the ‘SALE’ pages of your favorite web sites!

SAKE IT TO ME, BABY!

Clockwise from top left: Stirrings Pomegranate Martini Mix; Polycarbonate Martini Glasses, available online at Target; Stirrings Lemon Drop Mix; Fishs Eddy Bodega Mini Glass and Fishs Eddy Recipe Shaker; Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997, starring Mike Myers); SCOUT Pleasure Chest Insulated Tote in LSDaisley, on sale now; Slogan Cocktail Napkins, available online at Print Appeal (pictured, “I like my money right where I can see it – hanging in my closet!”); Bluejay Winged Corkscrew, available online or at Home Rule in DC; Naughty Betty Individual Gossip Coasters (pictured, “Wine is a must have like black pants and celebrity gossip”), available online at You Need a Drink – also look on this site for drink recipes; Wine Glass Markers also available online or at Home Rule.

 

Buy Ahead, Save a Buck: Beachwear January 17, 2012

Filed under: fashion,Lifestyle — Deb Johns @ 8:16 am
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SALE… Just hearing the word from a consumer-happy friend or reading it in a promo email is enough to make the heart skip a beat… and then sprint off to wherever the sale is! This week we’re featuring some of our own SCOUT products on sale now, as well as other useful items from bedding to beachwear. Here we encourage you to stock up on the good stuff of 2011 before it leaves the ‘SALE’ pages of your favorite web sites!

RED HOT:

Top row, from left to right: Norma Kamali Halter Swimsuit; Yves Saint Laurent High-Waisted Bandeau One-Piece; My Week with Marilyn (2011); Norma Kamali Walter Mio Ruched Bandeau Swimsuit; La Blanca Ruched One Piece Bathing Suit.

Bottom row, from left to right: DSW Miss Me Glamour 5 Sandal; White Turban Swim Cap; SCOUT Grand Plan in Brittany’s Stripe; Essie Really Red Nail Polish; Chie Mihara Troya Suede Pompom Sandals.

 

Buy Ahead, Save a Buck: Bedding January 16, 2012

Filed under: design,Lifestyle — Deb Johns @ 8:56 am
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SALE… Just hearing the word from a consumer-happy friend or reading it in a promo email is enough to make the heart skip a beat… and then sprint off to wherever the sale is! This week we’re featuring some of our own SCOUT products on sale now, as well as other useful items from bedding to beachwear. Here we encourage you to stock up on the good stuff of 2011 before it leaves the ‘SALE’ pages of your favorite web sites!

BEDDING BONANZA:

Clockwise, from top left: Designers Guild Charlottenberg Printed Floral Bedding; Confessions of a Shopaholic (2009); Ralph Lauren Home Pink Oxford Bedding Collection; Serena & Lily bedding – Melon Penny Dot Sheet Set, Sprout Penny Dot Sheet Set, Punch Bloom Pillow, Grass Bloom Pillow; SCOUT Original Deano Carryall Tote in prep Stripe Pink Cardigan, *on sale now at the Scoutlet!

 

Lifestyle Resolutions, 2012: Break Out of Your Comfort Zone More January 6, 2012

Filed under: fashion,Lifestyle — Deb Johns @ 8:58 am
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Happy 2012! All this week we’ll be featuring posts inspired by common new year’s resolutions. Perhaps you’ve been meaning to travel more, or work out more, or be more consistent with giving back… Whatever your motivation in the new year, stick with what makes you happiest!

DO THE D-A-N-C-E:

Top row, from left to right: Sue Wong Sutache Lace Dress, available online at SAKS Fifth Avenue; Herve Leger Ivory Off the Shoulder Bandage Dress; Stella McCartney Asymmetric Lace Dress; Alice + Olivia Tallulah Princess Dress.

Middle row, from left to right: TopShop Glacier Silver Bow Pointed Court Shoes; Brian Atwood Metallic Maniac Pump; Michael Kors Cashmere Shrug Cardigan; Miu Miu Sequined Leather Pumps; Manolo Blahnik Swan Embellished Satin Pump.

Bottom row, from left to right: SCOUT Daytripper Everyday Tote in Sweetpea Stripe and SCOUT Weekender Travel Tote in Sweetpea Stripe.

 

Lifestyle Resolutions, 2012: Entertain at Home More January 5, 2012

Filed under: fashion,Lifestyle — Deb Johns @ 9:26 am
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Happy 2012! All this week we’ll be featuring posts inspired by common new year’s resolutions. Perhaps you’ve been meaning to travel more, or work out more, or be more consistent with giving back… Whatever your motivation in the new year, stick with what makes you happiest!

HOSTESS & GREETER:

Clockwise, from top left, Adam Sequined Silk Top, available online at Net-A-Porter; SCOUT Pocket Rocket Tote in True Brit; See by Chloe Longsleeve Tuxedo Blouse, available online at Otte NY; True Religion Shannon Spring Lonestar Skinny in White; Belle by Sigerson Morisson Flats, available online at Madewell; Peter Som Fashion Night Out Exclusive-Print Apron, available online at Kirna Zabete; Marimekko Rasymatto Blue and White Apron, available online at Crate & Barrel; Vera Wang Lavender Label Lillian Flat; J Brand Enchanted Mid-Rise Skinny Jeans.

 

Lifestyle Resolutions, 2012: Work Out & Move More January 4, 2012

Filed under: fashion,Lifestyle — Deb Johns @ 8:53 am
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Happy 2012! All this week we’ll be featuring posts inspired by common new year’s resolutions. Perhaps you’ve been meaning to travel more, or work out more, or be more consistent with giving back… Whatever your motivation in the new year, stick with what makes you happiest!

WE’LL HELP YOU BUST A MOVE AT THE GYM THIS YEAR:

Clockwise, from top left: The North Face Women’s Sentinel Thermal Jacket, available online at City Sports; Nike Dri-Fit Women’s Cotton Pant, also available online at City Sports; SCOUT Grand Plan in Indigo Go; Women’s Zobha Legging, also available online at City Sports; Patagonia Women’s R1 Pullover; Pumagility Running Shoes; Equator Tank, available online at Athleta; Nike Free XT Motion Fit+ Women’s Training Shoe; Nike Livestrong Pro Logo Sports Bra.

 

Lifestyle Resolutions, 2012: Give Back More January 3, 2012

Filed under: fashion,Lifestyle — Deb Johns @ 8:39 am
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Happy 2012! All this week we’ll be featuring posts inspired by common new year’s resolutions. Perhaps you’ve been meaning to travel more, or work out more, or be more consistent with giving back… Whatever your motivation in the new year, stick with what makes you happiest!

THE WILL TO GIVE

Clockwise, from left, Trina Turk Hooded Down Vest; Abercrombie Cami Shirt; Rag & Bone Combat Pant; Madewell the Workwear Biker Boot; Quicksilver Captain Canyon Puffy Vest; James Perse Relaxed Oversized Shirt; Lauren by Ralph Lauren Lisette Pants; All Saints Shearling Suede Military Boot; SCOUT Original Deano Carryall in Angelina Ballerina Paisley.

 

Lifestyle Resolutions, 2012: Travel More January 2, 2012

Filed under: Lifestyle,Travel Log — Deb Johns @ 7:50 am
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Happy 2012! All this week we’ll be featuring posts inspired by common new year’s resolutions. Perhaps you’ve been meaning to travel more, or work out more, or be more consistent with giving back… Whatever your motivation in the new year, stick with what makes you happiest!

TRAVEL MORE – TRIPS WITH THE SUN & SLOPES IN MIND:

Clockwise, from left, SCOUT Fast Getaway Roller Bag in Stripe Deux Soleils; Giuseppe Zanotti Cork Platform; Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent Pleated  Maxi Caftan; Roland Mouret Stretch Shift Dress; Miu Miu Bow-Embellished Halterneck Swimsuit; Ana Konder Exclusive for Asos Faux Fur Hat; Aquatalia Weatherproof Fur Boot; Jil Sander Stretch-Jersey Leggings-Style Pants; Vince Camuto Belted High-Gloss Parka.

 

Home for the Holidays: Holiday Card / Mug Shot / Awkward Photos Viewing Day December 23, 2011

Filed under: design,Lifestyle — Deb Johns @ 8:24 am
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HO HO Home for the holidays!

Since at this point on the Advent calendar we’re pretty sure most of you have bought or made the majority of gifts for friends and family on your list, we wanted to inspire our hosts and hostesses with old and new Christmas traditions that could take place with everyone under one roof.

Today’s idea is a card viewing / gawking day… If you get plenty of awkward photos and interesting holiday cards this time of year, but perhaps aren’t sure what to do with them for a display, we suggest putting them front and center, right where your family and friends can gather around for some light-hearted scrutinizing (it’s all in good fun, and hey, those photographed and sending the cards are really the ones putting themselves on display).

Ways to display cards, from left to right, SCOUT Mini Deano Carry-all in Priscilla Paisley; Retractable Clothesline for hanging cards as you receive them; Traditional Wood Clothespins that you could spray paint metallic for a holiday accent; Krylon Gold Metallic Spray Paint.

More display options as well as background tunes, Finnish Dart Board (if you’re feeling really catty, put cards on the board then ‘ready, aim, fire!’); Pink Memo Board, available at Target; Mariah Carey Merry Christmas CD; Now That’s What I Call Christmas CD.

 

 
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