Steal The Spotlight

I thought I'd try my hand at a little soirée styling! What do you think? I know hot pink and turquoise are hardly seasonal colors but year-round textures like silk and suede bring these summery shades right into the New Year. Wouldn't it be fun to steal the spotlight in this unexpected hue? 

{Nasty Gal Silk Bow Dress, $98}

{Kendra Scott Rena Linear Pod Earrings, $75}

{Kendra Scott Lora Studded Ring, $63}

{MPsen Leather Mini Clutch, $32}

{Steve Madden Caryssa Pumps, $140}

I thought I'd try my hand at a little soirée styling! What do you think? I know hot pink and turquoise are hardly seasonal colors but year-round textures like silk and suede bring these summery shades right into the New Year. Wouldn't it be fun to steal the spotlight in this unexpected hue? 

{Nasty Gal Silk Bow Dress, $98}

{Kendra Scott Rena Linear Pod Earrings, $75}

{Kendra Scott Lora Studded Ring, $63}

{MPsen Leather Mini Clutch, $32}

{Steve Madden Caryssa Pumps, $140}

DIY Art

I'm so inspired by Jen of Made By Girl's latest creation. Her Damien Hirst-esque painting completely transforms her minimalist white space. Granted, Jen is a talented artist but I have a feeling I could recreate the look in my own place with a big canvas from Michael's and a handful of paint samples! What do you think — must-buy or DIY?

I'm so inspired by Jen of Made By Girl's latest creation. Her Damien Hirst-esque painting completely transforms her minimalist white space. Granted, Jen is a talented artist but I have a feeling I could recreate the look in my own place with a big canvas from Michael's and a handful of paint samples! What do you think — must-buy or DIY?

John Stefanon

There are few things more exciting for a design addict than discovering a fresh source of interior inspiration. Imagine my excitement when I received an email introducing me to the work of John Stefanon, a Boston-based interior designer whose designs are a delightful blend of traditional silhouettes and modern comfort. Do take a spin through his portfolio if you're need of a little midmorning style! 

There are few things more exciting for a design addict than discovering a fresh source of interior inspiration. Imagine my excitement when I received an email introducing me to the work of John Stefanon, a Boston-based interior designer whose designs are a delightful blend of traditional silhouettes and modern comfort. Do take a spin through his portfolio if you're need of a little midmorning style! 

This Or That?

{Mara Hoffman V Wire Bikini in Neon Pink, $172}

{Victoria's Secret Bandeau Top and Matching Bottoms in Neon Watermelon, $68}

Can you tell I'm doing my best to pretend it's not actually below freezing where I am? I asked my boyfriend for the Victoria's Secret bikini for Christmas. The color — and the price! — are spot on and will be perfect for our senior trip to Hilton Head, South Carolina, come May. It can't come soon enough!

{Mara Hoffman V Wire Bikini in Neon Pink, $172}

{Victoria's Secret Bandeau Top and Matching Bottoms in Neon Watermelon, $68}

Can you tell I'm doing my best to pretend it's not actually below freezing where I am? I asked my boyfriend for the Victoria's Secret bikini for Christmas. The color — and the price! — are spot on and will be perfect for our senior trip to Hilton Head, South Carolina, come May. It can't come soon enough!

Pink & Leopard

There is something so aesthetically pleasing about this unlikely styling of a hot pink shift and a leopard print clutch. I haven't been able to get it out of my head since spotting it on the stunning tumblr of Patterson Maker and I'm not sure that I want to. Charming, isn't it?

There is something so aesthetically pleasing about this unlikely styling of a hot pink shift and a leopard print clutch. I haven't been able to get it out of my head since spotting it on the stunning tumblr of Patterson Maker and I'm not sure that I want to. Charming, isn't it?

Quote Du Jour

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Beautiful Boudoir

I know issue two of Rue Magazine has come and gone but I'm still hung up on these two photos from Crystal's stunning Chicago apartment. The mix of patterns is brilliant and the styling is effortlessly chic. It makes me excited to see what Crystal will do with her new place in San Francisco!

P.S. Please check out my guest post on Apartment #34 today! Erin is a total sweetheart and I'm so happy to be participating in her series on "hibernation."

I know issue two of Rue Magazine has come and gone but I'm still hung up on these two photos from Crystal's stunning Chicago apartment. The mix of patterns is brilliant and the styling is effortlessly chic. It makes me excited to see what Crystal will do with her new place in San Francisco!

P.S. Please check out my guest post on Apartment #34 today! Erin is a total sweetheart and I'm so happy to be participating in her series on "hibernation."

Vote For Rue!

I would be so grateful if you each could take a moment (not even 30 seconds!) to vote for Rue Magazine in Casa Sugar's favorite online magazine poll. You'll recall that I attended their launch party and did a little writing for their second issue — your support would mean the world to me!

I would be so grateful if you each could take a moment (not even 30 seconds!) to vote for Rue Magazine in Casa Sugar's favorite online magazine poll. You'll recall that I attended their launch party and did a little writing for their second issue — your support would mean the world to me!

You Only Live Twice

{Alex and Ani You Only Live Twice Cocktail Ring, $98}

How fabulous is this navy blue cocktail ring? I'm absolutely loving the name too. There are only a couple left! Santa, do you hear me? 

{Alex and Ani You Only Live Twice Cocktail Ring, $98}

How fabulous is this navy blue cocktail ring? I'm absolutely loving the name too. There are only a couple left! Santa, do you hear me? 

Guide To Art Schools' Top 50!

I'm so flattered to be included in Guide To Art Schools' list of the Top 50 Interior Design Blogs. Any list that features me alongside the likes of Design*Sponge, The City Sage, Little Green Notebook is A-okay in my book. Thank you all for stopping by each day and getting this little blog of mine off the ground! 

I'm so flattered to be included in Guide To Art Schools' list of the Top 50 Interior Design Blogs. Any list that features me alongside the likes of Design*Sponge, The City Sage, Little Green Notebook is A-okay in my book. Thank you all for stopping by each day and getting this little blog of mine off the ground!