No. 24 + 36

A couple more glimpses into my 101 in 1001 list...

24. Learn to eat with chopsticks. I'm embarrassed to admit I don't already know how — anyone else?

36. Figure out the best way to store all those business cards! What's your preferred method?

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P.S. If you've started a 101 in 1001 list of your own, please leave a link in the comments so I can check it out!

A couple more glimpses into my 101 in 1001 list...

24. Learn to eat with chopsticks. I'm embarrassed to admit I don't already know how — anyone else?

36. Figure out the best way to store all those business cards! What's your preferred method?

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P.S. If you've started a 101 in 1001 list of your own, please leave a link in the comments so I can check it out!

Head-to-Toe White

Happy Monday! What are your plans for the week? I'm excited to be attending the Glitter Guide launch party on Wednesday night and of course I'm already brainstorming my outfit! Here's my inspiration...

Head-to-toe white! I'm probably not tan enough to pull it off but I can't help but want to give it a go. With ladies like Lindsey and Krystal making it look so effortless, who could resist?

Happy Monday! What are your plans for the week? I'm excited to be attending the Glitter Guide launch party on Wednesday night and of course I'm already brainstorming my outfit! Here's my inspiration...

Head-to-toe white! I'm probably not tan enough to pull it off but I can't help but want to give it a go. With ladies like Lindsey and Krystal making it look so effortless, who could resist?

Frieda Sophie

Lots of pretty new things at Frieda Sophie! I especially love the au natural feel of Sandra's druzy necklaces. 

Aqua quartz druzy necklace, $69 / Midnight blue sunstone necklace, $62 

Turquoise cluster necklace, $39 / Lapis earrings, $28 

Amethyst stalactite necklace, $62

I just ordered this necklace as the perfect everyday piece. What type of jewelry do you wear the most?

Lots of pretty new things at Frieda Sophie! I especially love the au natural feel of Sandra's druzy necklaces. 

Aqua quartz druzy necklace, $69 / Midnight blue sunstone necklace, $62 

Turquoise cluster necklace, $39 / Lapis earrings, $28 

Amethyst stalactite necklace, $62

I just ordered this necklace as the perfect everyday piece. What type of jewelry do you wear the most?

Get The Look {Mary McDonald}

With all the buzz about her show Million Dollar Decorators, I thought it would be fun to revisit one of my favorite Mary McDonald interiors. The pink walls equate to instant happiness in my book!

I love that she thought outside the box and upholstered the chairs in the same hue as the walls of the foyer. The vintage pagoda mirror is a glamorous accent to blue and white stripes and ginger jars.

Pairing pinks of different shades makes for a layered look that's classic but fun. The large print on the Lisa Fine rug makes the small seating area look bigger. 

THE PINK PAGODA prints, $35 each / AUSTIN MODERN mirror, $650 

WILLIAMS SONOMA HOME pillow, $58  / SOFA WORKSHOP sofa, $2038+ 

WILLIAMS SONOMA HOME vase, $245 / FURBISH rug, $165

To recreate a similar look in your own home, start with pretty pinks for the sofa and the rug. They're a far cry from run-of-the-mill neutrals but how could you ever tire of hot pink? Balance the bright color with pillows and vases in a traditional blue and white palette. What do you think of this look? Would you ever go this bright chez vous?

With all the buzz about her show Million Dollar Decorators, I thought it would be fun to revisit one of my favorite Mary McDonald interiors. The pink walls equate to instant happiness in my book!

I love that she thought outside the box and upholstered the chairs in the same hue as the walls of the foyer. The vintage pagoda mirror is a glamorous accent to blue and white stripes and ginger jars.

Pairing pinks of different shades makes for a layered look that's classic but fun. The large print on the Lisa Fine rug makes the small seating area look bigger. 

THE PINK PAGODA prints, $35 each / AUSTIN MODERN mirror, $650 

WILLIAMS SONOMA HOME pillow, $58  / SOFA WORKSHOP sofa, $2038+ 

WILLIAMS SONOMA HOME vase, $245 / FURBISH rug, $165

To recreate a similar look in your own home, start with pretty pinks for the sofa and the rug. They're a far cry from run-of-the-mill neutrals but how could you ever tire of hot pink? Balance the bright color with pillows and vases in a traditional blue and white palette. What do you think of this look? Would you ever go this bright chez vous?

Moments in my day...

A little something different today, just because...

{Latté, lists, and Dani Notes iPhone case.}

{My new library card and the fifth Harry Potter book, which I'm reading for my 101 in 1001 list.}

{Two favorite necklaces from J.Crew and Loren Hope.}

{An afternoon walk around the block. Beautiful.}

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What are some of your favorite moments in the day?

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P.S. I threw my name into the ring for coco+kelley's contributor series and my column is up today! Please go check it out and leave a comment if it's something you'd like to see every couple weeks! I'm keeping my fingers and toes crossed :)

A little something different today, just because...

{Latté, lists, and Dani Notes iPhone case.}

{My new library card and the fifth Harry Potter book, which I'm reading for my 101 in 1001 list.}

{Two favorite necklaces from J.Crew and Loren Hope.}

{An afternoon walk around the block. Beautiful.}

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What are some of your favorite moments in the day?

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P.S. I threw my name into the ring for coco+kelley's contributor series and my column is up today! Please go check it out and leave a comment if it's something you'd like to see every couple weeks! I'm keeping my fingers and toes crossed :)

Lindsay's D.C. Digs

I was delighted to stumble upon my friend Lindsay's apartment featured in the latest issue of the Australian online magazine Ivy & Piper. Lindsay's blog The Pursuit of Style has long been a personal favorite and I do hope she'll return from her work-related leave of absence in the near future! In the mean time, we'll have these pretty pictures of her Washington, D.C., apartment to tide us over...

The combination of leopard print and yellow faux bamboo in Lindsay's dining room is delightfully unexpected, wouldn't you say? I'm also coveting her Quadrille-covered headboard and vintage book collection.

I love that Lindsay reupholstered an old barrel chair in hot pink linen and topped it with a leopard print pillow. She clearly shares my love of color, even citing Anna Spiro as her design idol. What do you think of her place?

I was delighted to stumble upon my friend Lindsay's apartment featured in the latest issue of the Australian online magazine Ivy & Piper. Lindsay's blog The Pursuit of Style has long been a personal favorite and I do hope she'll return from her work-related leave of absence in the near future! In the mean time, we'll have these pretty pictures of her Washington, D.C., apartment to tide us over...

The combination of leopard print and yellow faux bamboo in Lindsay's dining room is delightfully unexpected, wouldn't you say? I'm also coveting her Quadrille-covered headboard and vintage book collection.

I love that Lindsay reupholstered an old barrel chair in hot pink linen and topped it with a leopard print pillow. She clearly shares my love of color, even citing Anna Spiro as her design idol. What do you think of her place?

Post-Weekend Wishlist

One thing about meeting style bloggers in person (see weekend pictures here!) is that it ignites a serious desire to shop. Suddenly you're uninspired by your own wardrobe and stand in front of your closet thinking, "I have nothing to wear." Here are a few things from Shopbop that I'm eyeing these days...

RAOUL blouse, $170

RORY BECA tunic, $126

ALICE + OLIVIA top, $198

HOUSE OF HARLOW bangle, $48

CC SKYE necklace, $145

SOO IHN KIM bracelet, $105

PENCEY STANDARD dress, $99

REBECCA MINKOFF blouse, $168

PARKER dress, $242

You know, so I have something to wear. What's on your wishlist right now?


P.S. I'm sharing a Luxury Monograms idea board over here today!

One thing about meeting style bloggers in person (see weekend pictures here!) is that it ignites a serious desire to shop. Suddenly you're uninspired by your own wardrobe and stand in front of your closet thinking, "I have nothing to wear." Here are a few things from Shopbop that I'm eyeing these days...

RAOUL blouse, $170

RORY BECA tunic, $126

ALICE + OLIVIA top, $198

HOUSE OF HARLOW bangle, $48

CC SKYE necklace, $145

SOO IHN KIM bracelet, $105

PENCEY STANDARD dress, $99

REBECCA MINKOFF blouse, $168

PARKER dress, $242

You know, so I have something to wear. What's on your wishlist right now?


P.S. I'm sharing a Luxury Monograms idea board over here today!

Happy {Social Butterfly} Weekend!

I'm closing in on two weeks in San Francisco and it's been so much of a whirlwind that I haven't done a real update! Suffice it to say that the apartment is beautiful, Rue has kept me very busy, I'm learning something new every day, and I've set up lots of dinner dates to combat homesickness (of which there's also been plenty).

On tap for this evening is a blogger meet-up with Taylor from Sterling Style, Alicia from Cheetah is the New Black, Caitlin from Sacramento Street, Lisa from With Style & Grace, as well as Anne from City Sage and Crystal from Plush Palate. I'm so excited to meet everyone and to toast to the launch of Taylor and Alicia's Glitter Guide this week!

I had a delightful dinner with KC from Thrifty Solutions for an Urban Gal (LOVE her!) last night and have plans with Cristin from Simplified Bee and Katie from The Neo-Traditionalist next week. I'm definitely doing my best to stay busy! What are you social butterflies up to this weekend?

I'm closing in on two weeks in San Francisco and it's been so much of a whirlwind that I haven't done a real update! Suffice it to say that the apartment is beautiful, Rue has kept me very busy, I'm learning something new every day, and I've set up lots of dinner dates to combat homesickness (of which there's also been plenty).

On tap for this evening is a blogger meet-up with Taylor from Sterling Style, Alicia from Cheetah is the New Black, Caitlin from Sacramento Street, Lisa from With Style & Grace, as well as Anne from City Sage and Crystal from Plush Palate. I'm so excited to meet everyone and to toast to the launch of Taylor and Alicia's Glitter Guide this week!

I had a delightful dinner with KC from Thrifty Solutions for an Urban Gal (LOVE her!) last night and have plans with Cristin from Simplified Bee and Katie from The Neo-Traditionalist next week. I'm definitely doing my best to stay busy! What are you social butterflies up to this weekend?

My Dream [Summer] Home

I noticed I was pinning images that belonged in a separate folder for my one-day summer home and decided to share an idea board with you. Weathered shingles, abundant gardens, natural light, porch swings, painted floors, bunk beds, the list goes on...

{all images on my interiors board}

I noticed I was pinning images that belonged in a separate folder for my one-day summer home and decided to share an idea board with you. Weathered shingles, abundant gardens, natural light, porch swings, painted floors, bunk beds, the list goes on...

{all images on my interiors board}

All About Aqua

Today I'd like to trade lives with whoever owns this pool, whip up a tray of festive beverages in this kitchen, and wear this necklace as I lounge poolside with a stack of magazines. Do join me, won't you?

Today I'd like to trade lives with whoever owns this pool, whip up a tray of festive beverages in this kitchen, and wear this necklace as I lounge poolside with a stack of magazines. Do join me, won't you?