Currently Coveting

Who else had snow this weekend? While I'll admit it came a bit early for my liking, it did send my mind drifting toward the holiday season and a time for gift-giving and wishlist-making...

J.Crew gingham shirt, $72 ||| J.Crew Timex traveler watch, $98

K. Slademade navy leather clutch, $48+ ||| Anthropologie sunglasses, $38 

Deborah Lippman "Boom Boom Pow," $18 ||| Madewell suede desert boots, $178

Sparrow Nest "Psst" calligraphy mini notecards, $10

Society Social Stanton bar cart ($439) and Darlington chair ($425 for two)

I just bought the gingham shirt and I swear I haven't take it off since it arrived! And I tried on these sunglasses in Anthropologie a couple weeks ago and haven't gotten them out of my head since! Now I'm just waiting for the tortoiseshell to come back in stock online. I bought the desert boots in San Francisco  over the summer and wear them almost daily. Sometimes I swap in hot pink shoelaces when I'm feeling spunky. What are you currently coveting?

P.S. Happy Halloween!

Who else had snow this weekend? While I'll admit it came a bit early for my liking, it did send my mind drifting toward the holiday season and a time for gift-giving and wishlist-making...

J.Crew gingham shirt, $72 ||| J.Crew Timex traveler watch, $98

K. Slademade navy leather clutch, $48+ ||| Anthropologie sunglasses, $38 

Deborah Lippman "Boom Boom Pow," $18 ||| Madewell suede desert boots, $178

Sparrow Nest "Psst" calligraphy mini notecards, $10

Society Social Stanton bar cart ($439) and Darlington chair ($425 for two)

I just bought the gingham shirt and I swear I haven't take it off since it arrived! And I tried on these sunglasses in Anthropologie a couple weeks ago and haven't gotten them out of my head since! Now I'm just waiting for the tortoiseshell to come back in stock online. I bought the desert boots in San Francisco  over the summer and wear them almost daily. Sometimes I swap in hot pink shoelaces when I'm feeling spunky. What are you currently coveting?

P.S. Happy Halloween!

And the winner is...

Congratulations to entry no. 132, Rebecca of A Daily Something! You have won the K. Slademade clutch in the color of your choice. Please email me so I can put you in touch with Kelsea, the birthday girl! Thank you to everyone who entered. Your support never ceases to amaze me! 

Congratulations to entry no. 132, Rebecca of A Daily Something! You have won the K. Slademade clutch in the color of your choice. Please email me so I can put you in touch with Kelsea, the birthday girl! Thank you to everyone who entered. Your support never ceases to amaze me! 

K. Slademade Giveaway!

I usually run giveaways from Monday to Friday but this week we're making exceptions for a special occasion! Kelsea, the crafty creative behind my adorable sponsor K. Slademade, is celebrating her birthday on Saturday and wanted to let you all in on the fun with a two-day giveaway here on Design Darling!

The winner will receive the color-blocked Voyager Clutch (retail value $68) in either coral/gold or navy/turquoise. To enter, you must like K. Slademade on Facebook. For an extra entry, follow K. Slademade on Twitter. (Leave two separate comments below.) I will announce the winner on Saturday evening. Good luck!

I usually run giveaways from Monday to Friday but this week we're making exceptions for a special occasion! Kelsea, the crafty creative behind my adorable sponsor K. Slademade, is celebrating her birthday on Saturday and wanted to let you all in on the fun with a two-day giveaway here on Design Darling!

The winner will receive the color-blocked Voyager Clutch (retail value $68) in either coral/gold or navy/turquoise. To enter, you must like K. Slademade on Facebook. For an extra entry, follow K. Slademade on Twitter. (Leave two separate comments below.) I will announce the winner on Saturday evening. Good luck!

Look Up

When it comes to decorating your walls, you know you have artwork, framed photos, mirrors, shelving, and — oh, right — windows. But I noticed in perusing my recent pins that my eye often goes first to the ceiling! Thinking of the ceiling as an additional wall gives your space an extra chance to make a lasting impression. 

Whether it's a coat of unexpected color, wooden beams, or wraparound tile, a statement ceiling can absolutely transform an interior. What do you think? 

When it comes to decorating your walls, you know you have artwork, framed photos, mirrors, shelving, and — oh, right — windows. But I noticed in perusing my recent pins that my eye often goes first to the ceiling! Thinking of the ceiling as an additional wall gives your space an extra chance to make a lasting impression. 

Whether it's a coat of unexpected color, wooden beams, or wraparound tile, a statement ceiling can absolutely transform an interior. What do you think? 

Darling Details

Design is in the details. It's the little things in life. Whatever your preferred motto, it's clear there's something to be said for that special finishing touch — the fresh flowers, the leopard lining, the unexpected sparkle. I'm finding it's way too easy to get caught up in everyday stresses and way more beneficial to stop and appreciate the little things that make it all worthwhile. Today I'm going to make it a point to relish those little things: the first sip of my morning latté, a smile from a stranger, the glow of the Empire State Building as I make my way home from work. What are you going to appreciate today?

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Design is in the details. It's the little things in life. Whatever your preferred motto, it's clear there's something to be said for that special finishing touch — the fresh flowers, the leopard lining, the unexpected sparkle. I'm finding it's way too easy to get caught up in everyday stresses and way more beneficial to stop and appreciate the little things that make it all worthwhile. Today I'm going to make it a point to relish those little things: the first sip of my morning latté, a smile from a stranger, the glow of the Empire State Building as I make my way home from work. What are you going to appreciate today?

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Happy Weekend!

What are your weekend plans? I'm off to Bucknell to reunite with my very favorite people for Homecoming. I see lots of happy tears and hugs in my future! Whatever you're up to, enjoy and see you back here on Monday!

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What are your weekend plans? I'm off to Bucknell to reunite with my very favorite people for Homecoming. I see lots of happy tears and hugs in my future! Whatever you're up to, enjoy and see you back here on Monday!

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Apartment Essentials {Wood Furniture}

Today I'm bringing back the Apartment Essentials series with a traditional twist. While I love white furniture and colorful accents, I love them even more when they're juxtaposed with more traditional pieces. Whether they're family heirlooms, Craigslist finds, or one of these vintage-inspired gems, wood pieces add character and tradition to more contemporary interiors.

Anthropologie Brigitta dresser, $798

Pottery Barn Devon campaign bedside table, $299

Serena & Lily Beckett desk, $895

How do you use wood in your home?

Today I'm bringing back the Apartment Essentials series with a traditional twist. While I love white furniture and colorful accents, I love them even more when they're juxtaposed with more traditional pieces. Whether they're family heirlooms, Craigslist finds, or one of these vintage-inspired gems, wood pieces add character and tradition to more contemporary interiors.

Anthropologie Brigitta dresser, $798

Pottery Barn Devon campaign bedside table, $299

Serena & Lily Beckett desk, $895

How do you use wood in your home?

Wardrobe Essentials

There's something about this season that makes me want to shop incessantly. It might be the memory of back-to-school shopping lingering in my post-grad mind but here are a few of the things I'm coveting this time of year...

Topshop knitted roll neck jumper, $72

Ann Mashburn bridle leather cuff, $70

Michael Kors tortoise bracelet, $95

Karen Walker perfect day sunglasses, $180

DNTX clutch, $48

Corso Como Stamford boots, $199

Cozy knits, leather accents, riding boots, and tortoiseshell accessories... What are your fall wardrobe essentials?

There's something about this season that makes me want to shop incessantly. It might be the memory of back-to-school shopping lingering in my post-grad mind but here are a few of the things I'm coveting this time of year...

Topshop knitted roll neck jumper, $72

Ann Mashburn bridle leather cuff, $70

Michael Kors tortoise bracelet, $95

Karen Walker perfect day sunglasses, $180

DNTX clutch, $48

Corso Como Stamford boots, $199

Cozy knits, leather accents, riding boots, and tortoiseshell accessories... What are your fall wardrobe essentials?

Laura Day

I stumbled upon the portfolio of interior designer Laura Day on (where else?) Pinterest and fell in love with her playfully luxe aesthetic. The Bridgehampton farmhouse in her portfolio is interior inspiration fit for a dream home...

A big tree, a perfect lawn, a punchy front door, and two pups in the yard... Welcome.

As if the leather couch and lucite table weren't enough, Laura upholstered two ottomans in coordinating sorbet hues. S-m-i-t-t-e-n.

Beamed ceiling, natural light, whitewashed floors. Campaign desk. Tufted armchairs. Quatrefoil chair. Pardon me while I pick my jaw off the floor!

And then there's this. Are you sold yet?

I stumbled upon the portfolio of interior designer Laura Day on (where else?) Pinterest and fell in love with her playfully luxe aesthetic. The Bridgehampton farmhouse in her portfolio is interior inspiration fit for a dream home...

A big tree, a perfect lawn, a punchy front door, and two pups in the yard... Welcome.

As if the leather couch and lucite table weren't enough, Laura upholstered two ottomans in coordinating sorbet hues. S-m-i-t-t-e-n.

Beamed ceiling, natural light, whitewashed floors. Campaign desk. Tufted armchairs. Quatrefoil chair. Pardon me while I pick my jaw off the floor!

And then there's this. Are you sold yet?

Outfit + Picnic

The weather this weekend was nothing short of perfect and I had no excuse not to tackle two tasks on my 101 in 1001 list:

85. Have a picnic.

96. Do a personal style post on the blog. 

The first was delightful but the second scared me quite a bit. Posting pictures of personal style is, well, personal! But I decided to venture outside my comfort zone and see what you all think...

Ralph Lauren sunglasses / J.Crew blazer / Chance Co. shirt 
J.Crew necklace / Vintage cuff / Rugby belt (similar here)

BDG jeans / Corso Como boots / Vintage picnic basket

In other words, my daily uniform (minus the picnic basket, unfortunately). Let me know what you think! In any event I killed two birds with one stone, bringing me to 22 completed tasks on my 101 in 1001 list! 


P.S. Thanks to my cousin Emily and boyfriend Michael for the outfit pics!


P.P.S. I used this Hot Tools curling iron per your suggestions on this post. The curls came out a bit before we snapped pictures but I promise I LOVE it!

The weather this weekend was nothing short of perfect and I had no excuse not to tackle two tasks on my 101 in 1001 list:

85. Have a picnic.

96. Do a personal style post on the blog. 

The first was delightful but the second scared me quite a bit. Posting pictures of personal style is, well, personal! But I decided to venture outside my comfort zone and see what you all think...

Ralph Lauren sunglasses / J.Crew blazer / Chance Co. shirt 
J.Crew necklace / Vintage cuff / Rugby belt (similar here)

BDG jeans / Corso Como boots / Vintage picnic basket

In other words, my daily uniform (minus the picnic basket, unfortunately). Let me know what you think! In any event I killed two birds with one stone, bringing me to 22 completed tasks on my 101 in 1001 list! 


P.S. Thanks to my cousin Emily and boyfriend Michael for the outfit pics!


P.P.S. I used this Hot Tools curling iron per your suggestions on this post. The curls came out a bit before we snapped pictures but I promise I LOVE it!