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A Lovely Little Vignette

Between the punchy palette and the pretty patterns, I'd say this vignette from Erin Gates and Jill Rosenwald is downright heavenly, wouldn't you?

Gold Bracelets

I was talking to my new blog friend Susan about the stacking trend and we both admitted that we always remove bracelets because they make so much noise. I'm truthfully more drawn to basic pieces that are easy to slip on and off...



A couple cuffs or a solitary chain bracelet exudes effortless chic in a way no stack of bangles can! What's your preferred wrist wear?

Introducing Devon Baer Designs!

I'm excited to be welcoming a new blog sponsor this morning! Say hello to Devon Baer Designs... 






I think I'm in love...! Which piece is your favorite?

Tory Burch Resin Square Necklace

It's the kind of piece that instantly transforms every outfit. The kind of piece you'd give to your granddaughter one day. The kind of piece you'd practically sell your soul (or at least fall back on rent) to own...
Sigh. See it HERE.

Laura Dro Painting Giveaway!

Happy Monday everyone! Let's kick this week off with an amazing giveaway, shall we? I was positively thrilled to receive an email from the talented Laura Dro introducing me to her paintings and prints. Here are two of my favorite pieces...
Don't you love the fun colors and patterns? There's lots more where that came from in her amazing Etsy shop (including prints for just $49!). And in case you're feeling lucky, Laura has generously agreed to give away this original 8"x10" painting:
Isn't she a beauty? To enter, please follow Laura's blog and leave a comment below. I will announce the winner here on Friday. Good luck!

Flat Out

Who's ready for the weekend? I'm looking forward to grabbing coffee with a local blogger, spending time with my family, and unplugging as much as possible. I find that these low-key weekends are best tackled in a pair of comfy and cute ballet flats!



Which is your favorite pair and what are you up to this weekend? Have a good one!


P.S. Awesome deals on Bloch ballet flats at Rue La La today! Sign up HERE and shop HERE.


P.P.S. I'm posting about Emma Stone's style on the adorable blog The Now Stylebook today — please pop over and tell Annie and Elizabeth hello!

Interviews!

I'm thrilled to have had a few interview opportunities open up after announcing the launch of Design Darling {The Boutique}! If you're interested in learning more, I hope you'll stop by these blogs and read up on yours truly!



A big thank you to these ladies and all of you for the early support!

52 + 53

My family has a goal to see all fifty states together. It doesn't count if just one or two of us visits; all six must be there in order to check a state off the list. So far we've seen 33 states, a list of which you can see in the sidebar HERE. Two of the items on my 101 in 1001 list pertain to this family goal and they are...
52. Figure out the best way to keep track of our family's travels...
53. ...And make progress by crossing at least one more state off our list!

I stumbled upon this map ($60) on Etsy and I think it'd be a fantastic way to note our family's travels. Now to plot our next trip... Shall it be Arizona, Arkansas, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, or West Virginia? ;)

Have you done lots of traveling within the U.S.? How do you keep track of your travels?

Hot or cold?

I was cleaning out my closet the other day and noticed that I wear a lot of blue. This will come as no shock since I'm pretty sure 90% of the things I blog about come in navy but I was surprised to see so many different blue hues and so very little pink! I realized that as a redhead I tend to stick with what I know works and steer clear of riskier palettes. Do you gravitate toward one or the other as well?

For the record, I wouldn't mind if each and every one of these came to live in my (newly purged) closet. I think it's time for me to embrace the full spectrum!

P.S. You must check out the back of the Tibi tank! #LOVE

Hot Pink & Turquoise

How fabulous does Erika look in her Better Homes & Gardens feature? I'm so smitten with her pairing of hot pink and turquoise that I had to recreate the look and bookmark it for summertime.

So easy but so fabulous! I swear I'm going to live in that maxi skirt this spring and summer. Picture it worn like this for daytime dress and spiffed up with a crisp white button-down and espadrilles for the evening! #yesplease ;)