Navy Leather Love

I'll take navy any way, any day, but these leather loves are the latest to catch my eye...

Tibi sandal ($395) Paul & Joe Sister belt ($68) Design Darling exclusive K. Slademade clutch ($68) Madewell pouch ($42) 3.1 Phillip Lim pouch ($295) Tory Burch pump ($325)

A bow belt, a colorblock clutch, and what are quite possibly the shoes of my dreams... I'll take one of each! ;)

I'll take navy any way, any day, but these leather loves are the latest to catch my eye...

Tibi sandal ($395) Paul & Joe Sister belt ($68) Design Darling exclusive K. Slademade clutch ($68) Madewell pouch ($42) 3.1 Phillip Lim pouch ($295) Tory Burch pump ($325)

A bow belt, a colorblock clutch, and what are quite possibly the shoes of my dreams... I'll take one of each! ;)

Loren Hope Spring/Summer 2012

You know those designers who can do no wrong in your book? For me, that's Loren Hope. I've collected a few of her pieces over the past couple years and I swear they're the most complimented pieces in my collection! You may have noticed some of her baubles in my new boutique but now it's her lookbook that's really got me going...

Turquoise chandeliers and a red lip? Don't mind if I do!

I adore this vintage-inspired tassel number.

Match your earrings to your necklace to your bracelets? When it looks this good, I say why not!

This necklace makes quite the statement for $88!

A colorblock necklace? Oh Loren, you've really done it this time...

Shop her new collection here! What are your favorite pieces?

You know those designers who can do no wrong in your book? For me, that's Loren Hope. I've collected a few of her pieces over the past couple years and I swear they're the most complimented pieces in my collection! You may have noticed some of her baubles in my new boutique but now it's her lookbook that's really got me going...

Turquoise chandeliers and a red lip? Don't mind if I do!

I adore this vintage-inspired tassel number.

Match your earrings to your necklace to your bracelets? When it looks this good, I say why not!

This necklace makes quite the statement for $88!

A colorblock necklace? Oh Loren, you've really done it this time...

Shop her new collection here! What are your favorite pieces?

Chez Camille

Have you seen the stunning tour of my girl Camille's home in Austin on Design*Sponge this week? If not you are in for a treat this morning. I'll let the pictures speak for themselves...

Hello, cozy furnishings, high ceilings, and the kitchen of my dreams! Of course Camille is an entertaining goddess so she probably needs that kitchen more than I do ;) Congratulations Camille on the exciting press and thanks for sharing your gorgeous home with all of us!

*all photos Chad Wadsworth for Design*Sponge

Keep up with Design Darling on Facebook / Pinterest / Twitter

Have you seen the stunning tour of my girl Camille's home in Austin on Design*Sponge this week? If not you are in for a treat this morning. I'll let the pictures speak for themselves...

Hello, cozy furnishings, high ceilings, and the kitchen of my dreams! Of course Camille is an entertaining goddess so she probably needs that kitchen more than I do ;) Congratulations Camille on the exciting press and thanks for sharing your gorgeous home with all of us!

*all photos Chad Wadsworth for Design*Sponge

Keep up with Design Darling on Facebook / Pinterest / Twitter

Takin' Care of Business

Whew! What a whirlwind yesterday was with the launch of the new boutique. Thank you to everyone who blogged, tweeted, purchased, etc. The support has been exhilarating and I have lots of packing and shipping to do!

Of course this blog will remain exactly what it's always been: a place to share fashion and interiors that inspire me and tidbits about what's going on in my world. So please continue to tune in for two daily posts and plenty of inspiration. I promise I'll only blab about the boutique sometimes :) 

Now, back to business, er, new arrivals at J.Crew...

Leopard cardigan ($88) Canvas tote ($325) Suede heels ($198) Café capris ($88)

This little get-up is something I'd wear for a day in the city, meeting with bloggers or brands and transitioning for dinner in the evening. I also think it's a great look for most creative work environments! How fab is the navy leopard cardigan? Even saying the words makes me happy ;) What new arrivals are you eyeing? Have a fantastic weekend and thank you again!!!

Whew! What a whirlwind yesterday was with the launch of the new boutique. Thank you to everyone who blogged, tweeted, purchased, etc. The support has been exhilarating and I have lots of packing and shipping to do!

Of course this blog will remain exactly what it's always been: a place to share fashion and interiors that inspire me and tidbits about what's going on in my world. So please continue to tune in for two daily posts and plenty of inspiration. I promise I'll only blab about the boutique sometimes :) 

Now, back to business, er, new arrivals at J.Crew...

Leopard cardigan ($88) Canvas tote ($325) Suede heels ($198) Café capris ($88)

This little get-up is something I'd wear for a day in the city, meeting with bloggers or brands and transitioning for dinner in the evening. I also think it's a great look for most creative work environments! How fab is the navy leopard cardigan? Even saying the words makes me happy ;) What new arrivals are you eyeing? Have a fantastic weekend and thank you again!!!

DESIGN DARLING {THE BOUTIQUE} IS LIVE!!!

I am absolutely over the moon to announce that the new boutique is live at www.designdarling.com!!!

Check it out HERE and let me know what you think!!!

I am absolutely over the moon to announce that the new boutique is live at www.designdarling.com!!!

Check it out HERE and let me know what you think!!!

{SNEAK PEEKS}

I am over-the-top excited to share that five of my favorite bloggers have posted sneak peeks of Design Darling {The Boutique} today! Each sneak peek features three products that will be available on the site when it launches first thing tomorrow morning. Can you believe it's TOMORROW?!!!

Effortless Style

I Love Your Crazy

Luella & June

Note To Self

Things That Sparkle

Check them out and be sure to let me know what you think with hashtag #designdarlinglaunch on Twitter!

I am over-the-top excited to share that five of my favorite bloggers have posted sneak peeks of Design Darling {The Boutique} today! Each sneak peek features three products that will be available on the site when it launches first thing tomorrow morning. Can you believe it's TOMORROW?!!!

Effortless Style

I Love Your Crazy

Luella & June

Note To Self

Things That Sparkle

Check them out and be sure to let me know what you think with hashtag #designdarlinglaunch on Twitter!

The Finishing Touches

I'm happy to say that I'm very close to finishing the site and taking a big deep breath before the boutique launch first thing Thursday morning! Now it's just lots of little finishing touches. As they say, design is in the details!

Aubin & Wills dress ($155) BaubleBar tortoiseshell studs ($110) See by Chloé wallet ($195) Essie "Fiesta" ($8)  Madewell bracelet ($117) Urban Outfitters flats ($29)

This outfit is full of lovely little details: the brass buttons on the striped dress (which is a must-have for spring!), the scalloped trim on the wallet, and the lace-up detail on the ballet flats. It's precisely what I wish I were wearing as I run around getting things in order!

I'm happy to say that I'm very close to finishing the site and taking a big deep breath before the boutique launch first thing Thursday morning! Now it's just lots of little finishing touches. As they say, design is in the details!

Aubin & Wills dress ($155) BaubleBar tortoiseshell studs ($110) See by Chloé wallet ($195) Essie "Fiesta" ($8)  Madewell bracelet ($117) Urban Outfitters flats ($29)

This outfit is full of lovely little details: the brass buttons on the striped dress (which is a must-have for spring!), the scalloped trim on the wallet, and the lace-up detail on the ballet flats. It's precisely what I wish I were wearing as I run around getting things in order!

One day...

...I will wear Stubbs & Wootton. Until that's in the budget, I'm content to drool over their new arrivals and play around with their "create your own" feature. Don't you love? Le sigh.

...I will wear Stubbs & Wootton. Until that's in the budget, I'm content to drool over their new arrivals and play around with their "create your own" feature. Don't you love? Le sigh.

New For The Night!

I'm all about getting dolled up for a birthday party or night on the town. Spending hundreds of dollars on a new dress I'll never wear again? Not so much. Enter New For The Night, a brand new service based in Houston that lets you rent your designer favorites for as little as 10% of the retail cost. 

Kirribilla ($65) Naven ($73) Allison Parris ($90) Jay Godfrey ($55) Tibi ($70)

Pretty cool, right? Personally I have my eye on that ruffled Kirribilla dress for a number of spring soirées. Be among the first to sign up for this new site here! Check it out and let me know what you think.

I'm all about getting dolled up for a birthday party or night on the town. Spending hundreds of dollars on a new dress I'll never wear again? Not so much. Enter New For The Night, a brand new service based in Houston that lets you rent your designer favorites for as little as 10% of the retail cost. 

Kirribilla ($65) Naven ($73) Allison Parris ($90) Jay Godfrey ($55) Tibi ($70)

Pretty cool, right? Personally I have my eye on that ruffled Kirribilla dress for a number of spring soirées. Be among the first to sign up for this new site here! Check it out and let me know what you think.

Surprise Launch Party

Let me just start this post by saying that I am blessed to have the most wonderfully supportive family and friends in the world. I came home from a weekend trip to a friend's lake house to a room full of people yelling, "Surprise!" My cousin Emily and the rest of my family had planned a surprise launch party for the boutique — and somehow I really had no idea!

Emily gathered ideas from her Pinterest to plan the decor and food. Of course she thought of literally everything! The navy and pink palette was right up my alley and she divided the table with breakfast on one side and lunch on the other. I think I ate about 58 ten bruschetta. So good! 

The house was filled with flowers which is of course the most wonderful treat. My grandmother — who is quite possibly Design Darling's number one fan! — send this beautiful bouquet up from Florida.

Emily thought of every last detail right down to filling the candy bowls placed throughout the family room and kitchen. Did you know Party City now sells M&Ms by the color? This makes me endlessly happy.

Of course the biggest gift was everyone who came out to celebrate this new venture of mine. My aunt was visiting from Boston and my sister even drove down from Amherst for the occasion! Family, friends, flowers... I am the luckiest girl in the world!

And the pièce de résistance... The cake that my cousin and her friend made after my logo, illustrated by Gadabout. Apparently it took them three hours to get the colors just perfect. Aren't the bows just the sweetest touch?

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Thank you to everyone involved for the best surprise of my life! How they tricked my nosy nature is still beyond me ;) Now let's speed this week up to Thursday and let it be launch day already!!!

Let me just start this post by saying that I am blessed to have the most wonderfully supportive family and friends in the world. I came home from a weekend trip to a friend's lake house to a room full of people yelling, "Surprise!" My cousin Emily and the rest of my family had planned a surprise launch party for the boutique — and somehow I really had no idea!

Emily gathered ideas from her Pinterest to plan the decor and food. Of course she thought of literally everything! The navy and pink palette was right up my alley and she divided the table with breakfast on one side and lunch on the other. I think I ate about 58 ten bruschetta. So good! 

The house was filled with flowers which is of course the most wonderful treat. My grandmother — who is quite possibly Design Darling's number one fan! — send this beautiful bouquet up from Florida.

Emily thought of every last detail right down to filling the candy bowls placed throughout the family room and kitchen. Did you know Party City now sells M&Ms by the color? This makes me endlessly happy.

Of course the biggest gift was everyone who came out to celebrate this new venture of mine. My aunt was visiting from Boston and my sister even drove down from Amherst for the occasion! Family, friends, flowers... I am the luckiest girl in the world!

And the pièce de résistance... The cake that my cousin and her friend made after my logo, illustrated by Gadabout. Apparently it took them three hours to get the colors just perfect. Aren't the bows just the sweetest touch?

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Thank you to everyone involved for the best surprise of my life! How they tricked my nosy nature is still beyond me ;) Now let's speed this week up to Thursday and let it be launch day already!!!