J.Crew's Ballet Boutique

If there's one brand that gets the bulk of my spending money, it's J.Crew. Their stores are pretty, their website is great, and their products (and styling!) rarely disappoint. And then they come out with a campaign like this one and I'm at a loss for words...

The Ballet Boutique. Seriously have you ever seen anything more gorgeous? And do indulge for one moment: can you imagine having all forty-eight pairs in your closet? Oh, J.Crew, I think it's safe to say you've done it again.

If there's one brand that gets the bulk of my spending money, it's J.Crew. Their stores are pretty, their website is great, and their products (and styling!) rarely disappoint. And then they come out with a campaign like this one and I'm at a loss for words...

The Ballet Boutique. Seriously have you ever seen anything more gorgeous? And do indulge for one moment: can you imagine having all forty-eight pairs in your closet? Oh, J.Crew, I think it's safe to say you've done it again.

New arrivals!

Pardon this iPhone snap of my desk but I had to let you know that we've welcomed a few new arrivals to the boutique, including this little baby topiary. 

I have two on my desk (trust me, you don't want to see the other half in its current state) and I think they are about the cutest things, well, ever. Check out what's new and let me know what you think!

Pardon this iPhone snap of my desk but I had to let you know that we've welcomed a few new arrivals to the boutique, including this little baby topiary. 

I have two on my desk (trust me, you don't want to see the other half in its current state) and I think they are about the cutest things, well, ever. Check out what's new and let me know what you think!

Neon Pink Perfection

There's pretty in pink and then there's perfect in pink. I'll let you decide...

Criss cross straps, neon pink leather, and reasonably priced? Rebecca Minkoff, you've outdone yourself. Get yours HERE.

There's pretty in pink and then there's perfect in pink. I'll let you decide...

Criss cross straps, neon pink leather, and reasonably priced? Rebecca Minkoff, you've outdone yourself. Get yours HERE.

Boutique Updates

I think it's always helpful to see products styled as they would be in real life so I've been snapping a few Instagrams every now and then to show you how I'm using items from my boutique in our home or my wardrobe. 

Greek key pillow covers in hot pink and navy blue on our family room sofa.

My cousin Emily modeling the Dabney bib necklace.

Patterned matchboxes that are pretty on their own and even more fun in multiples!

This #ThingsWeLove pencil set is a very happy addition to my desktop. Who else loves ballet flats, monograms, and snail mail?

Create an instant arm party by pairing the Corrin and the Lindsey bracelets. 

I'm dying to know: which items in the boutique are your favorites? What new additions would you like to see? For those who have asked, new inventory will be added as soon as TOMORROW!

I think it's always helpful to see products styled as they would be in real life so I've been snapping a few Instagrams every now and then to show you how I'm using items from my boutique in our home or my wardrobe. 

Greek key pillow covers in hot pink and navy blue on our family room sofa.

My cousin Emily modeling the Dabney bib necklace.

Patterned matchboxes that are pretty on their own and even more fun in multiples!

This #ThingsWeLove pencil set is a very happy addition to my desktop. Who else loves ballet flats, monograms, and snail mail?

Create an instant arm party by pairing the Corrin and the Lindsey bracelets. 

I'm dying to know: which items in the boutique are your favorites? What new additions would you like to see? For those who have asked, new inventory will be added as soon as TOMORROW!

Navy Blue + Red

You might have noticed that I use a lot of blues, pinks, and whites in outfit posts or just in general. As a redhead, I am totally skeptical of rocking red, orange, and yellow. But when I spotted this Alice + Olivia belt in the new arrivals at Shopbop, I started to think there just might be a way for me to branch out (in small doses, of course!)...

Topshop dress (only $24!) / Alice + Olivia belt / Loren Hope pearl hoops

House of Harlow 1960 sunglasses / Rebecca Minkoff bag / Madewell wedges

Fun, don't you think? The belt might just be one of my investment pieces for spring/summer — it would work with so many of my navy looks! You could also work in this wallet if you're really into red (or tassels!). Are there colors you're reluctant to wear?

You might have noticed that I use a lot of blues, pinks, and whites in outfit posts or just in general. As a redhead, I am totally skeptical of rocking red, orange, and yellow. But when I spotted this Alice + Olivia belt in the new arrivals at Shopbop, I started to think there just might be a way for me to branch out (in small doses, of course!)...

Topshop dress (only $24!) / Alice + Olivia belt / Loren Hope pearl hoops

House of Harlow 1960 sunglasses / Rebecca Minkoff bag / Madewell wedges

Fun, don't you think? The belt might just be one of my investment pieces for spring/summer — it would work with so many of my navy looks! You could also work in this wallet if you're really into red (or tassels!). Are there colors you're reluctant to wear?

Kate Spade Wicker Bags

Thank you all for your thoughtful comments on this morning's post. You have proven (yet again) that I have the most amazing readers and I am so grateful for your kind words. In an effort to get back to normalcy around here, I had to share these too-cute-for-words Kate Spade wicker bags new at Nordstrom. I mean...

{Delora Clutch}

{Little Nadine Satchel}

{Linden Basket}

I'll take the first for summer parties, the second for shopping in town, and the third for picnics in the park ;) Aren't they something? Shop the entire collection at Nordstrom.

Thank you all for your thoughtful comments on this morning's post. You have proven (yet again) that I have the most amazing readers and I am so grateful for your kind words. In an effort to get back to normalcy around here, I had to share these too-cute-for-words Kate Spade wicker bags new at Nordstrom. I mean...

{Delora Clutch}

{Little Nadine Satchel}

{Linden Basket}

I'll take the first for summer parties, the second for shopping in town, and the third for picnics in the park ;) Aren't they something? Shop the entire collection at Nordstrom.

For Fenway

I normally start each week with "Happy Monday!" but I'd be remiss if I did not mention something that's occupying the bulk of my thoughts today. Our puppy Fenway unexpectedly passed away over the weekend and our hearts are full. 

Fenway lived a full and happy life curled up at the foot of my bed or perched in my lap as I typed many a blog post. In fact we'd come to think of him as Design Darling's very cute (though largely unhelpful) resident intern.

We've spent the past few days remembering all the times he made us laugh and the many everyday moments we took for granted. My dad, the biggest Red Sox fan I know, was quick to point out that Fenway led the team to two World Series championships in his seven years, a feat that many others had waited 86 years for.

Here's hoping heaven is full of cuddles, doggy friends, and people food. Fenny, we love you and miss you more than you know.

I normally start each week with "Happy Monday!" but I'd be remiss if I did not mention something that's occupying the bulk of my thoughts today. Our puppy Fenway unexpectedly passed away over the weekend and our hearts are full. 

Fenway lived a full and happy life curled up at the foot of my bed or perched in my lap as I typed many a blog post. In fact we'd come to think of him as Design Darling's very cute (though largely unhelpful) resident intern.

We've spent the past few days remembering all the times he made us laugh and the many everyday moments we took for granted. My dad, the biggest Red Sox fan I know, was quick to point out that Fenway led the team to two World Series championships in his seven years, a feat that many others had waited 86 years for.

Here's hoping heaven is full of cuddles, doggy friends, and people food. Fenny, we love you and miss you more than you know.

Coffee Table Styling

My dear friend Katie shared this snapshot of her coffee table on Instagram the other day and I thought it was too gorgeous not to share with all of you. Clearly Katie has coffee table styling down to an art! For those of us not as well-versed, I've broken it down and shared a few ideas on how to get a similar look for your space...

The Perfectly Imperfect Home / Harper's Bazaar: Greatest Hits

Quartz votive holder / Leopard matches / Dragonfly matches / Boxwood topiary

Top stacks of design books with a decorative objet like this quartz votive holder or a souvenir from your travels. Store colorful matchboxes near your favorite candle and finally add fresh flowers or a topiary to bring it all to life. Soon enough you'll have Katie's high style in your home! What are your tips for styling a coffee table?

My dear friend Katie shared this snapshot of her coffee table on Instagram the other day and I thought it was too gorgeous not to share with all of you. Clearly Katie has coffee table styling down to an art! For those of us not as well-versed, I've broken it down and shared a few ideas on how to get a similar look for your space...

The Perfectly Imperfect Home / Harper's Bazaar: Greatest Hits

Quartz votive holder / Leopard matches / Dragonfly matches / Boxwood topiary

Top stacks of design books with a decorative objet like this quartz votive holder or a souvenir from your travels. Store colorful matchboxes near your favorite candle and finally add fresh flowers or a topiary to bring it all to life. Soon enough you'll have Katie's high style in your home! What are your tips for styling a coffee table?

Blue + Yellow

As a redhead I stick to wearing colors I know work with my coloring (hence the obsession with navy blue). But lately I've been tempted to venture outside my comfort zone just a bit. I'd probably steer clear of a yellow top...but maybe I could start with these fabulous yellow pants?

Madewell shirt / Cambridge Satchel Co. bag / Madewell wedges / J.Crew pants

Paired with a classic oxford shirt and a basic navy clutch, they might just be the perfect compromise between trying something new and still feeling like myself. What new colors or styles are you tempted to try these days?

As a redhead I stick to wearing colors I know work with my coloring (hence the obsession with navy blue). But lately I've been tempted to venture outside my comfort zone just a bit. I'd probably steer clear of a yellow top...but maybe I could start with these fabulous yellow pants?

Madewell shirt / Cambridge Satchel Co. bag / Madewell wedges / J.Crew pants

Paired with a classic oxford shirt and a basic navy clutch, they might just be the perfect compromise between trying something new and still feeling like myself. What new colors or styles are you tempted to try these days?

Pretty in Pink

Today is the first official day of spring and naturally I'm using that as an excuse to share a few of my current obsessions in my favorite spring color! Bright, neon, pale, or somewhere in between, there's just something about pink...  

(1) Design Darling pillow (2) Dolce Vita sandals (3) Clare Vivier clutch 

(4) Design Darling quartz bookends (5) Seychelles bow sandals (6) Tom Ford nail polish 

(7) Ras espadrilles (8) Madewell bracelet (9) ASOS lace skirt

(10) Design Darling lacquer tray (11) Vince t-shirt (12) Longchamp tote

(13) Design Darling leopard matches (14) Society Social velvet headboard

These pillows are seriously dreamy in person (of course I'm keeping a pair for my future apartment!) and I just ordered this skirt so I'll let you know how it works out! What pink things are you loving lately? 

P.S. See more of my favorites on Currently Obsessed!

Today is the first official day of spring and naturally I'm using that as an excuse to share a few of my current obsessions in my favorite spring color! Bright, neon, pale, or somewhere in between, there's just something about pink...  

(1) Design Darling pillow (2) Dolce Vita sandals (3) Clare Vivier clutch 

(4) Design Darling quartz bookends (5) Seychelles bow sandals (6) Tom Ford nail polish 

(7) Ras espadrilles (8) Madewell bracelet (9) ASOS lace skirt

(10) Design Darling lacquer tray (11) Vince t-shirt (12) Longchamp tote

(13) Design Darling leopard matches (14) Society Social velvet headboard

These pillows are seriously dreamy in person (of course I'm keeping a pair for my future apartment!) and I just ordered this skirt so I'll let you know how it works out! What pink things are you loving lately? 

P.S. See more of my favorites on Currently Obsessed!