AROUND THE HOUSE

Three new coffee table books purchased on Joss & Main (find them here, here, and here).

Entertaining essentials: cute matches and monogrammed salt and pepper shakers.

Lilly Pulitzer playing cards purchased on Rue La La.

Carried this clutch all over Baltimore, discovered a new favorite nail polish, and started reading this book which I find to be quite funny.

Seriously obsessed with the colors in this tray and how well they match the enamel bangles in the boutique!

Playing with products from the boutique: boxwood topiary (a customer favorite!), white lacquer tray, enamel bangles, and Worcester jar matches.

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Three new coffee table books purchased on Joss & Main (find them here, here, and here).

Entertaining essentials: cute matches and monogrammed salt and pepper shakers.

Lilly Pulitzer playing cards purchased on Rue La La.

Carried this clutch all over Baltimore, discovered a new favorite nail polish, and started reading this book which I find to be quite funny.

Seriously obsessed with the colors in this tray and how well they match the enamel bangles in the boutique!

Playing with products from the boutique: boxwood topiary (a customer favorite!), white lacquer tray, enamel bangles, and Worcester jar matches.

What's happening around your house of late?

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PINK PRETTIES

A handful of pretty things in one of my very favorite hues... 

(1) Madewell pencil pouch (2) Loren Hope colorblock necklace (3) J.Crew shorts — now on sale! (4) Kate Spade watch (5) Tkees leather flip flops (6) Cleobella raffia tote bag (7) Alice + Olivia cutout dress (8) Vince silk top (9) Adia Kibur enamel bangle set (10) Kollection bikini notecards — only $25! (11) Design Darling leopard matches (12) Gallery Wall watercolor (13) Design Darling monkey candlesticks and taper candles (14) Anthropologie hand-painted ballet flats — kind of obsessed with these! (15) K. Slademade monogrammed tip pouch

Let's play a game... If you could have any three of the above, which three items would you choose?!

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A handful of pretty things in one of my very favorite hues... 

(1) Madewell pencil pouch (2) Loren Hope colorblock necklace (3) J.Crew shorts — now on sale! (4) Kate Spade watch (5) Tkees leather flip flops (6) Cleobella raffia tote bag (7) Alice + Olivia cutout dress (8) Vince silk top (9) Adia Kibur enamel bangle set (10) Kollection bikini notecards — only $25! (11) Design Darling leopard matches (12) Gallery Wall watercolor (13) Design Darling monkey candlesticks and taper candles (14) Anthropologie hand-painted ballet flats — kind of obsessed with these! (15) K. Slademade monogrammed tip pouch

Let's play a game... If you could have any three of the above, which three items would you choose?!

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CHIC AS CAN BE

I recently discovered Carrie's adorable blog and had to catch my breath upon seeing these shots from her lunch at The Orangery in Kensington Palace. Seriously stunning, don't you think? They make me want to buy a citrus tree, don a twirly dress, and/or hop on the next flight to London ;)

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I recently discovered Carrie's adorable blog and had to catch my breath upon seeing these shots from her lunch at The Orangery in Kensington Palace. Seriously stunning, don't you think? They make me want to buy a citrus tree, don a twirly dress, and/or hop on the next flight to London ;)

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ROAD TRIPPING

I returned late last night from a fun-filled weekend in Baltimore where I reunited with girlfriends from Bucknell. It was such a treat to escape for the weekend and catch up with some of my favorite people! It got me thinking, I really ought to take more road trips...

(1) Two Bees cashmere sweater (2) Ray Ban wayfarers (my new sunglasses!)

(3) Lilly Pulitzer scalloped shorts  (4) Loren Hope bracelet (5) Design Darling bangle  

(6) J.Crew striped espadrilles (now on sale!) (7) Globe-Trotter suitcase

Do you have any road trips planned this summer or are you more the spontaneous type? I definitely need to make an effort to see more beaches and quaint little towns! East Coasters, if you have a favorite place you think I might like, please let me know! 

P.S. The darling Caela (who has been helping me with the boutique before she leaves for Argentina!) was kind enough to interview me over the weekend and I'm certain you will all fall in love with her blog! Check it out here and do say hello!

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I returned late last night from a fun-filled weekend in Baltimore where I reunited with girlfriends from Bucknell. It was such a treat to escape for the weekend and catch up with some of my favorite people! It got me thinking, I really ought to take more road trips...

(1) Two Bees cashmere sweater (2) Ray Ban wayfarers (my new sunglasses!)

(3) Lilly Pulitzer scalloped shorts  (4) Loren Hope bracelet (5) Design Darling bangle  

(6) J.Crew striped espadrilles (now on sale!) (7) Globe-Trotter suitcase

Do you have any road trips planned this summer or are you more the spontaneous type? I definitely need to make an effort to see more beaches and quaint little towns! East Coasters, if you have a favorite place you think I might like, please let me know! 

P.S. The darling Caela (who has been helping me with the boutique before she leaves for Argentina!) was kind enough to interview me over the weekend and I'm certain you will all fall in love with her blog! Check it out here and do say hello!

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GIVEAWAY WINNERS

The winner of the coral candelabra is entry #126 — Jade Elizabeth! 

The winner of the lucite necklace is entry #91 — Katie M.!

Ladies, please email me so I can get your new goodies off to you as soon as possible! Thanks to everyone who entered and have a great weekend!

The winner of the coral candelabra is entry #126 — Jade Elizabeth! 

The winner of the lucite necklace is entry #91 — Katie M.!

Ladies, please email me so I can get your new goodies off to you as soon as possible! Thanks to everyone who entered and have a great weekend!

RITA KONIG

It's always exciting to discover something new and different but there's something to be said for revisiting a tried and true favorite, which is precisely how I feel about the portfolio of Rita Konig. You've probably seen her work on blogs and Pinterest before but I do love seeing all my favorites in one place...

Dreamy, right? Each space has a totally lived in vibe that makes me want to dive right in. Check out the rest of Rita's work here. Who are some of your favorite interior designers?

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It's always exciting to discover something new and different but there's something to be said for revisiting a tried and true favorite, which is precisely how I feel about the portfolio of Rita Konig. You've probably seen her work on blogs and Pinterest before but I do love seeing all my favorites in one place...

Dreamy, right? Each space has a totally lived in vibe that makes me want to dive right in. Check out the rest of Rita's work here. Who are some of your favorite interior designers?

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PARTY READY

A little wardrobe inspiration for all your summer events...

(1) Vince shift dress (similar) (2) Loren Hope earrings (3) Juicy Couture cockatoo bangle

(4) Nars Schiap nail polish (5) K. Slademade colorblock clutch (6) Carven bow heels (similar)

Graduations, parties, weddings... Tell me, what fun events do you have on the horizon this summer?!

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A little wardrobe inspiration for all your summer events...

(1) Vince shift dress (similar) (2) Loren Hope earrings (3) Juicy Couture cockatoo bangle

(4) Nars Schiap nail polish (5) K. Slademade colorblock clutch (6) Carven bow heels (similar)

Graduations, parties, weddings... Tell me, what fun events do you have on the horizon this summer?!

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MATCHBOOK JUNE 2012

Another month, another delightful issue of Matchbook Magazine! The cover story on Cynthia Rowley was seriously stunning and I was honored to interview the lovely Melissa Hawks in her gorgeous Greenwich, Connecticut, home...

I'm not exaggerating when I say it's one of the prettiest homes I've ever seen in person! (Seriously that's my dream dining room above!) It was such a treat to spend the day chatting and styling with Jane and Rima. Check out the rest of the issue here — you're in for a treat!

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Another month, another delightful issue of Matchbook Magazine! The cover story on Cynthia Rowley was seriously stunning and I was honored to interview the lovely Melissa Hawks in her gorgeous Greenwich, Connecticut, home...

I'm not exaggerating when I say it's one of the prettiest homes I've ever seen in person! (Seriously that's my dream dining room above!) It was such a treat to spend the day chatting and styling with Jane and Rima. Check out the rest of the issue here — you're in for a treat!

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POLKA DOT PARADE

I will never tire of classic navy and white stripes but lately I've also been drawn to polka dots in the same palette! There are lots of fun options for summer that are equal parts playful and sophisticated...

(1) Splendid top (2) AG skinny jeans (3) J.Crew camisole
(4) Ban.do bow (5) Amanda Uprichard bow top (love the back too!)
(6) Madewell bikini top and bottom (7) Diane von Furstenberg shift dress

I'm also a little in love with this dress (now on sale!) for summer parties. How do you feel about polka dots?

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I will never tire of classic navy and white stripes but lately I've also been drawn to polka dots in the same palette! There are lots of fun options for summer that are equal parts playful and sophisticated...

(1) Splendid top (2) AG skinny jeans (3) J.Crew camisole
(4) Ban.do bow (5) Amanda Uprichard bow top (love the back too!)
(6) Madewell bikini top and bottom (7) Diane von Furstenberg shift dress

I'm also a little in love with this dress (now on sale!) for summer parties. How do you feel about polka dots?

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ACCESSORY SCOUT GIVEAWAY

You're all going to love this week's giveaway! The darling Julie of Accessory Scout is giving away one lucite necklace in any one of these fabulous colorways...

Want to win? Simply like Accessory Scout on Facebook (where they host weekly auctions with free shipping!) and leave a comment below letting us know which color you'd choose. The winner will be announced on Friday morning. Good luck!

You're all going to love this week's giveaway! The darling Julie of Accessory Scout is giving away one lucite necklace in any one of these fabulous colorways...

Want to win? Simply like Accessory Scout on Facebook (where they host weekly auctions with free shipping!) and leave a comment below letting us know which color you'd choose. The winner will be announced on Friday morning. Good luck!