WORKOUT CHIC

Let me first admit that I do not like to exercise. I was a competitive gymnast through high school and never had any use for a real gym. Of course now I'm kicking myself that I didn't pay more attention in gym class because I'm desperate to find a workout regime that sticks. Does it count if I'm a lousy athlete but great at dressing the part?

(ONE) Tuckernuck t-shirt (TWO) Bop Basics hair tie set (THREE) Bkr water bottle

(FOUR) Nike shorts (FIVE) Marley Lilly monogrammed yoga mat (SIX) Addidas sneakers

Aerobics, pilates, power walking, running, yoga, Zumba... Tell me, what's your preferred form of exercise?

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Let me first admit that I do not like to exercise. I was a competitive gymnast through high school and never had any use for a real gym. Of course now I'm kicking myself that I didn't pay more attention in gym class because I'm desperate to find a workout regime that sticks. Does it count if I'm a lousy athlete but great at dressing the part?

(ONE) Tuckernuck t-shirt (TWO) Bop Basics hair tie set (THREE) Bkr water bottle

(FOUR) Nike shorts (FIVE) Marley Lilly monogrammed yoga mat (SIX) Addidas sneakers

Aerobics, pilates, power walking, running, yoga, Zumba... Tell me, what's your preferred form of exercise?

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PINK + TAN

Hot pink, tan leather, and a pop of pretty blue... This is what I'd like to be wearing this weekend!

Tibi silk tank // Devon Baer Designs tassel necklace // Rebecca Minkoff iPad case

Rag & Bone white jeans // Madewell leather satchel // Loren Hope link bangle // Madewell wedges

What's one thing you're looking forward to this weekend?!

Hot pink, tan leather, and a pop of pretty blue... This is what I'd like to be wearing this weekend!

Tibi silk tank // Devon Baer Designs tassel necklace // Rebecca Minkoff iPad case

Rag & Bone white jeans // Madewell leather satchel // Loren Hope link bangle // Madewell wedges

What's one thing you're looking forward to this weekend?!

LAUREN GOODMAN'S APARTMENT

Former Domino fashion director Lauren Goodman recently opened the doors of her San Francisco home to Refinery 29 and it was everything I could do not to pin every last one of these spaces on the spot...

Of course I'm most coveting the English roll arm sofa in her living room. Isn't it such a beautiful shape? And the coffee table styling is flawless, but then I'd expect nothing less from Lauren's decorator Lili Diallo, whose book is a personal favorite of mine. What do you like most about the space?

*all images Andrew Paynter for Refinery 29

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Former Domino fashion director Lauren Goodman recently opened the doors of her San Francisco home to Refinery 29 and it was everything I could do not to pin every last one of these spaces on the spot...

Of course I'm most coveting the English roll arm sofa in her living room. Isn't it such a beautiful shape? And the coffee table styling is flawless, but then I'd expect nothing less from Lauren's decorator Lili Diallo, whose book is a personal favorite of mine. What do you like most about the space?

*all images Andrew Paynter for Refinery 29

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WHITE WALLS + WINDOWS

The interior of this San Francisco home is a little more contemporary than my usual taste but I couldn't help falling in love with the big windows and little architectural details...

The dining room looking out on an ivy-covered wall? Seriously to die for. What do you think — could you live here?

*all images Dave Lauridsen for Dwell, discovered here

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The interior of this San Francisco home is a little more contemporary than my usual taste but I couldn't help falling in love with the big windows and little architectural details...

The dining room looking out on an ivy-covered wall? Seriously to die for. What do you think — could you live here?

*all images Dave Lauridsen for Dwell, discovered here

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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.

What's happening around your house of late?

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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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