MIX AND MATCH

It's not all that often I stumble upon a color combination that's truly unexpected and suited for real life but of course, leave it to J.Crew...

Top knot // Men's shirt // Schoolboy blazer // Colorblock pants // Leopard heels

Blue and green and leopard? Call me crazy but I'm kind of digging it!

It's not all that often I stumble upon a color combination that's truly unexpected and suited for real life but of course, leave it to J.Crew...

Top knot // Men's shirt // Schoolboy blazer // Colorblock pants // Leopard heels

Blue and green and leopard? Call me crazy but I'm kind of digging it!

SUBWAY TILE KITCHENS

I just don't think I'll ever tire of certain design elements. French doors. Herringbone floors. White moulding. And then of course there's subway tile...

Better Homes & Gardens

Apartment Therapy

Elle Decor

Phoebe Howard

Ashley Goforth

Our local Starbucks recently got a little facelift and now there's an entire wall of subway tile right when you walk through the door. I can't get enough! Definitely a must for the dream home file ;)

I just don't think I'll ever tire of certain design elements. French doors. Herringbone floors. White moulding. And then of course there's subway tile...

Better Homes & Gardens

Apartment Therapy

Elle Decor

Phoebe Howard

Ashley Goforth

Our local Starbucks recently got a little facelift and now there's an entire wall of subway tile right when you walk through the door. I can't get enough! Definitely a must for the dream home file ;)

DAY AT THE DOCK

A little nautical look that has me looking forward to the weekend already...

Topshop tie-up shirt (only $45!) // Selima for J.Crew sunglasses // Kenneth Jay Lane pearl necklace

J.Crew striped shorts // Sperry Top-Sider boat shoes // Kiel James Patrick bag (the perfect summer tote!)

Tory Burch wallet (a year-round staple)

I'm headed back to Nantucket for a couple days next week and couldn't be more excited. Now who wants to sit on the water and sip Arnold Palmers with me?!

A little nautical look that has me looking forward to the weekend already...

Topshop tie-up shirt (only $45!) // Selima for J.Crew sunglasses // Kenneth Jay Lane pearl necklace

J.Crew striped shorts // Sperry Top-Sider boat shoes // Kiel James Patrick bag (the perfect summer tote!)

Tory Burch wallet (a year-round staple)

I'm headed back to Nantucket for a couple days next week and couldn't be more excited. Now who wants to sit on the water and sip Arnold Palmers with me?!

DO YOU PAINT YOUR OWN NAILS?

I have a funny question for you today but it's one I'm actually quite curious about. But first, a confession: I cannot paint my own nails for the life of me! Painting with my left hand is not pretty. Plus my very favorite indulgence (as I admitted here!) is to go to the nail salon and get a mani/pedi. And I always, always stick to pinks and reds...

You'll find all these Essie colors right here but my current favorites are Fiesta, Geranium, and Mademoiselle. Tell me: (1) what's your favorite nail polish color and (2) do you paint your own nails?!

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I have a funny question for you today but it's one I'm actually quite curious about. But first, a confession: I cannot paint my own nails for the life of me! Painting with my left hand is not pretty. Plus my very favorite indulgence (as I admitted here!) is to go to the nail salon and get a mani/pedi. And I always, always stick to pinks and reds...

You'll find all these Essie colors right here but my current favorites are Fiesta, Geranium, and Mademoiselle. Tell me: (1) what's your favorite nail polish color and (2) do you paint your own nails?!

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ZOLIE DESIGNS

Welcome back to Design Darling sponsor Zolie Designs! I'm loving all of Larissa's colorful new arrivals, especially the color-blocked Mackenzie necklace in (what else?) hot pink and navy blue. Toss any of her creations over a fitted white t-shirt and you've got effortless summer style in the bag. Shop these pretty necklaces and more right here!

P.S. Interested in sponsoring Design Darling? Email me for an ad kit today!

Welcome back to Design Darling sponsor Zolie Designs! I'm loving all of Larissa's colorful new arrivals, especially the color-blocked Mackenzie necklace in (what else?) hot pink and navy blue. Toss any of her creations over a fitted white t-shirt and you've got effortless summer style in the bag. Shop these pretty necklaces and more right here!

P.S. Interested in sponsoring Design Darling? Email me for an ad kit today!

WEEKEND WARDROBE

Nars "Schiap" lipstick // J.Crew bubble necklace // Pencey eyelet dress // Ray-Ban sunglasses

J.Crew bangle set // Madewell belt // J.Crew satchel // Michael Kors ring // Loeffler Randall wedges

White eyelet dress, classic tan accessories, and the most fabulous navy wedges I ever did see. What would you like to be wearing this weekend?

Nars "Schiap" lipstick // J.Crew bubble necklace // Pencey eyelet dress // Ray-Ban sunglasses

J.Crew bangle set // Madewell belt // J.Crew satchel // Michael Kors ring // Loeffler Randall wedges

White eyelet dress, classic tan accessories, and the most fabulous navy wedges I ever did see. What would you like to be wearing this weekend?

DESIGN DARLING IN LUXE MAGAZINE

I was so excited to be featured as the design insider for Luxe Magazine's summer issue! They were kind enough to feature the monogrammed acrylic tray from my boutique as well as a few of my local favorites. It was my first bit of print press and a fun surprise to see myself in illustrated form — now if only my bicycle were this pretty in real life! ;)

I was so excited to be featured as the design insider for Luxe Magazine's summer issue! They were kind enough to feature the monogrammed acrylic tray from my boutique as well as a few of my local favorites. It was my first bit of print press and a fun surprise to see myself in illustrated form — now if only my bicycle were this pretty in real life! ;)

PRETTY LITTLE THINGS

You know those days that just feel "off?" Nothing horrible happens but lots of little things add up and suddenly you're having a lousy day for no good reason. In an effort to turn things around over here, here are a few pretty little things putting a smile on my face today...

(1) Clare Vivier stripe clutch (2) Kate Spade lucite cuff (3) Design Darling link bangle

(4) J.Crew color block stripe top (5) J.Crew suede ballet flats (6) Violet Lake bikini bottoms

(7) Madewell belt (8) Splendid color block flip flops (9) Design Darling recycled leather notebook

(10) Loren Hope bracelet (11) Charles Phillip linen slippers (12) Fallon pearl necklace

My birthday is coming up in case someone wants to send me the linen slippers in a size 6 ;) Now tell me: what do you do to turn a not-so-great day around?

You know those days that just feel "off?" Nothing horrible happens but lots of little things add up and suddenly you're having a lousy day for no good reason. In an effort to turn things around over here, here are a few pretty little things putting a smile on my face today...

(1) Clare Vivier stripe clutch (2) Kate Spade lucite cuff (3) Design Darling link bangle

(4) J.Crew color block stripe top (5) J.Crew suede ballet flats (6) Violet Lake bikini bottoms

(7) Madewell belt (8) Splendid color block flip flops (9) Design Darling recycled leather notebook

(10) Loren Hope bracelet (11) Charles Phillip linen slippers (12) Fallon pearl necklace

My birthday is coming up in case someone wants to send me the linen slippers in a size 6 ;) Now tell me: what do you do to turn a not-so-great day around?

GERONIMO HEADQUARTERS

I'm not sure that we can really file this one under desk du jour but these pictures were too pretty not to post. I stumbled upon this office tour of Geronimo Balloons and was instantly smitten with the fun-loving feel of every shot. I follow the founder Jihan on Instagram and swoon over her colorful snaps daily but her workspace is on another level. I mean, paper tassels tied to every storage box? Too cute for words.

So fun, right? See the full tour here.

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I'm not sure that we can really file this one under desk du jour but these pictures were too pretty not to post. I stumbled upon this office tour of Geronimo Balloons and was instantly smitten with the fun-loving feel of every shot. I follow the founder Jihan on Instagram and swoon over her colorful snaps daily but her workspace is on another level. I mean, paper tassels tied to every storage box? Too cute for words.

So fun, right? See the full tour here.

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EASY ART

Art is one of the trickiest elements in a space, don't you think? That's why I'm always keen to share when I find something I love. My latest find is Tessyla, an Etsy shop brimming with affordable digital prints. I fell in love with this guy...

Isn't it fun? Especially with the coral vase from my boutique — which is a perfect color match! Tess was kind enough to send me a pair of prints and I framed them using the custom framer at Frames By Mail. I'm also in love with this navy trio and this pretty heart print (how cute would it be in hot pink?). Check out the shop here and do tell me, what's your favorite source for affordable art?

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Art is one of the trickiest elements in a space, don't you think? That's why I'm always keen to share when I find something I love. My latest find is Tessyla, an Etsy shop brimming with affordable digital prints. I fell in love with this guy...

Isn't it fun? Especially with the coral vase from my boutique — which is a perfect color match! Tess was kind enough to send me a pair of prints and I framed them using the custom framer at Frames By Mail. I'm also in love with this navy trio and this pretty heart print (how cute would it be in hot pink?). Check out the shop here and do tell me, what's your favorite source for affordable art?

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