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SUMMER WEEKENDS


I hope your weekend is full of cute clothes, ocean views, and picnics in the park.

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SEQUINS FOR DAY

A sparkly look in honor of all the Olympians going for gold this week...

Are you keeping up with the Olympics as obsessively enthusiastically as I am?

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COLLECTIONS

I'm noticing a trend in my recent pins: collections! Books, paintbrushes, racquets, trophies, vases...
Side note: you could totally start an instant collection with these vases!


There's no more personal way to decorate! Tell me, what do you collect?

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9 NEUTRALS I LOVE RIGHT NOW

Cat eye sunglasses, the perfect leather satchel, and two dreamy pairs of shoes... Here are a few classic neutrals I'm coveting at the moment:

What neutrals are you stocking up on for fall?

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EXTERIORS & HYDRANGEAS

One of my favorite things to do on Nantucket is buy an iced coffee in town (or an ice cream cone in 'Sconset!) and walk around looking at all the pretty houses and gardens. This trip's takeaway? You can never have too many hydrangeas!

On that note, I think I have a new favorite color: hydrangea blue. Toss it in the mix with hot pink, navy blue, and white and that's my dream color palette at the moment. Do you love hydrangeas as much as I do?

P.S. You can always find more exterior inspiration here!

WEEKEND WARDROBE

This weekend will be a little hectic and a lot of fun. Tonight is my college roommate's birthday party in New York, tomorrow is our annual family reunion in Rhode Island, and Sunday through Tuesday I'll be out on Nantucket! Here's what I have in mind for my weekend travels...


J.Crew shorts // Tretorn sneakers // J.Crew weekend bag (how cute is this for only $36?!)

Casual, comfy, and just right for family barbecues, ferry rides, and running around after Rory. What will your weekend wardrobe look like?

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DECORATING IN BLUE AND WHITE

You'll be the first to know when I set a date for moving out but in the mean time let's set our sights on a teeny tiny apartment that's decorated floor to ceiling in classic blue and white...

What's the predominant color palette chez vous?

OLIVIA PALERMO IN TATLER RUSSIA

I hope you all won't kill me for jumping the gun and posting about fall fashion but these looks on Design Darling fashion favorite Olivia Palermo were too perfect not to share...
I can definitely get behind this punchy palette for fall. Who else loves Olivia's style as much as I do?! Here are a few pieces to help recreate the looks (if you're in Google Reader you'll have to click over to see the slideshow!)... 

RAINY DAY ESSENTIALS

I'm not a fan of spring showers but there's something about a summer storm that always a little fun and unexpected — if you're wearing the right outfit. Last week I found myself hopping over puddles in leather wedges (I don't particularly recommend it) so today I thought I'd whip up a little inspiration for staying dry in style.

I just ordered that exact umbrella stand off of Joss & Main (it's even prettier in person!) and would pair any of the above with this darling trench. How precious is the rain coat for your four-legged friend? ;)

IT'S THE LITTLE THINGS

New flats from Tuckernuck // Monogrammed ice buckets headed off to their new homes // Making an effort to cook (I've tried this, this, and this) // Rory sitting on my feet during a summer storm // Striped espadrilles from J.Crew (on mega sale) // Le Pens in my monogrammed pencil cup // A preppy pillow pairing (here and here) // Neon pink shorts from J.Crew // Ginger jar matches in a tortoiseshell bowl // New arrivals in the boutique // Still in love with this little face