GIVEAWAY: GOOD BONES GREAT PIECES

I love a good mother/daughter duo and Suzanne and Lauren McGrath are no exception. I've been reading their blog for years and they've become my go-to girls for classic interiors with a modern twist. I'm thrilled to be giving away a copy of their first book Good Bones Great Pieces this week! It's a great read (with lots of pretty pictures!) on seven pieces of furniture "that will carry you through a lifetime." What's not to love about that?! 

To enter, please become a follower of Design Darling and leave a comment below. For extra entries, do any of the following and leave a separate comment for each:

- Like Design Darling and Good Bones Great Pieces on Facebook

- Follow Design Darling and Good Bones Great Pieces on Pinterest

- Follow Design Darling and Good Bones Great Pieces on Twitter

The winner will be announced on Friday morning. Good luck!

I love a good mother/daughter duo and Suzanne and Lauren McGrath are no exception. I've been reading their blog for years and they've become my go-to girls for classic interiors with a modern twist. I'm thrilled to be giving away a copy of their first book Good Bones Great Pieces this week! It's a great read (with lots of pretty pictures!) on seven pieces of furniture "that will carry you through a lifetime." What's not to love about that?! 

To enter, please become a follower of Design Darling and leave a comment below. For extra entries, do any of the following and leave a separate comment for each:

- Like Design Darling and Good Bones Great Pieces on Facebook

- Follow Design Darling and Good Bones Great Pieces on Pinterest

- Follow Design Darling and Good Bones Great Pieces on Twitter

The winner will be announced on Friday morning. Good luck!

DESK DU JOUR

Elizabeth Blitzer in Lonny

Fresh flowers, a pretty candle, and stacks of books make for a super cozy workspace, don't you think? I'm also coveting her Sharpie collection ;)

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Elizabeth Blitzer in Lonny

Fresh flowers, a pretty candle, and stacks of books make for a super cozy workspace, don't you think? I'm also coveting her Sharpie collection ;)

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WEEKEND WARDROBE

This is the first weekend in a while that I haven't made any plans and I plan to power through lots of laundry, packing and shipping, etc. — probably in pajamas most of the time. But if I had my way I'd be donning something more like this...

Ray-Ban sunglasses // Loren Hope necklace (with hot pink ribbon!) // J.Crew dress

Essie "Geranium" // Rebecca Minkoff iPhone case // Lulu Frost rings (love these!)

Loeffler Randall sandals (now on sale!) // Tory Burch bag

You can't go wrong with cute sandals and a flowy dress! What will you be wearing this weekend?

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This is the first weekend in a while that I haven't made any plans and I plan to power through lots of laundry, packing and shipping, etc. — probably in pajamas most of the time. But if I had my way I'd be donning something more like this...

Ray-Ban sunglasses // Loren Hope necklace (with hot pink ribbon!) // J.Crew dress

Essie "Geranium" // Rebecca Minkoff iPhone case // Lulu Frost rings (love these!)

Loeffler Randall sandals (now on sale!) // Tory Burch bag

You can't go wrong with cute sandals and a flowy dress! What will you be wearing this weekend?

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SUMMER WEEKENDS

Dossier Journal

Noa Griffel

Paul Costello

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Cool Girl Style

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

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Dossier Journal

Noa Griffel

Paul Costello

Source unknown

Cool Girl Style

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...

Madewell oxford shirt // Kenneth Jay Lane pearl studs // Tory Burch leather satchel

J.Crew ballet flats // Michael Kors tortoiseshell watch // Topshop sequin skirt

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

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

Madewell oxford shirt // Kenneth Jay Lane pearl studs // Tory Burch leather satchel

J.Crew ballet flats // Michael Kors tortoiseshell watch // Topshop sequin skirt

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...

Kate Osborne

Side note: you could totally start an instant collection with these vases!

Lonny

Lotta Anderson

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

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I'm noticing a trend in my recent pins: collections! Books, paintbrushes, racquets, trophies, vases...

Kate Osborne

Side note: you could totally start an instant collection with these vases!

Lonny

Lotta Anderson

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:

(1) Design Darling tortoiseshell necklace (2) Stella McCartney cat-eye sunglasses (3) Tory Burch satchel

(4) Paul & Joe Sister tweed jacket (5) Weekend by Maxmara sweater (6) J.Crew cashmere tee

(7) Madewell leather belt (8) Loeffler Randall wedges (9) J.Crew t-strap ballet flats

What neutrals are you stocking up on for fall?

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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:

(1) Design Darling tortoiseshell necklace (2) Stella McCartney cat-eye sunglasses (3) Tory Burch satchel

(4) Paul & Joe Sister tweed jacket (5) Weekend by Maxmara sweater (6) J.Crew cashmere tee

(7) Madewell leather belt (8) Loeffler Randall wedges (9) J.Crew t-strap ballet flats

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!

Vicente Wolf in Veranda

Deborah Silver

New England Home

Veranda

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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!

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!

Vicente Wolf in Veranda

Deborah Silver

New England Home

Veranda

Source unknown

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...

Marley Lilly monogrammed floppy hat // Design Darling necklace // J.Crew striped shirt

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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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...

Marley Lilly monogrammed floppy hat // Design Darling necklace // J.Crew striped shirt

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...

Serena & Lily rug // Design Darling boxwood topiary // Serena & Lily border sham

Design Darling Greek key pillow cover // Diptyque candle // Annechovie ginger jar matches

Pottery Barn Teen chair // Bludot table

What's the predominant color palette chez vous?

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...

Serena & Lily rug // Design Darling boxwood topiary // Serena & Lily border sham

Design Darling Greek key pillow cover // Diptyque candle // Annechovie ginger jar matches

Pottery Barn Teen chair // Bludot table

What's the predominant color palette chez vous?