WEEKEND WARDROBE

We had so much fun zip lining yesterday and now I can cross that one off my 101 in 1001 list! My sweet aunt also gave me five Audrey Hepburn DVDs so I can get cracking on that task as well! Here's a classic look that seems right up Audrey's alley...

Loren Hope earrings // Madewell oxford shirt // Tory Burch sunglasses // Topshop skirt

By Malene Birger pearl necklace // Charles Philip striped slippers // Longchamp medium tote

Classic studs, a strand of pearls, and the Longchamp tote I carry with me everywhere I go... The definition of classics and the very pieces I want filling up my wardrobe! What are two or three of your favorite closet classics?

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We had so much fun zip lining yesterday and now I can cross that one off my 101 in 1001 list! My sweet aunt also gave me five Audrey Hepburn DVDs so I can get cracking on that task as well! Here's a classic look that seems right up Audrey's alley...

Loren Hope earrings // Madewell oxford shirt // Tory Burch sunglasses // Topshop skirt

By Malene Birger pearl necklace // Charles Philip striped slippers // Longchamp medium tote

Classic studs, a strand of pearls, and the Longchamp tote I carry with me everywhere I go... The definition of classics and the very pieces I want filling up my wardrobe! What are two or three of your favorite closet classics?

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GOOD BONES GOOD PIECES GIVEAWAY WINNER

Thank you for all the birthday wishes yesterday and to everyone who entered this week's giveaway! The winner is...

Renée of Crossed and Dotted! Please email me so I can ship you your new book. Thanks to Suzanne and Lauren for the generous giveaway! I'm taking today off to go zip lining with my family (a birthday surprise from my 101 in 1001 list, eeek!) and I couldn't be more excited. Have any of you been? Tell me all about it!

Thank you for all the birthday wishes yesterday and to everyone who entered this week's giveaway! The winner is...

Renée of Crossed and Dotted! Please email me so I can ship you your new book. Thanks to Suzanne and Lauren for the generous giveaway! I'm taking today off to go zip lining with my family (a birthday surprise from my 101 in 1001 list, eeek!) and I couldn't be more excited. Have any of you been? Tell me all about it!

I'M 23!

Today is my 23rd birthday and I want to celebrate with all of you! Today only you'll get 23% off all designdarling.com orders with code BIRTHDAY at checkout. Offer is not valid for any previous orders and expires tonight at midnight EST. Shop to it! 

Today is my 23rd birthday and I want to celebrate with all of you! Today only you'll get 23% off all designdarling.com orders with code BIRTHDAY at checkout. Offer is not valid for any previous orders and expires tonight at midnight EST. Shop to it! 

INSTAGRAM UPDATES

Favorite snaps from last week's trip to Nantucket...

A new read I'm loving // My new favorite ballet flats (now on sale!) // Bangles from Design Darling and J.Crew // Carrying Coach onto the ferry

Exterior inspiration // Waking up to this little guy // The needlepoint belt my grandmother is making for me!

Flowers, lobster, and my grandmother's lightship basket

Iced coffee // Rachel Pally dress // Shopping in town (loved this picnic basket and this bedding)

It's funny how many pictures I take when I'm out and about! Believe me when I say my daily life looks more like me in front of my laptop wearing pajamas ;) Do you have any summer trips planned?

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Favorite snaps from last week's trip to Nantucket...

A new read I'm loving // My new favorite ballet flats (now on sale!) // Bangles from Design Darling and J.Crew // Carrying Coach onto the ferry

Exterior inspiration // Waking up to this little guy // The needlepoint belt my grandmother is making for me!

Flowers, lobster, and my grandmother's lightship basket

Iced coffee // Rachel Pally dress // Shopping in town (loved this picnic basket and this bedding)

It's funny how many pictures I take when I'm out and about! Believe me when I say my daily life looks more like me in front of my laptop wearing pajamas ;) Do you have any summer trips planned?

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MINNIE MORTIMER'S HOME TOUR

Still smitten with this home tour from APT with LSD... a year later. That's how you know it's good, right?!

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Still smitten with this home tour from APT with LSD... a year later. That's how you know it's good, right?!

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SO TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF (PART FOUR)

I participated in a Twitter chat over the weekend about reader engagement and remembered that one of my all-time favorite features is this one where I get to learn all about y-o-u!

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Your style in three words:

Highlight of your summer:

Favorite thing about fall:

A recent splurge:

Something you’re looking forward to this week:

Something you want to do in the next three years:

Copy and paste to leave your answers in the comments! Here are my answers:

Your style in three words: Classic, picky (ha!), preppy
Highlight of your summer: Weekend trips to Nantucket
Favorite thing about fall: Dressing in layers — my idea of perfect weather!
A recent splurge: Tickets to Alt NYC and IFB
Something you’re looking forward to this week: My birthday on Thursday!
Something you want to do in the next year: Get into a regular exercise routine

Now go ahead and tell me about yourself! I can't wait to read each response :)

I participated in a Twitter chat over the weekend about reader engagement and remembered that one of my all-time favorite features is this one where I get to learn all about y-o-u!

*image source

Your style in three words:

Highlight of your summer:

Favorite thing about fall:

A recent splurge:

Something you’re looking forward to this week:

Something you want to do in the next three years:

Copy and paste to leave your answers in the comments! Here are my answers:

Your style in three words: Classic, picky (ha!), preppy
Highlight of your summer: Weekend trips to Nantucket
Favorite thing about fall: Dressing in layers — my idea of perfect weather!
A recent splurge: Tickets to Alt NYC and IFB
Something you’re looking forward to this week: My birthday on Thursday!
Something you want to do in the next year: Get into a regular exercise routine

Now go ahead and tell me about yourself! I can't wait to read each response :)

SHOPPING FOR BASICS

My August calendar is quickly filling up with blog conferences, dinner dates, and trade shows and it's hard not to want to buy a new outfit for every occasion. Instead I'll be investing in and replenishing my wardrobe basics: a few solid pieces that can be worn myriad ways. Case in point:

Madewell blazer (a must on my wishlist for fall) // J.Crew t-shirt

Design Darling tortoiseshell necklace // Diane von Furstenberg skirt (similar here) Cleobella card holder // See by Chloe bag // Loren Hope cocktail ring // J.Crew ballet flats

The blazer would work just as well with my go-to skinny jeans and the skirt would be adorable with a classic blue oxford tucked in. And yes, this is the way I justify all my purchases ;) Do you shop the same way I do?!

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My August calendar is quickly filling up with blog conferences, dinner dates, and trade shows and it's hard not to want to buy a new outfit for every occasion. Instead I'll be investing in and replenishing my wardrobe basics: a few solid pieces that can be worn myriad ways. Case in point:

Madewell blazer (a must on my wishlist for fall) // J.Crew t-shirt

Design Darling tortoiseshell necklace // Diane von Furstenberg skirt (similar here) Cleobella card holder // See by Chloe bag // Loren Hope cocktail ring // J.Crew ballet flats

The blazer would work just as well with my go-to skinny jeans and the skirt would be adorable with a classic blue oxford tucked in. And yes, this is the way I justify all my purchases ;) Do you shop the same way I do?!

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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?

Keep up with Design Darling on Facebook / Pinterest / Twitter