OUTFIT PLANNING

J.Crew striped sweater // J.Crew quilted vest (obsessed!) // AG skinny jeans

J.Crew leather bag // Design Darling tortoisesehell cuff // Marais ankle booties

I swear it went from summer to winter in less than a week! It was forty degrees when I woke up yesterday, so naturally I broke out the faux fur... until it hit seventy-five in the afternoon. Here's a look I plan to wear well through fall: a lightweight sweater and jeans with a cute vest I can ditch once it warms up.

P.S. J.Crew is offering 25% off and free shipping with code STYLE25 at checkout!

P.P.S. Michael was game to participate in Victoria's hilarious "The Man Behind The Blog" feature! Click on over to find out when I told him I'd started a blog, what he likes about dating a blogger, and what he still totally doesn't get about girls in high heels ;)

J.Crew striped sweater // J.Crew quilted vest (obsessed!) // AG skinny jeans

J.Crew leather bag // Design Darling tortoisesehell cuff // Marais ankle booties

I swear it went from summer to winter in less than a week! It was forty degrees when I woke up yesterday, so naturally I broke out the faux fur... until it hit seventy-five in the afternoon. Here's a look I plan to wear well through fall: a lightweight sweater and jeans with a cute vest I can ditch once it warms up.

P.S. J.Crew is offering 25% off and free shipping with code STYLE25 at checkout!

P.P.S. Michael was game to participate in Victoria's hilarious "The Man Behind The Blog" feature! Click on over to find out when I told him I'd started a blog, what he likes about dating a blogger, and what he still totally doesn't get about girls in high heels ;)

A FEW FAVORITE ROOMS...

Emily Summers

 Original source unknown

Better Homes & Gardens

Ali Schwarz

Catie Marron in Vogue

I'll never tire of classic white interiors with blue accents. The last space makes me so happy — the books, the fabrics, the layout! Find more interior inspiration here.

Keep up with Design Darling on Facebook / Pinterest / Twitter

Emily Summers

 Original source unknown

Better Homes & Gardens

Ali Schwarz

Catie Marron in Vogue

I'll never tire of classic white interiors with blue accents. The last space makes me so happy — the books, the fabrics, the layout! Find more interior inspiration here.

Keep up with Design Darling on Facebook / Pinterest / Twitter

FALL SHOE GUIDE

BALLET FLATS: J.Crew // Tory Burch // Ann Taylor 

HEELS & WEDGES: J.Crew // Kors Michael Kors // J.Crew

ANKLE & RIDING BOOTS: J.Crew // Madewell // Tory Burch

ALL-WEATHER WEAR: Hunter // Loeffler Randall // Sergio Rossi

Every outfit looks better with the right pair of shoes! My must-haves for fall include comfy ballet flats, playful pumps, equestrian-inspired boots, and updated rain gear. What's your favorite pair?

Keep up with Design Darling on Facebook / Pinterest / Twitter

BALLET FLATS: J.Crew // Tory Burch // Ann Taylor 

HEELS & WEDGES: J.Crew // Kors Michael Kors // J.Crew

ANKLE & RIDING BOOTS: J.Crew // Madewell // Tory Burch

ALL-WEATHER WEAR: Hunter // Loeffler Randall // Sergio Rossi

Every outfit looks better with the right pair of shoes! My must-haves for fall include comfy ballet flats, playful pumps, equestrian-inspired boots, and updated rain gear. What's your favorite pair?

Keep up with Design Darling on Facebook / Pinterest / Twitter

AN OUTFIT FOR A RAINY DAY

Altuzarra for J.Crew gingham shirt // BDG jeans // Rainboots c/o Jack Rogers

Design Darling tortoiseshell bangles // K. Slademade clutch

Tomorrow marks the official first day of fall but here in Connecticut we've had the weather to prove it all week. We decided to let Rory play in the river before it gets too cold and I'm pretty sure it was the best afternoon of his life. Is it starting to feel like fall where you are? Time for me to switch over to hot lattés in the morning :)

P.S. I'm sharing a few tidbits about organization on Lexi's blog today if you'd like to check it out!

Altuzarra for J.Crew gingham shirt // BDG jeans // Rainboots c/o Jack Rogers

Design Darling tortoiseshell bangles // K. Slademade clutch

Tomorrow marks the official first day of fall but here in Connecticut we've had the weather to prove it all week. We decided to let Rory play in the river before it gets too cold and I'm pretty sure it was the best afternoon of his life. Is it starting to feel like fall where you are? Time for me to switch over to hot lattés in the morning :)

P.S. I'm sharing a few tidbits about organization on Lexi's blog today if you'd like to check it out!

101 IN 1001 UPDATE

Later this month is the one-year mark until the end of my 101 in 1001 list and suffice it to say I have a lot of things to cross off in the final 365 days! Because I'm addicted to making lists it can be a little overwhelming to look at all my uncompleted tasks at once, here's a mini list of tasks I'd like to cross off before the end of 2012. 

19. Drink eight glasses of water every day for one week. 

Why oh why is this so hard for me?

39. Ride on a sailboat.

Preferably in September or October...

41. Try acupuncture.

So looking forward to this one.

44. Throw a murder mystery party.

Hello, Halloween!

55. See a comedy show.

Any recommendations?

60. Read every Jane Austen novel.

Three down, three to go!

74. Find my signature scent.

Time to shop! ;)

87. See a double feature.

Maybe at Christmastime?

95. See five Audrey Hepburn films.

Thanks to my Aunt Jill for helping this one along!

101. Continue to put $10 into savings for every goal accomplished.

Cha-ching!

What's one thing you hope to accomplish before the end of 2012?!

Later this month is the one-year mark until the end of my 101 in 1001 list and suffice it to say I have a lot of things to cross off in the final 365 days! Because I'm addicted to making lists it can be a little overwhelming to look at all my uncompleted tasks at once, here's a mini list of tasks I'd like to cross off before the end of 2012. 

19. Drink eight glasses of water every day for one week. 

Why oh why is this so hard for me?

39. Ride on a sailboat.

Preferably in September or October...

41. Try acupuncture.

So looking forward to this one.

44. Throw a murder mystery party.

Hello, Halloween!

55. See a comedy show.

Any recommendations?

60. Read every Jane Austen novel.

Three down, three to go!

74. Find my signature scent.

Time to shop! ;)

87. See a double feature.

Maybe at Christmastime?

95. See five Audrey Hepburn films.

Thanks to my Aunt Jill for helping this one along!

101. Continue to put $10 into savings for every goal accomplished.

Cha-ching!

What's one thing you hope to accomplish before the end of 2012?!

BOOKWORM

Graphic Image leather dictionary // Design Darling quartz bookends // Elizabeth & James eyeglasses

Jonathan Adler mug // Penguin Classics hardcovers // Serena & Lily table // Anthropologie chair

Everything about fall makes me want to curl up in a comfy chair with a good book (or a pink leather dictionary, as the case may be). What's your favorite classic read?

P.S. A few cute new arrivals in the boutique!

Graphic Image leather dictionary // Design Darling quartz bookends // Elizabeth & James eyeglasses

Jonathan Adler mug // Penguin Classics hardcovers // Serena & Lily table // Anthropologie chair

Everything about fall makes me want to curl up in a comfy chair with a good book (or a pink leather dictionary, as the case may be). What's your favorite classic read?

P.S. A few cute new arrivals in the boutique!

A FEW UPDATES...

I'm working hard to add new products to the boutique as often as possible! Did you see these cosmetic bags? I'm smitten with the blue set.

We sold through two of the new trays but we still have two of the tan zebra! I hope to have the others back in stock later this week. Isn't this pretty with the tortoiseshell glasses? *UPDATE: All trays are sold out but will be back in stock asap.

I wore my favorite peplum tank with new leopard flats for a dinner date — gotta wear those summer clothes before it's too late! ;)

The horn sculpture is back in stock! I love it atop a stack of books or hanging out on a bedside table. And I never tire of these pretty little matches!

My parents moved this campaign dresser (a favorite Craigslist find!) into my workspace to house some of the smaller items for the boutique. Functional and pretty makes me happy.

A few favorite baubles on my bathroom counter... Asha turquoise studs, Loren Hope earrings and necklace, Kenneth Jay Lane cocktail ring (similar), and Design Darling stripe bangle and tortoiseshell bangles.

I celebrated a friend's birthday brunch in my Zara peplum jacket, J.Crew signet ring (similar), tortoiseshell bangles (can you tell I never take them off?), and tortoiseshell cuff. Also can you believe there are less than 100 days until Christmas? I know I'm getting ahead of myself but stay tuned for lots of new arrivals (including gift cards, wooohooo!) as well as gift guides here on the blog. Every year I say I'll get my shopping finished early... ;)

I'm working hard to add new products to the boutique as often as possible! Did you see these cosmetic bags? I'm smitten with the blue set.

We sold through two of the new trays but we still have two of the tan zebra! I hope to have the others back in stock later this week. Isn't this pretty with the tortoiseshell glasses? *UPDATE: All trays are sold out but will be back in stock asap.

I wore my favorite peplum tank with new leopard flats for a dinner date — gotta wear those summer clothes before it's too late! ;)

The horn sculpture is back in stock! I love it atop a stack of books or hanging out on a bedside table. And I never tire of these pretty little matches!

My parents moved this campaign dresser (a favorite Craigslist find!) into my workspace to house some of the smaller items for the boutique. Functional and pretty makes me happy.

A few favorite baubles on my bathroom counter... Asha turquoise studs, Loren Hope earrings and necklace, Kenneth Jay Lane cocktail ring (similar), and Design Darling stripe bangle and tortoiseshell bangles.

I celebrated a friend's birthday brunch in my Zara peplum jacket, J.Crew signet ring (similar), tortoiseshell bangles (can you tell I never take them off?), and tortoiseshell cuff. Also can you believe there are less than 100 days until Christmas? I know I'm getting ahead of myself but stay tuned for lots of new arrivals (including gift cards, wooohooo!) as well as gift guides here on the blog. Every year I say I'll get my shopping finished early... ;)

SAIL TO SABLE FALL 2012

Some of you may remember my blog sponsor Sail to Sable's adorable tunics from this post and I'm happy to say their fall collection is even better! Here are three of my favorite pieces and how I'd style them...

EARRINGS: Juliet & Co. // J.Crew // Loren Hope

DRESSES: Perfect Prep // Slinky Silk // Pretty Pink

SANDALS: Jack Rogers // Loeffler Randall // Jack Rogers

The new colors and cuts are to die for! The floor-length number is also available in seersucker and has me wanting to plan a vacation this instant. What's your favorite new arrival? Shop the full collection here.

Some of you may remember my blog sponsor Sail to Sable's adorable tunics from this post and I'm happy to say their fall collection is even better! Here are three of my favorite pieces and how I'd style them...

EARRINGS: Juliet & Co. // J.Crew // Loren Hope

DRESSES: Perfect Prep // Slinky Silk // Pretty Pink

SANDALS: Jack Rogers // Loeffler Randall // Jack Rogers

The new colors and cuts are to die for! The floor-length number is also available in seersucker and has me wanting to plan a vacation this instant. What's your favorite new arrival? Shop the full collection here.

A WALK WITH RORY

Our puppy Rory is the subject of many Instagrams and tweets but I decided it was high time for him to get his own blog post. The kind folks at Waggo sent him a few goodies so we took a walk around the block to test them out... 

I'm kind of obsessed with the fact that his new collar and leash match my cardigan and leggings from Thomas Kelly. We were meant to be ;)

The cutest face I ever did see.

Posing with his brother Coach.

"I'd rather walk myself, thank you very much." Someone needs to go to puppy school ;)

Finally winding down...

...and asleep on his new bed which, by the way, is cuter than mine. Thank you Waggo for spoiling him rotten! Who else is obsessed with their pet(s)?!

Our puppy Rory is the subject of many Instagrams and tweets but I decided it was high time for him to get his own blog post. The kind folks at Waggo sent him a few goodies so we took a walk around the block to test them out... 

I'm kind of obsessed with the fact that his new collar and leash match my cardigan and leggings from Thomas Kelly. We were meant to be ;)

The cutest face I ever did see.

Posing with his brother Coach.

"I'd rather walk myself, thank you very much." Someone needs to go to puppy school ;)

Finally winding down...

...and asleep on his new bed which, by the way, is cuter than mine. Thank you Waggo for spoiling him rotten! Who else is obsessed with their pet(s)?!

PRADMAN JEWELS MONOGRAM NECKLACE GIVEAWAY

You all know I love anything that can be monogrammed: business card holders, clothing, key fobs, pencil cups, sandals, stationery... and, yes, jewelry. I'm happy to introduce one of my newest sponsors, Pradman Jewels, and kick things off with a giveaway you're sure to love!

One lucky winner will receive a 14-karat gold disc necklace monogrammed in the style of your choice! To enter, please follow the steps in the Rafflecopter widget below (if you're in Google Reader, you'll have to click over to enter). The winner will be contacted on Friday morning. Good luck!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

You all know I love anything that can be monogrammed: business card holders, clothing, key fobs, pencil cups, sandals, stationery... and, yes, jewelry. I'm happy to introduce one of my newest sponsors, Pradman Jewels, and kick things off with a giveaway you're sure to love!

One lucky winner will receive a 14-karat gold disc necklace monogrammed in the style of your choice! To enter, please follow the steps in the Rafflecopter widget below (if you're in Google Reader, you'll have to click over to enter). The winner will be contacted on Friday morning. Good luck!

a Rafflecopter giveaway