AROUND THE HOUSE

Pairing colors for a new product I'm working on // My new favorite planner and pen

Coach and Rory's usual perch // New turquoise tray on my bedside table

Pillows galore // Tidying my closet and realizing just how much blue I really own

I think most people who read my blog would be surprised at how messy I am in real life. While I'm drawn to organized office spaces, my own is absolutely out of control, especially with new inventory for the holidays arriving each day. Maybe I'll start a new organizing feature here on the blog? In the mean time, do tell me: Are you messy or tidy? What are the most and least organized spaces in your home? Where could you use the most help?

Pairing colors for a new product I'm working on // My new favorite planner and pen

Coach and Rory's usual perch // New turquoise tray on my bedside table

Pillows galore // Tidying my closet and realizing just how much blue I really own

I think most people who read my blog would be surprised at how messy I am in real life. While I'm drawn to organized office spaces, my own is absolutely out of control, especially with new inventory for the holidays arriving each day. Maybe I'll start a new organizing feature here on the blog? In the mean time, do tell me: Are you messy or tidy? What are the most and least organized spaces in your home? Where could you use the most help?

HAPPY BIRTHDAY REILLY!

Happy birthday to my sister Reilly! Thank you for being your funny, quirky, and wonderful self. You are wise beyond your years and I can't wait to watch you change the world after graduation this spring. I am so grateful for your can-do attitude, your above-and-beyond thoughtfulness, and this dazzling array of childhood photos too good not to share. Happy happy birthday, I love you!

Happy birthday to my sister Reilly! Thank you for being your funny, quirky, and wonderful self. You are wise beyond your years and I can't wait to watch you change the world after graduation this spring. I am so grateful for your can-do attitude, your above-and-beyond thoughtfulness, and this dazzling array of childhood photos too good not to share. Happy happy birthday, I love you!

NEW ARRIVALS!

There's no better way to kick off a new month than with a fresh batch of new arrivals in the boutique, don't you think? Business card cases, office supplies, a couple cute pillows... Go take a look and let me know what you think! Be sure to swing by the sale section too as we make way for lots more goodies in the weeks to come!

P.S. With the holidays approaching, I want to be sure the boutique is looking its best! If you wouldn't mind answering five quick questions, I would really appreciate it. Thank you! :)

There's no better way to kick off a new month than with a fresh batch of new arrivals in the boutique, don't you think? Business card cases, office supplies, a couple cute pillows... Go take a look and let me know what you think! Be sure to swing by the sale section too as we make way for lots more goodies in the weeks to come!

P.S. With the holidays approaching, I want to be sure the boutique is looking its best! If you wouldn't mind answering five quick questions, I would really appreciate it. Thank you! :)

TRUE BLUE

Boutique 9 suede heels // Lulu Frost for J.Crew earrings // J.Crew necklace

Design Darling cosmetic cases // Bounkit earrings // Inslee Greek key notecards

J.Crew cashmere tee // A.L.C. cutout top // J.Crew skirt

Is there a color you feel most you in? For me it's always a shade of blue. There are other colors that feel too boring or too bright but blue is almost always just right. Tell me I'm not the only one!

Boutique 9 suede heels // Lulu Frost for J.Crew earrings // J.Crew necklace

Design Darling cosmetic cases // Bounkit earrings // Inslee Greek key notecards

J.Crew cashmere tee // A.L.C. cutout top // J.Crew skirt

Is there a color you feel most you in? For me it's always a shade of blue. There are other colors that feel too boring or too bright but blue is almost always just right. Tell me I'm not the only one!

HAPPY FRIDAY!

Can you believe it's the last weekend in September? I plan to treat myself to a few fresh blooms before we shift focus to carving pumpkins. Who's with me?

P.S. J.Crew's 25% off promo ends Sunday. See my picks here!

Images 1/2/3 (please let me know if you recognize 2 & 3!)

Can you believe it's the last weekend in September? I plan to treat myself to a few fresh blooms before we shift focus to carving pumpkins. Who's with me?

P.S. J.Crew's 25% off promo ends Sunday. See my picks here!

Images 1/2/3 (please let me know if you recognize 2 & 3!)

J.CREW SALE PICKS

Jackie Pullover // Biennial Satchel // Classic Mini

Macalister Wedge Boots // Tie Top // Booker Buckle Boots

Schoolboy Blazer // Pearl Twisted Necklace // Blythe Blouse

J.Crew is offering 25% off and free shipping with code STYLE25 at checkout through Sunday! This is the perfect time to invest in a few staples and refresh your closet for fall (or get ahead on holiday shopping). The monogrammed pullover and this quilted vest are headed my way! What's in your shopping cart? Do tell!

Jackie Pullover // Biennial Satchel // Classic Mini

Macalister Wedge Boots // Tie Top // Booker Buckle Boots

Schoolboy Blazer // Pearl Twisted Necklace // Blythe Blouse

J.Crew is offering 25% off and free shipping with code STYLE25 at checkout through Sunday! This is the perfect time to invest in a few staples and refresh your closet for fall (or get ahead on holiday shopping). The monogrammed pullover and this quilted vest are headed my way! What's in your shopping cart? Do tell!

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!