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9 WALL MIRRORS I CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF

It's no secret that decorating with mirrors makes a small space feel bigger. My mom gave me this gorgeous vintage mirror for my birthday but I thought I'd do a round-up of some favorites for anyone else who might be on the hunt! 

Ballard Designs // Euro Style Lighting (en route to my apartment!) // Neiman Marcus
Target (only $50!) // Serena & Lily // Jonathan Adler
Serena & Lily // One Kings Lane // Zinc Door

I'm keeping the white walls in my apartment (seriously I would dread painting them back afterwards...!) so I love that my mirror blends in but brings in some much-needed architectural detail. And I'm so excited for the leather strap mirror to arrive — I haven't figured out a spot for it just yet (maybe on my bookshelf somehow?) but I'm already smitten. Have you used mirrors to make your space feel larger? Any special tips or tricks? I'm all ears!

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OUTFIT PLANNING FOR ALT SUMMIT

I can't believe Alt Summit is next week! I'm honored to be speaking on a panel with Beth, Janette, and Piper called "From Blog To Shop." I'm sure I'll have major butterflies the day of but right now all I can think about is what on earth I'm going to wear in Salt Lake City for four days! Here's one of the looks I'm contemplating...

J.Crew blazer // Design Darling earrings // Paige jeans // Loeffler Randall wedges

Somehow it always feels like I have no clothes in my closet when these events roll around. Does anyone else feel immediate pressure to shop in preparation? #guilty ;)

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LANDSCAPES TO LOVE

There's nothing like a chilly New England day to remind you how much you miss spring and summer. To make matters worse, I discovered the dreamy portfolio of landscape architect Renée Byers and I've been drooling over lush lawns, pretty plantings, stone steps...
Gorgeous, don't you think? My countdown to spring is officially on.

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WEEKEND WARDROBE

Inspired by this, this and this, an outfit of head-to-toe neutrals...
Club Monaco trench // Loren Hope earrings // 3.1 Phillip Lim clutch // Michael Kors heels

I saw this trench in person the other day and it has the cutest pop of orangey red inside... So I guess I cheated on the whole totally neutral thing ;) Have a great weekend!

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WHEN IN DOUBT, BRING FLOWERS

One of my friends brought me the prettiest bouquet of pink tulips as a housewarming gift (aren't they gorgeous?) and they make me so happy every time I walk in the door. Note to self: the next time I'm invited to a friend's place, flowers it is! And in case you're curious, here are my three favorites...
Pink tulips...
Blue hydrangeas...
And pink peonies. What's your favorite flower? Do you have a go-to housewarming gift?

P.S. Lots more floral inspiration right here!

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FOR THE LOVE OF JOIE


(1) Tan sandals (2) Metallic loafers (3) Pink sandals (4) Printed loafers (5) Mint sandals (6) Striped loafers

I noticed yesterday that basically all the shoes that I've "hearted" on Shopbop are made by Joie. Umm hello, can you blame me? I don't think I can live without the striped pair. Really my only question is... Sandals, smoking slippers, or both? 

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NEW ARRIVALS!

I might be working from my bed until my chairs and sofa arrive but my home office is now up and running so I decided it was high time for new arrivals in the boutique! I just added more than twenty new products and couldn't be more excited about them. There's something for everyone, whether your New Year's resolution was to accessorize better, entertain more, grocery shop instead of ordering takeout, tidy your workspace, or write more thank you notes. Shop all the new arrivals here and let me know what you think!


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4 DECORATING IDEAS FOR MY NEW STUDIO

I hope you had a lovely weekend! I spent mine with a rotating crew of family and friends helping me move into my new apartment (seriously, what would I do without them?). One thing I'm learning about furnishing a 375 square foot studio is that every purchase has to be completely deliberate. There's no "let's buy it and find a spot for it" because there simply is no extra space. So far that means using an oversized bookshelf as a room divider (which you can sort of see here), a deep windowsill as a bedside table, and a dining table that will double as a work surface for packing boxes for my boutique. I'm surprised at just how much I've been loving the challenge! Here are a few spaces that are inspiring me at the moment...
My space is even tinier than Elizabeth Bauer's gorgeous studio but I love that she divided a small space into two distinct rooms. I adore the glass divider but we used a bookshelf for much-needed storage!
I'm totally hung up on finding the perfect white bedding! Monogrammed pillows would be the perfect finishing touch, don't you think? 
My studio only has two windows but thankfully they're quite big and let in a good deal of natural light. I'm excited to build pelmet boxes (using this tutorial) with my mom and love the idea of adding bright white trim.
I keep coming back to this picture as an example of perfectly styled bookshelves. The mix of books, storage, and personal touches makes you totally forget it's from Ikea! 

There you have it: a vague idea of where I'm headed with this ;) I can't tell you how much fun I'm having with it! What decorating projects are next on your to do list? 

*Photos 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5

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WEEK IN REVIEW

Wooohoooo! We've survived the first week of 2013. Who's ready for the weekend? I'm gearing up for another trek into the city to hopefully settle into my studio for good. Eeek! Here's what I've been up to this week:
- Absolutely blown away by the number of people who have been inspired to write their own 101 in 1001 lists. If you have one, please tweet me the link so I can add you to #2 on my list!

- Assembled furniture in my new studio! Why didn't anyone tell me that moving is such a process?!

- Booked my flight for Alt Summit. I can't believe it's less than three weeks away! I'm already getting butterflies about my panel :)

- Contemplated countless combinations of Society Social furniture for my new abode. I can't wait to show you what I wind up with!

- Couldn't stop wearing my favorite Christmas present. Find it on sale right here!

- Created a beverages board on Pinterest. Cheers!

- Delighted in new posts on The Neo-Traditionalist! Katie's blog is an all-time favorite.

- Discovered the perfect pair of crystal studs for under $100.

- Made not one but two trips to Ikea. I'm obsessed with my new table!

What was the highlight of your week? Do tell and have a marvelous weekend! xx

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HEAD OVER HEELS.

I loved this slideshow of author Stephanie LaCava's favorite New York haunts. I totally nodded my head when she said, "I sort of always wear the same things, though in different ways." Isn't that the definition of classic style?! Some of her outfits were a little edgier than my go-to looks but this one stopped me in my tracks:
J.Crew boyfriend sweater // Frame jeans // Lands' End dog tote // Elizabeth & James booties

Comfy sweater for winter warmth? Check. Skinny jeans and killer heels? Check, check. But it's the classic tote that gets me. Preppy can be completely modern and this look is proof. Just don't be surprised when you see me in ten different versions of it these next few months ;)

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