CHAMBRAY LOVE.

(1) J.Crew chambray shirt  (2) Rebecca Minkoff chambray dress  (3) Madewell chambray shirt

(4) Club Monaco chambray jacket  (5) Joie chambray blazer  (6) Club Monaco chambray scalloped shorts

Nothing says summer like an easy breezy chambray shirt paired with crisp white denim. I have a ruffled number from Rugby (RIP; last seen here) but right now I'm loving slightly dressier options like Club Monaco's piped jacket and Joie's goes-with-anything blazer. Are you a chambray fan?

P.S. Shopbop is offering 20% off swimwear today only! Now's the time to grab a cute cover-up, a ruffled one-piece, or the perfect scalloped bikini. Use code SWIM20 at checkout.

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(1) J.Crew chambray shirt  (2) Rebecca Minkoff chambray dress  (3) Madewell chambray shirt

(4) Club Monaco chambray jacket  (5) Joie chambray blazer  (6) Club Monaco chambray scalloped shorts

Nothing says summer like an easy breezy chambray shirt paired with crisp white denim. I have a ruffled number from Rugby (RIP; last seen here) but right now I'm loving slightly dressier options like Club Monaco's piped jacket and Joie's goes-with-anything blazer. Are you a chambray fan?

P.S. Shopbop is offering 20% off swimwear today only! Now's the time to grab a cute cover-up, a ruffled one-piece, or the perfect scalloped bikini. Use code SWIM20 at checkout.

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BACK IN STOCK!

One of the hardest things for me about running an online store has been managing inventory. Especially since I'm working out of a tiny studio apartment, it's a constant juggling act to try to have just enough of everything that's selling well without going overboard and getting stuck with anything that doesn't move as quickly as I'd like. I do my best (and I pinch myself every time something I love sells out!) but I still hate keeping you all waiting when your favorite products aren't in stock!

Below are a few items that we recently restocked: 

{Alex necklace, $75}

{Oversized trellis candle, $29}

{Tall boxwood topiary, $58}

{Striped cosmetic pouch, $22}

{Nantucket necklace, $32}

{Coil rope bowl, $48}

{Turquoise spade bangle, $25}

As always, if something you love is sold out, you can click the green box on the left side of your screen to sign up to be notified when it's back in stock. Thank you for your support and understanding as I fine-tune, streamline, tweak, etc. I swear I'm learning a hundred new things every day and I couldn't do it without all of you! xx

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One of the hardest things for me about running an online store has been managing inventory. Especially since I'm working out of a tiny studio apartment, it's a constant juggling act to try to have just enough of everything that's selling well without going overboard and getting stuck with anything that doesn't move as quickly as I'd like. I do my best (and I pinch myself every time something I love sells out!) but I still hate keeping you all waiting when your favorite products aren't in stock!

Below are a few items that we recently restocked: 

{Alex necklace, $75}

{Oversized trellis candle, $29}

{Tall boxwood topiary, $58}

{Striped cosmetic pouch, $22}

{Nantucket necklace, $32}

{Coil rope bowl, $48}

{Turquoise spade bangle, $25}

As always, if something you love is sold out, you can click the green box on the left side of your screen to sign up to be notified when it's back in stock. Thank you for your support and understanding as I fine-tune, streamline, tweak, etc. I swear I'm learning a hundred new things every day and I couldn't do it without all of you! xx

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HOT HOT HOT

Lovers + Friends  //  Charlie Jade  //  Joie (how comfy do these look?!)

Splendid  //  DVF (those cutouts!!!)  //  Shoshanna

Lately I've been drawn to a warmer color palette in addition to my usual navy blue and white. Since I generally steer clear of orange and red as a redhead, I thought I'd share a few favorites so I can live vicariously through all of you blondes and brunettes ;) Do you all have lots of parties and weddings coming up? Shall I keep the pretty dresses coming? As always, would love to hear your thoughts! xx

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Lovers + Friends  //  Charlie Jade  //  Joie (how comfy do these look?!)

Splendid  //  DVF (those cutouts!!!)  //  Shoshanna

Lately I've been drawn to a warmer color palette in addition to my usual navy blue and white. Since I generally steer clear of orange and red as a redhead, I thought I'd share a few favorites so I can live vicariously through all of you blondes and brunettes ;) Do you all have lots of parties and weddings coming up? Shall I keep the pretty dresses coming? As always, would love to hear your thoughts! xx

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NEW ARRIVALS AT SERENA & LILY

Director's chair  //  Gingham sheet set

Knit border throw  //  Beacon sconce

Monaco dining chair  //  Skylake toile pillow cover

Navy, white, and beachy all over... Serena & Lily can do no wrong. 

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Director's chair  //  Gingham sheet set

Knit border throw  //  Beacon sconce

Monaco dining chair  //  Skylake toile pillow cover

Navy, white, and beachy all over... Serena & Lily can do no wrong. 

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WHICH TV SHOWS DO YOU WATCH?

Since moving to my own apartment, I find I rarely turn my television on. I don't think to have it on during the day while I'm working and I'm almost never lounging around at night waiting for a favorite show to come on. While I like to think this means I'm busy living life away from my sofa, I do miss the fun of following my favorite characters or getting sucked into a new season DVD. Here are a few of the shows I've been hooked on this past year...

I love pretty costumes and interiors as much as the next girl but it's Downton Abbey's various love stories I can't resist. I'm a full season behind so no spoilers please!

Again I'm super behind on watching Girls but I do think it's my generation's take on Sex and the City albeit far less glamorous. Is Allison Williams not the most gorgeous person you've ever laid eyes on?

Never has a show gotten my heart racing quite like Homeland does. The suspense might actually kill me! I watched the first two seasons in probably two weeks and can't wait for the third season to debut in September.

I love when a show makes you think! The Newsroom is full of brilliant dialogue and stimulating coverage of current affairs. Plus the female main character's name is Mackenzie and almost makes me want to go by Mack instead of Kenzie. 

Oh, The Office. I've seen every episode (many of them more than once) and will undoubtedly cry during the series finale in two weeks. Dear Jim, will you marry me?

Are you obsessed with any of the same shows? What series should I delve into next?

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Since moving to my own apartment, I find I rarely turn my television on. I don't think to have it on during the day while I'm working and I'm almost never lounging around at night waiting for a favorite show to come on. While I like to think this means I'm busy living life away from my sofa, I do miss the fun of following my favorite characters or getting sucked into a new season DVD. Here are a few of the shows I've been hooked on this past year...

I love pretty costumes and interiors as much as the next girl but it's Downton Abbey's various love stories I can't resist. I'm a full season behind so no spoilers please!

Again I'm super behind on watching Girls but I do think it's my generation's take on Sex and the City albeit far less glamorous. Is Allison Williams not the most gorgeous person you've ever laid eyes on?

Never has a show gotten my heart racing quite like Homeland does. The suspense might actually kill me! I watched the first two seasons in probably two weeks and can't wait for the third season to debut in September.

I love when a show makes you think! The Newsroom is full of brilliant dialogue and stimulating coverage of current affairs. Plus the female main character's name is Mackenzie and almost makes me want to go by Mack instead of Kenzie. 

Oh, The Office. I've seen every episode (many of them more than once) and will undoubtedly cry during the series finale in two weeks. Dear Jim, will you marry me?

Are you obsessed with any of the same shows? What series should I delve into next?

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KATE SPADE SATURDAY

Three pocket tank dress  //  Sexy back top (so cute!)  //  Scoopback dress

Easy weekend sweater  //  Sexy back dress  //  Perfect day shirt

How cute are these spring things from Kate Spade Saturday? An affordable offshoot of the brand we all love, Saturday is brimming with wearable pieces in the most perfectly punchy hues. While I'd hardly describe my style as "sexy," I'm dying to wear the sexy back top with white skinny jeans and these shoes. Cute, cute, cute!

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Three pocket tank dress  //  Sexy back top (so cute!)  //  Scoopback dress

Easy weekend sweater  //  Sexy back dress  //  Perfect day shirt

How cute are these spring things from Kate Spade Saturday? An affordable offshoot of the brand we all love, Saturday is brimming with wearable pieces in the most perfectly punchy hues. While I'd hardly describe my style as "sexy," I'm dying to wear the sexy back top with white skinny jeans and these shoes. Cute, cute, cute!

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OUTFIT {SCALLOPED SHORTS}

Ray-Ban sunglasses  //  J.Crew silk tank  //  Scalloped shorts c/o Shop Dandy

Tory Burch satchel  //  K. Slademade tassel  //  C. Wonder initial cuff  //  J.Crew striped espadrilles (available in solid colors here)

Scallops and stripes — two of my favorites! I've been living in these silk tanks from J.Crew (I have the navy and the periwinkle!) and wish this exact pair of espadrilles from last year were still available online because I couldn't wait to bring them out of my closet for the first time this spring. These shorts from Shop Dandy are the comfiest new addition to my spring/summer wardrobe — you should definitely check out Danielle's site for lots of affordable dresses and tops! What's the one item in your closet you're most excited to be able to wear now that warm weather is here?!

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Ray-Ban sunglasses  //  J.Crew silk tank  //  Scalloped shorts c/o Shop Dandy

Tory Burch satchel  //  K. Slademade tassel  //  C. Wonder initial cuff  //  J.Crew striped espadrilles (available in solid colors here)

Scallops and stripes — two of my favorites! I've been living in these silk tanks from J.Crew (I have the navy and the periwinkle!) and wish this exact pair of espadrilles from last year were still available online because I couldn't wait to bring them out of my closet for the first time this spring. These shorts from Shop Dandy are the comfiest new addition to my spring/summer wardrobe — you should definitely check out Danielle's site for lots of affordable dresses and tops! What's the one item in your closet you're most excited to be able to wear now that warm weather is here?!

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CONFESSION: I CAN'T COOK!

It's All Good  //  Foolproof  //  Plenty  //  Sprouted Kitchen

Thank goodness for cereal and roasted vegetables because I cannot cook to save my life. (What a lousy lifestyle blogger that makes me!) I'm a vegetarian which ought to make my life easier (how hard is it to whip up a bowl of whole wheat pasta?) but even working from home I rarely feel motivated to cook a homemade meal. There's the issue of my ancient oven taking forever to heat up, my dog kamikaze-ing toward the countertop while I chop veggies, not to mention the pile of dishes awaiting me after the fact... I give people who cook every day a lot of credit! Now that I'm living on my own, I'd like to make more of an effort to get comfortable in the kitchen (#wishfulthinking) so I'm turning it over to you:

1) Do you bring lunch or snacks to work during the week? What do you make?

2) What's your go-to dinner during the week?

3) What blogs and cookbooks do you recommend?

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It's All Good  //  Foolproof  //  Plenty  //  Sprouted Kitchen

Thank goodness for cereal and roasted vegetables because I cannot cook to save my life. (What a lousy lifestyle blogger that makes me!) I'm a vegetarian which ought to make my life easier (how hard is it to whip up a bowl of whole wheat pasta?) but even working from home I rarely feel motivated to cook a homemade meal. There's the issue of my ancient oven taking forever to heat up, my dog kamikaze-ing toward the countertop while I chop veggies, not to mention the pile of dishes awaiting me after the fact... I give people who cook every day a lot of credit! Now that I'm living on my own, I'd like to make more of an effort to get comfortable in the kitchen (#wishfulthinking) so I'm turning it over to you:

1) Do you bring lunch or snacks to work during the week? What do you make?

2) What's your go-to dinner during the week?

3) What blogs and cookbooks do you recommend?

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CLARE VIVIER MONOGRAMMED CATCH-ALL

As if her clutches weren't cute enough, Clare Vivier wins my undying affection with this monogrammed catch-all in navy leather. I'm also obsessed with this flat clutch (I see you, neon pink stripe) and this iPad case (despite the fact that I'm the last person on the planet sans iPad). You know, my birthday is three months away right around the corner...!

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As if her clutches weren't cute enough, Clare Vivier wins my undying affection with this monogrammed catch-all in navy leather. I'm also obsessed with this flat clutch (I see you, neon pink stripe) and this iPad case (despite the fact that I'm the last person on the planet sans iPad). You know, my birthday is three months away right around the corner...!

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4 SHOWER CURTAINS I LOVE

My friend Carver emailed me asking for help finding a shower curtain for her new apartment and I decided it'd be a good challenge for a blog post! Here are four favorites I came up with...

Pottery Barn Teen  //  Serena & Lily

Anthropologie  //  West Elm

I think the stripes are my favorite! Or you could just monogram yours like I did ;)

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My friend Carver emailed me asking for help finding a shower curtain for her new apartment and I decided it'd be a good challenge for a blog post! Here are four favorites I came up with...

Pottery Barn Teen  //  Serena & Lily

Anthropologie  //  West Elm

I think the stripes are my favorite! Or you could just monogram yours like I did ;)

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