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WHAT'S YOUR DREAM HOME?

Let's do a little Tuesday morning daydreaming, shall we? I think it's such fun to think about the future and play pretend about where I might live ten, twenty, or thirty years from now. I grew up spending summers on Nantucket and can imagine nothing more perfect than a 'Sconset cottage with weathered shingles, perfect hedges, and this lovely little chandelier hanging somewhere inside. I'd love to know what your dream home looks like: a cottage by the sea? a Parisian pied-à-terre? a suburban manse? Do tell!

P.S. Peruse more dream homes here and here.

*Images 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6

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OUTFIT {LEONA COLLECTION GIVEAWAY}


I love dresses that are easy to throw on and wear for everything from a morning meeting to date night or happy hour. This little white shift from Leona has basically everything I like in a dress — gorgeous texture, beautiful button detail, a cinched waist, and my very favorite: pockets (!!!). Luckily for you, the lovely Leona team is giving away a $150 gift certificate to one Design Darling reader! Enter using the Rafflecopter widget below and I'll email the winner on Friday. Good luck! xx


FEELING SPLENDID

You know the comfy t-shirt you reach for every time you want a casual top to tuck into a skirt or an easy look to wear with jeans? I have an plain white t-shirt from Splendid from probably five years ago whose cost-per-wear is probably pennies at this point. As I threw it over my head the other day, I realized I hadn't added new Splendid goodness to my closet in a while and went onto their website — best/worst idea because I now want everything! Here are five of my current favorites...

Everything a summer dress should be. Pair it with tan heels and you're good to go, day and night.

Casual perfection with white skinny jeans.

The most flattering hemline I ever did see. Wear it out with these or dress it down with these.

I can't resist a good gingham and this one looks like breezy/comfy/drapey heaven.

Hello, perfect summer cover-up.

Cute, right? Who knew their dresses were just as cute as their tees? Do you own any Splendid pieces? 

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CHAMBRAY LOVE.


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: 






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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NEW ARRIVALS AT SERENA & LILY



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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KATE SPADE SATURDAY



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}



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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