SPRING PARTY ESSENTIALS

(1) Anthropologie neon border napkins  (2) Design Darling rope napkin rings

(3) Anthropologie badminton salt & pepper shakers  (4) Design Darling striped salad servers

(5) Sugar Paper place cards  (6) C. Wonder striped straws  (7) Jonathan Adler acrylic glasses

I need to stop using a tiny apartment as an excuse not to entertain! I've lived in New York for four and a half months and I've yet to host any sort of housewarming. Now that I finally have all my furniture in place, I think it's time to bribe some friends up to the Upper East Side for cocktails and girl talk, don't you think? 

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(1) Anthropologie neon border napkins  (2) Design Darling rope napkin rings

(3) Anthropologie badminton salt & pepper shakers  (4) Design Darling striped salad servers

(5) Sugar Paper place cards  (6) C. Wonder striped straws  (7) Jonathan Adler acrylic glasses

I need to stop using a tiny apartment as an excuse not to entertain! I've lived in New York for four and a half months and I've yet to host any sort of housewarming. Now that I finally have all my furniture in place, I think it's time to bribe some friends up to the Upper East Side for cocktails and girl talk, don't you think? 

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MACKENZIE BEDDING AT BISCUIT HOME

I don't know if I've ever been more flattered than the day my friend Bailey asked if she could design a bedding collection and name it after me. Ummm are you kidding? She designed the most precious bow print and indulged my request for it to come in hot pink and navy blue. 

{Extra small tray}

{Duvet cover}

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I also think the crib sheet would be adorable for a baby girl's room. Shop the Mackenzie print and check out all the new prints here — I'm crazy about the Amber shams and Katie sheets.

A few more links for your weekend perusal:

- This new cooking blog features easy recipes, gorgeous photos, and a playlist with every post so you can cook to music. Brilliant!

- Legit obsessed with this swimsuit and of course now that it's on sale my size is sold out online. Why does that always happen?!

- Dying to check out this exhibit at MoMA. Who's coming with?

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I don't know if I've ever been more flattered than the day my friend Bailey asked if she could design a bedding collection and name it after me. Ummm are you kidding? She designed the most precious bow print and indulged my request for it to come in hot pink and navy blue. 

{Extra small tray}

{Duvet cover}

{Medium tray}

I also think the crib sheet would be adorable for a baby girl's room. Shop the Mackenzie print and check out all the new prints here — I'm crazy about the Amber shams and Katie sheets.

A few more links for your weekend perusal:

- This new cooking blog features easy recipes, gorgeous photos, and a playlist with every post so you can cook to music. Brilliant!

- Legit obsessed with this swimsuit and of course now that it's on sale my size is sold out online. Why does that always happen?!

- Dying to check out this exhibit at MoMA. Who's coming with?

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3 PICKS IN GIRLY GINGHAM

iPhone case  //  Skirt  //  Wedges (also available here and here)

Too much is never enough.

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iPhone case  //  Skirt  //  Wedges (also available here and here)

Too much is never enough.

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WEEKEND WARDROBE

J.Crew top  //  J Brand jeans  //  Kate Spade earrings  //  YSL lipstick

C. Wonder tassel tote  //  Design Darling rhinestone cuff  //  DVF lucite sandals

A springy get-up and best wishes for a wonderful weekend! xx

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J.Crew top  //  J Brand jeans  //  Kate Spade earrings  //  YSL lipstick

C. Wonder tassel tote  //  Design Darling rhinestone cuff  //  DVF lucite sandals

A springy get-up and best wishes for a wonderful weekend! xx

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5 EASY WAYS TO BRIGHTEN YOUR SPACE

1. Buy yourself a bouquet of fresh blooms! Peony season has arrived and there's no quicker way to add a little life to your abode.

2. Clear off one surface. Just one. Pick one spot that's been driving you crazy and take a half hour to tidy. A clear desk, dining table, or dresser always feels like a big accomplishment!

3. Set up a bar cart... or at least a bar tray. Take your prettiest bottles (Hendricks, Pellegrino, whatever floats your boat) and display them on a tray (preferably monogrammed) with your favorite glasses (preferably turquoise). Add a pretty bowl of lemons or limes for good measure. Little styled vignettes never fail to make me feel at home... and the occasional happy hour never hurt anybody.

4. Do the dishes. If there's one chore I put off, it's this one. (Why is it acceptable that New York apartments don't have dishwashers?!) 

5. Take ten minutes and hang all your clothes. Please tell me I'm not the only girl who gets ready to go out by trying on 1,392 outfits and throwing the rejects all over the floor. I don't know how or why it happens but it does. Seeing my favorite clothes hung up neatly does wonders for brightening my mood... and getting dressed in the morning.

What's your favorite way to brighten your space? Leave your tips in the comments! xx

*Images 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5

1. Buy yourself a bouquet of fresh blooms! Peony season has arrived and there's no quicker way to add a little life to your abode.

2. Clear off one surface. Just one. Pick one spot that's been driving you crazy and take a half hour to tidy. A clear desk, dining table, or dresser always feels like a big accomplishment!

3. Set up a bar cart... or at least a bar tray. Take your prettiest bottles (Hendricks, Pellegrino, whatever floats your boat) and display them on a tray (preferably monogrammed) with your favorite glasses (preferably turquoise). Add a pretty bowl of lemons or limes for good measure. Little styled vignettes never fail to make me feel at home... and the occasional happy hour never hurt anybody.

4. Do the dishes. If there's one chore I put off, it's this one. (Why is it acceptable that New York apartments don't have dishwashers?!) 

5. Take ten minutes and hang all your clothes. Please tell me I'm not the only girl who gets ready to go out by trying on 1,392 outfits and throwing the rejects all over the floor. I don't know how or why it happens but it does. Seeing my favorite clothes hung up neatly does wonders for brightening my mood... and getting dressed in the morning.

What's your favorite way to brighten your space? Leave your tips in the comments! xx

*Images 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5

TREEBONES RESORT

Finally a campsite where cute PJs and fancy luggage aren't totally out of place! Who wants to plan a trip to Big Sur? Too cool...

P.S. Also dying to travel here.

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Finally a campsite where cute PJs and fancy luggage aren't totally out of place! Who wants to plan a trip to Big Sur? Too cool...

P.S. Also dying to travel here.

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101 IN 1001 UPDATE

It's been way too long since I've updated you all on my 101 in 1001 progress! If you're new to Design Darling, I've been keeping a list (for more than two years now!) of 101 things I'd like to accomplish in 1001 days. My 1001 days are up at the end of September and so far I've crossed 63 tasks on my list. 

To be totally honest, I've done a lot and grown a lot since writing the original list and there are definitely some goals on there that are less exciting or important to me now than they were two years ago. Instead of beating myself up for not achieving all 101 goals, I'm going to focus on celebrating the things I have crossed off and concentrating on a few fun tasks in the months that remain.

Highlights so far... Inspiring 37 other people to write their own lists. (If you've started one and haven't emailed or tweeted me, please let me know!) Moving into my first place in New York. Launching my online boutique. Skinny dipping. Buying my parents a new computer. Rereading Harry Potter. Discovering ten new favorite restaurants. Taking a cooking lesson. Seeing a comedy show. Turning my grandfather's recipes into a bound book. Zip lining. Sharing my first outfit post (ha!). Participating in a flash mob!

Tasks I'm still excited to take on... Getting my apartment published on a larger site (bear with me a little while longer!). Throwing my first dinner party (even if it's a pizza party...). Riding a sailboat (hello, Nantucket). Taking my dad to a Red Sox game (bought tickets for his birthday!). Reading all of Jane Austen's novels. Seeing Taylor Swift in concert. Taking a trapeze lesson. Throwing a surprise party. Skydiving. Saving $10 for every goal accomplished!

A sneak peek of a few goals on my next 101 in 1001 list (yes, I've already started writing it!)... Traveling to a new country. Designing my own product for the boutique. Organizing a scavenger hunt with friends. Hot air ballooning. Posting a vlog! Writing goals to be accomplished before my next list expires in June 2016... Can you tell I have a tendency to get ahead of myself? ;)

See my full 101 in 1001 list here and please let me know if you decide to create your own! I've had so much fun writing mine, crossing things off, and drafting my next round of goals. If you're looking for more ideas for your own list, be sure to check out some of the other bloggers listed on #2 of my list as well! 

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It's been way too long since I've updated you all on my 101 in 1001 progress! If you're new to Design Darling, I've been keeping a list (for more than two years now!) of 101 things I'd like to accomplish in 1001 days. My 1001 days are up at the end of September and so far I've crossed 63 tasks on my list. 

To be totally honest, I've done a lot and grown a lot since writing the original list and there are definitely some goals on there that are less exciting or important to me now than they were two years ago. Instead of beating myself up for not achieving all 101 goals, I'm going to focus on celebrating the things I have crossed off and concentrating on a few fun tasks in the months that remain.

Highlights so far... Inspiring 37 other people to write their own lists. (If you've started one and haven't emailed or tweeted me, please let me know!) Moving into my first place in New York. Launching my online boutique. Skinny dipping. Buying my parents a new computer. Rereading Harry Potter. Discovering ten new favorite restaurants. Taking a cooking lesson. Seeing a comedy show. Turning my grandfather's recipes into a bound book. Zip lining. Sharing my first outfit post (ha!). Participating in a flash mob!

Tasks I'm still excited to take on... Getting my apartment published on a larger site (bear with me a little while longer!). Throwing my first dinner party (even if it's a pizza party...). Riding a sailboat (hello, Nantucket). Taking my dad to a Red Sox game (bought tickets for his birthday!). Reading all of Jane Austen's novels. Seeing Taylor Swift in concert. Taking a trapeze lesson. Throwing a surprise party. Skydiving. Saving $10 for every goal accomplished!

A sneak peek of a few goals on my next 101 in 1001 list (yes, I've already started writing it!)... Traveling to a new country. Designing my own product for the boutique. Organizing a scavenger hunt with friends. Hot air ballooning. Posting a vlog! Writing goals to be accomplished before my next list expires in June 2016... Can you tell I have a tendency to get ahead of myself? ;)

See my full 101 in 1001 list here and please let me know if you decide to create your own! I've had so much fun writing mine, crossing things off, and drafting my next round of goals. If you're looking for more ideas for your own list, be sure to check out some of the other bloggers listed on #2 of my list as well! 

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DESK DU JOUR

Remember when I asked for you all to send me pictures of your desks? Well, Eddy and I finally had a chance to go through all of them and let's just say I have some insanely stylish readers. Time to step up my game with my own workspace! Here are five of my favorites...

{Lauren, Sunday Beach}

I had the pleasure of meeting Lauren at Alt Summit in January and she is every bit as sweet and stylish in real life. I love her floating shelves and of course her monogrammed pencil cup!

{Suzanne, Back on Festive Road}

Like me, Suzanne positioned her desk in front of her window to make the most of her home office's natural light. How fun is her DIY upholstered Parsons chair? So fun to use two different fabrics!

{Julia, Lemon Stripes}

I love to see a desk decked out in Design Darling! Julia's monogrammed business card holder and pencil cup make a dynamic duo. P.S. She's even rocking my favorite flowers!

{Lisa, Stroke of Luxe}

Is it clear that fresh flowers and monograms are the way to my heart? Clearly Lisa's a fellow Sharpie fanatic :)

{Amy Stone}

My friend Amy's apartment is actually the cutest thing I've ever seen. She makes me want to hold onto every pretty piece of paper I've ever received! 

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Want a chance to be featured on Design Darling? Email a photo or two of your desk to eddy@designdarling.com and we'll pick our favorites to share on the blog. Keep the workspace inspiration coming! 

Remember when I asked for you all to send me pictures of your desks? Well, Eddy and I finally had a chance to go through all of them and let's just say I have some insanely stylish readers. Time to step up my game with my own workspace! Here are five of my favorites...

{Lauren, Sunday Beach}

I had the pleasure of meeting Lauren at Alt Summit in January and she is every bit as sweet and stylish in real life. I love her floating shelves and of course her monogrammed pencil cup!

{Suzanne, Back on Festive Road}

Like me, Suzanne positioned her desk in front of her window to make the most of her home office's natural light. How fun is her DIY upholstered Parsons chair? So fun to use two different fabrics!

{Julia, Lemon Stripes}

I love to see a desk decked out in Design Darling! Julia's monogrammed business card holder and pencil cup make a dynamic duo. P.S. She's even rocking my favorite flowers!

{Lisa, Stroke of Luxe}

Is it clear that fresh flowers and monograms are the way to my heart? Clearly Lisa's a fellow Sharpie fanatic :)

{Amy Stone}

My friend Amy's apartment is actually the cutest thing I've ever seen. She makes me want to hold onto every pretty piece of paper I've ever received! 

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Want a chance to be featured on Design Darling? Email a photo or two of your desk to eddy@designdarling.com and we'll pick our favorites to share on the blog. Keep the workspace inspiration coming! 

STYLE INGREDIENTS

Green jacket  //  Hot pink skirt  //  Camera bag

Striped shift  //  White sneakers

Gingham shirt  //  Floral skirt  //  Embellished heels

Army green and hot pink, stripes and sneaks, gingham and floral... Just a few of the combinations I'm loving at the moment.

*Images 1 / 2 / 3

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Green jacket  //  Hot pink skirt  //  Camera bag

Striped shift  //  White sneakers

Gingham shirt  //  Floral skirt  //  Embellished heels

Army green and hot pink, stripes and sneaks, gingham and floral... Just a few of the combinations I'm loving at the moment.

*Images 1 / 2 / 3

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CLUB MONACO PURCHASES

I don't know when's the last time you popped into Club Monaco but I went this weekend and I'm telling you it's good. Emily and I tried on about a million things and here's what left with me...

{Jocelyn sweater}

We both saw this and screamed, "Nantucket!" White on white on white, here I come.

{Liz short}

A tuxedo short in navy and white... I'm so predictable but paired with this tank? So so cute.

{Vera short romper}

And the pièce de résistance, a navy blue backless romper that I don't plan on taking off all summer. Emily and I both bought it and Amy ordered hers as well (#tripletrouble). Seriously, it is so comfy and flattering — you all need it!

Have you shopped Club Monaco lately? What do you have your eye on?!

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I don't know when's the last time you popped into Club Monaco but I went this weekend and I'm telling you it's good. Emily and I tried on about a million things and here's what left with me...

{Jocelyn sweater}

We both saw this and screamed, "Nantucket!" White on white on white, here I come.

{Liz short}

A tuxedo short in navy and white... I'm so predictable but paired with this tank? So so cute.

{Vera short romper}

And the pièce de résistance, a navy blue backless romper that I don't plan on taking off all summer. Emily and I both bought it and Amy ordered hers as well (#tripletrouble). Seriously, it is so comfy and flattering — you all need it!

Have you shopped Club Monaco lately? What do you have your eye on?!

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