WHAT DO YOU WANT TO ACCOMPLISH IN THE NEXT 1001 DAYS?

I promise I'm going to share my next 101 in 1001 list with you! My first list wrapped up this fall (I can't believe I started it in college!) and I'm only now coming up with the final tasks for my second list. I'm so close! I can't wait to get started and of course to share it here on the blog.

In the mean time, I would love your help! I'm so inspired by all the people who have shared their lists with me (they're all listed here under #2) — it's crazy how many of us share similar dreams and goals. With only a few more tasks to write on my next list, I'd love to know what you'd like to accomplish in your next 1001 days (2.75 years). It could be anything: achieving a personal fitness goal, finding volunteer work you're passionate about, saving up for your dream bag, traveling to a new place, trying a new food... Whatever it is, I'm dying for a little inspiration! 

P.S. If you decide to write a list of your own, tweet me so I can link up! 

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I promise I'm going to share my next 101 in 1001 list with you! My first list wrapped up this fall (I can't believe I started it in college!) and I'm only now coming up with the final tasks for my second list. I'm so close! I can't wait to get started and of course to share it here on the blog.

In the mean time, I would love your help! I'm so inspired by all the people who have shared their lists with me (they're all listed here under #2) — it's crazy how many of us share similar dreams and goals. With only a few more tasks to write on my next list, I'd love to know what you'd like to accomplish in your next 1001 days (2.75 years). It could be anything: achieving a personal fitness goal, finding volunteer work you're passionate about, saving up for your dream bag, traveling to a new place, trying a new food... Whatever it is, I'm dying for a little inspiration! 

P.S. If you decide to write a list of your own, tweet me so I can link up! 

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THE CLASSIC GIRL'S ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS LIST

I've talked about gifts for guys, gifts for little ones, and dresses for holiday parties... With fifteen days until Christmas, now it's time for the big one. The hardest part of holiday shopping for me, without fail, is buying for the girl who has everything and (sometimes worse) knowing what to ask for myself. So I've put together a pretty comprehensive list of gifts I think any classic girl would love. You'll see a slideshow with my top 20 or so picks, a smaller slideshow with dozens more ideas, and a list of ideas from my own boutique — you can see why I'm calling this your ultimate list! I hope it helps you find something you love, whether it's for you or your mom/daughter/sister/wife/girlfriend/BFF/cousin/coworker/you name it. Enjoy!

A few best-sellers from my boutique:

Monogrammed business card holder

Monogrammed pencil cup

Monogrammed tray

Pens & pencil sets

"The best is yet to come" print

And thirty more ideas just because!

I've talked about gifts for guys, gifts for little ones, and dresses for holiday parties... With fifteen days until Christmas, now it's time for the big one. The hardest part of holiday shopping for me, without fail, is buying for the girl who has everything and (sometimes worse) knowing what to ask for myself. So I've put together a pretty comprehensive list of gifts I think any classic girl would love. You'll see a slideshow with my top 20 or so picks, a smaller slideshow with dozens more ideas, and a list of ideas from my own boutique — you can see why I'm calling this your ultimate list! I hope it helps you find something you love, whether it's for you or your mom/daughter/sister/wife/girlfriend/BFF/cousin/coworker/you name it. Enjoy!

A few best-sellers from my boutique:

Monogrammed business card holder

Monogrammed pencil cup

Monogrammed tray

Pens & pencil sets

"The best is yet to come" print

And thirty more ideas just because!

20 GIFTS FOR KIDS & BABIES

Can I just say that searching for these gifts totally made me wish I had baby cousins to shop for? So much cuteness I could hardly stand it. Whether you have kiddos of your own or get to shop for your siblings' or friends' little ones, I hope this list helps you find the perfect (pint-sized) present!

Can I just say that searching for these gifts totally made me wish I had baby cousins to shop for? So much cuteness I could hardly stand it. Whether you have kiddos of your own or get to shop for your siblings' or friends' little ones, I hope this list helps you find the perfect (pint-sized) present!

OUTFIT {MADEWELL COLORBLOCK SWEATER}

J.Crew cocoon coat (last seen here)

Madewell colorblock sweater

Henry Belle jeans c/o

Elizabeth & James booties (similar)

It's taken me for-ev-er but I've definitely settled into a typical workweek routine in the city. Eddy and I pack orders for the boutique on Monday/Wednesday/Friday and Carly and I work on our laptops at a coffee shop on Tuesday/Thursday. Ideally I'd be spending less time packing boxes and more time on blog collaborations and product sourcing but still I've never felt so happy to be working hard at something I love. 

This is a pretty standard look for me these days: oversized sweater, skinny jeans, and shoes that don't kill my feet. Carly and I have vowed to snap each other's outfits more often (does this mean I have to do my hair every day?) so I hope you'll stay tuned for a few more style posts around these parts! xx

*Photos by Carly Heitlinger

J.Crew cocoon coat (last seen here)

Madewell colorblock sweater

Henry Belle jeans c/o

Elizabeth & James booties (similar)

It's taken me for-ev-er but I've definitely settled into a typical workweek routine in the city. Eddy and I pack orders for the boutique on Monday/Wednesday/Friday and Carly and I work on our laptops at a coffee shop on Tuesday/Thursday. Ideally I'd be spending less time packing boxes and more time on blog collaborations and product sourcing but still I've never felt so happy to be working hard at something I love. 

This is a pretty standard look for me these days: oversized sweater, skinny jeans, and shoes that don't kill my feet. Carly and I have vowed to snap each other's outfits more often (does this mean I have to do my hair every day?) so I hope you'll stay tuned for a few more style posts around these parts! xx

*Photos by Carly Heitlinger

REAL MEN WEAR PINK ;)

Have you ever seen anything more precious in your whole life? My family's dog Coach and my puppy Rory (who is roughly twice as big now...!) received these hot pink quilted vests from Martha Stewart Pets and I was legitimately squealing when we put them on. And they'll be super warm for winter in Connecticut/New York! If you look closely, the quilting is actually stitching in the shape of dog bones... Too. Cute. For. Words. 

Have you ever seen anything more precious in your whole life? My family's dog Coach and my puppy Rory (who is roughly twice as big now...!) received these hot pink quilted vests from Martha Stewart Pets and I was legitimately squealing when we put them on. And they'll be super warm for winter in Connecticut/New York! If you look closely, the quilting is actually stitching in the shape of dog bones... Too. Cute. For. Words. 

FRIENDS WITH STYLE {GRAYSON}

Ralph Lauren blazer  //  Lands' End shirt (monogram it for $6!)  //  Allen Solly bowtie

Brooks Brothers pants  //  J.Crew socks  //  Driving loafers (similar)

Call me biased but there aren't many boys who do preppy menswear as well as my brother Grayson. He swears by classics like a navy blazer and driving loafers but isn't afraid of a playful detail (striped bowtie and knit ski socks). Everybody loves a boy in a bow tie...

P.S. Looking for more menswear? Check out my gift guide for guys!

Ralph Lauren blazer  //  Lands' End shirt (monogram it for $6!)  //  Allen Solly bowtie

Brooks Brothers pants  //  J.Crew socks  //  Driving loafers (similar)

Call me biased but there aren't many boys who do preppy menswear as well as my brother Grayson. He swears by classics like a navy blazer and driving loafers but isn't afraid of a playful detail (striped bowtie and knit ski socks). Everybody loves a boy in a bow tie...

P.S. Looking for more menswear? Check out my gift guide for guys!

DESIGN DARLING FOR KRASS & CO. GYM SHORTS GIVEAWAY!

I'm so excited that the pair of striped gym shorts I collaborated on with Krass & Co. is now available, just in time for the holidays! I love the way they turned out: classic, nautical, and preppy all over! Enter to win a pair for yourself below and be sure to place your order before they sell out!

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I'm so excited that the pair of striped gym shorts I collaborated on with Krass & Co. is now available, just in time for the holidays! I love the way they turned out: classic, nautical, and preppy all over! Enter to win a pair for yourself below and be sure to place your order before they sell out!

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NORDSTROM BEAUTY WISHLIST

My mom and I popped into Nordstrom when we were up in Rhode Island for Thanksgiving and had a lot of fun sampling perfumes (thank God for coffee beans...) and a few beauty products. Marc Jacobs Daisy is already in my rotation but we both surprisingly really liked Katy Perry's Killer Queen fragrance (a similar floral scent — I'm so predictable!). The bottle is super unique and truth be told I kind of have a girl crush on her after watching her documentary on Netflix. I decided to create a little wishlist of color-coordinated items that would look extra pretty sitting together on your countertop or dresser. Pink, orange, and a little sparkle... Yes please! Shop the post below:

*This post is sponsored by Nordstrom, a site I genuinely love and shop. Thank you for supporting the brands that make Design Darling possible!

My mom and I popped into Nordstrom when we were up in Rhode Island for Thanksgiving and had a lot of fun sampling perfumes (thank God for coffee beans...) and a few beauty products. Marc Jacobs Daisy is already in my rotation but we both surprisingly really liked Katy Perry's Killer Queen fragrance (a similar floral scent — I'm so predictable!). The bottle is super unique and truth be told I kind of have a girl crush on her after watching her documentary on Netflix. I decided to create a little wishlist of color-coordinated items that would look extra pretty sitting together on your countertop or dresser. Pink, orange, and a little sparkle... Yes please! Shop the post below:

*This post is sponsored by Nordstrom, a site I genuinely love and shop. Thank you for supporting the brands that make Design Darling possible!

DESIGN DARLING HOLIDAY DRESS GUIDE

Oh man, can you believe it's December?! It's crunch time for the boutique and I have lots of fun holiday gatherings on the calendar! Work hard, play hard ;) It's always this time of year that I look at my closet and wish I owned more dresses. I just don't gravitate to them on an average day since I work from home (by contrast, you should see my assortment of dark denim...) but now is definitely the time for me to pick up a pretty new one (or two!). So here we go: twenty picks at different price points (five of them are under $100!)... And I even included some that aren't navy blue ;) Enjoy!


P.S. Today is your last chance to save 20% on everything designdarling.com! We added some new items over the weekend including this exclusive print! :) 

Oh man, can you believe it's December?! It's crunch time for the boutique and I have lots of fun holiday gatherings on the calendar! Work hard, play hard ;) It's always this time of year that I look at my closet and wish I owned more dresses. I just don't gravitate to them on an average day since I work from home (by contrast, you should see my assortment of dark denim...) but now is definitely the time for me to pick up a pretty new one (or two!). So here we go: twenty picks at different price points (five of them are under $100!)... And I even included some that aren't navy blue ;) Enjoy!


P.S. Today is your last chance to save 20% on everything designdarling.com! We added some new items over the weekend including this exclusive print! :) 

20% OFF AT DESIGNDARLING.COM

Just popping in to let you know that everything in the boutique is 20% off through Monday! Use code THANKS at checkout to save on some fab new arrivals, classic monogrammed gifts, and fun baubles. Thank you so much for your support! xx

Just popping in to let you know that everything in the boutique is 20% off through Monday! Use code THANKS at checkout to save on some fab new arrivals, classic monogrammed gifts, and fun baubles. Thank you so much for your support! xx