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COLORFUL CAMPAIGN DRESSERS


One of the things I miss most about living in New York as opposed to the suburbs is having time and space on the weekends to fix up old furniture (or tackle an inexpensive DIY — remember my Union Jack dresser or these campaign tables? they're in my brother's dorm room now!). The thought of painting a Craigslist find on my fire escape is kind of laughable... Not to mention how I'd ever transport a dresser by myself sans car. 

In case some of you find yourselves in a similar living situation, I wanted to share these awesome new pieces at Grandin Road. They have the classic campaign-inspired lines that I usually look for on Craigslist and at flea markets with all the pizzazz of a paint color you'd choose yourself. Find the chest here and the console here. Do any of you share my penchant for fixing up older pieces with a fresh coat of paint? 


DESIGN DARLING NEW ARRIVALS!


Our first new arrivals of 2014! Chic pillows, gorgeous baubles, and a tortoiseshell clutch you can't live without. I hope you love what you see! xx

TINK + TIGER PAJAMAS


I want to crawl into Tink + Tiger's lookbook and live there forever. Give me coffee, girlfriends, and good hair and I'm pretty much on cloud nine. Oh and their pajamas are pretty stinking cute too! Yes please to this little number especially.




GET THE LOOK {UPPER WEST SIDE APARTMENT}


Pardon me while I paint my walls a pale powder blue and fill them with colorful abstract art... I mean, how stunning is this NYC home? The couple who lives here undertook a serious renovation (see the before photos here) but I think it's totally possible to recreate the same cozy feel in a smaller space with a few key pieces...


Who else is happy to see tulips at all the bodegas again?! Love them.





MAKEUP INSPIRATION


A few favorite beauty inspirations at the moment... Bolder brows, long lashes, healthy skin, pale pink lips, and a subtle cat eye. I'm trying to do my makeup every morning (even when no one but me will see it...) because it really does make me feel just a little bit more put together. Here's what I'm swearing by these days:



*images 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5

PUPPY LOVE


My favorite way to start the day is to wake up before my alarm and see Rory snuggled up next to me. He does the most exaggerated stretch when he realizes I'm awake and then rolls over so I can scratch his tummy. I so relish those couple minutes of snuggling with his sweet little self that sometimes I think my heart could explode. It's just the most precious little moment before either of us is fully awake — I wish I could bottle those moments and keep them forever. I tell you, it's the little things in life!

Are you a dog person? Big dogs or little dogs (or in between like Rory)? 

P.S. For more puppy love, follow this board and shop our pop-up pet shop!




WEEKEND READING


1. Back in stock: mint julep cups and tortoiseshell glasses. Get 'em while they're hot!

2. Going stir crazy in this cold weather? Check out one of these public indoor gardens in NYC.

3. How to work from home and still get things done. I'm taking notes!

4. I loved this pep talk: "I am immune to criticism, I am beneath no one, I am fearless."

5. Killer black booties.

6. My everyday uniform.

7. Take an extra 20% off sale items in the boutique with code SALEONSALE through Sunday.

8. The scalloped dress I lived in all summer is now $68 at J.Crew Factory. Don't miss out!

9. Want to clear the clutter from your inbox? This site will change your life (or at least your productivity).

10. What to cook this weekend.

GET THE LOOK {LINDSEY CORAL HARPER}


Inspiration is a funny thing. I clicked over to Lindsey Coral Harper's home tour expecting to fall in love with her apartment (which I did, don't get me wrong) but was just as inspired by her wardrobe. How chic is the above look? Classic, preppy, and seriously perfect for a redhead like me. Get the look with the following options:

Monogrammed shirt
J.Crew stretch perfect shirt ($64 + $10 monogram)

Statement leather belt

Dark skinny jeans

What do you think? Do you love this look as much as I do? I think it's time for me to order a couple of these shirts!


INTRODUCING RACK IT UP


You all know I love Pinterest for keeping track of inspiring interiors, style, travel ideas, and wishlist items. So what if I told you that there's a site that works similarly to Pinterest, allowing you to pin products that catch your eye, and alerts you when those items go on sale? Say hello to Rack It Up, where you can "rack" items from online stores into a virtual closet that lives on their site and receive an email when one of your items (in your specified color and size!) is marked down. Seriously awesome.

Ready to get started? Sign up here and feel free to follow my closet right here. Then just install the Rack It Up button and start racking!

P.S. Rack It Up is also hosting a giveaway for a few of these Design Darling prints this week!

*This post is sponsored by Rack It Up, a site I genuinely use and enjoy. Thank you for supporting the brands that make Design Darling possible!


BLUE CRUSH

Sunglasses  //  Exterior  //  Tassel  //  Jeans  //  Stripes

Just a few inspiring images in my favorite hue... Can you tell I'm daydreaming of warmer climes?! 

P.S. For lots more visual inspiration, follow me on Pinterest here