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Friday Finds

Katie posted adorable save-the-dates...
Daniella shared a stunning editorial...
Jamie opened the doors of her online boutique Furbish Studio to the delight of shoppers everywhere...
Lonny featured Jonathan Adler employee Ben Brougham's fabulous New York apartment (and he is every bit as fabulous in real life!)...
Leah made me smile with another of her famous thank you notes...
And I wrapped up my internship with Jonathan Adler (yes, there were tears).

Happy weekending!

If You Can't Take The Heat

Confession: I can't cook. I won't bore you with the tragic details but suffice it to say I'm a Chinese takeout-turned-leftovers girl as opposed to a slave-for-hours-at-the-stove girl. Might a kitchen like these encourage me to give cooking the old college try?
Well-stocked bars are a blogger favorite for a reason! The styling of this little buffet vignette is undeniably chic — pretty packaging, pops of green and yellow, and a mix of matte (basket trays, lampshade) and reflective (bottles, mirror) surfaces. Flawless!
Who says practicality can't be chic? Even bottled beer and canned beans look appealing when lined neatly behind glass doors. Simple white cabinetry, timeless subway tiles, and a Kitchenaid mixer are key ingredients of my dream kitchen.
What's your take on this mirrored cabinetry? It's quirky but it kind of works, doesn't it? If you have a view that's worth reflecting (for instance, this pretty chocolate brown living room with its white coral mirror), I say why not!


Hands down my most favorite kitchen to date. Sleek cabinetry and appliances, mirrored penny tiles, a turquoise ceiling to boot? Forget what I said before — I'm so there!

P.S. Please be sure to check out my guest post on Helena's blog A Diary of Lovely today — who doesn't love fall fashion under $50?

Currently Coveting {Urban Outfitters}

Any of my fashion-minded friends will tell you that I have relatively simple style. I'm trying to push myself into sparklier territory but for summer-into-fall transitional dressing I'm still very much craving the basics.
I absolutely love rompers, an equally effortless alternative to the dress. This option will be chic with suede sandals now and glamorous with black tights and ballet flats later.
How many times must I profess my love for open backs? This LBD is office appropriate with a blazer on top and ready to party with a cocktail ring and a pair of high black pumps.


Outfits don't come more versatile than a simple black maxi-dress. This one is casual and comfortable but au courant — ideal for a summer picnic and a day of classes.
Pink ruffles feel fun and flirty with white jeans for summer and more glam tucked into a black skirt for a night on the town.
An unfussy shape wards off goosebumps induced by excessive air conditioning or chilly fall mornings.
Loving this playful silhouette with a white tee in August and a navy blazer in October.

What are your fall fashion must-haves?

P.S. Read about my dream home on Laura's lovely blog!