Singin' the blues...

But only because it is c-h-i-l-l-y in Connecticut! Thankfully a handful of new arrivals at West Elm has me ready to curl up with a comfy throw and hibernate in style...

(1) Cotton rug, $29+

(2) Mercury glass votive, $5

(3) Throw blanket, $29

(4) Alphabet tray, $8

(5) Linen/cotton pillow cover, $19

If you're looking for me, I'll be lighting that mercury glass votive and snuggling up in the striped throw ;) How are you keeping cozy in your neck of the woods?

But only because it is c-h-i-l-l-y in Connecticut! Thankfully a handful of new arrivals at West Elm has me ready to curl up with a comfy throw and hibernate in style...

(1) Cotton rug, $29+

(2) Mercury glass votive, $5

(3) Throw blanket, $29

(4) Alphabet tray, $8

(5) Linen/cotton pillow cover, $19

If you're looking for me, I'll be lighting that mercury glass votive and snuggling up in the striped throw ;) How are you keeping cozy in your neck of the woods?

Uniform of the self-employed ;)

When I started working from home, I was convinced I'd wake up, get dressed, and put on makeup every single morning. Suffice it to say I have failed to live up to those expectations and my look is generally more like this — comfy pants, cozy vest, a piece or two of jewelry — and that's on a good day! Perhaps another new year's resolution in the works?

(1) J.Crew striped tee, $85

(2) Tory Burch logo studs, $58

(3) Topshop leggings, $24

(4) J.Crew leather iPhone case, $38 — love this for guys and girls!

(5) Juicy Couture faux fur vest, $140

(6) Report booties, $110

(7) Vince Camuto leopard bracelet, $98

Any other self-employed folks have the same "problem?"

When I started working from home, I was convinced I'd wake up, get dressed, and put on makeup every single morning. Suffice it to say I have failed to live up to those expectations and my look is generally more like this — comfy pants, cozy vest, a piece or two of jewelry — and that's on a good day! Perhaps another new year's resolution in the works?

(1) J.Crew striped tee, $85

(2) Tory Burch logo studs, $58

(3) Topshop leggings, $24

(4) J.Crew leather iPhone case, $38 — love this for guys and girls!

(5) Juicy Couture faux fur vest, $140

(6) Report booties, $110

(7) Vince Camuto leopard bracelet, $98

Any other self-employed folks have the same "problem?"

Matchbook January 2012

If you haven't already, you must go read Matchbook's January issue right this instant! In addition to the brilliant work of my dear friend Shannon, you'll find two pieces written by yours truly! It was an honor to sit down with Jessie Randall in her SoHo office and chat about her bustling shoe company, Loeffler Randall. Then artist Ashley Longshore had me in stitches over the phone with tales of her celebrity encounters (ahem, Blake Lively and Salma Hayek!). It's thrilling to see my name in one of my very favorite publications, next to some of my very favorite people — and I couldn't be happier that I'm officially a Matchbook girl! :)

If you haven't already, you must go read Matchbook's January issue right this instant! In addition to the brilliant work of my dear friend Shannon, you'll find two pieces written by yours truly! It was an honor to sit down with Jessie Randall in her SoHo office and chat about her bustling shoe company, Loeffler Randall. Then artist Ashley Longshore had me in stitches over the phone with tales of her celebrity encounters (ahem, Blake Lively and Salma Hayek!). It's thrilling to see my name in one of my very favorite publications, next to some of my very favorite people — and I couldn't be happier that I'm officially a Matchbook girl! :)