For Fenway

I normally start each week with "Happy Monday!" but I'd be remiss if I did not mention something that's occupying the bulk of my thoughts today. Our puppy Fenway unexpectedly passed away over the weekend and our hearts are full. 

Fenway lived a full and happy life curled up at the foot of my bed or perched in my lap as I typed many a blog post. In fact we'd come to think of him as Design Darling's very cute (though largely unhelpful) resident intern.

We've spent the past few days remembering all the times he made us laugh and the many everyday moments we took for granted. My dad, the biggest Red Sox fan I know, was quick to point out that Fenway led the team to two World Series championships in his seven years, a feat that many others had waited 86 years for.

Here's hoping heaven is full of cuddles, doggy friends, and people food. Fenny, we love you and miss you more than you know.

I normally start each week with "Happy Monday!" but I'd be remiss if I did not mention something that's occupying the bulk of my thoughts today. Our puppy Fenway unexpectedly passed away over the weekend and our hearts are full. 

Fenway lived a full and happy life curled up at the foot of my bed or perched in my lap as I typed many a blog post. In fact we'd come to think of him as Design Darling's very cute (though largely unhelpful) resident intern.

We've spent the past few days remembering all the times he made us laugh and the many everyday moments we took for granted. My dad, the biggest Red Sox fan I know, was quick to point out that Fenway led the team to two World Series championships in his seven years, a feat that many others had waited 86 years for.

Here's hoping heaven is full of cuddles, doggy friends, and people food. Fenny, we love you and miss you more than you know.

Coffee Table Styling

My dear friend Katie shared this snapshot of her coffee table on Instagram the other day and I thought it was too gorgeous not to share with all of you. Clearly Katie has coffee table styling down to an art! For those of us not as well-versed, I've broken it down and shared a few ideas on how to get a similar look for your space...

The Perfectly Imperfect Home / Harper's Bazaar: Greatest Hits

Quartz votive holder / Leopard matches / Dragonfly matches / Boxwood topiary

Top stacks of design books with a decorative objet like this quartz votive holder or a souvenir from your travels. Store colorful matchboxes near your favorite candle and finally add fresh flowers or a topiary to bring it all to life. Soon enough you'll have Katie's high style in your home! What are your tips for styling a coffee table?

My dear friend Katie shared this snapshot of her coffee table on Instagram the other day and I thought it was too gorgeous not to share with all of you. Clearly Katie has coffee table styling down to an art! For those of us not as well-versed, I've broken it down and shared a few ideas on how to get a similar look for your space...

The Perfectly Imperfect Home / Harper's Bazaar: Greatest Hits

Quartz votive holder / Leopard matches / Dragonfly matches / Boxwood topiary

Top stacks of design books with a decorative objet like this quartz votive holder or a souvenir from your travels. Store colorful matchboxes near your favorite candle and finally add fresh flowers or a topiary to bring it all to life. Soon enough you'll have Katie's high style in your home! What are your tips for styling a coffee table?

Blue + Yellow

As a redhead I stick to wearing colors I know work with my coloring (hence the obsession with navy blue). But lately I've been tempted to venture outside my comfort zone just a bit. I'd probably steer clear of a yellow top...but maybe I could start with these fabulous yellow pants?

Madewell shirt / Cambridge Satchel Co. bag / Madewell wedges / J.Crew pants

Paired with a classic oxford shirt and a basic navy clutch, they might just be the perfect compromise between trying something new and still feeling like myself. What new colors or styles are you tempted to try these days?

As a redhead I stick to wearing colors I know work with my coloring (hence the obsession with navy blue). But lately I've been tempted to venture outside my comfort zone just a bit. I'd probably steer clear of a yellow top...but maybe I could start with these fabulous yellow pants?

Madewell shirt / Cambridge Satchel Co. bag / Madewell wedges / J.Crew pants

Paired with a classic oxford shirt and a basic navy clutch, they might just be the perfect compromise between trying something new and still feeling like myself. What new colors or styles are you tempted to try these days?