SPONSOR LOVE

I have some truly amazing sponsors here on Design Darling and I've decided to showcase them today by sharing one of my favorite items from each! I hope you'll fall in love with a few things and go check out what else they have to offer. Huge thanks to all of them for their support!

Tortoiseshell bracelet from Loren Hope Designs / Pearl button skirt from Emma Graham Designs
Piper chair from Society Social / Original watercolor by Sarah Swanson Design
Polka dot cross-body bag from K. Slademade / Paige necklace from Spike The Punch
Striped tote from See Design / Gem earrings from Devon Baer Designs
Striped iPhone case from Dani Notes / Beaded bracelet from Zolie Designs
Party invitations from Tiny Prints / Cocktail skirt from Castaway Clothing
Moroccan Oil gift set from Misikko / Antique chair from Ruby Lane 


Interested in joining these businesses and sponsoring Design Darling? Email me to receive an ad kit today!

I have some truly amazing sponsors here on Design Darling and I've decided to showcase them today by sharing one of my favorite items from each! I hope you'll fall in love with a few things and go check out what else they have to offer. Huge thanks to all of them for their support!

Tortoiseshell bracelet from Loren Hope Designs / Pearl button skirt from Emma Graham Designs
Piper chair from Society Social / Original watercolor by Sarah Swanson Design
Polka dot cross-body bag from K. Slademade / Paige necklace from Spike The Punch
Striped tote from See Design / Gem earrings from Devon Baer Designs
Striped iPhone case from Dani Notes / Beaded bracelet from Zolie Designs
Party invitations from Tiny Prints / Cocktail skirt from Castaway Clothing
Moroccan Oil gift set from Misikko / Antique chair from Ruby Lane 


Interested in joining these businesses and sponsoring Design Darling? Email me to receive an ad kit today!

PACK ME IN YOUR SUITCASE

We had a two week teaser of warm weather in Connecticut before we reverted to spring showers and I dare say I've never been more in the mood for a vacation. If any of you have a trip planned, would you mind stowing me in your luggage pretty please?

Marc by Marc Jacobs reversible bikini top / Loren Hope Maui color block necklace
Loren Hope Sophia studs / Target striped bandeau top / Neutrogena sunscreen (I swear by this stuff!)
Topshop cover-up / Tory Burch straw tote / Splendid flip flops

See, my bags are all packed and ready to go ;) 

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We had a two week teaser of warm weather in Connecticut before we reverted to spring showers and I dare say I've never been more in the mood for a vacation. If any of you have a trip planned, would you mind stowing me in your luggage pretty please?

Marc by Marc Jacobs reversible bikini top / Loren Hope Maui color block necklace
Loren Hope Sophia studs / Target striped bandeau top / Neutrogena sunscreen (I swear by this stuff!)
Topshop cover-up / Tory Burch straw tote / Splendid flip flops

See, my bags are all packed and ready to go ;) 

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101 IN 1001 {EXPERIENCES}

When I wrote out my 101 in 1001 list back in January 2011, I tried to place emphasis on having various experiences as opposed to indulging in various purchases. It sounds good but in reality those are the items I have the most trouble crossing off. Why? Because, truthfully, it's hard to resist the allure of a new dress to save up for something more meaningful. I hope by writing out a few such experiences I'll be more inclined to follow through and start checking these experiences off my list...

16. Take a ballroom dance class.

I'm embarrassed to admit that I've never properly learned and I think it's high time I master it, don't you? You know, before I start embarrassing my friends at their weddings ;)

37. See a new Cirque du Soleil performance.

My family has been three or four times and every single show has taken my breath away! This is a serious must for any of you who haven't yet been. 

39. Ride on a sailboat.

This should be easy enough to cross off on Nantucket this summer, don't you think?

41. Try acupuncture.

I'm curious! How many of you have given it a go?

46. Spend a day with each of my siblings doing what they want, paid for by me.

Since there are four of us it's rare that we spend any one-on-one time together. (Does that sound like it's from an episode of The Bachelor? Oops.)

48. Take a cooking class.

Another skill I've failed to pick up. My sister Reilly kindly treated Michael and I to a vegetarian cooking lesson for Christmas — I just need to follow through and book the class!

61. Learn calligraphy.

Remember my faux calligraphy here? 

71. Go camping.

I'm sure it will come as no surprise that I'm not exactly the outdoorsy type but I do think it's something I should experience at least once!

98. Go skydiving.

Outdoorsy stuff aside, I do love adventure. I've been bungee jumping and hang gliding so this just feels like the next step!  

- - -

What experiences are you saving up for? Do any of you have a 101 in 1001 list or something similar? Leave a link in the comments so I can check it out!

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When I wrote out my 101 in 1001 list back in January 2011, I tried to place emphasis on having various experiences as opposed to indulging in various purchases. It sounds good but in reality those are the items I have the most trouble crossing off. Why? Because, truthfully, it's hard to resist the allure of a new dress to save up for something more meaningful. I hope by writing out a few such experiences I'll be more inclined to follow through and start checking these experiences off my list...

16. Take a ballroom dance class.

I'm embarrassed to admit that I've never properly learned and I think it's high time I master it, don't you? You know, before I start embarrassing my friends at their weddings ;)

37. See a new Cirque du Soleil performance.

My family has been three or four times and every single show has taken my breath away! This is a serious must for any of you who haven't yet been. 

39. Ride on a sailboat.

This should be easy enough to cross off on Nantucket this summer, don't you think?

41. Try acupuncture.

I'm curious! How many of you have given it a go?

46. Spend a day with each of my siblings doing what they want, paid for by me.

Since there are four of us it's rare that we spend any one-on-one time together. (Does that sound like it's from an episode of The Bachelor? Oops.)

48. Take a cooking class.

Another skill I've failed to pick up. My sister Reilly kindly treated Michael and I to a vegetarian cooking lesson for Christmas — I just need to follow through and book the class!

61. Learn calligraphy.

Remember my faux calligraphy here? 

71. Go camping.

I'm sure it will come as no surprise that I'm not exactly the outdoorsy type but I do think it's something I should experience at least once!

98. Go skydiving.

Outdoorsy stuff aside, I do love adventure. I've been bungee jumping and hang gliding so this just feels like the next step!  

- - -

What experiences are you saving up for? Do any of you have a 101 in 1001 list or something similar? Leave a link in the comments so I can check it out!

Images one / two / three

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