GIVEAWAY WINNERS

The winner of the coral candelabra is entry #126 — Jade Elizabeth! 

The winner of the lucite necklace is entry #91 — Katie M.!

Ladies, please email me so I can get your new goodies off to you as soon as possible! Thanks to everyone who entered and have a great weekend!

The winner of the coral candelabra is entry #126 — Jade Elizabeth! 

The winner of the lucite necklace is entry #91 — Katie M.!

Ladies, please email me so I can get your new goodies off to you as soon as possible! Thanks to everyone who entered and have a great weekend!

RITA KONIG

It's always exciting to discover something new and different but there's something to be said for revisiting a tried and true favorite, which is precisely how I feel about the portfolio of Rita Konig. You've probably seen her work on blogs and Pinterest before but I do love seeing all my favorites in one place...

Dreamy, right? Each space has a totally lived in vibe that makes me want to dive right in. Check out the rest of Rita's work here. Who are some of your favorite interior designers?

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It's always exciting to discover something new and different but there's something to be said for revisiting a tried and true favorite, which is precisely how I feel about the portfolio of Rita Konig. You've probably seen her work on blogs and Pinterest before but I do love seeing all my favorites in one place...

Dreamy, right? Each space has a totally lived in vibe that makes me want to dive right in. Check out the rest of Rita's work here. Who are some of your favorite interior designers?

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PARTY READY

A little wardrobe inspiration for all your summer events...

(1) Vince shift dress (similar) (2) Loren Hope earrings (3) Juicy Couture cockatoo bangle

(4) Nars Schiap nail polish (5) K. Slademade colorblock clutch (6) Carven bow heels (similar)

Graduations, parties, weddings... Tell me, what fun events do you have on the horizon this summer?!

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A little wardrobe inspiration for all your summer events...

(1) Vince shift dress (similar) (2) Loren Hope earrings (3) Juicy Couture cockatoo bangle

(4) Nars Schiap nail polish (5) K. Slademade colorblock clutch (6) Carven bow heels (similar)

Graduations, parties, weddings... Tell me, what fun events do you have on the horizon this summer?!

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MATCHBOOK JUNE 2012

Another month, another delightful issue of Matchbook Magazine! The cover story on Cynthia Rowley was seriously stunning and I was honored to interview the lovely Melissa Hawks in her gorgeous Greenwich, Connecticut, home...

I'm not exaggerating when I say it's one of the prettiest homes I've ever seen in person! (Seriously that's my dream dining room above!) It was such a treat to spend the day chatting and styling with Jane and Rima. Check out the rest of the issue here — you're in for a treat!

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Another month, another delightful issue of Matchbook Magazine! The cover story on Cynthia Rowley was seriously stunning and I was honored to interview the lovely Melissa Hawks in her gorgeous Greenwich, Connecticut, home...

I'm not exaggerating when I say it's one of the prettiest homes I've ever seen in person! (Seriously that's my dream dining room above!) It was such a treat to spend the day chatting and styling with Jane and Rima. Check out the rest of the issue here — you're in for a treat!

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POLKA DOT PARADE

I will never tire of classic navy and white stripes but lately I've also been drawn to polka dots in the same palette! There are lots of fun options for summer that are equal parts playful and sophisticated...

(1) Splendid top (2) AG skinny jeans (3) J.Crew camisole
(4) Ban.do bow (5) Amanda Uprichard bow top (love the back too!)
(6) Madewell bikini top and bottom (7) Diane von Furstenberg shift dress

I'm also a little in love with this dress (now on sale!) for summer parties. How do you feel about polka dots?

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I will never tire of classic navy and white stripes but lately I've also been drawn to polka dots in the same palette! There are lots of fun options for summer that are equal parts playful and sophisticated...

(1) Splendid top (2) AG skinny jeans (3) J.Crew camisole
(4) Ban.do bow (5) Amanda Uprichard bow top (love the back too!)
(6) Madewell bikini top and bottom (7) Diane von Furstenberg shift dress

I'm also a little in love with this dress (now on sale!) for summer parties. How do you feel about polka dots?

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ACCESSORY SCOUT GIVEAWAY

You're all going to love this week's giveaway! The darling Julie of Accessory Scout is giving away one lucite necklace in any one of these fabulous colorways...

Want to win? Simply like Accessory Scout on Facebook (where they host weekly auctions with free shipping!) and leave a comment below letting us know which color you'd choose. The winner will be announced on Friday morning. Good luck!

You're all going to love this week's giveaway! The darling Julie of Accessory Scout is giving away one lucite necklace in any one of these fabulous colorways...

Want to win? Simply like Accessory Scout on Facebook (where they host weekly auctions with free shipping!) and leave a comment below letting us know which color you'd choose. The winner will be announced on Friday morning. Good luck!

NEW ARRIVALS!!!

I am unbelievably excited to unveil this week's batch of new arrivals! From colorful baubles to summery notecards, I hope you love what you see...

Shop all the new goodies HERE and let me know what you think!

P.S. I've added a little sale section so I can make room for new items in the weeks to come!

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I am unbelievably excited to unveil this week's batch of new arrivals! From colorful baubles to summery notecards, I hope you love what you see...

Shop all the new goodies HERE and let me know what you think!

P.S. I've added a little sale section so I can make room for new items in the weeks to come!

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INTRODUCING TUCKERNUCK

You know when you stumble upon a website and your heart starts racing a little bit because you know you've found something really, really good? That's really the only way to sum up how I felt upon discovering Tuckernuck. I'm so honored they've decided to sponsor Design Darling!

The site was co-founded by three young women (the same group that brought you UScoop!) inspired by the "clean-cut American aesthetic" they experienced in their college days. What I love most about the site is that it's introduced me to a handful of preppy brands outside my usual go-tos. A way to stay true to my style, experiment with new-to-me brands, and support small business? Sign. Me. Up.

{Saint James striped shirt}
Obviously I'm also coveting this version!

{Rowen espadrilles}

Pointed toe espadrilles. Seriously? These need to come live with me right now.

{Salmon Cove turquoise button-down}

This playful combo reminds me of this post so naturally I love it!

{Two Bees cashmere lobster sweater}

I 100% need this for summer weekends on Nantucket!

{Tucker Blair American flag needlepoint belt}

The 4th of July is right around the corner...!

{SkinnyJeans in red}

Red denim is a summer/fall must-have — especially styled with the very monogrammed sandals I wear day in and day out!

{Two Bees cashmere anchor sweater}

Nautical perfection. Need I say more?

Oh and there are clothes and accessories for girls and guys!!! Basically it's where I'll be doing all my shopping and gift-giving now right through Christmas. Who's with me? Shop here and let me know what you think!

You know when you stumble upon a website and your heart starts racing a little bit because you know you've found something really, really good? That's really the only way to sum up how I felt upon discovering Tuckernuck. I'm so honored they've decided to sponsor Design Darling!

The site was co-founded by three young women (the same group that brought you UScoop!) inspired by the "clean-cut American aesthetic" they experienced in their college days. What I love most about the site is that it's introduced me to a handful of preppy brands outside my usual go-tos. A way to stay true to my style, experiment with new-to-me brands, and support small business? Sign. Me. Up.

{Saint James striped shirt}
Obviously I'm also coveting this version!

{Rowen espadrilles}

Pointed toe espadrilles. Seriously? These need to come live with me right now.

{Salmon Cove turquoise button-down}

This playful combo reminds me of this post so naturally I love it!

{Two Bees cashmere lobster sweater}

I 100% need this for summer weekends on Nantucket!

{Tucker Blair American flag needlepoint belt}

The 4th of July is right around the corner...!

{SkinnyJeans in red}

Red denim is a summer/fall must-have — especially styled with the very monogrammed sandals I wear day in and day out!

{Two Bees cashmere anchor sweater}

Nautical perfection. Need I say more?

Oh and there are clothes and accessories for girls and guys!!! Basically it's where I'll be doing all my shopping and gift-giving now right through Christmas. Who's with me? Shop here and let me know what you think!

CAMERA RECOMMENDATIONS?

I've been using this camera since the semester I studied abroad and it's seen its fair share of wear and tear over the past couple years. I've been thinking about upgrading for the sake of better product shots for the boutique and better outfit posts for the blog. I'm dying to know if any of you have DSLR cameras you'd recommend!

Ideally I'm looking for something that takes great pictures, doesn't weigh a ton, and looks good with a pretty camera strap ;) Suggestions? Ready, set, go!

*photo by Kate Powers

I've been using this camera since the semester I studied abroad and it's seen its fair share of wear and tear over the past couple years. I've been thinking about upgrading for the sake of better product shots for the boutique and better outfit posts for the blog. I'm dying to know if any of you have DSLR cameras you'd recommend!

Ideally I'm looking for something that takes great pictures, doesn't weigh a ton, and looks good with a pretty camera strap ;) Suggestions? Ready, set, go!

*photo by Kate Powers

ADORE HOME MAGAZINE

I'm absolutely thrilled to announce a little feature in this month's issue of Adore Home Magazine. Adore is a digital interiors magazine based in Australia and chock full of the most colorful interiors you ever did see. Without further ado...

That's me! I was asked to share some of my spring favorites (since it's the end of winter down in Australia!) and I chose this Katie Maennle chair, the coral candelabra from my boutique, a Chance Co. boatneck tee (I absolutely live in mine), this Kate Spade bag, and a stack of recycled leather notebooks from Kate's Paperie. Psst, check out some of my favorite spreads in the issue:

The bedding and the X bench are seriously unreal. How fabulous is that shade of green?

You know I have a slight obsession with topiaries and this one looks like an oversized version of this one in my boutique!

This is definitely a bold color scheme but I love the mix of solid color pillows and the fabulous fretwork cabinets! Find more colorful inspiration by reading the entire issue here and huge thanks to Loni at Adore for the wonderful feature!

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I'm absolutely thrilled to announce a little feature in this month's issue of Adore Home Magazine. Adore is a digital interiors magazine based in Australia and chock full of the most colorful interiors you ever did see. Without further ado...

That's me! I was asked to share some of my spring favorites (since it's the end of winter down in Australia!) and I chose this Katie Maennle chair, the coral candelabra from my boutique, a Chance Co. boatneck tee (I absolutely live in mine), this Kate Spade bag, and a stack of recycled leather notebooks from Kate's Paperie. Psst, check out some of my favorite spreads in the issue:

The bedding and the X bench are seriously unreal. How fabulous is that shade of green?

You know I have a slight obsession with topiaries and this one looks like an oversized version of this one in my boutique!

This is definitely a bold color scheme but I love the mix of solid color pillows and the fabulous fretwork cabinets! Find more colorful inspiration by reading the entire issue here and huge thanks to Loni at Adore for the wonderful feature!

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MARINA LARROUDE ON THE COVETEUR

Colorful, check. Elegant, check. Makes me want to shop, check. I would expect nothing less from a home tour of Style.com's market editor!

How dreamy is this vignette? The art reminds me of this post on blowing up travel photos. You could easily recreate the look with a shot of Versailles!

Can we discuss this closet? Marina says she reorganizes it every Saturday... a habit I would do well to adapt!

The printed pants remind me of something Devon Haire would create and the pink shoes remind me of this ASOS pair from Wednesday's post.

How darling are her Chanel pearls with their little bows? Too sweet for words.

I'm definitely envious of her book collection as well (although I did place not one but two orders for new coffee table books on Joss & Main last week!).

And the perfect shoe closet to finish things off. How's that for a little weekend eye candy?!

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Colorful, check. Elegant, check. Makes me want to shop, check. I would expect nothing less from a home tour of Style.com's market editor!

How dreamy is this vignette? The art reminds me of this post on blowing up travel photos. You could easily recreate the look with a shot of Versailles!

Can we discuss this closet? Marina says she reorganizes it every Saturday... a habit I would do well to adapt!

The printed pants remind me of something Devon Haire would create and the pink shoes remind me of this ASOS pair from Wednesday's post.

How darling are her Chanel pearls with their little bows? Too sweet for words.

I'm definitely envious of her book collection as well (although I did place not one but two orders for new coffee table books on Joss & Main last week!).

And the perfect shoe closet to finish things off. How's that for a little weekend eye candy?!

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WEEKEND INSPIRATION

I hope your weekend is full of sunshine! And hula hoops and pretty dresses. As always, you'll find more quotes on the Design Darling Facebook page. 

*Image by Nick Scott for Madison Australia via Dustjacket Attic

I hope your weekend is full of sunshine! And hula hoops and pretty dresses. As always, you'll find more quotes on the Design Darling Facebook page. 

*Image by Nick Scott for Madison Australia via Dustjacket Attic

PINK PEONIES

Perhaps one of the best things about living in Connecticut is all the green. Every time friends come out from the city to visit for the weekend they remark how nice it is to see flowers, grass, trees... And our yard is definitely no exception! My parents maintain a very pretty garden which is now brimming with pink and white peonies — my favorite! My dad has been trimming them and placing blooms in the mini vases from my boutique and I have to say I'm obsessed!

My dad placed this little bouquet in the traditional white vase on my desk (next to my favorite K. Slademade clutch!). This gives you an idea of the scale of these vases — about 6" tall and perfect for 2-3 pretty blooms!

This peony is huge and the prettiest shade of hot pink. I love it in the curvy turquoise vase that we have on the windowsill in our kitchen.

We ate dinner outside for Memorial Day last weekend so I improvised a last-minute centerpiece with a cluster of vases and peonies in different colors. Shown here are the traditional coral vase, curvy turquoise vase, and traditional white vase. I kind of love the mixed-and-matched look!

If you're looking for a larger vase, this one has been holding hydrangeas and lilies on our kitchen counter and I love it! (It's also been quite the hit for wedding presents!) 

Thank you all for another wonderful week of blogging. I'm still waiting to hear the official verdict on the Shopify contest but I did receive a very thoughtful direct message on Twitter from Daymond John himself saying he was impressed with my efforts! I couldn't do it without all of you so thank you, thank you, thank you and have a wonderful weekend!

Perhaps one of the best things about living in Connecticut is all the green. Every time friends come out from the city to visit for the weekend they remark how nice it is to see flowers, grass, trees... And our yard is definitely no exception! My parents maintain a very pretty garden which is now brimming with pink and white peonies — my favorite! My dad has been trimming them and placing blooms in the mini vases from my boutique and I have to say I'm obsessed!

My dad placed this little bouquet in the traditional white vase on my desk (next to my favorite K. Slademade clutch!). This gives you an idea of the scale of these vases — about 6" tall and perfect for 2-3 pretty blooms!

This peony is huge and the prettiest shade of hot pink. I love it in the curvy turquoise vase that we have on the windowsill in our kitchen.

We ate dinner outside for Memorial Day last weekend so I improvised a last-minute centerpiece with a cluster of vases and peonies in different colors. Shown here are the traditional coral vase, curvy turquoise vase, and traditional white vase. I kind of love the mixed-and-matched look!

If you're looking for a larger vase, this one has been holding hydrangeas and lilies on our kitchen counter and I love it! (It's also been quite the hit for wedding presents!) 

Thank you all for another wonderful week of blogging. I'm still waiting to hear the official verdict on the Shopify contest but I did receive a very thoughtful direct message on Twitter from Daymond John himself saying he was impressed with my efforts! I couldn't do it without all of you so thank you, thank you, thank you and have a wonderful weekend!

STYLE AT HOME

The owners of this home lived in Paris for ten years before relocating to Vancouver. I adore the white foundation with pops of — you guessed it! — pink and navy so I decided to pull a few pieces from my boutique to show you how to get the look chez vous... 

(1) Monkey candlesticks (2) Horn sculpture (3) Moroccan trellis pillow cover 

(4) Traditional white vase (5) Monogrammed acrylic picture frame 

(6) Greek key pillow cover (7) Curvy white vase

What's the predominant color scheme in your place?


P.S. I am trying desperately to win a contest to meet with Shark Tank's Daymond John. This is a major opportunity for my little business and I would be so grateful for your support! All you have to do is re-pin this pin onto one of your Pinterest boards. The five companies with the most re-pins will be shown to Daymond today at 5 p.m. and I would love to be one of them! Thank you to everyone who has re-pinned, retweeted, etc. I am forever grateful!

The owners of this home lived in Paris for ten years before relocating to Vancouver. I adore the white foundation with pops of — you guessed it! — pink and navy so I decided to pull a few pieces from my boutique to show you how to get the look chez vous... 

(1) Monkey candlesticks (2) Horn sculpture (3) Moroccan trellis pillow cover 

(4) Traditional white vase (5) Monogrammed acrylic picture frame 

(6) Greek key pillow cover (7) Curvy white vase

What's the predominant color scheme in your place?


P.S. I am trying desperately to win a contest to meet with Shark Tank's Daymond John. This is a major opportunity for my little business and I would be so grateful for your support! All you have to do is re-pin this pin onto one of your Pinterest boards. The five companies with the most re-pins will be shown to Daymond today at 5 p.m. and I would love to be one of them! Thank you to everyone who has re-pinned, retweeted, etc. I am forever grateful!

SUMMER PICNIC

I'm not sure how I've only just discovered The Cherry Blossom Girl but it's instantly become one of my daily reads. The Paris-based Alix has some of the prettiest outfit pictures I've ever seen and her snapshots of the city remind me of my semester abroad in France. How stunning are these photos taken in the Jardins de Bagatelle?

They make me want to slip into this dress, pack a picnic, and head to the park! I do have a vintage picnic basket that hasn't seen much use lately. What are some of your favorite summertime activities?

P.S. If you have a spare moment, will you do me a quick favor?!

Keep up with Design Darling on Facebook / Pinterest / Twitter

I'm not sure how I've only just discovered The Cherry Blossom Girl but it's instantly become one of my daily reads. The Paris-based Alix has some of the prettiest outfit pictures I've ever seen and her snapshots of the city remind me of my semester abroad in France. How stunning are these photos taken in the Jardins de Bagatelle?

They make me want to slip into this dress, pack a picnic, and head to the park! I do have a vintage picnic basket that hasn't seen much use lately. What are some of your favorite summertime activities?

P.S. If you have a spare moment, will you do me a quick favor?!

Keep up with Design Darling on Facebook / Pinterest / Twitter

HUGE FAVOR!

I hate to beg for favors here especially when you've all been so supportive of my newest venture but some opportunities are worth it! My family and I are huge fans of the show Shark Tank during which entrepreneurs pitch their ideas to a panel of successful venture capitalists. Shopify, the company that powers my boutique, is running a Pinterest contest where five entrants with the most re-pins will be in the running for a one-on-one meeting with Daymond John. Who knows what that could do for my baby business! So that's where you all come in...

I will be forever grateful to all of you who click over and re-pin the ever-popular coral candelabra from my boutique! The contest closes in 24 hours and some of the other entrants have been promoting for up to two weeks but hey, I like to live on the edge! I know there are quite a few of you who use and love Pinterest and I'm confident that together we can get Design Darling in the top five. What do you say?

To sweeten the deal, I'm going to give away a coral candelabra to one lucky reader who re-pins and leaves a comment saying they've done so below. Thank you and good luck!

Re-pin here!

I hate to beg for favors here especially when you've all been so supportive of my newest venture but some opportunities are worth it! My family and I are huge fans of the show Shark Tank during which entrepreneurs pitch their ideas to a panel of successful venture capitalists. Shopify, the company that powers my boutique, is running a Pinterest contest where five entrants with the most re-pins will be in the running for a one-on-one meeting with Daymond John. Who knows what that could do for my baby business! So that's where you all come in...

I will be forever grateful to all of you who click over and re-pin the ever-popular coral candelabra from my boutique! The contest closes in 24 hours and some of the other entrants have been promoting for up to two weeks but hey, I like to live on the edge! I know there are quite a few of you who use and love Pinterest and I'm confident that together we can get Design Darling in the top five. What do you say?

To sweeten the deal, I'm going to give away a coral candelabra to one lucky reader who re-pins and leaves a comment saying they've done so below. Thank you and good luck!

Re-pin here!