WEEKEND WARDROBE

It seems each Friday I find myself posting about what I'd like to be wearing into the weekend so I've decided to dub the feature Weekend Wardrobe. In the hopes of a cool breeze blowing through Connecticut this weekend, I'd like to be channeling this breezy look...

Devon Baer Designs gem earrings // Topshop dress // French Connection waist belt

Topshop straw bag // ASOS peep toe ballet flats 

Oh and everything in this look costs under $100! Happy weekend indeed ;) 

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It seems each Friday I find myself posting about what I'd like to be wearing into the weekend so I've decided to dub the feature Weekend Wardrobe. In the hopes of a cool breeze blowing through Connecticut this weekend, I'd like to be channeling this breezy look...

Devon Baer Designs gem earrings // Topshop dress // French Connection waist belt

Topshop straw bag // ASOS peep toe ballet flats 

Oh and everything in this look costs under $100! Happy weekend indeed ;) 

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JANICE PARKER LANDSCAPE DESIGN

Confession: I have a new obsession. In addition to perusing the portfolios of interior designers, I've realized I love looking at the work of landscape architects. In case you couldn't tell from my exteriors board, I love looking at homes, gardens, pools, you name it — and this portfolio in particular is keeping me extra inspired...

Insanely gorgeous, right? Check out the rest of Janice's work here. Who else shares this obsession with pretty exteriors?

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Confession: I have a new obsession. In addition to perusing the portfolios of interior designers, I've realized I love looking at the work of landscape architects. In case you couldn't tell from my exteriors board, I love looking at homes, gardens, pools, you name it — and this portfolio in particular is keeping me extra inspired...

Insanely gorgeous, right? Check out the rest of Janice's work here. Who else shares this obsession with pretty exteriors?

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NEW ARRIVALS!

One of the best parts of owning an online boutique is the feeling that comes with rolling out new arrivals every few weeks. I love the challenge of sourcing new products, the fun of getting to collaborate with new designers, and the excitement I get from all of you when (hopefully!) you like the products as much as I do! I'm thrilled to have collaborated with the darling Keely (whose own site launches very soon!) on all the new paper goods to hit the boutique today. I hope you love what you see!

The monogrammed and personalized options just went live this morning, including a Design Darling exclusive in hot pink and navy blue Greek key! Shop the complete collection here and be sure to let me know what you think!

One of the best parts of owning an online boutique is the feeling that comes with rolling out new arrivals every few weeks. I love the challenge of sourcing new products, the fun of getting to collaborate with new designers, and the excitement I get from all of you when (hopefully!) you like the products as much as I do! I'm thrilled to have collaborated with the darling Keely (whose own site launches very soon!) on all the new paper goods to hit the boutique today. I hope you love what you see!

The monogrammed and personalized options just went live this morning, including a Design Darling exclusive in hot pink and navy blue Greek key! Shop the complete collection here and be sure to let me know what you think!

A DAY AT THE BEACH

That's wishful thinking, of course. It's supposed to hit 97° in Connecticut today (ick!) and naturally I wish I could transport to my favorite beach on Nantucket and set up shop beneath an umbrella for the day. In the mean time, my countdown to spending the Fourth of July on the island is alive and well...

Melissa Odabash cover-up // Zimmermann bandeau bikini // Echo Design ikat beach towels

Topshop cover-up // J.Crew stripe bikini // Chance Co. Cali beach towel

T-Bags embellished tunic // ASOS one-piece swimsuit // WOW! beach towel

If you could snap your fingers and appear on any beach right now, where would you go?

That's wishful thinking, of course. It's supposed to hit 97° in Connecticut today (ick!) and naturally I wish I could transport to my favorite beach on Nantucket and set up shop beneath an umbrella for the day. In the mean time, my countdown to spending the Fourth of July on the island is alive and well...

Melissa Odabash cover-up // Zimmermann bandeau bikini // Echo Design ikat beach towels

Topshop cover-up // J.Crew stripe bikini // Chance Co. Cali beach towel

T-Bags embellished tunic // ASOS one-piece swimsuit // WOW! beach towel

If you could snap your fingers and appear on any beach right now, where would you go?

SWEATER + SHORTS

Kenneth Jay Lane earrings // Vince striped sweater // Loren Hope tassel necklace

Clare Vivier iPad case // J.Crew shorts // K. Slademade limited edition clutch

Loren Hope cocktail ring // Tuckernuck pointed toe espadrilles

Inspired by this pin, I decided to create a look around pairing sweaters and shorts. It might seem counterintuitive but for chilly nights (or excessively air-conditioned buildings) it makes quite a bit of sense. What do you think of this pairing?

Kenneth Jay Lane earrings // Vince striped sweater // Loren Hope tassel necklace

Clare Vivier iPad case // J.Crew shorts // K. Slademade limited edition clutch

Loren Hope cocktail ring // Tuckernuck pointed toe espadrilles

Inspired by this pin, I decided to create a look around pairing sweaters and shorts. It might seem counterintuitive but for chilly nights (or excessively air-conditioned buildings) it makes quite a bit of sense. What do you think of this pairing?

DESK DU JOUR

It's been much too long since I've shared one of my favorite workspaces! This one comes from Catherine Sheppard's home tour on Glitter Guide today and I must say I'm enamored with the inspiration board hanging over her desk. Catherine says she sometimes removes everything and starts from scratch. How fun is that? I can't think of a prettier place to get productive!

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It's been much too long since I've shared one of my favorite workspaces! This one comes from Catherine Sheppard's home tour on Glitter Guide today and I must say I'm enamored with the inspiration board hanging over her desk. Catherine says she sometimes removes everything and starts from scratch. How fun is that? I can't think of a prettier place to get productive!

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DO YOU WEAR LIPSTICK?

I have a question about lipstick. Bloggers and celebrities wear it daily and I think the well-placed pop of pink or red can do wonders. But when I wear it myself, I feel... I don't know, a little over the top? Number 86 on my 101 in 1001 list was to find the right shade of red lipstick for me which, thanks to a trusty Sephora employee, turned out to be NARS jungle red. But I wear it very infrequently and sometimes even put it on and take it off before leaving the house! Am I crazy? Tell me, do you wear lipstick on a daily basis? If so, which brands and hues do you swear by?

*images Sephora, Jamie Beck, Wall Street Journal

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I have a question about lipstick. Bloggers and celebrities wear it daily and I think the well-placed pop of pink or red can do wonders. But when I wear it myself, I feel... I don't know, a little over the top? Number 86 on my 101 in 1001 list was to find the right shade of red lipstick for me which, thanks to a trusty Sephora employee, turned out to be NARS jungle red. But I wear it very infrequently and sometimes even put it on and take it off before leaving the house! Am I crazy? Tell me, do you wear lipstick on a daily basis? If so, which brands and hues do you swear by?

*images Sephora, Jamie Beck, Wall Street Journal

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ANNABEL TOLLMAN'S APARTMENT

One of the more recent additions to my Google Reader is Tales of Endearment, a blog by Natalie Joos featuring photos of her friends and their fabulous homes and wardrobes. This sneak peek into fashion stylist Annabel Tollman's West Village apartment was certainly brimming with inspiration...

Things I loved: her book collection, the peonies, the sofa, the topiary (similar to the one I carry in my boutique!), and the largely white and off-white color palette. Isn't it lovely?

*all photos Natalie Joos for Tales of Endearment

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One of the more recent additions to my Google Reader is Tales of Endearment, a blog by Natalie Joos featuring photos of her friends and their fabulous homes and wardrobes. This sneak peek into fashion stylist Annabel Tollman's West Village apartment was certainly brimming with inspiration...

Things I loved: her book collection, the peonies, the sofa, the topiary (similar to the one I carry in my boutique!), and the largely white and off-white color palette. Isn't it lovely?

*all photos Natalie Joos for Tales of Endearment

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WORKOUT CHIC

Let me first admit that I do not like to exercise. I was a competitive gymnast through high school and never had any use for a real gym. Of course now I'm kicking myself that I didn't pay more attention in gym class because I'm desperate to find a workout regime that sticks. Does it count if I'm a lousy athlete but great at dressing the part?

(ONE) Tuckernuck t-shirt (TWO) Bop Basics hair tie set (THREE) Bkr water bottle

(FOUR) Nike shorts (FIVE) Marley Lilly monogrammed yoga mat (SIX) Addidas sneakers

Aerobics, pilates, power walking, running, yoga, Zumba... Tell me, what's your preferred form of exercise?

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Let me first admit that I do not like to exercise. I was a competitive gymnast through high school and never had any use for a real gym. Of course now I'm kicking myself that I didn't pay more attention in gym class because I'm desperate to find a workout regime that sticks. Does it count if I'm a lousy athlete but great at dressing the part?

(ONE) Tuckernuck t-shirt (TWO) Bop Basics hair tie set (THREE) Bkr water bottle

(FOUR) Nike shorts (FIVE) Marley Lilly monogrammed yoga mat (SIX) Addidas sneakers

Aerobics, pilates, power walking, running, yoga, Zumba... Tell me, what's your preferred form of exercise?

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PINK + TAN

Hot pink, tan leather, and a pop of pretty blue... This is what I'd like to be wearing this weekend!

Tibi silk tank // Devon Baer Designs tassel necklace // Rebecca Minkoff iPad case

Rag & Bone white jeans // Madewell leather satchel // Loren Hope link bangle // Madewell wedges

What's one thing you're looking forward to this weekend?!

Hot pink, tan leather, and a pop of pretty blue... This is what I'd like to be wearing this weekend!

Tibi silk tank // Devon Baer Designs tassel necklace // Rebecca Minkoff iPad case

Rag & Bone white jeans // Madewell leather satchel // Loren Hope link bangle // Madewell wedges

What's one thing you're looking forward to this weekend?!

LAUREN GOODMAN'S APARTMENT

Former Domino fashion director Lauren Goodman recently opened the doors of her San Francisco home to Refinery 29 and it was everything I could do not to pin every last one of these spaces on the spot...

Of course I'm most coveting the English roll arm sofa in her living room. Isn't it such a beautiful shape? And the coffee table styling is flawless, but then I'd expect nothing less from Lauren's decorator Lili Diallo, whose book is a personal favorite of mine. What do you like most about the space?

*all images Andrew Paynter for Refinery 29

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Former Domino fashion director Lauren Goodman recently opened the doors of her San Francisco home to Refinery 29 and it was everything I could do not to pin every last one of these spaces on the spot...

Of course I'm most coveting the English roll arm sofa in her living room. Isn't it such a beautiful shape? And the coffee table styling is flawless, but then I'd expect nothing less from Lauren's decorator Lili Diallo, whose book is a personal favorite of mine. What do you like most about the space?

*all images Andrew Paynter for Refinery 29

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WHITE WALLS + WINDOWS

The interior of this San Francisco home is a little more contemporary than my usual taste but I couldn't help falling in love with the big windows and little architectural details...

The dining room looking out on an ivy-covered wall? Seriously to die for. What do you think — could you live here?

*all images Dave Lauridsen for Dwell, discovered here

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The interior of this San Francisco home is a little more contemporary than my usual taste but I couldn't help falling in love with the big windows and little architectural details...

The dining room looking out on an ivy-covered wall? Seriously to die for. What do you think — could you live here?

*all images Dave Lauridsen for Dwell, discovered here

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AROUND THE HOUSE

Three new coffee table books purchased on Joss & Main (find them here, here, and here).

Entertaining essentials: cute matches and monogrammed salt and pepper shakers.

Lilly Pulitzer playing cards purchased on Rue La La.

Carried this clutch all over Baltimore, discovered a new favorite nail polish, and started reading this book which I find to be quite funny.

Seriously obsessed with the colors in this tray and how well they match the enamel bangles in the boutique!

Playing with products from the boutique: boxwood topiary (a customer favorite!), white lacquer tray, enamel bangles, and Worcester jar matches.

What's happening around your house of late?

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Three new coffee table books purchased on Joss & Main (find them here, here, and here).

Entertaining essentials: cute matches and monogrammed salt and pepper shakers.

Lilly Pulitzer playing cards purchased on Rue La La.

Carried this clutch all over Baltimore, discovered a new favorite nail polish, and started reading this book which I find to be quite funny.

Seriously obsessed with the colors in this tray and how well they match the enamel bangles in the boutique!

Playing with products from the boutique: boxwood topiary (a customer favorite!), white lacquer tray, enamel bangles, and Worcester jar matches.

What's happening around your house of late?

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PINK PRETTIES

A handful of pretty things in one of my very favorite hues... 

(1) Madewell pencil pouch (2) Loren Hope colorblock necklace (3) J.Crew shorts — now on sale! (4) Kate Spade watch (5) Tkees leather flip flops (6) Cleobella raffia tote bag (7) Alice + Olivia cutout dress (8) Vince silk top (9) Adia Kibur enamel bangle set (10) Kollection bikini notecards — only $25! (11) Design Darling leopard matches (12) Gallery Wall watercolor (13) Design Darling monkey candlesticks and taper candles (14) Anthropologie hand-painted ballet flats — kind of obsessed with these! (15) K. Slademade monogrammed tip pouch

Let's play a game... If you could have any three of the above, which three items would you choose?!

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A handful of pretty things in one of my very favorite hues... 

(1) Madewell pencil pouch (2) Loren Hope colorblock necklace (3) J.Crew shorts — now on sale! (4) Kate Spade watch (5) Tkees leather flip flops (6) Cleobella raffia tote bag (7) Alice + Olivia cutout dress (8) Vince silk top (9) Adia Kibur enamel bangle set (10) Kollection bikini notecards — only $25! (11) Design Darling leopard matches (12) Gallery Wall watercolor (13) Design Darling monkey candlesticks and taper candles (14) Anthropologie hand-painted ballet flats — kind of obsessed with these! (15) K. Slademade monogrammed tip pouch

Let's play a game... If you could have any three of the above, which three items would you choose?!

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CHIC AS CAN BE

I recently discovered Carrie's adorable blog and had to catch my breath upon seeing these shots from her lunch at The Orangery in Kensington Palace. Seriously stunning, don't you think? They make me want to buy a citrus tree, don a twirly dress, and/or hop on the next flight to London ;)

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I recently discovered Carrie's adorable blog and had to catch my breath upon seeing these shots from her lunch at The Orangery in Kensington Palace. Seriously stunning, don't you think? They make me want to buy a citrus tree, don a twirly dress, and/or hop on the next flight to London ;)

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ROAD TRIPPING

I returned late last night from a fun-filled weekend in Baltimore where I reunited with girlfriends from Bucknell. It was such a treat to escape for the weekend and catch up with some of my favorite people! It got me thinking, I really ought to take more road trips...

(1) Two Bees cashmere sweater (2) Ray Ban wayfarers (my new sunglasses!)

(3) Lilly Pulitzer scalloped shorts  (4) Loren Hope bracelet (5) Design Darling bangle  

(6) J.Crew striped espadrilles (now on sale!) (7) Globe-Trotter suitcase

Do you have any road trips planned this summer or are you more the spontaneous type? I definitely need to make an effort to see more beaches and quaint little towns! East Coasters, if you have a favorite place you think I might like, please let me know! 

P.S. The darling Caela (who has been helping me with the boutique before she leaves for Argentina!) was kind enough to interview me over the weekend and I'm certain you will all fall in love with her blog! Check it out here and do say hello!

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I returned late last night from a fun-filled weekend in Baltimore where I reunited with girlfriends from Bucknell. It was such a treat to escape for the weekend and catch up with some of my favorite people! It got me thinking, I really ought to take more road trips...

(1) Two Bees cashmere sweater (2) Ray Ban wayfarers (my new sunglasses!)

(3) Lilly Pulitzer scalloped shorts  (4) Loren Hope bracelet (5) Design Darling bangle  

(6) J.Crew striped espadrilles (now on sale!) (7) Globe-Trotter suitcase

Do you have any road trips planned this summer or are you more the spontaneous type? I definitely need to make an effort to see more beaches and quaint little towns! East Coasters, if you have a favorite place you think I might like, please let me know! 

P.S. The darling Caela (who has been helping me with the boutique before she leaves for Argentina!) was kind enough to interview me over the weekend and I'm certain you will all fall in love with her blog! Check it out here and do say hello!

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