CAITLIN WILSON IN MATCHBOOK

It was such a treat to interview Caitlin Wilson for Matchbook's July issue. I've been reading her blog for literally years and it comes as no surprise that her home tour is one of my all-time favorites!

I love the framed fashion illustrations and that pink sofa takes my breath away. What do you love most about Caitlin's home?

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It was such a treat to interview Caitlin Wilson for Matchbook's July issue. I've been reading her blog for literally years and it comes as no surprise that her home tour is one of my all-time favorites!

I love the framed fashion illustrations and that pink sofa takes my breath away. What do you love most about Caitlin's home?

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THE LITTLE PINK DRESS

I see the charms of the classic little black dress: it's flattering, versatile, and appropriate for a multitude of occasions. But the more I stare at my closet, I've started to realize that it's also a little boring — or at least super predictable. Enter the little pink dress to shake things up...

(1) Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent Maxi Slip Dress (2) Emma Graham Mandy Dress 

(3) Blu Life Bachelorette Dress — only $88! (4) Elkin Rainey Romp Dress 

(5) J.Crew Pink Flamenca Dress — now on sale! (6) Shoshanna Bea Button Front Dress

(7) Vince Zip Back Shift Dress (8) Three Floor Swoon Scallop Dress — AMAZING.

(9) Parker Sleeveless Shirtdress (10) Madewell Silk Slideshow Dress

I love the bow on the back of #2 and the classic silhouette of #7 but it's the sweet scalloped details on #8 I'm most eager to add to my dress collection. Are you a fan of the little pink dress? Which is your favorite?

I see the charms of the classic little black dress: it's flattering, versatile, and appropriate for a multitude of occasions. But the more I stare at my closet, I've started to realize that it's also a little boring — or at least super predictable. Enter the little pink dress to shake things up...

(1) Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent Maxi Slip Dress (2) Emma Graham Mandy Dress 

(3) Blu Life Bachelorette Dress — only $88! (4) Elkin Rainey Romp Dress 

(5) J.Crew Pink Flamenca Dress — now on sale! (6) Shoshanna Bea Button Front Dress

(7) Vince Zip Back Shift Dress (8) Three Floor Swoon Scallop Dress — AMAZING.

(9) Parker Sleeveless Shirtdress (10) Madewell Silk Slideshow Dress

I love the bow on the back of #2 and the classic silhouette of #7 but it's the sweet scalloped details on #8 I'm most eager to add to my dress collection. Are you a fan of the little pink dress? Which is your favorite?

SUMMER LOVIN'

A few highlights from last week's jaunt to Nantucket...

Family meals and Design Darling topiaries at the dinner table // Morning strolls around town, iced lattés in hand // Quality time with my adorable grandmother (and number one fan) // Wearing this tunic to the beach and to dinner // Traveling home in this dress (and possibly never taking it off)

It requires a four hour drive and a two hour ferry ride but somehow family trips to Nantucket are always worth the while. Note to self: schedule next weekend trip asap!

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A few highlights from last week's jaunt to Nantucket...

Family meals and Design Darling topiaries at the dinner table // Morning strolls around town, iced lattés in hand // Quality time with my adorable grandmother (and number one fan) // Wearing this tunic to the beach and to dinner // Traveling home in this dress (and possibly never taking it off)

It requires a four hour drive and a two hour ferry ride but somehow family trips to Nantucket are always worth the while. Note to self: schedule next weekend trip asap!

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NEW ARRIVALS!!!

My very favorite moment of owning my online boutique is that second when I get to press "publish" on a pretty batch of new arrivals. Today I added more than thirty new items, including affordable throw pillows (in every color and pattern under the sun!), chic tortoiseshell glassware, everyone's favorite pens, pom pom throw blankets, and recycled leather notebooks. I hope you love everything as much as I do! Shop all the pretty new things HERE.

My very favorite moment of owning my online boutique is that second when I get to press "publish" on a pretty batch of new arrivals. Today I added more than thirty new items, including affordable throw pillows (in every color and pattern under the sun!), chic tortoiseshell glassware, everyone's favorite pens, pom pom throw blankets, and recycled leather notebooks. I hope you love everything as much as I do! Shop all the pretty new things HERE.

TWO PENNY BLUE IN MATCHBOOK

I was so excited to interview several inspiring female entrepreneurs for Matchbook's July issue. Two of them are Erin Gates and Marie Whitney of the brand new Boston-based company Two Penny Blue. The women designed a collection of tailored blazers in bright hues and bold patterns and I personally can't wait to make my first investment — I just need to choose between the Cambridge blazer in fuchsia silk or mint linen. The best part? Each purchase contributes a school uniform to a girls' school in Kenya. What's not to love about that?!

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I was so excited to interview several inspiring female entrepreneurs for Matchbook's July issue. Two of them are Erin Gates and Marie Whitney of the brand new Boston-based company Two Penny Blue. The women designed a collection of tailored blazers in bright hues and bold patterns and I personally can't wait to make my first investment — I just need to choose between the Cambridge blazer in fuchsia silk or mint linen. The best part? Each purchase contributes a school uniform to a girls' school in Kenya. What's not to love about that?!

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CHIC SHOPPERS

I like when little things make a big difference. My mom gave me three Baggu bags when I went off to live in San Francisco last summer and, in addition to being environmentally friendly, they made me happy peeking out of my shopping cart. Now I'm coveting one of the lovely leather options as well...

Tan leather // Pink nylon // Metallic leather

Yellow leather // Green nylon // Turquoise nylon

Have any of you tried Baggu bags? Which of these would you choose?

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I like when little things make a big difference. My mom gave me three Baggu bags when I went off to live in San Francisco last summer and, in addition to being environmentally friendly, they made me happy peeking out of my shopping cart. Now I'm coveting one of the lovely leather options as well...

Tan leather // Pink nylon // Metallic leather

Yellow leather // Green nylon // Turquoise nylon

Have any of you tried Baggu bags? Which of these would you choose?

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WEEKEND WARDROBE

Loren Hope earrings // MiH Jeans top (pretty sure I would live in this!) // Wendy Mink necklace

Rag & Bone jeans // Madewell belt // Pour La Victoire wedges (now on sale!)

I have a couple more days on Nantucket and you can bet I'll be soaking up every second! A flowy top, white jeans, and leather wedges are precisely what I'd like to be wearing for dinner with the cousins and evening detours into town for ice cream cones at the Juice Bar. What are you all up to this weekend?

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Loren Hope earrings // MiH Jeans top (pretty sure I would live in this!) // Wendy Mink necklace

Rag & Bone jeans // Madewell belt // Pour La Victoire wedges (now on sale!)

I have a couple more days on Nantucket and you can bet I'll be soaking up every second! A flowy top, white jeans, and leather wedges are precisely what I'd like to be wearing for dinner with the cousins and evening detours into town for ice cream cones at the Juice Bar. What are you all up to this weekend?

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SUMMER FUN

Seriously in love with this shoot for Dior's Cruise 2012 lookbook (and even more so as I'm on vacation myself!). I hope you are all having some summer fun of your own today! 

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Seriously in love with this shoot for Dior's Cruise 2012 lookbook (and even more so as I'm on vacation myself!). I hope you are all having some summer fun of your own today! 

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FOURTH OF JULY

Have a good one.

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Have a good one.

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COLLECTING MOMENTS

I saw a quote the other day (on Pinterest naturally) about collecting moments, not things. Here are a few moments I've been "collecting" recently... with plenty more to come on Nantucket this week!

A coffee date in the shade (where we shot our first His & Hers post this winter!) // Roses in our garden // Brunch with my sister and cousins at the Smith // Navy and pink in our backyard

Afternoon cuddles with Rory // The sweetest care package ever from Ashley // A picture from a happy customer whose daughter gave monogrammed picture frames as graduation gifts // An impromptu sushi date at the beach

The lake where we spent the weekend (I couldn't get enough of that view!) // New washi tape from a cute Etsy shop // A favorite Emma Graham dress I can't wait to wear on Nantucket this week // The sweetest little face you ever did see!

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I saw a quote the other day (on Pinterest naturally) about collecting moments, not things. Here are a few moments I've been "collecting" recently... with plenty more to come on Nantucket this week!

A coffee date in the shade (where we shot our first His & Hers post this winter!) // Roses in our garden // Brunch with my sister and cousins at the Smith // Navy and pink in our backyard

Afternoon cuddles with Rory // The sweetest care package ever from Ashley // A picture from a happy customer whose daughter gave monogrammed picture frames as graduation gifts // An impromptu sushi date at the beach

The lake where we spent the weekend (I couldn't get enough of that view!) // New washi tape from a cute Etsy shop // A favorite Emma Graham dress I can't wait to wear on Nantucket this week // The sweetest little face you ever did see!

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BACK IN STOCK!

Just a quick note to let you know that four of spring's most popular items (here and here) are now back in stock in the boutique! We don't expect they'll last long so shop to it!

Just a quick note to let you know that four of spring's most popular items (here and here) are now back in stock in the boutique! We don't expect they'll last long so shop to it!

SHOW YOUR STRIPES

Topshop eyelet peplum top // Tibi stripe tie top // Equipment silk tie top

Giles & Brother textured bangle // Loren Hope link bracelet // Soo Ihn Kim knot bangle

J.Crew striped shorts // J.Crew chino shorts // J.Crew striped silk skirt

Madewell peep toe flats // Soludos for J.Crew espadrilles // Loeffler Randall sandals

I'm packing for Nantucket today (my first vacation since the boutique launched, eek!) and getting pretty excited for a few days with minimal emailing and maximum sunning. What's not to love about a holiday where you're encouraged to frolic outdoors, rock blue and white, and top it all off with fireworks?

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Topshop eyelet peplum top // Tibi stripe tie top // Equipment silk tie top

Giles & Brother textured bangle // Loren Hope link bracelet // Soo Ihn Kim knot bangle

J.Crew striped shorts // J.Crew chino shorts // J.Crew striped silk skirt

Madewell peep toe flats // Soludos for J.Crew espadrilles // Loeffler Randall sandals

I'm packing for Nantucket today (my first vacation since the boutique launched, eek!) and getting pretty excited for a few days with minimal emailing and maximum sunning. What's not to love about a holiday where you're encouraged to frolic outdoors, rock blue and white, and top it all off with fireworks?

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WEEKEND WARDROBE

Michael and I are visiting friends from Bucknell this weekend and I'm definitely excited to spend a little time in the sun (with sunscreen, of course!). Here's my dream packing list for a weekend getaway...

(1) Saint James striped tee (2) Wooden wayfarers (3) Neutrogena sunscreen (my favorite!)

(4) Devon Baer starfish earrings (5) Marley Lilly monogrammed floppy hat

(6) Skinny Jeans white denim (just ordered these!) (7) I Love Your Style (8) Miu Miu swimsuit 

(9) Kenneth Jay Lane pearl coil bracelet (10) Dani Notes monogrammed playing cards

(11) Jack Rogers monogrammed sandals (12) J. McLaughlin monogrammed duffel

There's a lot of monogram action happening here! Definitely a summer year-round staple in my book ;) What are you all up to this weekend?

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Michael and I are visiting friends from Bucknell this weekend and I'm definitely excited to spend a little time in the sun (with sunscreen, of course!). Here's my dream packing list for a weekend getaway...

(1) Saint James striped tee (2) Wooden wayfarers (3) Neutrogena sunscreen (my favorite!)

(4) Devon Baer starfish earrings (5) Marley Lilly monogrammed floppy hat

(6) Skinny Jeans white denim (just ordered these!) (7) I Love Your Style (8) Miu Miu swimsuit 

(9) Kenneth Jay Lane pearl coil bracelet (10) Dani Notes monogrammed playing cards

(11) Jack Rogers monogrammed sandals (12) J. McLaughlin monogrammed duffel

There's a lot of monogram action happening here! Definitely a summer year-round staple in my book ;) What are you all up to this weekend?

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ALICE & TRIXIE GIVEAWAY WINNER

Thank you to everyone who entered the Alice & Trixie $250 gift card giveaway! The lucky winner is...

...entry #237, Susan from Trendy Potluck! Congratulations, Susan! Please email me so I can put you in touch with the lovely folks at Alice & Trixie. And don't forget: everyone gets 20% off with code DARLING at checkout!

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Thank you to everyone who entered the Alice & Trixie $250 gift card giveaway! The lucky winner is...

...entry #237, Susan from Trendy Potluck! Congratulations, Susan! Please email me so I can put you in touch with the lovely folks at Alice & Trixie. And don't forget: everyone gets 20% off with code DARLING at checkout!

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PARTY BRIGHTS

One of the things I miss most about college is always having a reason to dress up. Between date parties, formals, and plain old weekends, it wasn't hard to find an excuse for a new dress or pair of heels. But I know some of you are in the throes of wedding season so I suppose this one's for you!

J.Crew bangles in yellow and pink // Noir earrings // Parker wrap dress

Loren Hope colorblock necklace // Baublebar earrings // Kate Spade cocktail ring

Badgely Mischka glitter pumps // Rebecca Minkoff bag // Kenneth Jay Lane cocktail ring

I bought the turquoise cocktail ring a couple years ago and it's easily one of my favorite pieces I own. What events will you be getting dolled up for this summer?

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One of the things I miss most about college is always having a reason to dress up. Between date parties, formals, and plain old weekends, it wasn't hard to find an excuse for a new dress or pair of heels. But I know some of you are in the throes of wedding season so I suppose this one's for you!

J.Crew bangles in yellow and pink // Noir earrings // Parker wrap dress

Loren Hope colorblock necklace // Baublebar earrings // Kate Spade cocktail ring

Badgely Mischka glitter pumps // Rebecca Minkoff bag // Kenneth Jay Lane cocktail ring

I bought the turquoise cocktail ring a couple years ago and it's easily one of my favorite pieces I own. What events will you be getting dolled up for this summer?

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DESK DU JOUR

I was instantly taken with this unique desk setup on a round dining table. Different? Yes. But just as practical? Totally. I love being able to spread out while I work and this seems like a great solution, particularly if you're using a laptop that can be moved in case you want to use the table for its intended purpose!

Kollection monogrammed stationery // Anthropologie metallic cork pencil cup // Design Darling vase

Design Darling acrylic tape dispenser // Kamoi Kakoshi washi tape // Container Store magazine holder

Apple Macbook Pro // Freshly Picked mouse pad // Container Store document box

Sparrow's Nest notebook // Delfonics pens // Design Darling gold lacquer tray

Poppin ruler // Container Store wastebasket // Ikea round table

I thought I'd do a fun round-up of pretty things for your desktop. Notebooks, office supplies, pens and pencils... What's your workspace weakness?

*Workspace discovered here, please comment if you know the original source!

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I was instantly taken with this unique desk setup on a round dining table. Different? Yes. But just as practical? Totally. I love being able to spread out while I work and this seems like a great solution, particularly if you're using a laptop that can be moved in case you want to use the table for its intended purpose!

Kollection monogrammed stationery // Anthropologie metallic cork pencil cup // Design Darling vase

Design Darling acrylic tape dispenser // Kamoi Kakoshi washi tape // Container Store magazine holder

Apple Macbook Pro // Freshly Picked mouse pad // Container Store document box

Sparrow's Nest notebook // Delfonics pens // Design Darling gold lacquer tray

Poppin ruler // Container Store wastebasket // Ikea round table

I thought I'd do a fun round-up of pretty things for your desktop. Notebooks, office supplies, pens and pencils... What's your workspace weakness?

*Workspace discovered here, please comment if you know the original source!

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KENNETH JAY LANE ON GILT GROUPE

Just a quick note to let you know that the Kenneth Jay Lane elephant bangle I shared on Instagram yesterday (as well as a bevy of other beautiful baubles!) is available again on Gilt Groupe. Sign up here and let me know what you find!

Just a quick note to let you know that the Kenneth Jay Lane elephant bangle I shared on Instagram yesterday (as well as a bevy of other beautiful baubles!) is available again on Gilt Groupe. Sign up here and let me know what you find!