ANNE HEPFER DESIGNS

You know what's even better than discovering a new favorite interior designer? Finding a new favorite interior designer whose projects are beautifully photographed and whose website is well-designed. Thank you, Anne Hepfer, for fulfilling all three criteria and making it difficult to narrow down my favorite spaces for this post...

Those mirrored doors. That painted ceiling. That ceiling fixture. That blue canopy. That dreamy pedestal sink. Need I go on? See more of Anne's work here.

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You know what's even better than discovering a new favorite interior designer? Finding a new favorite interior designer whose projects are beautifully photographed and whose website is well-designed. Thank you, Anne Hepfer, for fulfilling all three criteria and making it difficult to narrow down my favorite spaces for this post...

Those mirrored doors. That painted ceiling. That ceiling fixture. That blue canopy. That dreamy pedestal sink. Need I go on? See more of Anne's work here.

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FINAL DAY TO ORDER FOR CHRISTMAS!

(1) Monogrammed navy cuff (2) Monogrammed acrylic pencil cup and Le Pens (3) #ThingsWeLove pencil set

(4) Recycled leather business card cases and notebooks (5) Worcester jar matches

(6) Mr. & Mrs. mug (7) Zebra dishes in turquoise and lime green (8) Monogrammed acrylic tray

Today is your last chance to place an order from the boutique in time for Christmas! Please note that cut-off dates for iPhone cases, leather goods, and stationery have already passed but all the items pictured above are still available and will arrive in time for the holiday. As always thank you for your support and feel free to email me with any questions! 

(1) Monogrammed navy cuff (2) Monogrammed acrylic pencil cup and Le Pens (3) #ThingsWeLove pencil set

(4) Recycled leather business card cases and notebooks (5) Worcester jar matches

(6) Mr. & Mrs. mug (7) Zebra dishes in turquoise and lime green (8) Monogrammed acrylic tray

Today is your last chance to place an order from the boutique in time for Christmas! Please note that cut-off dates for iPhone cases, leather goods, and stationery have already passed but all the items pictured above are still available and will arrive in time for the holiday. As always thank you for your support and feel free to email me with any questions! 

PAJAMA PARTY

If I'm telling the truth, I've spent the majority of the past week packing orders in my pajamas. I'm totally not complaining but I'm a little over my old sorority t-shirts and flannel pajama pants that have definitely seen better days. If I'm going to work in pajamas, I might as well own it, right? Thinking it's time for a little upgrade...

Three J NYC gingham pajama set // J.Crew gingham pajama set // Eberjey piped pajama set

J.Crew piped nightshirt (monogram it!) // Three J NYC polka dot silk pajama set // J.Crew piped pajama set

Even if your workwear is a tad more formal than mine of late (I sure hope so!), wouldn't these be perfect attire for Christmas morning? Oh and if it's warm where you are don't talk to me I'm so jealous I'm smitten with this short sleeve set. Happy weekend everyone! xx

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If I'm telling the truth, I've spent the majority of the past week packing orders in my pajamas. I'm totally not complaining but I'm a little over my old sorority t-shirts and flannel pajama pants that have definitely seen better days. If I'm going to work in pajamas, I might as well own it, right? Thinking it's time for a little upgrade...

Three J NYC gingham pajama set // J.Crew gingham pajama set // Eberjey piped pajama set

J.Crew piped nightshirt (monogram it!) // Three J NYC polka dot silk pajama set // J.Crew piped pajama set

Even if your workwear is a tad more formal than mine of late (I sure hope so!), wouldn't these be perfect attire for Christmas morning? Oh and if it's warm where you are don't talk to me I'm so jealous I'm smitten with this short sleeve set. Happy weekend everyone! xx

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AROUND THE HOUSE

I love Instagram as much as the next girl but every now and then it's nice to take out my DSLR camera for something besides product shots for the boutique. Here are a few recent scenes around the house...

My beloved Tory Burch satchel on the coffee table. (All leather goods need to stay far away from Rory...)

The umbrella stand (a Joss & Main score!) and needlepoint cushion in our foyer.

Artwork that I'll eventually get around to framing: Sarah Tucker peony photograph, Fifi du Vie adventurers print, Sugar Paper hello darling print, Gallery Wall watercolor.

I've long since crossed #50 off my 101 in 1001 list but I can't seem to stop buying coffee table books. Still love this as a holiday gift idea!

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I love Instagram as much as the next girl but every now and then it's nice to take out my DSLR camera for something besides product shots for the boutique. Here are a few recent scenes around the house...

My beloved Tory Burch satchel on the coffee table. (All leather goods need to stay far away from Rory...)

The umbrella stand (a Joss & Main score!) and needlepoint cushion in our foyer.

Artwork that I'll eventually get around to framing: Sarah Tucker peony photograph, Fifi du Vie adventurers print, Sugar Paper hello darling print, Gallery Wall watercolor.

I've long since crossed #50 off my 101 in 1001 list but I can't seem to stop buying coffee table books. Still love this as a holiday gift idea!

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INTRODUCING FAB

Today I'm excited to be sharing one of my new favorite sites, Fab. It's a great resource for beautifully designed art, home goods, and gifts. Their holiday shop is brimming with last-minute gift ideas like the following:

Knife set // Turkish towel // Citrus-infusing water bottle // Pink skateboard

Baggu bag // 7 print // Gold can piggy bank // Knitted pouf

I totally want the 7 print and the water bottle but I tried to choose items that at least one person in my life would love to receive! Pretty knife set for a holiday hostess gift? Hot pink skateboard your siblings will fight over? Baggu bag stocking stuffer to make your mom's grocery shopping a little more stylish? Check, check, check. Check out Fab's holiday shop here and let me know what you find!

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Today I'm excited to be sharing one of my new favorite sites, Fab. It's a great resource for beautifully designed art, home goods, and gifts. Their holiday shop is brimming with last-minute gift ideas like the following:

Knife set // Turkish towel // Citrus-infusing water bottle // Pink skateboard

Baggu bag // 7 print // Gold can piggy bank // Knitted pouf

I totally want the 7 print and the water bottle but I tried to choose items that at least one person in my life would love to receive! Pretty knife set for a holiday hostess gift? Hot pink skateboard your siblings will fight over? Baggu bag stocking stuffer to make your mom's grocery shopping a little more stylish? Check, check, check. Check out Fab's holiday shop here and let me know what you find!

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CHRISTMAS SPIRIT

A quick post this morning as I'm busy packing orders in Santa's workshop my dining room-turned-warehouse (sorry, Mom and Dad!). I hope you're all feeling the holiday spirit and surrounding yourselves with hot beverages, red nails, twinkling lights, and all the happy little details I love about this time of year. I'm crossing my fingers for a white Christmas and a bevy of elves to come to my aid ;) Only two weeks until Christmas morning! 

*Photos 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7

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A quick post this morning as I'm busy packing orders in Santa's workshop my dining room-turned-warehouse (sorry, Mom and Dad!). I hope you're all feeling the holiday spirit and surrounding yourselves with hot beverages, red nails, twinkling lights, and all the happy little details I love about this time of year. I'm crossing my fingers for a white Christmas and a bevy of elves to come to my aid ;) Only two weeks until Christmas morning! 

*Photos 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7

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STYLE INGREDIENTS

This weekend I was getting dressed for a Christmas dinner party and had one of those moments where I decided I hate everything in my closet. (Please tell me you know the feeling?) It's funny that I spend part of each day scrolling through gorgeous outfits on Pinterest and yet when it comes time to get dressed I'm still texting my girlfriends saying, "What are you wearing?!" 

I have a hunch that some of you might feel the same way so I decided to create a new little feature called Style Ingredients, where I'll feature a few favorite looks and break them down to see which pieces I love most about the look with links to similar products you can shop online. My hope is it will help me notice a few gaps in my wardrobe and inspire you to pull together some new looks from yours as well! 

Tortoiseshell sunglasses // Toggle coat // Cozy sweater

I'm definitely too pale for winter white but there's something very refreshing about this monochromatic look. 

Wool fedora // Pink coat // Leather gloves

If you don't see yourself rocking a fedora anytime soon, you could easily get the same look with a green scarf. It's an unexpected combo that feels totally modern with basic black underneath.

Red lipstick // Striped shirt // Sequined pants // Statement sandals

Oh, Jenna. I would wear this outfit for New Year's Eve or a fancy date or prancing around packing boxes in my dining room because it's just that cute.

What do you think — do we like this idea for a series? Any looks you'd like to see me take on? Leave a link in the comments!

*Images 1 / 2 / 3

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This weekend I was getting dressed for a Christmas dinner party and had one of those moments where I decided I hate everything in my closet. (Please tell me you know the feeling?) It's funny that I spend part of each day scrolling through gorgeous outfits on Pinterest and yet when it comes time to get dressed I'm still texting my girlfriends saying, "What are you wearing?!" 

I have a hunch that some of you might feel the same way so I decided to create a new little feature called Style Ingredients, where I'll feature a few favorite looks and break them down to see which pieces I love most about the look with links to similar products you can shop online. My hope is it will help me notice a few gaps in my wardrobe and inspire you to pull together some new looks from yours as well! 

Tortoiseshell sunglasses // Toggle coat // Cozy sweater

I'm definitely too pale for winter white but there's something very refreshing about this monochromatic look. 

Wool fedora // Pink coat // Leather gloves

If you don't see yourself rocking a fedora anytime soon, you could easily get the same look with a green scarf. It's an unexpected combo that feels totally modern with basic black underneath.

Red lipstick // Striped shirt // Sequined pants // Statement sandals

Oh, Jenna. I would wear this outfit for New Year's Eve or a fancy date or prancing around packing boxes in my dining room because it's just that cute.

What do you think — do we like this idea for a series? Any looks you'd like to see me take on? Leave a link in the comments!

*Images 1 / 2 / 3

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CINDERELLA SHOES.

"Heels for the girl who only wears flats." They're perfect.

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"Heels for the girl who only wears flats." They're perfect.

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CHRISTMAS CUT-OFF DATES

First let me say that I am completely blown away by your support of my little boutique this holiday season. From the bottom of my heart, thank you, thank you, thank you! 

Here's the cut-off calendar if you'd like to place an order in time for Christmas. These dates will be mentioned at the top of each product description so please note we cannot guarantee delivery in time for Christmas if your order is/was not placed by the date specified above. 

The deadline for leather goods and stationery is this Wednesday and you'll be able to order everything else (including decor, jewelry, and monogrammed acrylic pieces) through Monday, December 17. As always, please feel free to email me with any customer service questions and thank you again for your unbelievable support!

First let me say that I am completely blown away by your support of my little boutique this holiday season. From the bottom of my heart, thank you, thank you, thank you! 

Here's the cut-off calendar if you'd like to place an order in time for Christmas. These dates will be mentioned at the top of each product description so please note we cannot guarantee delivery in time for Christmas if your order is/was not placed by the date specified above. 

The deadline for leather goods and stationery is this Wednesday and you'll be able to order everything else (including decor, jewelry, and monogrammed acrylic pieces) through Monday, December 17. As always, please feel free to email me with any customer service questions and thank you again for your unbelievable support!

A VERY J.CREW CHRISTMAS

We celebrate Christmas with everyone on my mom's side of the family which means it's one of the few times a year all nine cousins are in the same place! My grandmother likes us to open presents one by one so everyone can appreciate the thought that went into each gift. It makes the magic of Christmas last a little bit longer and it's always fun to see what everyone had in mind while doing their Christmas shopping. For the past few years it's safe to say we've had a very J.Crew Christmas... :)

iPhone case // Scalloped bikini (obsessed!) // Soap

Striped shirt // Bling button cardigan

Striped Baggu // Necklace // Silk tank

J.Crew is probably the one place where all of us — girls and boys — can find something we have to have so it's kind of a slam dunk for giving and getting. What's your one-stop holiday shop? Do you celebrate with your immediate or extended family? I can't believe it's only 19 days away!

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We celebrate Christmas with everyone on my mom's side of the family which means it's one of the few times a year all nine cousins are in the same place! My grandmother likes us to open presents one by one so everyone can appreciate the thought that went into each gift. It makes the magic of Christmas last a little bit longer and it's always fun to see what everyone had in mind while doing their Christmas shopping. For the past few years it's safe to say we've had a very J.Crew Christmas... :)

iPhone case // Scalloped bikini (obsessed!) // Soap

Striped shirt // Bling button cardigan

Striped Baggu // Necklace // Silk tank

J.Crew is probably the one place where all of us — girls and boys — can find something we have to have so it's kind of a slam dunk for giving and getting. What's your one-stop holiday shop? Do you celebrate with your immediate or extended family? I can't believe it's only 19 days away!

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THREE EASY PARTY LOOKS

1. The party dress with girly bows and sparkle. 

Reiss dress // Lulu Frost for J.Crew earrings // Red Valentino bag // Ann Taylor shoes

2. The bright skirt with festive gold accessories.

Maje top // Loren Hope necklace // Milly skirt // Kate Spade shoes

3. A silk camisole and tuxedo pant in classic black and white.

Tibi camisole // Rachel Zoe earrings // J.Crew pants // J.Crew bangle // Madewell shoes

Just a little style inspiration for dressing up, for the holidays and beyond! Which look are you most likely to sport this season?

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1. The party dress with girly bows and sparkle. 

Reiss dress // Lulu Frost for J.Crew earrings // Red Valentino bag // Ann Taylor shoes

2. The bright skirt with festive gold accessories.

Maje top // Loren Hope necklace // Milly skirt // Kate Spade shoes

3. A silk camisole and tuxedo pant in classic black and white.

Tibi camisole // Rachel Zoe earrings // J.Crew pants // J.Crew bangle // Madewell shoes

Just a little style inspiration for dressing up, for the holidays and beyond! Which look are you most likely to sport this season?

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LAST DAY TO ORDER iPHONE CASES!

Just a quick note to let you know today's the last day to order an Emily Ley iPhone case from the boutique in time for guaranteed Christmas delivery! There will be upcoming cut-off dates for Loren Hope jewelry and Kollection stationery as well. Thank you all for your continued support! xx

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Just a quick note to let you know today's the last day to order an Emily Ley iPhone case from the boutique in time for guaranteed Christmas delivery! There will be upcoming cut-off dates for Loren Hope jewelry and Kollection stationery as well. Thank you all for your continued support! xx

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DIY LETTER WREATH

In the spirit of Monday's post about ten ways to decorate for Christmas, we got started this weekend placing candles in the windows and hanging garland over the front door. My mom had seen this adorable wreath and decided to recreate it with materials we had on hand. I love the way it turned out!

Materials: hand pliers, chicken wire, metal wire, and some sort of greenery (we used boxwood from our backyard but any kind of garland would do!).

1. Cut your chicken wire and lay out your shape. We did "H" for our last name but you could make any shape you like or even three letters for a monogram!

2. Twist each piece of chicken wire into a tube shape. This doesn't need to be perfect — just three-dimensional so you can secure your greenery to the wire.

3. Wrap your greenery around each part of the letter and secure with metal twist ties as needed.

5. Go back and trim as necessary. 

6. Ta da! You're almost finished. Now wrap with Christmas lights...

7. And hang on your front door! You'll be the envy of the neighborhood. ;)

What do you think?! Any fun holiday DIY projects you've tackled lately? 

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In the spirit of Monday's post about ten ways to decorate for Christmas, we got started this weekend placing candles in the windows and hanging garland over the front door. My mom had seen this adorable wreath and decided to recreate it with materials we had on hand. I love the way it turned out!

Materials: hand pliers, chicken wire, metal wire, and some sort of greenery (we used boxwood from our backyard but any kind of garland would do!).

1. Cut your chicken wire and lay out your shape. We did "H" for our last name but you could make any shape you like or even three letters for a monogram!

2. Twist each piece of chicken wire into a tube shape. This doesn't need to be perfect — just three-dimensional so you can secure your greenery to the wire.

3. Wrap your greenery around each part of the letter and secure with metal twist ties as needed.

5. Go back and trim as necessary. 

6. Ta da! You're almost finished. Now wrap with Christmas lights...

7. And hang on your front door! You'll be the envy of the neighborhood. ;)

What do you think?! Any fun holiday DIY projects you've tackled lately? 

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ALT SUMMIT 2013

I'm so excited to share that I'll be speaking on a panel at Alt Summit in Salt Lake City! I've always wanted to attend the conference and to go as a speaker is a dream come true. I'll be speaking about my experience of opening an online shop and I'm so excited to meet lots of new blogger friends and soak up lots of advice and inspiration from fellow panelists! 

One teeny tiny problem: I just found out a few weeks ago that I'll be attending which means I've done nothing about a hotel room and the Grand America is already sold out. My girls Molly and Sally insist it's the most convenient place to stay so if anyone's looking for a roommate, please please please holler! And if you have a ticket you're looking to part with, I know our friend Bradley is interested. Send me an email if you can help with either and I'll shower you with hugs and presents ;) Thank you in advance and can't wait to see some of you there!

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I'm so excited to share that I'll be speaking on a panel at Alt Summit in Salt Lake City! I've always wanted to attend the conference and to go as a speaker is a dream come true. I'll be speaking about my experience of opening an online shop and I'm so excited to meet lots of new blogger friends and soak up lots of advice and inspiration from fellow panelists! 

One teeny tiny problem: I just found out a few weeks ago that I'll be attending which means I've done nothing about a hotel room and the Grand America is already sold out. My girls Molly and Sally insist it's the most convenient place to stay so if anyone's looking for a roommate, please please please holler! And if you have a ticket you're looking to part with, I know our friend Bradley is interested. Send me an email if you can help with either and I'll shower you with hugs and presents ;) Thank you in advance and can't wait to see some of you there!

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HOLIDAY DRESS GUIDE

J.Crew // Topshop (on sale) // BB Dakota (less than $100) // Topshop // Milly

Club Monaco // Club Monaco // Kate Spade (rent it for $85) // J.Crew // Tracy Reese (rent it for $75)

Who has a fun holiday event coming up?! A few of my sorority sisters were asking for this year's holiday dress guide on Facebook so here goes: girly bows, sophisticated leather, and a splash of hot pink for good measure. Are you all familiar with Rent The Runway? I totally rented a Tibi dress for New Year's Eve last year and highly recommend it!

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J.Crew // Topshop (on sale) // BB Dakota (less than $100) // Topshop // Milly

Club Monaco // Club Monaco // Kate Spade (rent it for $85) // J.Crew // Tracy Reese (rent it for $75)

Who has a fun holiday event coming up?! A few of my sorority sisters were asking for this year's holiday dress guide on Facebook so here goes: girly bows, sophisticated leather, and a splash of hot pink for good measure. Are you all familiar with Rent The Runway? I totally rented a Tibi dress for New Year's Eve last year and highly recommend it!

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KATE SPADE HOLIDAY SHOPPING EVENT

Nothing puts me in the holiday spirit more than getting dolled up and sipping champagne with friends old and new... which is just one of the reasons why I had so much fun hosting Kate Spade's holiday party in Greenwich a couple weeks ago! I'm hoping to have professional photos to share with you but here are a few memorable moments captured on Instagram...

The gorgeous shoe wall in the Greenwich store... Scroll down to see which pair came home with me!

I couldn't get enough of these cheeky canvas bags (here and here).

This adorable bow ring (similar) was the perfect finishing touch for my Essie "Fiesta" manicure.

Loved that both of my parents could make it! Psst, I wore this dress and I'm obsessed. I'm already inventing excuses to wear it again soon!

I was asked to choose five favorite pieces for holiday gifting... So hard to limit it down! Loved the disco ball appeal of this sparkly bracelet.

I got to meet Sloane from Sailing the Sea of Style... She is only 13 and already has the most precious blog! I see big things in her future :)

And finally, the shoes. Oh, the shoes! Smitten is an understatement. Thank you to everyone at Kate Spade and Elle Magazine for such a memorable evening and a perfect start to the holiday season :)

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Nothing puts me in the holiday spirit more than getting dolled up and sipping champagne with friends old and new... which is just one of the reasons why I had so much fun hosting Kate Spade's holiday party in Greenwich a couple weeks ago! I'm hoping to have professional photos to share with you but here are a few memorable moments captured on Instagram...

The gorgeous shoe wall in the Greenwich store... Scroll down to see which pair came home with me!

I couldn't get enough of these cheeky canvas bags (here and here).

This adorable bow ring (similar) was the perfect finishing touch for my Essie "Fiesta" manicure.

Loved that both of my parents could make it! Psst, I wore this dress and I'm obsessed. I'm already inventing excuses to wear it again soon!

I was asked to choose five favorite pieces for holiday gifting... So hard to limit it down! Loved the disco ball appeal of this sparkly bracelet.

I got to meet Sloane from Sailing the Sea of Style... She is only 13 and already has the most precious blog! I see big things in her future :)

And finally, the shoes. Oh, the shoes! Smitten is an understatement. Thank you to everyone at Kate Spade and Elle Magazine for such a memorable evening and a perfect start to the holiday season :)

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