stationery lust

i know i'm not the first to blog about the beauty that is mr. boddington's studio but, on the off chance that you've spent your life beneath a large boulder, i thought i would share some of my favorites here anyway.

for the lazy ones who haven't sent out their holiday cards yet:

of course, those who were on their A game this year deserve a little somethin' somethin':

how about some stationery in a fancy navy pattern?

or a more whimsical set in lime and script?

let's not forget this orange and pink number!

these folks seem to have thought of everything: wedding invitations with maps, the most charming patterned envelope liners, monogrammed stamps for your envelopes... i think i'm in love.

p.s. merry christmas to anyone who might be reading!

i know i'm not the first to blog about the beauty that is mr. boddington's studio but, on the off chance that you've spent your life beneath a large boulder, i thought i would share some of my favorites here anyway.

for the lazy ones who haven't sent out their holiday cards yet:

of course, those who were on their A game this year deserve a little somethin' somethin':

how about some stationery in a fancy navy pattern?

or a more whimsical set in lime and script?

let's not forget this orange and pink number!

these folks seem to have thought of everything: wedding invitations with maps, the most charming patterned envelope liners, monogrammed stamps for your envelopes... i think i'm in love.

p.s. merry christmas to anyone who might be reading!

bunk beds done right

now i know what you're thinking: bunk beds belong in dorm rooms and army barracks, right? wrong. as we look for ways to sleep sixteen people in our house this christmas, i'm thinking a room of gorgeous built-in bunk beds would be just the thing, especially if it looked anything like these examples:

a chic turquoise and lime color scheme lends a grown-up look to a playful set-up.

check out the details on the bed and the ladder — this room is not messing around.

bunk beds complete the unpretentious feel of a casual summerhouse.

and provide a jungle gym for their inhabitants!

another example of a sophisticated palette that allows the space to grow with the kids.

did these rooms manage to convince you?

now i know what you're thinking: bunk beds belong in dorm rooms and army barracks, right? wrong. as we look for ways to sleep sixteen people in our house this christmas, i'm thinking a room of gorgeous built-in bunk beds would be just the thing, especially if it looked anything like these examples:

a chic turquoise and lime color scheme lends a grown-up look to a playful set-up.

check out the details on the bed and the ladder — this room is not messing around.

bunk beds complete the unpretentious feel of a casual summerhouse.

and provide a jungle gym for their inhabitants!

another example of a sophisticated palette that allows the space to grow with the kids.

did these rooms manage to convince you?

style icon {blake lively}

the gossip girl star outshines her costars in age-appropriate looks for both day and night. preppy, tasteful, with the occasional pop of bright color... what's not to love?

not your average LBD... a square neckline and flirty peplum take this look to another level.

the popped collar and upswept hair keep this look fun and not too businesslike.

the perfect look for new year's eve: subtle with a bit of sparkle.

casual chic in jeans and boots.

girly girl: wavy hair, playful jewelry, platform sandals.

monochromatic...

...then bam! she ups the wow factor in hot pink and leg-lengthening nude heels.

and the perfect note to end on: her signature tousled locks and this bangin' backless number.

the gossip girl star outshines her costars in age-appropriate looks for both day and night. preppy, tasteful, with the occasional pop of bright color... what's not to love?

not your average LBD... a square neckline and flirty peplum take this look to another level.

the popped collar and upswept hair keep this look fun and not too businesslike.

the perfect look for new year's eve: subtle with a bit of sparkle.

casual chic in jeans and boots.

girly girl: wavy hair, playful jewelry, platform sandals.

monochromatic...

...then bam! she ups the wow factor in hot pink and leg-lengthening nude heels.

and the perfect note to end on: her signature tousled locks and this bangin' backless number.