Elegant Touch

I'm so excited to introduce you all to my first sponsors! First up is Elegant Touch, a gorgeous Etsy shop full of designer pillows! 

{$55}

{via Jamie Meares}

Olga's flawless fabric choices cover all the latest design trends. I would love this suzani pinwheel print propped up against this sage green armchair, wouldn't you?

{$35}

{via Houzz}

I love the design of this red and purple suzani — and you already know i love the color combo! How fun would it be on a red chippendale chair?

{$40}

{via The Decorista}

Ikat is everywhere right now and I don't see why it shouldn't be incorporated into this lovely little seating area as well. A white armchair trimmed with nailheads and topped with red ikat? To die for!

{$50 for the pair}

{Ashley Whittaker}

Still itching for your imperial trellis fix? This pair would be perfect for an end-of-summer soirée.

Sponsorship on Design Darling includes a 150x150 ad in the sidebar and one sponsored post to introduce your work to my readers. Interested in learning more? Email me at mhoran@optonline.net!

I'm so excited to introduce you all to my first sponsors! First up is Elegant Touch, a gorgeous Etsy shop full of designer pillows! 

{$55}

{via Jamie Meares}

Olga's flawless fabric choices cover all the latest design trends. I would love this suzani pinwheel print propped up against this sage green armchair, wouldn't you?

{$35}

{via Houzz}

I love the design of this red and purple suzani — and you already know i love the color combo! How fun would it be on a red chippendale chair?

{$40}

{via The Decorista}

Ikat is everywhere right now and I don't see why it shouldn't be incorporated into this lovely little seating area as well. A white armchair trimmed with nailheads and topped with red ikat? To die for!

{$50 for the pair}

{Ashley Whittaker}

Still itching for your imperial trellis fix? This pair would be perfect for an end-of-summer soirée.

Sponsorship on Design Darling includes a 150x150 ad in the sidebar and one sponsored post to introduce your work to my readers. Interested in learning more? Email me at mhoran@optonline.net!

Friday Finds

Cassandra featured the world's most glamorous game of ping pong...

Ally shared a new host of window seat eye candy...

Leah's endearing thank you notes made me giggle...

Jo and Kim introduced me to a new favorite interior photographer...

And Mrs. Lilien made the party barge chic in a particularly fabulous post.

My weekend will consist of Bid Night on Friday and Welcome Night on Saturday — any other Alpha Chi Omegas out there?! I hope your weekend is full of friends and fun and I'll see you all on Monday!

Cassandra featured the world's most glamorous game of ping pong...

Ally shared a new host of window seat eye candy...

Leah's endearing thank you notes made me giggle...

Jo and Kim introduced me to a new favorite interior photographer...

And Mrs. Lilien made the party barge chic in a particularly fabulous post.

My weekend will consist of Bid Night on Friday and Welcome Night on Saturday — any other Alpha Chi Omegas out there?! I hope your weekend is full of friends and fun and I'll see you all on Monday!

Leopard Love

Looking forward to incorporating a little leopard love into my fall wardrobe. What trends are you loving lately?

Looking forward to incorporating a little leopard love into my fall wardrobe. What trends are you loving lately?

Desk Du Jour

{Elle Decor}

{Elle Decor}

Ladies In Lace

Equal parts sexy and ladylike, a little lace is a must-have in every modern woman's wardrobe. Whether you don it in daytime or reserve it for evening wear, you can achieve a look that's just as put together as those of these leading ladies.

{Photos via Day Old News, InStyle, Love, Lipstick and Pearls, and People}

Equal parts sexy and ladylike, a little lace is a must-have in every modern woman's wardrobe. Whether you don it in daytime or reserve it for evening wear, you can achieve a look that's just as put together as those of these leading ladies.

{Photos via Day Old News, InStyle, Love, Lipstick and Pearls, and People}

Happy {Girly Girl} Weekend

{via Bleubird Vintage}

Recruitment for my sorority is underway and it's time to walk the walk and talk the talk! I hope you have an equally action-packed weekend wherever you are...

{W Magazine}

...and squeeze in a little cuddle or breakfast in bed. Have a good one and see you on Monday!

{via Bleubird Vintage}

Recruitment for my sorority is underway and it's time to walk the walk and talk the talk! I hope you have an equally action-packed weekend wherever you are...

{W Magazine}

...and squeeze in a little cuddle or breakfast in bed. Have a good one and see you on Monday!

Zzz

{Grant K. Gibson via The Neo-Traditionalist}

{Shaun Jackson}

Quite wishing I were still in bed this morning, preferably in one of these dark and handsome boudoirs where I could draw the shades and catch up on a little much-needed rest. 

{Grant K. Gibson via The Neo-Traditionalist}

{Shaun Jackson}

Quite wishing I were still in bed this morning, preferably in one of these dark and handsome boudoirs where I could draw the shades and catch up on a little much-needed rest. 

The Long And Short Of It

Shorts are a surprisingly versatile staple that work double duty for day, night, summer, and fall alike. Don't believe me? Look to these leading ladies for a little transitional wardrobe inspiration.

March Style Icon Gwyneth Paltrow rocks a high-waisted pair with a simple white button-down, mixed metal accessories, and black pointed toe pumps. 

Blake Lively, who made an appearance in my Style Icon series in February, works the same palette in a down-to-there white blazer...

...and updates the formula with a sequined blazer and oxford pumps for an evening appearance. 

A summer tan pairs well with a pale blue blazer, khaki shorts, and gorgeous leather heels — and suits April Style Icon Cameron Diaz's casually chic style to a T.

A wool blazer and tweed shorts work well paired with neutral tights for fall.

Positively obsessed with the look on the left! Pink shorts and a metallic jacket make for effortless summer-into-fall chic.

P.S. I'll be over at Splendid Willow today sharing a summer postcard and I hope you'll meet me there!

Shorts are a surprisingly versatile staple that work double duty for day, night, summer, and fall alike. Don't believe me? Look to these leading ladies for a little transitional wardrobe inspiration.

March Style Icon Gwyneth Paltrow rocks a high-waisted pair with a simple white button-down, mixed metal accessories, and black pointed toe pumps. 

Blake Lively, who made an appearance in my Style Icon series in February, works the same palette in a down-to-there white blazer...

...and updates the formula with a sequined blazer and oxford pumps for an evening appearance. 

A summer tan pairs well with a pale blue blazer, khaki shorts, and gorgeous leather heels — and suits April Style Icon Cameron Diaz's casually chic style to a T.

A wool blazer and tweed shorts work well paired with neutral tights for fall.

Positively obsessed with the look on the left! Pink shorts and a metallic jacket make for effortless summer-into-fall chic.

P.S. I'll be over at Splendid Willow today sharing a summer postcard and I hope you'll meet me there!

Papered Powder Rooms

I've long preferred paint over wallpaper (too many hours spent stripping paper in an aunt's kitchen I think) but these pretty bathrooms have me reconsidering. Graphic wallpaper is perfect for small rooms like bathrooms and closets where you can make a big statement without worrying about how to decorate around it. 

{Massucco Warner Miller}

The forever chic Scalamandré zebra paper that I swooned over in Kate Spade's bathroom is again gorgeous with gold accents and exposed plumbing. I swear this design firm can do no wrong!

{Caroline Decesare via Full House}

How darling is this black and white chair pattern? It reminds me of Annechovie's wildly chic chair prints. Note the black ceiling — design is in the details.

{Lonny}

Monogrammed hand towels are the perfect finishing touch in this floral bath. What a welcoming addition for guests!

Have you wallpapered any rooms in your house? Do you restrict bold patterns to smaller rooms? And lastly have you seen Jonathan Adler's insane collection of wallpaper? To die for.

I've long preferred paint over wallpaper (too many hours spent stripping paper in an aunt's kitchen I think) but these pretty bathrooms have me reconsidering. Graphic wallpaper is perfect for small rooms like bathrooms and closets where you can make a big statement without worrying about how to decorate around it. 

{Massucco Warner Miller}

The forever chic Scalamandré zebra paper that I swooned over in Kate Spade's bathroom is again gorgeous with gold accents and exposed plumbing. I swear this design firm can do no wrong!

{Caroline Decesare via Full House}

How darling is this black and white chair pattern? It reminds me of Annechovie's wildly chic chair prints. Note the black ceiling — design is in the details.

{Lonny}

Monogrammed hand towels are the perfect finishing touch in this floral bath. What a welcoming addition for guests!

Have you wallpapered any rooms in your house? Do you restrict bold patterns to smaller rooms? And lastly have you seen Jonathan Adler's insane collection of wallpaper? To die for.

Back In Action

{via {This Is Glamorous}}

My sincere apologies for falling behind on blogging last week. As some of you may know, I am in the midst of moving into my off-campus house at Bucknell and have been buried in a sea of boxes and clothes for the past few days. Add to the mix catching up with friends whom I hadn't seen since leaving for France last January, attending rush meetings for my sorority, and training for my job with Alumni Relations and it's been one busy week! Daily blogging will resume immediately and I promise I'll return your comments and emails the first chance I get. Thank you for hanging in there!

{via {This Is Glamorous}}

My sincere apologies for falling behind on blogging last week. As some of you may know, I am in the midst of moving into my off-campus house at Bucknell and have been buried in a sea of boxes and clothes for the past few days. Add to the mix catching up with friends whom I hadn't seen since leaving for France last January, attending rush meetings for my sorority, and training for my job with Alumni Relations and it's been one busy week! Daily blogging will resume immediately and I promise I'll return your comments and emails the first chance I get. Thank you for hanging in there!