This Or That?

{Mara Hoffman V Wire Bikini in Neon Pink, $172}

{Victoria's Secret Bandeau Top and Matching Bottoms in Neon Watermelon, $68}

Can you tell I'm doing my best to pretend it's not actually below freezing where I am? I asked my boyfriend for the Victoria's Secret bikini for Christmas. The color — and the price! — are spot on and will be perfect for our senior trip to Hilton Head, South Carolina, come May. It can't come soon enough!

{Mara Hoffman V Wire Bikini in Neon Pink, $172}

{Victoria's Secret Bandeau Top and Matching Bottoms in Neon Watermelon, $68}

Can you tell I'm doing my best to pretend it's not actually below freezing where I am? I asked my boyfriend for the Victoria's Secret bikini for Christmas. The color — and the price! — are spot on and will be perfect for our senior trip to Hilton Head, South Carolina, come May. It can't come soon enough!

Pink & Leopard

There is something so aesthetically pleasing about this unlikely styling of a hot pink shift and a leopard print clutch. I haven't been able to get it out of my head since spotting it on the stunning tumblr of Patterson Maker and I'm not sure that I want to. Charming, isn't it?

There is something so aesthetically pleasing about this unlikely styling of a hot pink shift and a leopard print clutch. I haven't been able to get it out of my head since spotting it on the stunning tumblr of Patterson Maker and I'm not sure that I want to. Charming, isn't it?

Quote Du Jour

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Beautiful Boudoir

I know issue two of Rue Magazine has come and gone but I'm still hung up on these two photos from Crystal's stunning Chicago apartment. The mix of patterns is brilliant and the styling is effortlessly chic. It makes me excited to see what Crystal will do with her new place in San Francisco!

P.S. Please check out my guest post on Apartment #34 today! Erin is a total sweetheart and I'm so happy to be participating in her series on "hibernation."

I know issue two of Rue Magazine has come and gone but I'm still hung up on these two photos from Crystal's stunning Chicago apartment. The mix of patterns is brilliant and the styling is effortlessly chic. It makes me excited to see what Crystal will do with her new place in San Francisco!

P.S. Please check out my guest post on Apartment #34 today! Erin is a total sweetheart and I'm so happy to be participating in her series on "hibernation."

Vote For Rue!

I would be so grateful if you each could take a moment (not even 30 seconds!) to vote for Rue Magazine in Casa Sugar's favorite online magazine poll. You'll recall that I attended their launch party and did a little writing for their second issue — your support would mean the world to me!

I would be so grateful if you each could take a moment (not even 30 seconds!) to vote for Rue Magazine in Casa Sugar's favorite online magazine poll. You'll recall that I attended their launch party and did a little writing for their second issue — your support would mean the world to me!

You Only Live Twice

{Alex and Ani You Only Live Twice Cocktail Ring, $98}

How fabulous is this navy blue cocktail ring? I'm absolutely loving the name too. There are only a couple left! Santa, do you hear me? 

{Alex and Ani You Only Live Twice Cocktail Ring, $98}

How fabulous is this navy blue cocktail ring? I'm absolutely loving the name too. There are only a couple left! Santa, do you hear me? 

Guide To Art Schools' Top 50!

I'm so flattered to be included in Guide To Art Schools' list of the Top 50 Interior Design Blogs. Any list that features me alongside the likes of Design*Sponge, The City Sage, Little Green Notebook is A-okay in my book. Thank you all for stopping by each day and getting this little blog of mine off the ground! 

I'm so flattered to be included in Guide To Art Schools' list of the Top 50 Interior Design Blogs. Any list that features me alongside the likes of Design*Sponge, The City Sage, Little Green Notebook is A-okay in my book. Thank you all for stopping by each day and getting this little blog of mine off the ground! 

Chez Glamourai

Tell me you've seen these photos of Kelly Framel's stunning apartment featured on Apartment Therapy! I know I featured her as a Style Icon only last week but these were too good to keep to myself. There's something about a black and white palette that screams L.A. to me. How fabulous is her art wall and that massive photograph? Her little pup isn't bad either!

Tell me you've seen these photos of Kelly Framel's stunning apartment featured on Apartment Therapy! I know I featured her as a Style Icon only last week but these were too good to keep to myself. There's something about a black and white palette that screams L.A. to me. How fabulous is her art wall and that massive photograph? Her little pup isn't bad either!

505 Square Feet

Does anyone else remember this teeny tiny Swedish apartment featured on Desire to Inspire last year? I'm always so inspired by people who make the most of small spaces, whether with white walls and pared down furnishings or mirrored surfaces and effective storage. The wallpapered room divider is so chic! Do you think you could survive in 505 square feet?

Does anyone else remember this teeny tiny Swedish apartment featured on Desire to Inspire last year? I'm always so inspired by people who make the most of small spaces, whether with white walls and pared down furnishings or mirrored surfaces and effective storage. The wallpapered room divider is so chic! Do you think you could survive in 505 square feet?

With Bated Breath

Words cannot describe my excitement for the January launch of Matchbook Magazine! I find daily inspiration in the blogs of Katie Armour, Jane Lilly Warren, and Fallon Hogerty and, if these photos from their recent trek to New York are any indication of what's to come, I have no doubt that their collective effort will knock my socks off. Until then, I'll be content to follow their adventures on Facebook and Twitter in anticipation of the big day!

Words cannot describe my excitement for the January launch of Matchbook Magazine! I find daily inspiration in the blogs of Katie Armour, Jane Lilly Warren, and Fallon Hogerty and, if these photos from their recent trek to New York are any indication of what's to come, I have no doubt that their collective effort will knock my socks off. Until then, I'll be content to follow their adventures on Facebook and Twitter in anticipation of the big day!

I've Been A Busy Bee...

...because I also dreamt up a little gift guide for A Lovely Escape! Audrey explained to me that she and her boyfriend exchange gifts by category:

* Something you want

* Something you need

* Something you wear

* Something you read

...which I thought is just brilliant! So brilliant, in fact, that it's how my boyfriend and I will be doing our holiday shopping this year. Thank you, Audrey, for having me and for the inspiration you've imparted! Please go check out my sparkly picks for each category. 

...because I also dreamt up a little gift guide for A Lovely Escape! Audrey explained to me that she and her boyfriend exchange gifts by category:

* Something you want

* Something you need

* Something you wear

* Something you read

...which I thought is just brilliant! So brilliant, in fact, that it's how my boyfriend and I will be doing our holiday shopping this year. Thank you, Audrey, for having me and for the inspiration you've imparted! Please go check out my sparkly picks for each category. 

Design Darling & The Feast!

I am so honored to be appearing over at The Feast with a handful of holiday gift picks today! The Feast is a website run by NBC that directs readers to the hottest spots to eat, shop, and play in their cities and it has been so much fun to collaborate with them on this little project! Please go check it out and do stay tuned to see what else we've got up our sleeves ;)

I am so honored to be appearing over at The Feast with a handful of holiday gift picks today! The Feast is a website run by NBC that directs readers to the hottest spots to eat, shop, and play in their cities and it has been so much fun to collaborate with them on this little project! Please go check it out and do stay tuned to see what else we've got up our sleeves ;)

Jetset Style

While I love seeing photos of red carpet attire, I have to admit I have way more fun looking at pictures of my favorite starlets' street style. After all, it's far more attainable — most of us have little use for floor-length gowns in our day-to-day lives! These airport photos of Cameron Diaz, Miranda Kerr, Rachel Bilson, and Victoria Beckham are perfect outfit inspiration for those of you who will be traveling for the holidays. Think lots of layers, easy-to-remove shoes, and a carry-on filled with unread magazines!

{All photos via my very favorite celebrity stalking blog, Day Old News}

While I love seeing photos of red carpet attire, I have to admit I have way more fun looking at pictures of my favorite starlets' street style. After all, it's far more attainable — most of us have little use for floor-length gowns in our day-to-day lives! These airport photos of Cameron Diaz, Miranda Kerr, Rachel Bilson, and Victoria Beckham are perfect outfit inspiration for those of you who will be traveling for the holidays. Think lots of layers, easy-to-remove shoes, and a carry-on filled with unread magazines!

{All photos via my very favorite celebrity stalking blog, Day Old News}

Blake Lively in Lanvin

I could design a whole house around the palette of Blake Lively's breathtaking Lanvin gown. Pony brown accents on slate gray, stormy blue draping, and just a hint of sparkle at the neckline... My wheels are turning!

I could design a whole house around the palette of Blake Lively's breathtaking Lanvin gown. Pony brown accents on slate gray, stormy blue draping, and just a hint of sparkle at the neckline... My wheels are turning!

Gift Guide {The Sky's The Limit}

A scrumptious selection well worth the splurge:

{Pieces Chrome Tufted Chair, $1400}
{The New Traditionalists Side Table No. 12, $1695}
{Kate Spade Head In The Sand Melinda Bag, $425}
{Diane von Furstenberg Davis Shoes, $330}
{Jonathan Adler Bond Desk, $2750}

{Public J7 Bicycle, $495}
{Jonathan Adler Georgia Lamp, $550}

A scrumptious selection well worth the splurge:

{Pieces Chrome Tufted Chair, $1400}
{The New Traditionalists Side Table No. 12, $1695}
{Kate Spade Head In The Sand Melinda Bag, $425}
{Diane von Furstenberg Davis Shoes, $330}
{Jonathan Adler Bond Desk, $2750}

{Public J7 Bicycle, $495}
{Jonathan Adler Georgia Lamp, $550}

Haven Vintage

{Vintage Brass Quail, $12}

{Vintage Milk Glass Pedestal Bowl, $29}

{Vintage Large Glass Apothecary Jar, $22}

{Vintage Plaster Scottie Dog, $18}

{Vintage Onyx Bookends, $44}

I'm so excited to introduce you all to my newest sponsor, Haven Vintage! Owner and curator Colleen is a total sweetheart who describes her gorgeous home decor offerings as "simple, stylish, casual, vintage!" Indeed her shop is brimming with antique brass figurines (like the darling little quail above!) and charming milk glass finds. Vintage lamps and matching bookends are all reasonably priced as well. Affordable, charming, and undeniably chic, Haven Vintage is the perfect place for "one for you, two for me" holiday shopping!

{Vintage Brass Quail, $12}

{Vintage Milk Glass Pedestal Bowl, $29}

{Vintage Large Glass Apothecary Jar, $22}

{Vintage Plaster Scottie Dog, $18}

{Vintage Onyx Bookends, $44}

I'm so excited to introduce you all to my newest sponsor, Haven Vintage! Owner and curator Colleen is a total sweetheart who describes her gorgeous home decor offerings as "simple, stylish, casual, vintage!" Indeed her shop is brimming with antique brass figurines (like the darling little quail above!) and charming milk glass finds. Vintage lamps and matching bookends are all reasonably priced as well. Affordable, charming, and undeniably chic, Haven Vintage is the perfect place for "one for you, two for me" holiday shopping!

Caitlin McGauley

I've said it before but I'll say it again: Caitlin McGauley rocks my world! You may recognize her watercolors from the pages of Lonny Magazine, but did you know that she also paints Watercolor Wednesdays for the Lonny blog? It's the perfect way to get your fix between issues ;) How striking are her portraits of fashion icon Iris Apfel and Vogue editor Hamish Bowles? They're the perfect start to a new week!

I've said it before but I'll say it again: Caitlin McGauley rocks my world! You may recognize her watercolors from the pages of Lonny Magazine, but did you know that she also paints Watercolor Wednesdays for the Lonny blog? It's the perfect way to get your fix between issues ;) How striking are her portraits of fashion icon Iris Apfel and Vogue editor Hamish Bowles? They're the perfect start to a new week!

Gift Guide {All The Trimmings}

Design is in the details! 

Here are a few icing-on-the-cake additions to your seasonal celebration:

{Paper Source Polar Bear Wrapping Paper, $2.50 - $7.95}

{Kate's Paperie Washi Masking Tape, $5 each}

{Amazon 50 Clear Lights, $6.99}

{The Container Store Self-Adhesive Marabou Embellishment, $2.50 each}

{Every Jot & Tittle One Word Tags, $4 for twelve}

{Kate's Paperie Signature Red Ribbon, $1.98}

{Paper Source Gold Glitter Gift Boxes, $11.50 - $17}

{Ma Joie Press Letterpress Christmas Card, $3}


P.S. Blogging twice a day has been great so let's up the ante! I'm going to start blogging {at least} three times a day — sometimes just a picture or two to say hello and keep you coming back for more! Follow me on Twitter to keep up with new posts!

Design is in the details! 

Here are a few icing-on-the-cake additions to your seasonal celebration:

{Paper Source Polar Bear Wrapping Paper, $2.50 - $7.95}

{Kate's Paperie Washi Masking Tape, $5 each}

{Amazon 50 Clear Lights, $6.99}

{The Container Store Self-Adhesive Marabou Embellishment, $2.50 each}

{Every Jot & Tittle One Word Tags, $4 for twelve}

{Kate's Paperie Signature Red Ribbon, $1.98}

{Paper Source Gold Glitter Gift Boxes, $11.50 - $17}

{Ma Joie Press Letterpress Christmas Card, $3}


P.S. Blogging twice a day has been great so let's up the ante! I'm going to start blogging {at least} three times a day — sometimes just a picture or two to say hello and keep you coming back for more! Follow me on Twitter to keep up with new posts!

Semi-Sheer

I love these flirty looks that combine sheer and solid blacks. There's something about the simple shape, the sheer overlay, and her unfussy black peep-toes that makes Selma Blair's look my favorite, though I do love Jessica Biel's bow! Which look is your favorite?

Happy weekend, everyone!

I love these flirty looks that combine sheer and solid blacks. There's something about the simple shape, the sheer overlay, and her unfussy black peep-toes that makes Selma Blair's look my favorite, though I do love Jessica Biel's bow! Which look is your favorite?

Happy weekend, everyone!