In The Details.

We're always being told to look at the big picture. While it's important to keep an eye on the future and to not sweat the stuff, it's just as important to enjoy the little things in life. I love seeing completed before & afters, entire rooms and homes renovated to suit their owners' design sensibilities. But today I'm pledging to revel in the small details that often define the overall: a slightly off-kilter gold fitting, reflective windows capturing a sunny afternoon, intricate moulding framing a light-filled interior. What are some of your favorite details in your home?

{all images via the darling Patterson Maker}

We're always being told to look at the big picture. While it's important to keep an eye on the future and to not sweat the stuff, it's just as important to enjoy the little things in life. I love seeing completed before & afters, entire rooms and homes renovated to suit their owners' design sensibilities. But today I'm pledging to revel in the small details that often define the overall: a slightly off-kilter gold fitting, reflective windows capturing a sunny afternoon, intricate moulding framing a light-filled interior. What are some of your favorite details in your home?

{all images via the darling Patterson Maker}

Kate Spade's Preppy Perfection.

Adeline basket, $325 | Lawn Party clutch, $225

Lawn Party tote, $295 | Cabana Stripe, $295

I must draw your attention to these new arrivals at Kate Spade. How darling is the straw basket with green leather trim or the straw tote with sequin stripes? They're destined to become your new staples for spring and summer. By the way, the names have me dreaming of garden parties and poolside cabanas... Not bad for mid-morning reverie!

Adeline basket, $325 | Lawn Party clutch, $225

Lawn Party tote, $295 | Cabana Stripe, $295

I must draw your attention to these new arrivals at Kate Spade. How darling is the straw basket with green leather trim or the straw tote with sequin stripes? They're destined to become your new staples for spring and summer. By the way, the names have me dreaming of garden parties and poolside cabanas... Not bad for mid-morning reverie!

Friday Fatigue

Where did the day go? I'll be taking the weekend to sleep in, recharge, and spend some quality time with the people who make Bucknell such a special place. Can you believe only six weeks stand between me and graduation? It's at once thrilling and terrifying.

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What are your weekend plans? Whatever you're up to, I hope it's a good one!

Where did the day go? I'll be taking the weekend to sleep in, recharge, and spend some quality time with the people who make Bucknell such a special place. Can you believe only six weeks stand between me and graduation? It's at once thrilling and terrifying.

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What are your weekend plans? Whatever you're up to, I hope it's a good one!