a little bit of color...

even though it's officially spring, the warm weather really doesn't start in boston until mid-april. it's time for some color to cheer me up and i'm really loving kate spade's new arrivals and especially her ad campaign with bryce dallas howard. it has just the right amount of color to perk me up on another typically dreary day here!

laptop covers!

I need to buy a new Macbook in the very near future so I'm on the lookout for great covers/cases/sleeves. Here are a few that I'm loving so far - some designer and some cute and handmade:

DVF

Tory Burch

Kate Spade

Double Snap Design

Bertie's Closet

the pink wedge

This shoe screams warm weather to me. Have a beautiful weekend!

Kate Spade

cocktail hour {g + t's}

My boyfriend is a big fan of gin and tonics (or g and t's as he likes to call them). I'm more of a vodka-soda girl, but there is something so refreshing about a g and t with fresh lime in the summertime. I love this simple recipe from the food network made with tonic ice cubes.

the perfect gin + tonic

- 4 to 5 tonic water ice cubes

- 3 oz gin

- 4 oz tonic water

- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice

- lime wedge for garnish

Place ice cubes* in a tall, narrow glass. Add the gin, tonic water and lime juice, stir well. Garnish with a lime wedge and serve immediately.

*To make the tonic ice cubes: fill an empty ice cube tray with tonic water and let cubes freeze for several hours. Covered well, the cubes will stay fresh in the freezer for a few weeks. Sidenote: I think limeade ice cubes would be perfect in this as well.

image :: Kate Spade's fabulous NYC apartment (Domino)

if I were a momma...

I'd be thrilled to receive this beautiful Kate Spade tote bag for Mother's Day!

fabulous fashion interiors

I heart Lonny Magazine. Loved the first issue in October... and equally love the new issue that came out last week. Stunning homes and photography (given) and a special treat - a look at the interior design and styling behind two beautiful stores in Manhattan - kate spade new york and the j.crew women's collection.

The stores are different in style and approach - but equally gorgeous. I love kate spade's fearless use of color mixed with crazy glamorous elements (check out that gold wall).

And j.crew - soft, subdued colors, vintage furniture and reclaimed floors (with a tiny bit of glam of course in great chandeliers!)... very nice.

Because I'm really in need of more reasons to go shopping... :)

*all images via Lonny Magazine*

kate spade paper

LOVE kate spade paper. Simple and just a little bit preppy... so my style. How fab are these calling cards?