mission: take more pictures

This image is so pretty and inspiring... a MUST have for my office.

via one of my favorite etsy shops: simply hue

cocktail hour {the sidecar}

This image inspired this week's cocktail - the sidecar. Thought to have been invented during World War I in Paris, the sidecar is a no mess, no stress cocktail. There are many variations, but here's a basic recipe.

sidecar

- 1 1/2 oz bourbon or cognac

- 3/4 oz cointreau

- 1/4 oz lemon juice

Pour all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

recipe via About.com

image via Elements of Style

vintage-inspired nursery

If I were designing baby Khloe's nursery... option 3:

i need a new bed

This king-sized repro Louis XV bed for $4,300 could work... :)

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early spring fashion 2010 {urban outfitters}

I like the UO early spring look book a lot. I don't always love their clothes - I do love the silk floral blouse below! - but the styling, photography and layout here is really nice. I love all the soft colors and the retro vibe - both in the fashion and interiors. UO does offer some cool home stuff too - which I've talked about here before. Check out this blouse, this bag, this girly shower curtain, and this rug.

25 days of gifts {day 2}

For the wine lover... gorgeous monogrammed stemless glassware, a vintage (or vintage-inspired) winestopper and a bottle of wine.

glasses and crystal winestoppers - Pottery Barn

doorknob winestoppers - Knobstoppers

pretty things {urban outfitters}