obsessing over...

These fab brass bowls from High Street Market, the new Souk rug from West Elm and the soft colors in this photograph by etsy artist madden photography.

pretty peonies

Have a happy Wednesday!

pinterest

thinking about fall...

i will post all about my trip to atlanta a little bit later in the week when i can upload my photos but i want to do a little post on some things i'm thinking about for the fall. this morning when i walked to the train it felt like such a nice early fall morning when the air feels kind of crisp but the sun is still shining on your face, warming your body. it made me realize that fall is absolutely my favorite season and although the summers in boston can never last long enough, i am definitely excited for fall.

sheer blouse: see by chloe; leopard pumps: brian atwood; shoulder bag: proenza schouler; brushed-leather shorts: rag and bone; gold cuff: roberto cavalli; leather boots: pierre hardy; necklace: kelly wearstler; photo: j. crew fall 2011 lookbook

more bracelets

and for a cheaper version of the bracelets lindsey blogged about yesterday...try the gap!

loving...

Serena & Lily's new website and logo. Very fun, cute and preppy for summer!

The octavia headboard, a dream!

new bungalow mirror and feather rug

dreaming of saint tropez

i'm back from mexico and already wishing i was still there. memories of mexico have me wishing for more summer clothes but now im in a saint tropez kind of mind, thinking of breezy dresses, straw hats, and a tres chic swimsuit with a killer tan.

photo credit: ***. dress: chanel. bikini: missoni. hat: j.crew. wedges: banana republic. necklace: kenneth jay lane.

watch hunting

I've never owned a nice watch, which seems completely ridiculous since they are not only useful, but chic. Lately I'm loving gold over silver so this Marc Jacobs might be a contender...

style must-haves for spring

everytime a new season is approaching, i like to compile a little wishlist of the things i would love to have in my closet. since i'm not made of money, (hardly any actually), it doesn't mean i'll buy everything on my list, but it gets me excited about creating new outfits to accomodate the changing weather. here are a few of my favorites for spring...

little white dress

moschino cheap and chic

chunky jewelry

etro

dvf dress with a seventies vibe goin on

colorblock heels

brian atwood

tuxedo style blazer

the row

bright colored tote to fit all of my warm weather essentials (sunglasses, bathing suit in case i want to call in sick to work, etc...)

versace

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

tray obsession

Using trays in decorating to organize magazines, books, jewelry and all other pretty little things is no secret - butI seriously can't get enough. Nearly every time I see one I like I have to buy it. The newest addition - this Kilkim Melamine tray - another sweet Target find!

new and lovely

Now that it's the new year there are lots of great new items hitting the stores. Here are just a few that have caught my eye so far:

Crate & Barrel:

Wisteria:

Jonathan Adler:

West Elm:

banana republic jewelry

i've always been really bad at buying jewelry for myself because i've never been able to find pieces that are long-lasting but inexpensive. i have a hard time spending a lot of money on jewelry for myself so i end up buying cheapo jewelry that looks nice but falls apart in about a week. during one of my weekly jaunts to banana republic, i found myself standing in front of their jewelry counter and ended up buying a pair of earrings and a ring. i will admit that the only reason i bought anything at all is because they were having a sale but that's beside the point! i have gotten so many compliments on the two pieces i bought and i think that they really do look glamorous and expensive even though they weren't. lesson learned: don't be afraid to spend a little money on yourself because you deserve it (and by the way, banana's jewelry isn't even that expensive...i'm just that cheap).

holiday gift guide

since black friday is almost upon us, i've decided to put out a little guide of gifts that i think would make great presents for friends and family alike.

for the interior design enthusiast

coffee table book by prada

jill rosenwald bowl

for him stainless steel ring that doubles as a bottle opener...a sure hit at any party

frye boots

for the fashionista valentino leather petale bag

house of harlow 1960 feather earrings with crystals

for the homemaker

li-lac chocolate almond bark

winter holiday candle coffret from diptyque