look of the day

they say a picture is worth a thousand words but for me, this picture just really represents how i feel about spring and what it means to me. i think that the muted colors and floral print in her outfit combined with the wind tousled hair perfectly describe what spring is like in boston. it's that exciting time when you know something is coming but you can't really put your finger on it until you feel that first warm ray of sunshine on your face.

photo credit: atlantic-pacific

happy spring!

It's officially here! Thank goodness.

"Florals? For spring? Ground breaking." - Miranda Priestly

image: Domino

yummy spring recipe

baby artichokes with creamy horseradish-dill dip

-4 cups cold water

-1 tbl fresh lemon juice

-2 1/2 lbs baby artichokes

-1 lemon, halved

-1/4 c plain fat-free yogurt

-1/4 c 1/3 less-fat cream cheese, softened

-1 tbl prepared horseradish

-1 1/2 tsps chopped fresh dill

-1 1/2 tsps fresh lemon juice

-1/8 tsp salt

-1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper

-fresh dill sprigs (optional)

combine water and 1 tbl lemon juice. working with one artichoke at a time, bend back outer green leaves of artichokes, snapping at base, until reaching light green leaves. trim about 1 in from top of artichoke. cut off stem of artichoke to within 1 in of base; peel stem. cut artichoke in half vertically. rub edges with cut lemon, and place artichoke halves in lemon water. repeat with remaining artichokes. steam artichoke halves for 12 minutes or until tender.

combine yogurt and next 6 ingredients (through pepper). serve artichoke halves with dip; garnish with dill sprigs, if desired.

recipe from cooking light

i adore this

jak + jill via haute design

room of the day {spring inspiration}

So feminine and light - makes me want to throw a tea party!

from the Domino archives

happy spring!

1. Lonny 2. unknown 3. me

pretty dresses for spring

loefler randall

diane von furstenberg

michael kors

keemia

3.1 phillip lim

alberta ferretti

jason wu

images from elle

quote of the week

"springtime is the land awakening. the march winds are the morning yawning." - lewis grizzard

happy weekend!

Is it possible that spring may be around the corner? I hope so. This image gives me lots of hope! I will be running around trying to find fabric and furniture for my new apartment this weekend, plus dinner with the girls in town Saturday night, and lots of space planning/drafting for my class project. Have a very happy weekend - whatever you're doing and wherever you may be! xo

sunny.papico

ann taylor must-haves for spring

images from ann taylor

think happy thoughts

the only way to get through the rest of this winter/dreary season is to think ahead to the fun times and beautiful weather that may be had. until then, you can experience a little bit of spring with bond no. 9's new fragrance, high line. a unisex floral-marine scent, the fragrance is intended to convey a message of wildflowers-meet-industrial grit, according to style.com. high line has notes of purple lovegrass, red-leaf rose, lady jane tulips, and grape hyacinth with a touch of sea moss.

image from style.com

new j.crew

here

z spoke

zac posen is launching a new diffusion line for spring, exclusively available at saks and will be priced between $78 - $675. while there has been an overall shift in the industry from high priced collections to more accessible clothing for many designers, posen insists that this is not a collection for less, but rather a new identity which will potentially have room to grow within the market. the collection will initially be available only at saks but there is the possibility that it will expand and become available at more retailers.

images via wwd

so pretty!

love the neutral colors in j. crew's spring 2010 collection!

obsessing over...

peter som's fun and colorful spring 2010 rtw collection

monday morning fashion inspiration

I'm a huge fan of Project Runway and love to see one of the winning designers making a big impact at this fall's fashion week. Christian Siriano is known for his quirky style, but it's clear from viewing his spring 2010 ready-to-wear collection that he can do smart and sophisticated too.

LOVE the gradation of color here... great source of inspiration

this print was created using an aerial photograph of the italian coastline

the line also has several elegant, draped pieces in varying neutrals

trend report: nautical chic

chanel resort 2010

tory burch

liz claiborne

see by chloé

marc jacobs

michael kors

mother's day gifts

With Mother's Day nearly a week away, leave it up to Martha Stewart to inspire your gift ideas! Here are a few I would especially love if I was a mom:

vintage-inspired vanity tray

herb garden kit

wrapped flowers