Behind the shelves.

3 Comments Posted by on May 8, 2012

Sometimes I think I’m over chevron — but let’s be serious — I just can’t shake it. I love the idea of using wallpaper behind bookshelves; the black and white pattern here is such a graphic balance to the traditional style of the room. Now — where, oh where, can I get some shelves like these in my apartment?

Image via House Beautiful

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Zebra scarf.

7 Comments Posted by on May 1, 2012

Saving up for Scalamandre zebra wallpaper is a long-term life goal of mine, so when I saw these zebra scarves on Pinterest, I actually squealed out loud. They’re not real Scalamandre prints, but they’re pretty darn close (and under $20!). I immediately scooped up the green version, and surprise, surprise — I’m wearing it today!

You can find them here: green & yellow

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Flower arranging.

4 Comments Posted by on April 30, 2012

I’ve been thinking about DIYing our wedding flowers, and one of my lovely bridesmaids found  a class on floral arranging nearby that we attended this weekend. It was so much fun learning a few techniques for creating bouquets! I can’t wait to practice what I learned with some other types of flowers.

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Bright summer espadrilles.

11 Comments Posted by on April 25, 2012

I’ve never owned traditional espadrille flats; but after slipping into a pair while browsing at J.Crew this past weekend, that may not be for long. I love the bright colors they’ve chosen for this quintessential summer shoe. plus they were oh-so-comfortable. Now, which color would you choose?

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Purple and Red.

3 Comments Posted by on April 24, 2012

Lately I’ve been experimenting with bold royal purples and bright tomato reds in my closet. I snagged a light silky purple blouse from Old Navy last week and paired with some of my favorite red chino shorts; then I spotted a purple and red necklace on the sale rack at J.Crew this weekend and scooped it up! I usually associate these colors with the rich hues reserved for the Fall, but pairing them together in light weight fabrics is working for me this Spring. What do you think of this color combination?

Sources: K.Slademade clutch, Old Navy purple blouse, Loren Hope necklace, red blouse, Loren Hope necklace, purple shorts, red shorts, tote

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Macaroon boxes.

3 Comments Posted by on April 23, 2012

I have an awesome little sister. I came home this week to find a surprise package from her, and inside were these adorable little ring boxes in the shape of macaroons. They are just the cutest thing, I love the tiny little bows that lock the boxes closed — keeping my ring my safe when I have to take it off to do the dishes!

If you want one of your own, you can find them here.

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Sunday Brunch.

1 Comment Posted by on April 22, 2012

I snapped a few pictures of brunch at our apartment this morning before anyone arrived. I broke up some supermarket bouquets and dispersed them into my collection of mini jadeite vases for a centerpiece at the breakfast table, and put a little extra effort into displaying my fruit salad by layering melon and berries in a round vase.  It was feeling extra bright and Spring-y inside despite the rainstorm outside! Did you have a nice relaxing Sunday too?

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Art in the kitchen.

3 Comments Posted by on April 11, 2012

I was digging through some old inspiration folders from when I first started this blog and found these two pictures of kitchens filled to the brim with collected artwork. I love how homey each of these rooms look. Slightly cluttered but artfully arranged, they  both look like places that are truly lived in. What do you think of putting art in the kitchen, do you prop up paintings on your countertop?

Via Living Etc, Marie Claire Maison

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5 Under $50: Bright Studs

6 Comments Posted by on April 10, 2012

I’m a pearl earrings kind of gal; I wear big pearl studs almost every single day of  the week. Sometimes a girl has to mix it up though, and when I venture from my safety net I  gravitate towards bright pops of color from simple stud earrings. Here are a few of my favorites, all under $50:

Green ($24), Blue ($32), Orange ($25), Yellow ($38), and Pink ($45)

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All about the case.

2 Comments Posted by on April 9, 2012

Confession: I debated over whether or not I should get a kindle for about a year, for some reason I couldn’t pull the trigger on the $80 reader. And then when my fiance surprised me with one a few weeks ago, I ordered a Kate Spade kindle case within 5 minutes of opening the box — which cost about as much as the eReader. Why is it so much easier for me to take the plunge and swipe my credit card when there’s a cute accessory on the line? These iPad cases almost are cute enough to convince me I need another device — it’s the case that’s the easy decision!

Via Nico and Lala

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