Worishofer 505 / Sweedish Hasbeens / Madewell Mini Wedge / Crossed Wedges
Today’s weather is gorgeous! Dry, mid-70′s, sunny, just perfect. Of course with days like these, my mind wanders to my summer wardrobe, and what I’m missing. I’m due for a new pair of summer sandals and these four are on the tip top of my list. Deciding is going to be the hard part…I want a pair of each…
Ugh… Mondays. I wish I could approach Mondays with vigor and enthusiasm, but instead I am usually rolling our of bed with only on eye open. And when it comes to getting dressed, I throw on the least fussy, which means the most casual outfit in my closet. But I would like to change that, which is something I think anyone can relate, to wanting to elevate your style just a bit…
Recently, a style muse for me has been Lara Melchoir. While I don’t know her, she seems to have such style. Her sophisticated simplicity is something I envy and admire when it comes to getting dressed.
Here’s to trying to putting more effort in on Monday mornings!
All the blooming flowers and this DIY project, has inspired my next home improvement project: pressed flowers in frames. While my home is very much perfect in many ways, I do have a slightly long list of little improvements I love to start tackling – get a bigger table, paint that piece of furniture, buy new curtains, find a way to hide all my messes and (finally) decorate my walls.
Finally feeling motivated and inspired, I decided to start with this project because I can do it slowly, perfect for my indecisive brain, and I love that it will be something personal. Although I would love to get a flower press like this one from Terrain, Martha Stewart has approved the phone book method, so… phone book it is.
I’m still debating whether I want to do one big piece or several smaller frames. Thoughts? I do know that I want the overall look to be bold, bright and vibrant; with lots of greens, yellows, oranges, purples and reds. I do know that the more organic and rustic the look, the better.
The above images are my inspiration for this project, but I know I will be spending lots of time looking at flowergirlnyc.tumblr.com for more inspiration.
It’s amazing what one week can do. After taking one week off, we’re feeling inspired and we’re ready to start blogging again. Expect a few more personal posts, more joint posts from Joanna and I, more interviews, more recipes…. For today’s post, it seemed only fitting, to do our first post back with my new monthly series: In Season. Things that I’m doing, eating, looking forward to, all inspired by the current season.
I think with loving the warmer weather that Spring is bringing, I’m craving everything green. We had the most amazing pea risotto last week with mint and scallops, it was the perfect seasonal dish. We’re sharing it in our first joint point on Thursday.
I’m on the hunt for a backup pair of sunglasses, which sounds silly, but my current ones are pretty scratched up and I would hate to be without sunglasses, it’s like the feeling you have when you forget your cellphone at home. I’m feeling inspired by Elise’s (from Pennyweight) pair and am loving Warby Parker’s selection
This summer will be my first time going camping, we’re headed to Maine to catch a lobster boat race. I would love to get this backpack for Chris before we go. I know he was eyeing it as we were looking for briefcases/attaches/messenger bags for guys, which is surprisingly hard to find nice and affordable ones. Recommendations?
French 75 my new favorite drink. Light and refreshing (and strong), it’s the perfect match for this Spring weather. French 75′s are usually a mix of gin, lemon juice, sugar and sparkling wine. Justine’s (if you haven’t been already, definitely go already) makes the perfect one and Esquire also has a recipe for the ‘Perfect French 75′. I’ll have to try and compare.
Even though it’s only April, I’ve already had my first trip to the beach and my first seafood feast. We walked the beach with no shoes but definitely were bundled up. We watched people surf and paddle board, then headed to Aunt Carrie’s in Narragansett to feast on clam chowder and clam cakes. There has to be a way to balance the upcoming bathing suit season with eating as much fried seafood as possible? Right? Delicious.
For Me / For Home / For Kitchen
For previous ‘Pairings’, I have done food pairings that have make my belly and tastebuds happy. But for this post, I decided to play with color….
Grey, white and black are so dreamy together. The pairing of these colors when layered together, with the different shades, are striking. They blend seamlessly together and give the look of effortlessness. It’s easy to be pulled in and it’s the same thing with these cookies, the gooey chocolate insides, make these cookies look decadent. They look like crowd pleasers, even though they are gluten free….
I wrote about LEIF before (remember those gorgeous ginger root sculptures,here), but I just had to share more lovely things from this online shop. I’m coveting these bright colors, they make me think about/want/look forward to summer…
Prints by Xochi Solis
Dip Dye Placemat // Majorca Stripe Placemat
Prints by Malissa Ryder
Geo Drusy Ring in Blush // Double Drusy Ring in Dusk
I am surprising myself. I am warming up to the idea of a vest, specifically denim, as a wardrobe staple for Spring and Summer. Am I crazy? What do you think? While I do think wearing a denim vest could go horribly wrong, I think when done right, it’s another interesting layer that can be as versatile as a pair of jeans. Plus, it covers up your bare shoulders without adding a heavy layer, perfect for dresses.
While an obviously simple series to execute, ‘Playing House’ is one of my favorite series to do because it forces me to look for new sources of inspiration and it makes think about my own style. I am loving all these looks, I think they all exude a “rustic cool” vibe…. The two interior shots are inspiration for my own home.
See more ‘Playing House‘ posts here.
Ever since I saw this sweater floating around the internet ( the blog caseylynndesigns.com does a great job of featuring it in her series Weekend Wear), I’m finding myself loving all different shades of orange…
Doesn’t the orange look great paired with a darker hue, like blue or purple? I love how the the darker hue paired with the orange tones down the orange a bit, making it even seem like a neutral color.
Really loving the look of these two. Even though they are both so different, both outfits and interiors have such personality. I love the contrast and the pop of blue against the yellow on her, and the surprise of red socks on his otherwise neutral outfit.
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