crystals and stones

i love everything crystal and stone at the moment. i picked up this great crystal at a vintage shop the other day.  i'm planning on using it as a paper weight for my desk. but, i would love to find some pretty rings like this!

fall boots

one of my favorite accessories for fall is over the knee chunky wool socks. i love them with my boots and i love them more with my rain boots.  i went vintage/thrift store shopping over the weekend and scored the most amazing pair of navy plaid rain boots. they were the only pair in the store and in size 7! completely meant to be mine!

do what's best for me

bvlgari

i went to the bvlgari exhibit over the weekend at the de young museum and i couldn't believe how many pieces were in the collection. the exhibit filled three rooms of wall-to-wall jewels.  although there were so many pieces that i loved in the exhibit, the elizabeth taylor collection was one of my favorites. 

jenna lyons

laugh more

stipes and leather look

simple stripe maxi dress with a leather jacket. genius. 

kit kemp

one of my favorite new york hotels is the crosby street hotel because of the interior designer kit kemp who's responsible for all the interiors in the hotel.  from the foyer, to the sitting room, and each hotel room that has a different design. i love the custom headboard with chelsea editions fabric. it's simply stunning! 

blue + white

blue and white embroidered dress. i love a blue and white color story, especially perfect for fall days!

impossible to fail

don't be a worry bug

black + glossy

gorgeous foyer and staircase. 

love the woodwork and black glossy paint. 

celine

Katrantzou

 Mary Katrantzou Spring 2014

j.crew sweatshirt

i ordered this sweatshirt a couple months ago and it finally arrived! looking forward to wearing it this fall! happy weekend!

the blues

blueberry. navy. cobalt. any shade of blue is good with me. 

chocolate salad

billie boot

i've been eyeing the billie boots from madewell for months, and i think i'm going to have to give in and get them. they are a must have fall boot!

the perfect red dress

the perfect red dress by DelPozo. 

work it

a simple workspace is so easy to achieve.  use a small desk or side table and pin-up and inspiration board for everything inspiring and pretty. 

warm winter coat

now that fall is finally here i'm excited for warm winter coats. a simple bun, and tortoise sunglasses make this look so effortless chic. the more my style evolves and changes the more i gravitate towards simple, sophisticated, and timeless pieces. 

get started

SHOES

cape town

black cape over a simple white lace dress and leather ankle boots. this needs to happen for the next event i go to. TGIF!

mad about mudrooms

i'm excited to be starting a new project this week.  the project is in the very early design stages, so we're focusing on the kitchen, bathroom, and mudroom design.  this mudroom by gil schafer is one of my favorite mudrooms.  i love the stone floors, custom built-in cabinets, barn sink, and black doors and hardware. we're hoping to create a very similar mudroom for our client. i have a big meeting with the client today! wish me luck!

champs

i'm looking forward to an eventful weekend, 

lots of fun things going on. enjoy the warm weekend! 

funky fungi

 

black bag

i love a simple outfit with a killer bag. 

simple, but so classic in black.  

entrance

lanvin love

gold. leather. i'm completely in love.

tortoise shell

i love everything tortoise shell, as long as no tortoises were harmed. i just ordered the new j.crew golden link tortoise bracelet here. i can't wait to layer it with some of my other gold bracelets and bangles. 

create

new york is always a good idea

i'm thinking of going to new york in october for a work slash mini getaway.  i've been wanting to go to the design center in new york and visit some of the workrooms and showrooms for inspiration and pulling samples for the sample library at work.  i been on a couple mini vacations this summer, but i would love to get on a plane and go somewhere, and i'm thinking that somewhere is new york.

lulu frost for j.crew

the current lulu frost jewelry for j.crew is so pretty! these are my favorite two pieces in the collection.  i love the navy and gold combination and the vintage feel they have. 

hand-me-down handbag

this reminds me of what the ultimate grandma hand-me-down handbag  would look like. i wish my grandma had a bag like this to gift to me. i love my grandma, but unfortunately she doesn't have a handbag like this, instead i get some pretty amazing sweaters and jewelry pieces, but i think i would trade them all for a killer bag like this. haha. 

happy friday! looking forward to an event filled weekend of dinner at a new restaurant, a very important birthday party (happy birthday charles), and possibly a trip to the beach. 

blessed

be positive. appreciate what you have.  see beauty everywhere. 

grey is always a good idea

i would love to use 3 x 6 or 2 x 8 calacatta tiles on a project.  the free standing stainless steel tub and the wall mounted faucet are so timeless and classic. the faucet is like wearing really, really pretty jewelry.  jewelry for your bath tub!  

churchill dining table

i bought this A-M-A-Z-I-N-G vintage dining table last week from coup d'etat. i first saw it in the SF decorator showcase in the living room by interior designer catherine kwong. i love the dramatic legs and the hand painted white detail, which gives the traditional table a modern touch. it's definitely not a piece that's for everyone, but for me it's a piece i will have forever and ever and EVER.  i can use it as a dining table or use it as a desk like catherine did in the showcase living room. 

knock knock

simply stunning

this small sitting vignette is neutral, timeless, and simply stunning.  i love the the vintage sofa in white linen with the black a white art piece. this is similar to the sofa i have in my apartment, although mine larger and a bit more modern. i would love to add some major black and white art pieces to the wall behind my sofa. i would recommend waiting to find timeless pieces that you will have forever and ever.  i've started  collecting special pieces instead of just buying furniture pieces to fill spaces in my apartment.  waiting for the perfect piece is key!

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gorgeous in gold

gorgeous gold detail on a gorgeous simple white dress. 

if all else fails

W.M.

weekday dish

simple weekday dish. happy monday!

linguine. arugala. avocado. lemon. olive oil. sea salt.

navy gown

elie saab fall collection

roses are red

the deep red roses headband with the messy braid is EVERYTHING. so simple and effortless, but so pretty!

summer spring rolls

i've been wanting to make these spring rolls that i had at restaurant, and the recipe/ingredients are super simple.

simple summer spring rolls. steamed rice paper. mint. avocado. carrots. shrimp.

j.crew jewels

crystal shimmer earrings

crystal leaves earrings

crystal color stone earrings

these are three of my favorite j.crew jewels at the moment! pieces that can easily be paired with anything in your closet. i just bought the crystal color stone earrings and i absolutely love everything about them! i love that they are tortoise shell, pop of color, and the crystal detail at the bottom. both the crystal shimmer and crystal leaves earrings are an instant pop of sparkle!