coffee table books

one of my favorite things to do is shop for art books and coffee table books. not only do i love reading them, but i love the way they look on a table. stacking them adds the perfect pop of color on a table.  some of my favorite coffee table books are victoria hagan's interior portraits, black and white (and a bit in between), domino: the book of decorating, design sponge at home, and everything chanel. 

dressy dress

i've been hunting for a new dress for a wedding this weekend, but i've sadly been unsuccessful, so i'll have to recycle a dress i already own by mixing it up with new jewelry and accessories. although i wasn't able to find anything like this dress in time for the wedding, i want to find something with this gorgeous neckline. i think it's so slimming and chic, plus it needs no necklace, just a ton of bangles and bracelets. 

i can

always

sequins sequins sequins

one of my favorite things in life are sequins, because they instantly jazz up any outfit by adding sparkle.  i have been on the hunt for more sequin pieces to add to my wardrobe, and i love everything about this dress. the color, stripes, sleeves, and of course the sequins. i would love to find something exactly like this dress!

studded shorts

this summer i've been living in my denim shorts, so much that i want another pair, and i think i want them with studs on one pocket. i'm hoping to pick up a pair before i leave for new york this week! CANNOT WAIT TO BE IN NEW YORK! NY updates to follow this week. 

skinny sangria

skinny sangria

you’ll need:

• 1-2 bottles of crisp white wine, i prefer chardonnay
• 2 ripe local nectarines, sliced
• 1 pint raspberries
• several sprigs of mint
• stevia or any natural sweetener

simply add the sliced fruit and mint to the wine and add several squirts of stevia (or desired sweetener) until desired sweetness is reached.  let sit for at least an hour in the fridge to let the flavors infuse. in the summertime it’s also nice to freeze half of the fruit and add right before serving so they act as ice cubes in the sangria. i'll be trying this weekend again this weekend!

happy weekend!

happy 4th!

classic and timeless.