rainy days

Accessories for all the rainy, crisp weather we've been having here lately...



1: Gloves, Burberry; 2: Scarf, Burberry
3: Handbag, Toast; 4: Boots, Toast
5: Umbrella, Target; 6: Hat, J.Crew

that '70s photo...

(I love film photos from the past).

Photo from when my mom lived in Hawaii in her 20s.

french band phoenix

The band Phoenix has taken over my playlist lately, I can't seem to get enough of them. (I love the colors and the type on their latest album, I want to frame it...).



photos via Phoenix

shelter kitty

I couldn't resist...



This kitten is from an animal rescue in Brooklyn, and you can go here to get more information about adopting one of their animals.

photo by Brooke Jacobs via Martha Stewart

still obsessing...

More goods from my O-Check wish list.


1+2, stamps; 3, pencil case; 4, notepad; 5, fabric pins; 6, craft scissors.

charming picnic wedding

(photos via Clover & Bee)

I followed a link the other day to discover this very, very pretty wedding (I just love the simplicity of kraft paper paired with pink...).

o-check

I've become mildly obsessed with O-Check's website (see my first o-check post here). I've accumulated an entire folder on my desktop devoted to O-Check... here's a glimpse:




photos via o-check

packing list for paris

I made a little treasury on Etsy last night.. Packing List for Paris - all of the pretty things I'd take with me if I were going to said location. Below is a screen shot. Go here if you'd like to view the real thing.

if j.crew were a room...

I loved this spread in the August j.crew (above is a scanned copy). Sometimes inspiration can hit you so randomly, and I'm completely inspired by the look of this room (aside from all the crumpled bits of paper everywhere...), so I'm using it as a base for the look of our office and loft in our house: darkish furniture mixed with light pinks and browns.

Earlier this summer I scored a look-alike of that Danish teak chair at the Michigan State surplus. Now I just need to recover the seat and voila! The start to my j.crew inspired room.

A similar one found here:

plaid market tote = must have

Oh my! This market tote photo combines so many of my favorites into one photo (outdoor market, flowers, plaid...). Someone please buy this so I won't be tempted to.

And here is a chic satchel for sale in the same shop:

(photos: rejoice bags)

french inspired

1: Rideable Art by GabrielleKai Photography; 2: Caramel Tartan notebook by corrupiola; 3: Mustard Yellow Neck Scarf by dollyknits; 4: Luxury Jacquard Clutch Bag by Bagatelles and Co; 5: "Julia" earrings by Capricious Traveler; 6: Handwarmers by All About the Fiber

us open + anna wintour

While watching the semi-finals Sunday afternoon with friends, among the celebrities we spotted was Anna Wintour (sitting in Roger Federer's box behind his wife, Mirka). She is such an avid Federer fan! There's a funny feature on NYMag about her fondness for the tennis star :)


images via zimbio

a home I adore...

I saw this Scandinavian home featured on Design is Mine today and fell in love. Doesn't this space look refreshing to live in?


Photos from Skona Hem found via Design is Mine

village farmer's market

We only have about a month left of the local farmer's market (I'm going to miss it!).

coats for fall

Some girls love shoes or handbags, but I get more excited over pretty coats.

Trenchcoats:


Peacoats:


Pretty Coats:

1: Burberry, 2: Ann Taylor, 3: American Eagle, 4: Reuhl via Simplesong, 5: Anthropologie, 6: J.Crew

happenings in chicago

When we were in Chicago this past weekend we decided to go up in the Hancock building. One of the photos we took from up there turned out like a miniature set of a town, which I love.



We also coincidentally stumbled upon a Buick commercial being filmed - see photo below - and ended up crossing this bridge (on w. monroe st) ignorantly while they waited to resume filming. I thought it seemed strange that the other "pedestrians" on the bridge were dressed so nicely and had cute shopping bags. It made me suddenly very aware of my tangled, wind blown hair and scruffy Gap slip-ons I've worn all summer.

(We also spent some time in Millennium park and had sandwiches from the Corner Bakery. I love the open grassy area by the outdoor theater. And, Chicago in general.)

pretty packaging

So lovely...






photo 1 rifferaff; 5 oh hello friend; 8 elephantine; 9 fleur avenue; 10 the dotted line

j.crew final sale

Each of these sweaters are under $60 right now, plus there is an additional 20% off all final sale items when you enter this promo code at checkout. These are the kind of sweaters that go with any outfit all year round - I'd take a closet full of these.

#1: Italian wool, #2: Cashmere

white + bright dining inspiration

I've been gathering dining room inspiration and while browsing a gallery on LivingEtc I found some ideas for creating a white, neutral colored space. Right now we have a black-brown dining set and I'm thinking something lighter would better compliment the space. A few dining looks that caught my eye tonight:


photos via LivingEtc