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Last Minute Mother’s Day Gifts & A Great Giveaway!
Thursday, May 9th, 2013I don’t know about you guys, but time is FLYING for me lately. And when I’m in that warp-speed phase of life I tend to forget things- dates, names, what I’m doing, holidays….. Now, don’t worry Mom, I prepared this year- but in case you guys are all “Shoot! It’s Mother’s Day this weekend??” here are some ideas that are available right now!
1. Sometimes online flower delivery companies bring….ahem, less then stylish bouquets. But this simple peony arrangement in a mint julep cup is simply gorgeous.
2. Wine. Always. Forever. Pick up on your way to visit, you ARE the reason she drinks after all…. ;)
3. A great book about hand-me-downs and familial style, Heirloom Modern via Amazon.com (overnight it!) or pop into a local book store!
4. Cupcakes! Bake them yourself, or buy a box at one of the zillion cupcake shops out there now. No one hates cupcakes.
5. I have this great popover top from J.Crew and LOVE it (wore it here-follow me!). Flattering on everyone and ageless… oh, and in stock in your local store.
6. A Stella & Dot gift certificate delivered to her inbox instantly! So many fun new things including scarves and bags!
One of you can give your Mom (or yourself perhaps, if you are a tired Mom, or need a break from your Mom, or are trying to become a Mom ….ba-dum-dum!!) a $200 gift certificate for a getaway to the English Meadow Inn in Kennebunkport, Maine! Andrew and I like to jet up there for a little quiet getaway by the ocean and luck you can now have the opportunity to go or give a getaway to someone deserving. Just like their page on Facebook and leave a comment about which room you’d hope to stay in. I’ll pick the winner and email them TOMORROW AFTERNOON AT 4PM (just in case you do want to give this as a gift!)
And this is Bailey the inn’s Goldendoodle. I love him and every time I go I threaten to steal him.
Fashion Friday: Lessons From Madame Chic
Friday, April 12th, 2013When I was visiting my publisher a few months ago, my editor gave me a copy of the book Lessons From Madame Chic after hearing how obsessed I was with Paris and all things French. I devoured the book almost overnight and really loved some of the insight into how the French live, dress, eat and work. I felt particularly inspired by the chapter about the “10 Item Wardrobe”. Now, to be honest, I am not sure I could live on just 10 items of clothing (even if basics don’t count). But I do currently want to throw a lit match into my closet and would delight in watching all my boring, old clothes burn to dust. I hate everything in my closet. Except maybe three things. And those three things happen to be of varying price points- my leather pants (a gajillion dollars- still cannot believe I bought them), some old linen embroidered Indian tunics from J.Crew like 5 years ago that fit me perfectly ($98) and a DVF wrap dress (mid price). While ten items seems so few, I wholeheartedly agree in buying less but buying BETTER. So I tried making a collection of 10 things I’d add to spring into my wardrobe, along with another group of accessories and then what my must have basics are. Lets see what you think…. I think I could probably live all spring in these things! Does that make me French? Oui?
Fashion Items: Some basic but luxurious, others statement. A mix of dress up and dress down.
1. A boho cotton top 2. A silk tank you can dress up or down 3. A black and white stripe top (of course) 4. A gorgeous linen tunic 5. A flouncy summer dress (I tried this on, it’s SO flattering, must get! Also LOVE it in black!!) 6. A gorgeous, sexy jumpsuit (been dying for this for months) 7. A mint silk blouse (gorgeous with white denim) 8. LEOPARD PANTS! 9. A faux leather jacket in spring grey 10. A long cotton maxi dress (so versatile!)
For accessories: These are what can MAKE your outfit. The french are also big on delightful underpinnings, pajamas, scarves and shoes.
1. The perfect black bag 2. Long gold pendant (it dresses up everything) 3. Leopard McQueen scarf (I have this, I am obsessed) 4. Statement gold coin short necklace (totes getting…) 5. Some gorgeous underthings (because it improves your attitude!) 6. One chunky gold cuff (arm parties be damned) 7. A raffia clutch 8. Big classic sunnies 9. Proper PJ’s (must stop sleeping in old college T’s!) 10. Bright red pedicures 11. Gold and nude flats (obsessed) 12. A good eye cream (I love this one- natural too!) 13. HOW SICK ARE THESE BOOTS? 14. Perfect black wedge sandal 15. A good face oil (dying to try this on, but I use this one religiously)
The basics: Jeans, tees and coats. Can’t go wrong.
1. White jeans (this cut is the MOST flattering on earth- I have them in dark denim and love) 2. Destroyed skinnies (C/E has the best washes) 3. Skinny black pants (so Audrey) 4. Perfect grey tee 5. Comfy slouchy white tanks (lots of them) 6. Perfectly cut black blazer 7. Trench. Duh. 8. Denim vest- kinda 80′s but looks great over dresses!
Buck Wild.
Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013I’ve been trying to pick a stair runner for my house for a while. Banded wool sisal is the obvious choice, and probably the one I’ll go with, but of course animal print is my JAM and I still think about using one on the stairs. Andrew will throw in a veto on that, I am sure. Leopard is my favorite color, but maybe it’s overkill? How about antelope though? I do love the pattern and have seen the rugs used in so many spaces. It reads quite neutral and is a little less {cat sound}.
Bailey of Peppermint Bliss used it in her new living room- how about that green sofa too?
Do you even notice the rug when there are 50 Birkins on top of it? You could lock me in this room and I’d die a happy lady.
I love the grey colorway as well! A little more modern.
I actually ADORE this in a nursery- particularly a boys nursery! So fantastic!
But then there is THIS. Holy hell, yes.
And this…
And I finally found the manufacturer too!
I think I have my decision. :) Except for the pesky husband decor veto…. PLEASE ANDREW?
