Photographed by Andreas Sjodin for Elle Sweden May 2011
I’m romanticizing about wearing a wispy red dress like this with an equally stunning floppy hat. Actually pulling it off is another thing, but one can daydream.
What are you pining for most about Spring?
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Kate Spade Jules Point Bottle Stopper ($35) | Caminito Collar Necklace ($128) | Around The House Memo Pad ($7.50) | diptyque Rose Duet Candle ($65) | Swiss Dot Tie-Waist Shirtdress ($60) | 100 Ideas That Changed Film ($12) | Ikat Orchid Pillow ($65)
You might’ve noticed the pink kick. I think awaiting summer is getting to me! The bright hue just makes me excited about the warmer weather and days of swimming in the river.
What are you looking forward to this summer?
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All that’s needed for a modern day flower girl is a playful floral dress (€132), a colorful basket purse ($198), and some lovely blooms that last forever ($16). I’m loving this hand drawn pattern on this hand made dress by La Casita De Wendy. The other things in her shop are also lovely like this cute raffia bag & cookie bag (check out the behind the scenes for her bag collection here)!
We’re off work today enjoying the sunny weather (& picking up some furniture). We’ll also be headed this cooking demo tonight with Seattle’s Tom Douglas. Should be fun!
Do you have plans for this weekend?
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Neon Leather Journal ($14) | Tropic Nights Chandelier Earrings ($28) | Cateye Reading Glasses ($38) | Budding Neon Necklace ($58) | Lace & Chiffon Dress ($128) | Diane von Furstenberg Lips Wristlet ($95) | Donald J Pliner Molly Pump ($228)
Although I don’t claim pink as my favorite color, I can’t resist its girly charm. Hot pink has my heart lately (neon pink and blush still has a piece of it too). As we’re trying to figure out color palettes for the house, pops of pink are never far from my mind (much to the chagrin of A).
What shade of pink is catching your eye lately?
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Joe Fresh Belted Print Pocket Dress ($39) | Joe Fresh Sheer Allover Print Blouse ($29) | Joe Fresh Print Morocco Dress ($29)
Have you heard that JCPenney is opening up new Joe Fresh shops in 681 of their 1,100 stores? The Joe Fresh brand is designed by Joe Mimran, who founded Club Monaco Inc. I’m loving these fresh colors and patterns and the prices range from $4 to $69. You can also shop for these items online. JCPenney is definitely turning around. I heart these little collabs. I chose a few of my faves above.
Which piece is your fave?
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Dorothy Perkins Butterfly Print Umbrella ($17) | Party Straws ($8/50) | Marie-Helene De Taillac 22-karat Gold Spinel Chain Ring ($1175) | Scalloped Circles ($7/48) | Markus Lupfer Heart Embellished Cardigan ($450) | Nasty Gal Sugar High Satchel ($19) | Markus Lupfer Milkshake Sweater ($442) | Leigh & Luca Vintage Birds Scarf ($156) | Acne Satya Dress ($413) | Pink and Purple Room | Sophia Webster Satin and Leather Peep Toe Pumps ($490) | K Jacques St. Tropez Patent Sandals ($300) | Frisia Lips High Heel Sling Back ($695)
I think I subconsciously knew I was going to write this post because I definitely paired a hot pink silk shirt with a light purple floral scarf today. This seemingly saccarine sweet combo appeared to me when I saw that adorable sequinned heart cardigan by Markus Lupfer. Then, suddenly it was everywhere I looked! The funny thing about this combo is that it’s so feminine, but could easily be paired with a darker color like black to tone down. Plus, wouldn’t it look great with leather?
Do you like the combo of hot pink and light purple?
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Feather Cape | Boutonniere ($16) | Tote Bag (£9) | Feather Collection Box via Happy Mundane | Feather Flower Arrangements by Flowerwild | Bow Bridal Fascinator ($200) | Gucci Runway Feather Ponytail | Feather Hands | Feathered Hat | Wing Light ($98) | Miss Wu Bella Feather Print Dress ($395) | Feather Faux Lashes ($20) | Quill Pen ($60)
I’ve been obsessed wtih feathers for as long as I can remember because my Chinese name is made up of the word feather. They’ve been “in” for a while now, but I still can’t get enough. The silky plumes exude luxury and girliness. Just love them in everything from flower arrangements to fashion. If you’re into that wing lamp, by the way, you might also enjoy this gilded wing post.
Are you a fan of feathers?
Eiffel Tower Headband ($23) | Polka Dot Candles ($5) | Lulu Frost for J.Crew Crystal Earrings ($118) | Giant Bicycle ($410) | Blue Mushroom Woodland Scene ($28) | Powder Blue Dress ($75) | Wish Bracelet ($19) | Glass Tumblers ($24) | Sunshine Showers Raincoat ($158) | Topshop Cat Sweater ($76) | Handknit Blue Over The Knee Socks ($50) | Delphite Juicer ($55)
On New Years Eve, A’s parents, A, and I headed to Mt. Hood to go sledding. I’d never sledded before & I was totally freaked out, but once I saw how much fun they and A were having I had to join in. It was a blast! We loved stomping in the snow and making snow angels. The ice was such a pretty powder and an ice blue that I can’t get out of my mind. So, today’s post is all about this chilly and pale yet beautiful color.
Do you like ice blue?
Marble Title Background | Marble Wallpaper (€67.50) | Marble Pastry Board ($130) | Michael Kors Marble Print Dress ($1013) | Marble Salt Box ($26) | Vintage Marble Lamps ($695/2) | Marble Cake Stand ($128) | Marble Butter Keeper ($16) | Marble Print Flats ($78) | Marble Rolling Pin ($90) | Marble Cheese Board With Slicer ($13) | Marble Mortar & Pestle ($14-25) | Marble Cord Necklace (£28) | Saarinen Round Dining Table ($1800-4645) | Marble Fruit Bowl ($50)
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of marble. Since getting our new home, I’ve been obsessing about the stuff and I want every antique marble table or marble top dresser we come across. I don’t know what it is. Its beautifully natural pattern, its cold smoothness, or maybe even the thoughts of rolling out pie dough on a cold winter’s day. I just can’t get enough of it these days. I was lucky enough to get a marble pastry board from my bff one year that has a permanent place on my counter for when the baking (or cold stone-ing) urge hits. Now I was to deck out the rest! (If marbling in the colorful graphic sense is more your thing, check out this past daydream post!)
Do you like marble?
DIY Shower Curtain ($33) | Art by Katie Rose Gill | Leather Lamp Designed by Johanna Vighagen Sten (Photo by Louise Alexandersson) | Dragon Scales Jotter ($5.75) | Blue Bobo Scales Pillow ($88) | Break Into A Scallop Dress ($75) | Kate Spade Deco Geo Quilt ($350-400) | Pixel Rug by Piodao Group | Scale Earrings ($46) | Tights ($20) | Vintage Sequin Purse | Carnaby Scale Vase ($68)
There’s something so fun about the graphic pattern of scales. I used to doodle them all over my textbook covers. Today we’re daydreaming in them from quilts and pillows to dresses and earrings.
Do you like scale patterns?
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