holiday

inspiring me now for Holiday '12

count down

In 12 days we will have this view from Beach #1 in Maui. With the best group of people. 

Happy Monday to you too.

how to make it in america

a little late on this, but I am crushing on HBO's how to make it in america. love that the two main characters are trying to push their creative endeavors of launching a fashion piece of some kind, bootlegged leather jkts, premium denim, graphic t's. and that it's all based in NYC makes me love it more. Season 2 premieres next sunday. watch it.

above: cast. below: theme song.

sunday

i found this while flipping thru the latest Lonny. i think i need a pink sofa. mixed with blacks & whites & golds. yes.

enjoy your sunday. headed to the market to meet up with some family that's visiting, beautiful day.

oh summer...

Seattle is a summer late bloomer. We are finally reaching upper 70's while the rest of the nation is under severe heat waves. I know, the grass is always greener...actually it's very green in the NW still :)

This vintage image from Denmark made me happy & thought I must share. Thanks Danielle from BDR Studio for sharing them!

Happy July, almost August

Sweet Paul Ezine

Came across this online magazine via Tumblr today and I love it. This issue of Sweet Paul is dedicated to kids-the most adorable ideas from crafts to food. The next issue goes live on June 1st. Thought I should share (;

Circus room-those stripes are so perfect...









Cupcakes on a stick!

How sweet is this?

brown bag it...no more

i watched a great little video of an interview with Micheal Williams of ACL. He is the source for all things cool & built exceptionally well. I love getting lost in his blog because you always come away knowing more about the great details in everything. Check out the video I watched:


Gilt MANual Minute -- Factory Tour: A Continuous Lean from Gilt MAN on Vimeo.

A great piece of info I gleamed from watching this was the cool waxed canvas lunch bag he mentions from Artifact Bags: peaked my interest since I have been looking for one myself of late. Isn't this the coolest lunch bag you've ever seen? I love its simplicity and grown up feeling with the textural elements of the waxed canvas with the leather strap and the copper rivets. The price point is a little steep, but it's actually made in America and I am looking at it as an investment piece since I will never need to buy a replacement...just the other color story :)

And Happy Mother's Day to all of the beauties out there!

xxooxx

mini mini crossbody's

spring is such a perfect time of the year.  

little, brightly colored everything's start sprouting and put a smile on my face. these crossbody's did just that today. i hope that spring sprung some of its magic on you today too!

madewell: made.well.

here's a post dedicated to one of my favorite stores. ever. I am so excited that there is a Madewell in Seattle. I'm sure the sales people think I'm crazy, I'm in that store for hours looking at every piece they have. I love how the store is merchandised, a mix of vintage and new, cool classics and edgy trends. Just thinking about it makes me smile from ear to ear (:

Here's some latest finds that I must share with you stylish beauties:

film school blazer $198

silk bromley blouse $98

high riser jeans in eclipse wash $125

to purchase any of these goodies & much much more click here: madewell

I hope you have a Madewell close to you (:

xxo

the value of color

 i just finished a great class on color theory which has me looking at everything in a fresh new way, so when the fam decided to spend saturday downtown Seattle of course we popped into Nordstrom (triple reward points this weekend) I fell in love with the most unexpected little item, an iphone 4 case. Not extremely thrilling I know, but this case is a perfect reminder of value, proportion, saturated and desaturated colors and it makes me smile. Check out the other color stories the case comes in & I must mention that Melia is my accessory muse-her iphone gets an outfit change almost daily (;

isn't she pretty?

*the easter bunny is bringing them to some family members soon too!

heart japan

all fellow bloggers are observing a day of silence for Japan. Please contribute anything you possibly can to Japan With Love & please tweet tweet tweet this link: http://www.forjapanwithlove.com. For more detailed information visit ever-ours.com and utterlyengaged.com who have organized this thoughtful event (:

our hearts are aching for Japan

xxxooo

we

Melia and I had a girl's trip to Portland for the weekend. Besides all the fun we had/got into we did have a goal for the trip: Melia's new home decor!  Couchs, accent chairs, coffee tables, lamps, gathering inspiration for patterns, colors, and design styles. Here's a few items from one of our favorite stores, West Elm, which does a great job following design trends and incorporating them into more livable & affordable pieces. I love that in Portland, Design Within Reach is only two blocks from West Elm. How fitting! It was a perfect weekend. Thanks friend (:

Tulip Leather Chair & Sweep Armchair

grey Sweep Leather Armchair

Y-Base Marble Coffee Table

Terra Cotta Table Lamp (one of Melia's fav)

Adjustable Metal Floor Lamp

Glass Link Chandelier

DWR Etch Pendant designed by Tom Dixon

West Elm's Zig Zag bath rug. Now in Melia's bath (:

Love this pattern. We were going back and forth on the color. Decided on slate, great contrast.

love new sheets.

love new pillowcases. especially grey & white stripes. had to have them.

Wait until you see the couch we found...I can't wait to start putting it altogether. Happy Monday!

the 8 wonders

Keeping with my mild obsession of Anne Hathaway hosting the Oscar's, I just had to share her 8 dresses. I loved so many gowns I saw on the red carpet, but thought I would share all of Anne Hathaway looks for you again. Styled by Rachel Zoe, love her or hate her, that woman knows how to style.

Anne's Red Carpet look. Valentino Couture.

 

Givenchy Haute Couture bustier & Riccardo Tisci gown. Tiffany diamond accessories. Brian Atwood peep-toes.

Menswear look: Lanvin custom made tux. Tiffany jewels & custom Brian Atwood Swarovski crystal heels.

Ballgown look: Vivienne Westwood Couture, embroidered lace & sequins. Tiffany jewels. Jimmy Choo platforms.

70's hollywood glam look: Oscar de la Renta beaded tassel dress. Tiffany jewels. Gold Jimmy Choo peep-toes.

Atelier Versace burgundy silk chiffon gown. Tiffany jewels. Casadei pumps.

Giorgio Armani Prive custom satin sapphire dress. Armani Prive platform heels. Tiffany jewels.

Tom Ford lace & crystal dress. Tiffany jewels.

I am swooning over this Tom Ford dress. Love it. So what are your thoughts? Any favs or flubs?