bellevue and rose

mixed media gallery wall

2012-01-24T21:09:00.005-05:00

I've always loved this mixed media gallery wall from Domino...

And my roommate and I have been brainstorming some ideas for our apartment. Here are a few images I'm loving together:

some sources on pinterest

shop furbish

2012-01-24T20:29:00.002-05:00

How pretty is the new opening webpage for Furbish? When we were in North Carolina for market last fall we stopped by and the store is even more amazing in person.

chic and budget friendly chair

2012-01-24T15:41:00.003-05:00

marie chair from home decorators ($399)

loving today

2012-01-22T14:49:00.001-05:00

1. orange cashmere throw 2. peacock print 3. striped sheets

dying to make this!

2012-01-19T22:48:00.001-05:00

lemon blackberry cheesecake via pinterest

bedroom progress

2012-01-17T22:19:00.003-05:00

I haven't had a chance to do anything fun in my bedroom at my new apartment yet, but when Jill's rugs went up on One King's Lane I had to get one. It's a new pattern and we've been dying to use it for a project at work. Hopefully it will be pretty with my white bedding and the lavender headboard I made before I moved in. Still on the list: a mirror, sheets, shams, throw pillows, lamp shades and art.

obsessing over...

2012-01-17T22:01:00.003-05:00

These fab brass bowls from High Street Market, the new Souk rug from West Elm and the soft colors in this photograph by etsy artist madden photography.

white horses (camargue, france)

2012-01-09T09:19:00.002-05:00

irene suchocki

quote of the day

2011-11-29T08:33:00.000-05:00

the little things

2011-11-28T20:23:00.003-05:00

A single pink rose on my coffee table makes me happy.

cocktail hour {thanksgiving}

2011-11-22T18:02:00.000-05:00

Before I disappear for the holiday weekend I wanted to share a quick and easy cocktail for Thanksgiving. I'm definitely going to be trying these!

ginger, apple & bourbon cocktail

Fresh apple cider, ginger ale and kentucky bourbon in a 2:2:1 ratio via the tampopo post. Couldn't be any easier!

happy thanksgiving

2011-11-21T17:50:00.002-05:00

It's a busy week working and getting ready for Thanksgiving. I'm making a couple of things including a yummy sausage apple stuffing, and doing flowers/decor for our family party. I'm loving this simple, mixed arrangement for inspiration. Happy Thanksgiving all! :)

loving lauren liess textiles

2011-11-09T10:15:00.001-05:00

Lauren's blog, Pure Style Home, was one of the first design blogs I started reading and she's a huge inspiration. She's a young mother, owns a great design business, and has now launched a textile line and online store - I don't know how she does it all.

Two of my faves: queen anne's bouquet and filagree chevron:

Congrats Lauren!

pretty peonies

2011-11-09T07:04:00.000-05:00

Have a happy Wednesday!

look of the day

2011-11-08T20:58:00.001-05:00

room of the day {emerald drapes}

2011-11-02T18:10:00.001-04:00

Love the drama these emerald green drapes create in this simple dining room.

Veranda via Pinterest

book wishlist {katie ridder rooms}

2011-11-02T15:01:00.003-04:00

I haven't had a chance to preview it yet, but I've heard that the new Katie Ridder book rocks. For anyone looking to get me an early Christmas present.. please feel free!

Katie Ridder

look of the day

2011-11-02T13:21:00.003-04:00

these posts should probably be titled "look of the year" considering how bad i've been on the blog but i absolutely had to post this picture because i just love everything about it. i also want to say, that i am so jealous of this girl from atlantic pacific, because she has the most unbelievable clothing. it's really not fair.

image via atlantic-pacific

love that vintage fashion

2011-11-01T15:38:00.007-04:00

i've really been getting into pan am this season, and one of the reasons i love the show is because of the wardrobe. it reminds me a little bit of mad men, except it's a bit more light and fun and i want every. single. piece. of christina ricci's clothing. no, really.

loving {caitlin wilson textiles}

2011-10-24T17:00:00.004-04:00

Love Caitlin Wilson's new line of fabrics and pillows. They're colorful and fun - at a great price point too.

This navy pillow needs to be a part of my life

On a side note I'm having an awesome time at High Point Market this week. I've met a lot of awesome design bloggers and seen so many beautiful things at Hickory Chair, Oly, Robert Abbey, etc. Plus I got to hear Martyn Lawrence Bullard speak about his faaabulous new book this morning. So fun!

j.crew rain boots

2011-10-20T19:35:00.002-04:00

I've been looking for a pair of rain boots for a while now that aren't as expensive as a pair of Hunter's, but are still stylish enough for what they are. I LOVE the pair that I ordered from j.crew (in black). The back zipper is my favorite part - it's cute and makes them much easier to get in and out of!

weatherby rain boots

fall fashion inspiration

2011-10-20T19:29:00.004-04:00

OBSESSED!

apartment sneak peek

2011-10-16T22:44:00.003-04:00

I've been too busy to finish decorating my new apartment (or take any pictures) but here is a peek at our living room. I especially love our gallery wall of Harper's Bazaar covers!

fall/winter fashion wish list

2011-10-15T19:45:00.000-04:00

fall!

2011-09-28T07:48:00.004-04:00

It's been warm in Boston lately and although I'm not complaining (I do miss summer already..) I am SO SO ready for fall and all it's fabulousness. Pumpkins, apples and cinnamon, boots and blazers - what's not to love? I am seriously contemplating maxing out my credit cards to buy all new clothes for fall and I'm loving Atlantic Pacific's belted vest, destroyed denim and buffalo check. Casey's blogged about her before - she's such an inspiration. I'll post some key pieces that I'm loving later this week.

Atlantic-Pacific

obsessing over...

2011-09-20T10:54:00.009-04:00

i seriously want to jump into a j.crew catalogue and live in it forever. their collections just keep getting better and better. or maybe i could just be jenna lyons? that would work too.

spring 2011 preview

fall 2011

spring 2011 collection image via heart brain hands
fall 2011 collection images via habitually chic

sweet skirted table

2011-09-20T08:08:00.000-04:00

designer: lisa sherry in lonny

house warming gifts

2011-09-17T23:05:00.003-04:00

Several of my friends (including myself! :) recently moved into new apartments so I have been on the lookout for some fab house warming gifts that any style saavy girl would enjoy.

A beautiful coffee table book (or cookbook - thanks Case!):

amazon

A pretty set of note cards:

kate spade

Unique agate coasters:

acquire

A killer monogrammed (and handmade!) tray:

jill rosenwald

The yummiest smelling candles:

hudson (as seen via EoS!)

A simple little vase, with fresh flowers:

crate & barrel

obsessed!

2011-09-17T20:40:00.000-04:00

j.crew hacking jacket

wedding inspiration

2011-09-17T19:59:00.004-04:00

My brother and his girlfriend (Khloe's mommy and daddy) are getting married next summer. The ceremony and reception are going to be at my parent's house so it will be very simple and pretty. I started a board on pinterest to gather inspiration images. Here are some of my favorites so far.. (also for my future wedding, ha!)

wedding board

in the pink!

2011-09-16T17:18:00.002-04:00

My favorite girls at In the Pink in Andover have changed up the salon a bit and it looks fabulous. We took a few new pictures for the website last week - here's a sneak peek.

book wish list {live, love & decorate}

2011-09-11T08:28:00.003-04:00

MLB's new book, Live, Love & Decorate, is coming out next month and I'm interested to see how "delicioussss" it is.

Also, I LOVE his new line for Schumacher! It was so refreshing to go into the showroom last week and see some new stuff on the racks.

bookcase love

2011-09-10T21:42:00.000-04:00

Sept/Oct Lonny

cuteness

2011-08-31T17:20:00.001-04:00

It's back to school time and the j.crew kid's stuff is beyond adorable!

j.crew kids

the ikea tulip table

2011-08-31T07:25:00.000-04:00

The roomie and I have a big ikea trip planned tonight and this pretty little tulip table is on our list! Will share some apartment pics soon.

Lonny

quote of the day

2011-08-30T07:38:00.000-04:00

girly inspiration {lauren gold's apartment}

2011-08-29T19:21:00.002-04:00

images via Lonny

a vintage poster

2011-08-29T10:34:00.003-04:00

Love these cute posters at a vintage poster! Great for kids rooms.

homegoods find!

2011-08-24T08:34:00.004-04:00

The roomie and I needed a small armchair for the apartment and we scored big at homegoods yesterday. This little lavender chair with tufting and nailhead was only $270 and it's surprisingly comfortable.

thinking about fall...

2011-08-23T12:00:00.009-04:00

i will post all about my trip to atlanta a little bit later in the week when i can upload my photos but i want to do a little post on some things i'm thinking about for the fall. this morning when i walked to the train it felt like such a nice early fall morning when the air feels kind of crisp but the sun is still shining on your face, warming your body. it made me realize that fall is absolutely my favorite season and although the summers in boston can never last long enough, i am definitely excited for fall.

sheer blouse: see by chloe; leopard pumps: brian atwood; shoulder bag: proenza schouler; brushed-leather shorts: rag and bone; gold cuff: roberto cavalli; leather boots: pierre hardy; necklace: kelly wearstler; photo: j. crew fall 2011 lookbook

DIY octavia headboard

2011-08-18T12:13:00.004-04:00

I'm moving into a new apartment this weekend so I have been busy with some painting and DIY projects. The sideboard I bought at Brimfield a while back is now BRIGHT turquoise, which I'm hoping will be fun against an exposed brick wall. Also, I ordered my first queen sized mattress and couldn't be more excited to have my own, super comfy bed. I love the Octavia headboard from Serena & Lily but could never afford the $1,500+ price tag so my brother's girlfriend and I took a trip to Home Depot and Joanne's to try and create a similar version of our own. Sketching out the pattern and adding all the nailhead trim was a labor of love, and it's far from perfect, but we're pretty proud of how it turned out. In memory of my sweet baby niece that passed away in July I am doing my bedroom in lavender (purple was one of her favorite colors,) gray and white. Very pretty and serene I hope.

atlanta in the summertime

2011-08-17T16:19:00.010-04:00

i'm leaving for atlanta tomorrow to visit my parents and sister and this will be my second time in atlanta. the first visit i had was all about the restaurants and scenery close to my parents' apartment in midtown (very cool area) but this time i'd like to be able to check out some cute boutiques and see how the style differs from boston. and of course, i cannot miss an opportunity to visit piedmont park (literally next door to my parents' apartment) and its amazing dog park.

piedmont park

ann mashburn

remixx boutique

boogaloos boutique

boutique pictures via atlanta magazine

quote of the week

2011-08-16T14:18:00.001-04:00

"if you surrender to the wind, you can ride it." - toni morrison

2011-08-12T15:26:00.016-04:00

when someone passes away, it's so difficult to try to move on with your life and keep up with the rest of the world, let alone get through the day. it's also hard to move on from something like this in our blog, when posting about clothing and trends can seem so silly when you're hit with a tragedy. instead of talking about trends for the fall and what i have on my wishlist, i wanted to take a minute and post a few things that remind me of khloe and of how great lindsey was as an auntie.

goodbye sweet angel

2011-08-04T10:37:00.002-04:00

happy birthday khloe!

2011-06-30T06:43:00.000-04:00

My baby niece turns 1 today! She truly is the sunshine in all of my days.

{picture from her princess birthday party}

And how cute is this print I ordered from mosie posies for her nursery?

It's crazy how time flies. I love you baby girl!

quote of the day

2011-06-26T21:42:00.001-04:00

happy art

2011-06-22T19:43:00.000-04:00

Love the colors in this abstract painting.

erinashleyart on etsy

casual glam

2011-06-16T22:00:00.002-04:00

Would love a pretty room like this someday...

million dollar decorators {"nice is for ice cream"}

2011-06-14T14:35:00.004-04:00

The third episode of MDD is on tonight and I have to admit that I'm a bit hooked. As the assistant to a designer/interior stylist in Boston the show is world's away from how we operate, but it's pretty entertaining to watch the inflated budgets and ego's of L.A.'s "elite" decorators. The fan favorite so far - Nathan Turner. And for good reason - he's sweet and very talented. For a funny (and somewhat inappropriate!) recap of the show, check out My Favorite and My Best. Happy watching friends.

easier said than done

2011-06-12T18:37:00.000-04:00

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etsy shop {little brown pen}

2011-06-07T22:01:00.000-04:00

I stumbled across a cute etsy shop today called little brown pen. They sell pretty photographs and postcards of the streets of Paris and I love their groupings by color.

images: little brown pen

truth

2011-06-06T12:33:00.000-04:00

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chic blue+white entryway

2011-06-03T21:17:00.002-04:00

Totally inspired by entryways today...

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room of the day {gorgeous entry}

2011-06-03T19:52:00.001-04:00

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loving {pinterest}

2011-06-02T00:05:00.003-04:00

I've been hearing about it for a while and now I'm officially hooked! So fun and a great way to file inspiration images.

my pinterest

rug crazy

2011-06-01T08:20:00.004-04:00

Finding cute, affordable rugs can drive a person crazy. Here are a few I have bookmarked for summer:

ws home

calypso st. barth

trina turk on amazon

obsessing over...

2011-05-27T20:58:00.006-04:00

i just got this new lipstick recently and i am obsessed. it's the perfect color because it's not quite as bold as red so you can wear it during the daytime but the color still pops so it's great for a date night or going out with the girls.

more bracelets

2011-05-27T20:55:00.002-04:00

and for a cheaper version of the bracelets lindsey blogged about yesterday...try the gap!

LOVE these bracelets!

2011-05-26T14:09:00.001-04:00

leighelena (seen via EOS)

girls rule xo

2011-05-19T18:45:00.002-04:00

pretty entry chests

2011-05-19T17:47:00.001-04:00

Bernhardt

Bungalow 5

Hickory Chair

inspiration {new lonny}

2011-05-17T07:03:00.001-04:00

Just a couple pretty images from the May/June issue of Lonny for inspiration on this yucky, rainy Tuesday...

Lonny

bedside tulips

2011-05-16T16:07:00.000-04:00

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loving...

2011-05-16T13:59:00.000-04:00

Serena & Lily's new website and logo. Very fun, cute and preppy for summer!

The octavia headboard, a dream!

new bungalow mirror and feather rug

26

2011-05-16T13:55:00.002-04:00

Here's to a year filled with sunshine, friends, laughter, adventure, beautiful interiors and soul-searching...

spring tales

away

2011-05-05T14:42:00.003-04:00

I'm heading to Florida this weekend for some MUCH needed time in the sun with the girls. Happy Mother's Day weekend to all the mama's out there!

image

room of the day {undecorate}

2011-05-03T07:37:00.001-04:00

undecorate via 6th Street Design School

(image: Melanie Acevedo)

monday, monday

2011-05-02T08:32:00.002-04:00

unknown

room of the day {patio love}

2011-04-28T07:26:00.000-04:00

Even though the weather in Boston lately has been tolerable at best, summer is (supposedly) right around the corner, and I can't stop obsessing over gorgeous outdoor spaces. This patio, designed and owned by Sabrina Linn (who I was reintroduced to via Mimi+Meg earlier this week), was featured in House & Home a few years ago and is entertainment perfection for a single girl like me.

I also love the classic design of Sabrina's website (and the rest of her penthouse loft is to die for too!)

images: Michael Graydon

wedge therapy

2011-04-26T15:51:00.004-04:00

I'm in dire need of some wedge therapy for spring/summer. A few current faves:

1+3 - piperlime 2 - j.crew

photo shoot {charlestown: kitchen}

2011-04-26T14:55:00.010-04:00

Here are a few images from the contemporary Charlestown kitchen I photographed last week! The space is so clean and modern, and the finishes (metallic tile and tortoise granite!) are funky and unique. AND there is a private deck off this kitchen/living space with a sweeping view of Boston and the waterfront - amazing.

interior designer: Nikki Dalrymple

new obsessions

2011-04-23T11:11:00.006-04:00

i haven't tried looking too hard, but lately i've been craving a red blazer to add to my closet since most of mine are black or grey.

i bought these flared jeans from the gap and am in loove with them.

these wedges are perfect for my jeans that are just a little bit too long for my other heels and they give off a great seventies vibe with flared jeans.

blazer: balmain. jeans: gap. wedges: international concepts.

yummy pasta salad

2011-04-23T10:46:00.005-04:00

i just made this recipe last night because i was in the mood for something light and it is delicious. i changed things up just a tiny bit by adding sliced kalamata olives.

roasted shrimp and orzo

kosher salt

good olive oil

3/4 lb orzo pasta

1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

freshly ground black pepper

2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 cup minced scallions, white and green parts

1 cup chopped fresh dill

1 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

1 hothouse cucumber, unpeeled, seeded, and medium-diced

1/2 cup small-diced red onion

3/4 lb good feta cheese, large diced

3/4 cup kalamata olives, pitted

preheat the oven to 400 degrees f.

fill a large pot with water, add 1 tbl of salt and a splash of olive oil, and bring the water to a boil. add the orzo and simmer for 9 to 11 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it's cooked al dente. drain and pour into a large bowl. whisk together the lemon juice, 1/2 cup olive oil, 2 tsp salt and 1 tsp of pepper. pour over the hot pasta and stir well.

meanwhile, place the shrimp on a sheet pan, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. toss to combine and spread out in a single layer. roast for 5 to 6 minutes, until the shrimp are cooked through.

add the shrimp to the orzo and then add the scallions, dill, parsley, cucumber, onion, olives, 2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp pepper. toss well. add the feta and stir carefully. set aside at room temperature for 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend, or refrigerate overnight. if refrigerated, taste again for seasonings and bring back to room temperature before serving.

photo credit: food network

a couple new pieces

2011-04-21T21:49:00.003-04:00

I have been helping my mom with small decorating projects around the house and convinced her to order this small chandelier and my fave greek key bordered rug from Ballard today. The house I grew up in is a farmhouse, built sometime in the early 1900's. It's very country and so more her taste than mine, but we're trying to find a nice balance of traditional and modern (less red gingham, please!).

new obsession

2011-04-20T12:01:00.006-04:00

citizen couture is a blog i've just come across and while i'm pretty sure i'm really late on this discovery, it's definitely something i will keep going back to. i really like the layout and the way that the blog often offers multiple images of each person, to present different angles and perspectives on their style. the story of how the blog came about is also pretty amazing as the author, jason jean, is a former tax professional who became a freelance photographer after going partially blind while being diagnosed with juvenile glaucoma. amazing.

this is how i wish i looked at work

but this is more the reality of what i look like at work

photo credit: citizen couture, ***

timeless fashion - water for elephants

2011-04-20T11:49:00.006-04:00

i read this book and loved it so i'm definitely looking forward to seeing the movie as well as robert pattinson's face. i'm equally obsessed with anything that takes place in the 20s or 30s because it just seemed like such a glamorous time (you know, minus the great depression and all). besides the storyline, the costumes in this movie are a big part of why i want to see it, and reese witherspoon really looks the part with her wavy bob and petite, but still curvy figure.

photo credit: instyle

april showers bring may flowers

2011-04-19T21:34:00.001-04:00

I'm running out the door to the studio in the morning, but wanted to share these pretty flowers that were delivered to the client's home where I was finishing up a kitchen photo shoot today (pics soon!). Hope they brighten up your cloudy/rainy Wednesday.

look of the day

2011-04-19T11:02:00.008-04:00

they say a picture is worth a thousand words but for me, this picture just really represents how i feel about spring and what it means to me. i think that the muted colors and floral print in her outfit combined with the wind tousled hair perfectly describe what spring is like in boston. it's that exciting time when you know something is coming but you can't really put your finger on it until you feel that first warm ray of sunshine on your face.

photo credit: atlantic-pacific

room of the day

2011-04-19T08:18:00.003-04:00

The soft blues and creams in this bedroom by Tobi Fairley are so pretty and restful. It's a traditional space, but the graphic wallpaper, rug, and overscale floral give it a modern edge and elevate the subdued color palette. When you're working with a neutral, or monochromatic scheme, interest is created through layers of pattern and texture (notice the stubtle shine of the nailheads on the headboard, the frame and hardware?). Blue is a cool color so I love how she chose a wood chest - it really warms the space up. Have a pretty day!

Tobi Fairley via Traditional Home

etsy artist {elis cooke}

2011-04-18T20:16:00.002-04:00

I'm loving the movement and happy colors in these original abstract paintings by etsy artist, Elis Cooke.

on my wishlist

2011-04-15T10:05:00.013-04:00

i am loving matthew williamson's capsule collection for macy's. it's bright, fun, and breezy which will be perfect for warm weather. i'm thinking that my co-blogger and partner in crime should think about checking it out since she's been talking nonstop about how badly she needs new dresses and wants one for each day of summer.

photo credit: ***

new art {made by girl}

2011-04-15T07:52:00.000-04:00

I'm excited for the launch of Cocoa and Hearts, a new line of original art by blogger, Jen Ramos. I've followed her site for a while and love her calling cards and prints. Here's a little peek of what's to come (love the colors!):

via Made by Girl

blog love {toasty biscuit}

2011-04-14T10:39:00.005-04:00

I love food and entertaining, but lately I've been feeling uninspired. I dream of having a beautiful kitchen where I'll bake bread and make jam, yet I can't remember the last time I tried a new recipe. I was checking in on some of my favorite food blogs this morning and butter sugar flour is now toasty biscuit. I love the simplicity of Linda's blog, and her recipes and photography are oh so pretty and inspiring!

image via toasty biscuit

inspiration {trad home}

2011-04-12T23:14:00.004-04:00

Just e-flipped through the new Traditional Home/Lonny collab - Trad Home - and there's so much yumminess. I definitely recommend checking out the full issue, but here is a tiny glimpse for some "hump day" inspiration!

all images: Trad Home

obsessing over...

2011-04-11T16:05:00.002-04:00

These shoes from j.crew. Now that it's finally nice out I need a new wardrobe. I refuse to turn 26 (1 month and 1 day away!) with what's currently in my closet.

photo shoot {charlestown}

2011-04-08T06:54:00.000-04:00

We're wrapping up the shoot in this space next week so I wanted to share a few more pictures from day 1 first. As I mentioned, the lighting was challenging for me (all of these were done manually, sans flash or tripod) but overall I'm happy with how they turned out. The place is gorgeous!

interior designer: Nikki Dalrymple

another cute calling card

2011-04-07T14:41:00.005-04:00

I've blogged about the etsy shop Oh Smile before - this a new calling card design of theirs that I'm loving.

dreaming of saint tropez

2011-04-07T12:08:00.020-04:00

i'm back from mexico and already wishing i was still there. memories of mexico have me wishing for more summer clothes but now im in a saint tropez kind of mind, thinking of breezy dresses, straw hats, and a tres chic swimsuit with a killer tan.

photo credit: ***. dress: chanel. bikini: missoni. hat: j.crew. wedges: banana republic. necklace: kenneth jay lane.

pretty!

2011-04-05T13:47:00.001-04:00

Design Stiles via Made By Girl

fab credenza

2011-04-04T11:38:00.003-04:00

Adoring this fab, faux bamboo credenza via Matchbook Magazine:

today i'm loving

2011-04-04T07:26:00.000-04:00

ikat duvet

Happy (rainy) Monday!

room of the day

2011-03-31T06:05:00.001-04:00

Albert Hadley - Elle Decor (via LGN)

need to get away

2011-03-30T08:25:00.001-04:00

via Fairy Tale Diaries

quote of the day

2011-03-26T07:00:00.001-04:00

neutral living room

2011-03-26T06:01:00.001-04:00

via Decorpad

watch hunting

2011-03-25T10:13:00.003-04:00

I've never owned a nice watch, which seems completely ridiculous since they are not only useful, but chic. Lately I'm loving gold over silver so this Marc Jacobs might be a contender...

pretty little office

2011-03-24T18:24:00.004-04:00

Working for two small businesses I'm always thinking about home office and studio design. I think it's so important to create a workspace that motivates you and makes you happy every single day. I love this greek key bordered rug from Ballard and am dying to use it somewhere (although I wish it came in more colors!). I think the mossy green and iron and wood desk create a nice balance with with the brass light fixtures, pink zigzag and tufted loveseat. I picture gorgeous, floor to ceiling, built-in bookshelves and trimmed out pelmet boxes in this pretty little room as well...

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room of the day {workspace heaven}

2011-03-23T07:29:00.001-04:00

Today I'm loving the vintagey-organic workspace of the event-styling business bash, please (as seen in the new issue of Rue). I love being introduced to creative, small businesses (and woman-owned!) - their work is beautiful and great inspiration.

all images: Rue

dream dressing for work

2011-03-22T11:05:00.013-04:00

if i could wear anything i wanted to work without worrying about hr guidelines and the appropriate "look" for the finance world, this is what i would wear. these outfits have the right mix of high fashion and effortlessness without seeming too over the top...now if only i could get away with looking this cool at work.

z spoke by zac posen

j.crew

hermès

dsquared²

dries van noten

all spring 2011 rtw images via style.com