Dreaming in Pastels

This past weekend was beautiful. Me and my brood of boys soaked up every minute with a beautiful hike and ride in the steam trains.


All of this sun and fair weather has gotten me dreaming of spring.

Pastels seem to be all the rage right now, and I am definitely ON BOARD.

I am loving them in fashion



and even moreso in decorating.






You can add some freshness to your space by adding a few new throw pillows (a quick etsy search)




perhaps a new piece of artwork,

(Gloria Petyarre)

or even some fresh flowers



Happy Spring Dreaming!

Products I Love

I thought it might be a fun idea to start posting about Products I Love. I am certainly no beauty expert, but as a girl, I love trying products to find what works best for me.

Yesterday while at Target, I decided it was time to get a new mascara. I have blonde lashes and kind of feel naked without any mascara. I typically use L'Oreal Voluminous...and voluminous it is, however it often bring lots of clumps and stiff lashes. I decided to try a new brand.


Voila....Covergirl Lash Blast (the orange tube, voluminous, black). I am in love. The wand. Oh the wand. It is so cool and different, and I love how it is like a brush for my eyelashes. The best part, no clumps and they actually feel nourished as well and darkened/emphasized. So there it is. Have any of you tried it before?

Reclaimed Wood

I have been loving reclaimed wood lately. I love the rustic, natural feel and the wide planks. I love it as a flooring option, and also love it used as tabletops, headboards and beyond. I also love that it can go with a lot of different design styles. Here is some inspiration.

C. Wonder

I'm not sure if any of you have heard of C. Wonder, but allow me to introduce you if not. It is a spinoff store/company from Tory Burch (apparantly opened by her ex). Anyways, there are a few stores- one in Soho, a few in the NYC suburbs. The style is obviously a spin on funky prep, bright colors and geometric designs. They carry homewares, jewelry, clothing, luggage and more. Here are a few of my favorite homewares:





If you are near the area, I'm jealous that you get to go visit a store, because I think the store itself looks like a ton of fun! ....this summer I can go once we are Manhattan-bound....

Winter Magic

Time is flying by, and my computer is still broken. Leave it to a hectic life of 2 toddlers, holiday parties and shopping and travels, a family wedding, and a horrible bout of the stomach flu. Anyways, no excuses. I am going to be better.

I'm sure lots of you are getting tired of Christmas posts, but this post is 'inspired' by Christmas. We didn't get a tree this year because we left town so early for Derek's semester break. But I have really been loving silver and blue this year.



They are non-traditional in the sense of Christmas decorations, but tend to steer in a traditional direction when paired in home design. So here's to that icy mixture!

Dishware Round-Up

After a full weekend of family gatherings and delicious meals, I am inspired by tabletop. Though I did not host Thanksgiving at my home, it certainly got my wheels turning on what I might have done....mixing patterns and colors. But most of all, it made me realize that I need to add some flavor to my dishware collection (or lack thereof). So here are a few dishes that caught my eye.....what are some of your favorite fun and inspiring dishes?

Kelly Wearstler with Pickard

Gold Glam Love

Anthropologie

Great layering piece

fun accent...adds a girly touch

VivaTerre Dishware

Great for a more earthy look; statement piece.

C. Wonder

Jonathan Adler

West Elm

Love these bowls, anthropologie carries some similar

Warm and Cozy...Velvet Love

First off, I am so SORRY for you readers out there....if any of you have stuck with me. My desktop computer has crashed, so I'm left to an I-Pad (which I can't load photos to or really post much) and my husbands laptop (which has been basically gone the last 3 weeks strait).

I have had lots of post ideas and DIY posts in cue. So stay tuned!

Until then, here is something to warm you up. The air is turning crisp outside and I have taken out some of my Christmas decorations and even started listening to Christmas music (don't judge!). These spaces have been yearning to cuddle up in a snuggie with a good book and hot apple cider!...and you know the common thread?....VELVET. I am loving me some velvet these days!