Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Shopping List: Throw Pillows

In exactly 30 days, I'll be moving into my new apartment! Yay! I'm already super excited and have been window shopping for decor {as you probably all have seen on Pinterest.} Today I've picked out my favorite throw pillows and I want to know your thoughts on which onwa I should buy! :) Let me know in the comments below.

PS - A few of these pillows are from my Arcadian Home collection which they've decided to keep live on their site for the next few months! :)


throw pillows


Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Shopping List: Mint & Lavender Jewels

I've been collecting a lot of fun baubles on my Pinterest jewelry wish list board lately, and I noticed that many of them were pretty shades of mint and lavender! I've always loved those colors but didn't realize how much I was wishing for them in my jewelry box! I picked my favorite pieces under $300 to share with you today - which do you like best?


pink & green jewels

Monday, July 29, 2013

Travel Inspiration: Paris

If you read my guest post on I Am a Lifestyle Blog last week, you  know that I'm planning a trip to Paris in November! :) I'm already counting down the days til my trip and I am more than excited to be visiting Paris for the second time. I visited Paris in 2009 with my company at the time and didn't get to see very much, but this time I'll be renting an apartment through Paris Perfect in the 7th arrondissement for a week so I'll have more time to explore, walk, eat and shop! I wanted to share some photos of my apartment rental so you can all get excited with me!! Let me know what you think of it in the comments below. :)

view from the living room

the living room

Friday, July 26, 2013

Friday Inspiration: Quotes I Love

Happy Friday! I'm so glad the weekend is here. I don't have much planned aside from dinner with a friend and a BBQ, but I'm really looking forward to relaxing and hopefully enjoying some sunny weather. What do you all have planned?

I added a few new items to my online closet shop, so please check it out! :)




Thursday, July 25, 2013

Guest Post on I Am a Lifestyle Blog

Hi all! I'm super excited to be guest posting today over on I Am a Lifestyle Blog - please visit and check it out to learn a bit more about me! :) I'm answering questions about my favorite perfumes, food, TV shows and more.




Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Style Inspiration: Red Hot

Fact: I do not own one piece of red clothing or a single red accessory. I know this may seem odd, but I've always thought that red looked horrible on me and I couldn't pull it off. But the ladies below prove me wrong by showing that any woman, regardless of skin tone, eye color or hair color, can look fabulously sexy in red! Do you own a lot of red clothing? Which look below do you like best?




Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Honey Lavender Cupcakes

As I mentioned yesterday, my friend Joia had her bachelorette party here in Boston this weekend! Joia is like me and loves all things flowery, so I thought that making honey lavender cupcakes would be perfect for her party. She and the other girls all loved them so I definitely recommend making this unique recipe - it reminds me a bit of edible tea! And they look really pretty and feminine making them perfect for a shower or afternoon brunch.

{PS: If you can't find lavender at your local grocery store, you can order it on Amazon like I did!}


Monday, July 22, 2013

Lately on Instagram...

This past week was really busy for me and I took a lot of photos on Instagram to capture all the fun! Let me know what you've been up to this week in the comments below.

I became addicted to LeTote after a recommendation from Georgina...it's an unlimited clothing & jewelry rental program for just $49 a month! I really loved everything in my first tote, as you can see below, and can't wait to get my second one later this week. If you're interested in joining, sign up using this link!



Friday, July 19, 2013

Friday Inspiration: Quotes I Love

Happy Friday! I'm looking forward to celebrating with my friend Joia this weekend for her bachelorette party on Saturday and Sunday! :) Let me know what you're up to in the comments below.

If you haven't already, please check out my curated flash sale on Arcadian Home! I'm so excited to have my items featured on their site for the next week :)

Also, don't miss my friend Ashley's blog post on her amazing surprise engagement - I cried when she told me the story in person!



Thursday, July 18, 2013

Style Inspiration: Olivia Palermo

If you've been following my blog for a while, you know that Olivia Palermo is my ultimate style icon! She's never photographed in an outfit I don't like and if I could raid anyone's closet, it would be hers. Here are some of Olivia's best looks of late - which is your favorite?



Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Shop my collection on Arcadian Home!

Hi all - I'm very excited to be curating my own collection this week on Arcadian Home

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They asked me to put together a collection of their items that caught my eye for a week long flash sale, and I used my soon-to-be lofted apartment as inspiration! I incorporated a lot of Parisian chic pieces with pops of black, white, pink and grey.

Here's a peek at my collection...what do you think?

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Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Shopping List: Joie

I've had my eye on a lot of pieces from Joie lately - I love how feminine, understated and well-cut all of their pieces are. Many of their tops and dress can be dressed up or down depending on how you accessorize which makes them very versatile and worth the price! Here are some of my favorite summer Joie pieces...are you a fan of the brand? Which items would you wear?


joie shopping list


Monday, July 15, 2013

Lately on Instagram...

Hope you all had a fabulous weekend! I wanted to share some of my Instagram photos to let you know what I've been up to lately. :)

This past Friday night I attended a super fun Boston blogger event planned by the lovely Georgina! It was great to finally meet with some of my fellow bloggers face-to-face and also meet new blogger friends for the first time! :) We ate at a Shabu restaurant and it was my first time trying hot pot.


Friday, July 12, 2013

Friday Inspiration: Quotes I Love

Happy Friday all! After a few weekends with hardly any plans at all, I'm looking forward to this weekend because I've got a lot of fun things on my plate! Tonight I'm going to a Boston Blogger event and I can't wait to finally meet some of the girls I've been virtually interacting with for so long in person. On Saturday I plan to hit the beach with my friends Ellie and Renee to relax and enjoy the sun, sand and waves. And on Sunday, my mum and I are doing a cool scavenger hunt around Boston which should be really interesting! What are your plans for this weekend?

Oh and PS, I REALLY love today's quotes. They may be some of my favorites yet! :)

PPS: if you have a minute, read this awesome letter about beauty a father wrote to his daughter. It made me smile and cry a little simultaneously :)

PPPS: I really want to sell all of the clothes in my online closet shop before I move, so if you're interested in anything and want to negotiate, please let me know!



Thursday, July 11, 2013

Design Inspiration: Small Spaces

I've been doing lots of research {if you can call searching on Pinterest research...} for smart design ideas for small apartments. I'm only a month and a half away from moving into my new lofted studio and it doesn't have much closet or cabinet space at all, so I'll need to get creative with the space in order to fit all my clothes {and shoes and bags and jewelry!} Luckily I have super high ceilings, so I'll be able to store things upwards, but I still need some inspiration on how to keep things organized but looking cute. Below are some of the great ideas I've found - do you have any tips for living in a small space? I'd love to hear them in your comments below!

Use a wine rack to hold your towels in the bathroom - saves space in the closet and drawers!

Hang up a big shoe rack on the back of your closet door.

Add an entryway with shelving, cubbies and hooks for additional storage.

Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Shopping List: Summer Kimono Robes

One of the many perks of living alone is that I can wear whatever I want when I'm lounging around my apartment. This means I can wear old sweats and tees, which I do every so often, but I prefer to wear pretty slips and robes because they make me happy. :) I have a super soft pink fleece robe that I wear during the colder months, but in the summer I prefer to wear a lighter material like silk, satin, jersey or cotton. I've put together a great shopping list of pretty, feminine robes to wear during these hot few months - which is your favorite? What do you wear when you're lounging around the house?


Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Key Lime Pie Bars

I've found a perfect recipe that's quick & easy to make and great to bring along to cookouts and parties this summer - Key Lime Pie bars! If you can't find key limes at your grocery store, try to buy the smaller, more tart limes instead of the regular ones...regular limes just aren't as flavorful! If you're a fan of Key Lime Pie, you definitely need to try out these bars. The homemade whipped cream on top gives it a nice touch, and you could add a bit of confectioner's sugar to it if you prefer it to be sweeter.


Monday, July 8, 2013

Style Inspiration: Summer Separates

While I definitely favor dresses, I've been breaking out of my dress routine lately and have been trying to wear more separates. It's really fun in the summer because there are so many great short and skirt options out there to show off your legs that you can pair with a a pretty top and still keep cool! I'm going to be using the following ladies' outfits as inspiration for my next shopping trip. Whose look is your favorite?



Friday, July 5, 2013

Friday Inspiration: Quotes I Love

Hi everyone - hope you all had a great 4th! I am at work today (boo) so I'm not enjoying a long weekend, but I hope those of you who are have a fantastic few days off! :)




Thursday, July 4, 2013

Happy 4th of July!

I hope you all have a spectacular and safe holiday - enjoy the day! :)




Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Design Inspiration: Outdoor Showers

I dream of having a beach house someday, and when I do, I will definitely have an outdoor shower! There's something so freeing about showering outside, don't you think? It's also the best way to keep your dirty beach feet from tracking sand all over the house. I've found some amazing outdoor showers as inspiration - which is your favorite?




Tuesday, July 2, 2013

4th of July Berry Blast Cupcakes

With 4th of July just around the corner, I wanted to make a fun themed cupcake to celebrate Independence Day! :) My friend Kim suggested I bake something with Pop Rocks {because they're like fireworks in your mouth!} and when I told my friend Jen I planned to bake with them along with blueberries, strawberries and raspberries, she told me I should call them 'Berry Blast' cupcakes. Thank goodness I have creative friends!

These cupcakes may look simple {and kind of messy - it's been super hot and humid and my tiny AC can only do so much, so don't mind the semi-melted frosting}, but they are super delicious and packed with flavor. The cupcake is vanilla with strawberries and raspberries baked in the batter and the frosting is a fresh blueberry cream cheese...seriously delicious! I decorated them with strawberry Pop Rocks candy, white sprinkles and raspberries and blueberries to get America's colors in there. I recommend making them on Thursday - I promise people will love the flavor!


Monday, July 1, 2013

Lately on Instagram...

Happy July! It's a new month and I'm really looking forward to the sun and spending some more time outdoors. I wanted to share some photos from my Instagram feed and let you know what I've been up to lately. How have you been passing your summer days? Let me know in the comments below. :)

Walked past my soon-to-be building in Back Bay...can't wait to move in September!

Woke up to Phoebe sleeping on my head...again...
eye mask: Mary Green

Went out to dinner with Renee at Upstairs on the Square - isn't the decor amazing? It's like a fairytale inside...