birthday girl

I know I've been pretty MIA when it comes to updating this blog, and I really apologize.  Life just gets in the way of blogging sometimes....  

I wanted to write a special post because today is my birthday!  (And apparently a lot of other people's birthday, according to Facebook.)  I started my day with a delicious pain au chocolate and latte and will continue a day of good eats with dinner at Surfside in Glover Park and drinks out with my girlfriends!

I wish I had a J birthday crown like Jenna Lyons to wear today!  Have a wonderful day everyone!

*images via martha stewart and department of the interior

mark your calendars

I just received an email in my inbox that the June/July issue of Lonny is set to go live next Thursday, June 10!  The email noted that they're "pulling out all the stops" for this issue and from the looks of the cover and the sneak peak included in the email, it sounds like they have.  

Features include Bunny Williams's seaside retreat, Elizabeth Bauer's Gramercy Park pad, and cover girl Deborah Lloyd's lakeside home.  Deborah serves as the Co-President and Creative Director for kate spade new york.  

Speaking of Deborah Lloyd, I remembered that Michelle Adams, Lonny's talented editor, featured a few photos of her Brooklyn home on her own blog a while back.  I've included them below, because I just love Deborah's taste in clothing and interior design!  She really seems to embody the kate spade brand. These photos originally appeared in the February 2009 issue of Harper's Bazaar.  

UPDATE: If you'd like to keep tabs on Lonny magazine, you can "subscribe" through this link.

images via lonny and MA Belle 

off to nyc

I'm off to spend Memorial Day weekend in NYC with friends.  At the top of my to-do list is spending an afternoon at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's new exhibit, American Women: Fashioning a National Identity.  I promise to post pictures from the exhibit!  

Have a fabulous weekend everyone! 

photo from Sonia Rykiel Spring 2009 collection

currently loving...

This silk Stella McCartney dress.

image via Net-a-Porter

gooping it up in the hamptons

With Memorial Day just around the corner, I wish I had a house in the Hamptons like Gwyneth Paltrow's home.  It was featured in the November 2007 issue of the now defunct House and Garden magazine.  

My favorite room in her home is the kitchen.  I LOVE the charcoal grey cabinets and island.  The vaulted ceiling and skylight likely make the room feel huge (definitely what you want in a room you spend a lot of time in).

Little Apple's room is super-femme with hot pink accents and a canopy bed.

In fact, the entire house seems to be filled with little feminine touches here and there.

  

If the interiors aren't enough to get your GOOP going, take a peek at the grounds (and her personal gym!).  

Yep, it's good to be Gwyneth....

images via Casa Sugar | originally appeared in October 2007 issue of House and Garden magazine

dreaming of a vacation home

It's been cold and rainy in DC for the past two days and it doesn't show signs of letting up until later this week, so what better to daydream about than my very own vacation home in a warm weather spot?!  This month's Elle Decor features Meg Ryan's Martha's Vineyard vacation home.  I love that she has used so much white throughout her home.  If I'm ever lucky enough to have a vacation home, it would definitely have a fresh feeling like Meg's.  Be sure to check out her decorating tips on ED's website.  

I'm a sucker for a great view and this home's definitely got one!

I'm really looking forward to this weekend when my issue of ED comes in the mail. The summer issues are always my favorite because they feature so many beautiful summer vacation homes.   Doesn't the cover make you want to dine outdoors tonight?

images via Elle Decor

trend watch: silk shorts

(lauren santo domingo)

I've been avoiding the "evening shorts" trend for at least two years, but I may have to reconsider my ban after seeing the silk shorts on Vogue's blog.  

(elizabeth charles)

(j. crew)

(elizabeth and james)

(sea)

images via Vogue.com

one kings lane

I am in love with the front door vignettes One Kings Lane puts together each season.  Each photo makes me smile every time I sign in to my account.  If you aren't familiar with OKL, they offer daily sales of high end home goods and furniture (think Gilt Groupe or Rue La La for your home).  You can sign up for your very own account right here.  

In the meantime, enjoy the other photos of their dogs and stay tuned for more!

images via One Kings Lane

i think i cannes

The Cannes Film Festival kicks off today.  Wish I were there....

may picks

Sequin Accents

(DAY Birger et Mikkelsen)

(alice + olivia)

Long Dress

(j. crew)


Nude Heels

(loeffler randall)


Jo Malone Cologne

A Painted Front Door

Pink Peonies

Homemade Lemonade

images via net-a-porter | j.crew | loeffler randall | nordstrom | this is glamorous | martha stewart

sex and the city 2 interiors

I just bought my ticket to see SATC2 and as I was doing a bit of web surfing last night, I found a few screen shots of the SATC2 sets to share.  The previews make the movie look visually stunning and I think I'm now more excited about the interiors and fashion than the plot line!  Feast your eyes....

images via Casa Sugar