One of my best friends is having her bachelorette party in Charleston, SC later this month. It's going to be so much fun and I've been casually searching for a fun new dress to wear for her celebration... a fun new dress until I found this on ASOS. I'm not one to think I can pull off a jumpsuit, but I love this one so much I may have to give it a try.  

As a side note, how much do you love ASOS? I've only recently started shopping on the site, but shut the front door! So many fun and trendy finds at excellent price points. Impulse shoppers rejoice.

XOX

While I'm not looking forward to the impending doom of winter in Boston, I'm loving this mild start to Fall we're having. Temps are perfectly set to the high 60s / low 70s and there's enough chill in the morning to warrant a jacket. Bring on the football filled afternoons, crockpot chili, and ankle booties!

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The other day I had the most fun conversation with some friends about which clothing/accessory brands we identify with most and how amazing it is when you find a brand that resonates with you to your core (we're only a little dorky...).  For me that brand is Loeffler Randall and I've loved it ever since the first pair of flats that I shamelessly begged my mom to buy for me in 2007. What I love about this brand is that it's functional, but polished and the pieces have staying power ( I still have that first pair of flats!).

Recently I've seen a lot of fun articles popping up on the brand like this one on Creative Director Jessie Randall's "beauty uniform" (isn't Jessie just the cutest!?) and even more exciting, this one from Lucky Mag on the home in Park Slope she shares with her family. Not surprisingly, her home reflects many of the elements that her namesake brand does. It's the perfect combination of classic and comfortable with a bit of an edge. 

All Photos: Lucky Magazine 

The bad thing about this type of obsession is that you end up wanting absolutely everything... my closet just isn't that big and neither is my budget, but here are a few pieces I am currently coveting for Fall

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If you find yourself in need of a little pick-me-up this week coming off of your 4th of July weekend, Christina Jervey Jewelry to the rescue! Stop by Cynthia Rowley on Newbury Street this Wednesday evening to check out her latest and greatest. 

I've already done some website perusing and these are some of the pieces I'll be looking to take home with me:

1. Vertical Stripe Ring // 2. Kyanite Cocktail Ring // 3. Small Textured Cuff //
4. Angel Wing Earrings // 5. Thin Collar Necklace // 6. Goddess Cuff

Christy's jewelry is stunning (and I'm not just saying that because she is my sister-in-law). All of the pieces are handmade by Christy in Charleston, SC and they are just so unique and special. My CJJ pieces are by far my most complimented jewelry and I absolutely love her eclectic and impossibly cool style. 

Joan's (of  Joan's on Third) beautiful LA loft found on remodelista. Proving the lines between good food, style and design are very blurry. 

All Photos: Remodelista

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XOX

Memorial day is one of the best holidays because not only do we get to honor those who protect and serve this great nation, but also by default it's casual, laid-back, and (hopefully) sun soaked. I love any excuse to wear jean shorts and sneakers for multiple days in a row (don't judge). 

Cable Sweater  // Shorts // Clutch // Sneakers

Instead of bringing your normal batch of Jello shots to your parties try these fancy schmancy adult versions! (and if you don't typically bring Jello shots to parties you should definitely start)

Photo:Joy the Baker

SHOT BITES!!! RECIPE HERE! 

You guys... I found another one (again via design sponge). This might be the best yet. This place alone might give me reason to pack it all up move to the Midwest... maybe. 

The upside down plants are totally blowing my mind right now. Get in my house crazy plants and bring those amazing chairs with you! 

I love these Eames Lounge Chairs... We don't really have room for one right now but I really do love them. 

Woven wall hangings are really experiencing a moment aren't they

All photos: Design Sponge

Sigh.... this place is magic. 

The End. 

XOX

Have I told you about my obsession with this Brooklyn based designer? Well I'm obsessed with her beautiful work, so you can imagine my delight and surprise when I found this feature Lonny did on her very own apartment. It's everything I would have imagined and so much more! 

All photos: Lonny Magazine 

We've already custom ordered this table (with a round top because we are so clumsy that those amazing triangle edges would just mean a lot of bruises in our house) for our apartment and we are eagerly awaiting it's arrival. 

Zelda Table

Other Katy Skelton pieces I'm currently coveting: 

Desi Media Console

Captain's Tray

XOX

Every once and a while (like every day) I come across an apartment that makes me totally green with envy. While I loved the little apartment I shared with my great roomie  (I'm looking at you Edubbs) on the L.E.S in NYC ... this is the kind of apartment that makes me wish we had considered living in Brooklyn at one point or another.... and makes me wish I wasn't so terrified of bed bugs and had taken advantage of the amazing vintage finds that are practically littered around the city. 

I found this amazing Carroll Gardens apartment on Design Sponge and I just had to re-share/re-post. What I love about this place is that each piece tells a story and it somehow all comes together so effortlessly.

All photos: Design Sponge

Looks  like I've found the perfect inspiration for our current apartment re-vamp! 
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XOX

Have you seen this video yet?   World's Toughest Job

I don't know about you, but lately I've been feeling even more appreciative of Moms and I'm convinced Mother's day should be everyone's favorite day of the year. No seriously... Moms are totally the best. Besides the fact that they are so clean and always smell so nice, they keep this show called life running like clock-work and that is some tough beeswax. 

This year was awesome because I got to spend so much time with my Mom while wedding planning. Because we live on opposite sides of the country, visits are usually only on holidays, but what a treat this year was! 

My Top 5 Mom Moments of the Year: 
1) How she worked tirelessly to make sure our wedding day was completely perfect... tirelessly people!!! All while still rocking her full-time real job
2) How she continues to work and build her career while most people her age are calling it quits 
3) How totally and completely thrilled she was when I installed emoticons on her iphone. We don't even text words anymore...we have entire conversations just using emoticons now.
4)  How she waited until I was nearly 30 and married before she stopped paying my cellphone bill. It's the little things that are hardest to let go of. 
5) How she now "hashtags" everything by writing out the word "hashtag".

Don't forget that Mother's Day is just around the corner on Sunday, May 11th!

Some Fun Gift Ideas for Mom: 

Brighten her day with these potted cuties // The Sill//Spring Collection
Make it personal with a Stella Salvador Initial Necklace // Stella Salvador// Custom Initial Necklaces 
Keep Mom on trend with these cute J.Crew flats // J.Crew// Metallic Flats
Go the extra mile for Mom and splurge on a gold cuff// Christina Jervey // Crossover Cuff
Make it yourself with a Darby Smart project // Darby Smart// Painted-Spoons
Make cleaning easy, breezy , and safe with multi-functional organic towelettes // Herban Essentials // Herban Towelettes
The perfect gift for the New England Mom.. (and it's free!) // t.e.l.l. New England // T.e.ll. New England
Mom will be stylin on those neighborhood walks with these throwback Nike kicks // J.Crew// Nike Kicks
Instead of cut flowers try potted succulents // The Sill// Jules Table Top Plants

A big thanks to all the moms (and soon to be Moms) out there! You are hashtagseriouslyawesome! 

XOX