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December 13, 2013

Playing it by Hair

I enter this weekend with no concrete plans, and a strong desire to do a bunch of Christmas-y things. I’ll see where the holiday spirit leads me, and I’ll look forward to seeing you back here next week!

May your weekend be filled with gift wrap, freshly baked cookies, carols, sappy movies, faux fur blankets, mugs brimming with hot chocolate, knee socks and card writing....

November 7, 2013

Night In

Now that it’s getting colder outside, we’re finding ourselves huddled up in our condo more than usual. In an effort to remain somewhat independent from the TV, I started dreaming up my ultimate low key night in. These are the components on my must-have list right now.

1. Sofia Mini Champs 4 Pack, $20

2. Alexander Wang Dominoes, $95

3. John Hanly Pink Tartan Merino Wool Throw, $220

4. Cable Knit Sock in Oatmeal, $24.50

5. Hunger Games Wild Ophelia Chocolate Bar Library, $65

6. Alexandra Von Furstenberg Acrylic Trays, Price Varies

7. Diptyque Orange Chai Limited Edition Candle, $68

October 16, 2013

Pop! Front Doors

The other day I was attempting to objectively look through old blog posts to see what I do and don’t like, now that I’ve been at this for a while. As I was combing through entries, it occurred to me that I tend to gravitate towards accessories—home, fashion or otherwise—that are unique and eye-catching.

It is with this appreciation that I’ve decided to start a new series, lovingly dubbed “Pop!,” in which I’ll feature some thing that’s on my mind in a variety of hard-to-choose-from colors. In other words, I’ll take them all.

First up, and in honor of the fact that we’ve been burning through episodes of Curb Appeal like no other and I absolutely adore John Gidding: Front Doors!

For other variations on a theme, check these posts out:

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October 2, 2013

Statement Piece

I love a good statement piece, both in my wardrobe and in my home. I’ve wanted a Juju hat for a long time, but at around $400 apiece it hasn’t seemed like the most practical purchase for this phase of my life. So until I have one of these traditional vividly colored headdresses for my own wall, I’ll be happy to admire the ornate ones featured on Table Tonic and Pinterest.

September 27, 2013

Pinterest Preoccupation

Sometimes I can’t decide which piques my interest more: Instagram or Pinterest. Both are, undeniably, fantastic time sucks –I prefer Instagram throughout the day (where, for some reason, I’m particularly drawn to inane shots of meals, outfits, buildings, jewelry and the like), but there’s nothing better than curling up in bed at night with Pinterest on your iPad and combing through the trendy inspirational images floating around out there in cyberspace.

I’ve collected quite a variety of boards in my pinning career thus far, but for reasons that I hope you see here, one of my all-time favorites is one that I like to call “Hide & Seek.” May these fun images inspire you to have a weekend full of whimsy, intrigue, peace and quiet.

P.S. To explore more of my Pinterest collection, follow me here.

September 25, 2013

Magpie Manse

I’ve been spending an inordinate amount of time on home design blogs lately. Although I’m not entirely bored with our current set up, we’ve been in this condo for over three years, and we’ve filled it with just about as much décor as it can handle. So until we relocate, or we reconsider some of our current not-so-gently-used pieces, I will have to live out my interior decorating fantasies online. Here are a few gilded pieces that recently caught my eye and which would be perfect to incorporate into any home as the weather cools off.