Pretty Things: Home & Style Edition

pretty bookends

pretty workspace

pretty hair

pretty preppy, by j. crew

{belted jacket, ankle-length pant & pumps are a win!}

pretty spring look
not to self: MUST get Supergas in many colors...


In other news, issue #3 of Matchbook Magazine has arrived!  If you haven't checked it out yet, do yourself a favor and read all three this weekend.  They're so incredible.  Also, if you need a great movie recommendation for this weekend, "I Am Love" with Tilda Swinton was INCREDIBLE.  Seriously, it was the perfect combination of  "The Talented Mr. Ripley" meets "Great Expectations" meets "A Single Man."  I thoroughly enjoyed it.  What are we up to this weekend, loves?  Hope it's wonderful! 

photos: 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5, 6

My Boudoir: LOVE Prints

Welcome to my bedroom!  You didn't think you'd ever get a chance to visit, did you?  Well, now that you're here, please silence your cell phones, if you wake my baby, we can no longer be friends.  I recently purchased these two prints by the lovely Jen Ramos of Made By Girl.  I've been eyeing her LOVE prints for years, but could never make up my mind about the color.  My bedroom is very neutral, white being the brightest shade.  I chose the lavender/tangerine combo because I adore the way they compliment one another & pack a punch against my otherwise boring, beige wall.

LOVE is in the air and I intend to keep it that way...

Do you love LOVE?

I know I do.

Love Prints: Made By Girl

Lamps: Pottery Barn outlet

Wall color: Bleeker beige by Benjamin Moore

Bedroom set: custom wood with black finish

Undeniably...

chic.

via here, tumblr

The Old Couple By The Sea

My Great Aunt Anna & Uncle Buddy lived by the sea. They had a white, stucco house with a white, stucco fence and their next door neighbor to the left was the beach. My uncle was a podiatrist who swam laps in the ocean in all kinds of weather. My aunt was a fiery, redhead with a big red, lipsticked smile. I can still hear her voice now. Their home was magical: it had all the hiding places my house lacked and contained trinkets and tchotchkes galore. A kid could get lost there, easily.

Beach people live by a different code from us suburb folk. When I saw Eileen & Mark's Venice Beach home on The Selby, I was immediately brought back to my younger days exploring my Uncle Buddy's house. I'd just love to get lost here, exploring their books, wall hangings & rich designs. While my family hasn't really spoken to them in a while, I'd like to think Buddy's still swimming the ocean while Anna's carefully lining her lips to host some friends for tea.

via the selby

this library belongs to:

{Rod Stewart}

{Karl Lagerfeld}

{Woody Allen}

Three questions:

Which library is your favorite for a long, quiet read?

Would you mind if the owner joined?

What would you read?

Go read a book today & if you have children, make sure to read to them, too!

via flavorwire

Nursery Bedding Vote!

soooooo, i'm enlisting your help to make my life EASIER!

as fabulous bloggers, I know you have opinions on everything.

so why not for crib bedding?

easy as #1 or #2.

please proceed with a critical {read "judgmental"} eye...

Contender #1: Serena & Lily "Henry" bedding set

My thoughts: classy, sleek, easy

or

Contender #2: Pottery Barn "Jungle Friends" bedding set

My thoughts: fun, whimsical, has jungle animals

vote.vote.vote.vote.

keep in mind, the furniture is an espresso wood color & we have a minty green rocking chair/ottoman.

exercise your right to impact my son's nursery design!

have a fantastic weekend you stylish, lovely readers...

turquoise+pink+white

A light, airy room inspires a sense of calm and romanticism.

I love the fresh walls and the pops of pretty colors all over.

Who wouldn't want to spend some time dreaming in these four walls?

via: pretty little world, made by girl, house of turquoise, luphia loves, ?, belle chantelle

Standing on a Soap Box

I am a sucker for pretty soaps, especially ones dressed up in fancy wrapping & elegant font. I hardly want to open them & fight myself to actually use them. Everyone loves to look at & {occasionally} open a pastel soap with a catchy name. Admit it, we are all suckers for packaging.

D.L. & Co.
Lady Rhubarb Soaps
$50, Barneys New York

Tocca Gift Soap Set
$24.99

Claus Porto Gift Set
$30

Claus Porto Soap Gift Set
Fantasia
$49

Fresh Mangosteen & Waterlily Soap
$14