The Wishlist

I might as well put it out there. I don't need these things to be happy, but you only turn 30 once, right? Or maybe I'll be turning 29 again...

1. Garland from Confetti Systems. Yes, I would decorate my house with this.

2. The new Home by Novogratz book by Bob & Cortney Novogratz. These folks are living MY dream - a house full of kids (7!) in New York City surrounded by aesthetically pleasing design. Need I say more?

They're releasing a collection of home items with retailer CB2 beginning October 4th. I haven't even seen their offerings and I WANT IT ALL.

3. Hunter Boots. I don't even care what color. Not because they're stylish or practical (by any means), but because it would make me a REAL BLOGGER.

4. Vinyls. You can never go wrong in buying me vinyl (unless it is a band I don't like). Even then, that sweet crackling *accompaniment of an actual record player could make the worst of the worst sound slightly better.

I've resisted the mass appeal of Mumford & Sons for as long as I could possibly handle, but their new single "I Will Wait" just completely won me over. Don't tell anybody. And I can't say that I could listen to this album from start to finish, but I am *slowly* warming up to this bluegrass jazz.

Also, Sucre's A Minor Bird turned out to be a pleasant musical surprise. The singer, Stacy King, is also one of the Eisley girls and I like their stuff enough. Sucre might actually be better though. Have a listen and tell me what you think.

I would also be happy to accept Instax film, diptyque candles, and giftcards to J.Crew or Madewell. Though I'm hesitant to invest a lot of money in my wardrobe when I don't know how much longer it'll be before Baby #2. And I'm not hinting at anything. But I AM turning 30, you know. The clock is ticking...xx

Is It Summer Yet?

 Because, we're ready!! Ready for some beautiful evening walks after the heat of the day has subsided. These instax pics were taken at Gray's Lake this week during our stroll.

I love the way our individual portraits blend together to make one picture. I've already got this arrangement framed in Ruby's room.

 My toes are ready! I don't know why I held off for so long before hitting the pedicure bandwagon, but I am FAN. One of my new favorite things to do with my Mom & sisters.

 My feet are ready! Now that I finally got a spiffy, red pair of Saltwaters! I had been watching the website for a couple weeks trying to score some in my size. AT LAST.

Wayde thought it would be funny to photo-bomb me trying to take a pic of my feet. Real funny, Hubby. Haha.

 My wardrobe is...uh, getting there. I've been looking for inspiration in some catalogues and DIY books hoping to piece together some fun summer ensembles. Now that I'm working with this post-baby body of mine, it's been a challenge to find outifts that are both stylish and flattering. Also, MORE COLOR!!

 Ready for our summer shows! Well, at least one. AGT, baby. That's right. Don't judge. We don't let Ruby watch a lot of TV, but she seems to enjoy the dance acts already. It's not like we're going to be able to avoid it forever...

Ready for more ice cream! With these two. We took this at the end of a pretty exhausting day. And somehow, it helped make things feel a little better.

I love this photo of them. A friend suggesting retaking this photo of them when Ruby is eighteen to compare & contrast. That I don't know if I'll ever be ready for...xx

D.I.Y. Fantasy Shoes

Give your feet the fantasy treatment this Fall with an Alexander McQueen-inspired shoe tutorial by Garbage Dress.

Best of the Week Vol.XXIII

1. Jimmy Choo for H&M announced! Now, the wait until November 14th when they're available in stores...

2. 1 Dress. 365 Days. The uber ambitious Uniform Project is an experiment in fashion sustainability and all for a meaningful cause.

3. Beautiful illustrations from the portfolio of Katogi Mari.

4. The Skinny is Forever 21's new companion blog to the fashion chain. Features will include style tips, a DIY section, entertainment news, and much more!

5. Want to see what my dream living space would look like? Presenting the eclectic pad of Gemma Ahern.

6. Stunning photos of Olympic gymnast Nastia Liukin for Max Azria.

Dior, Mon Amour...

A few recent Christian Dior offerings that have captivated me in one way or another:


The above is just one of the many stunning photos in a Vogue Paris editorial by David Sims. The blouse! That skirt! Those leggings! The stuff that dreams are made of...


Foxy ribbon heels for Dior Couture. Too much? Never!



And lastly, The Lady Noir Affair is a beautiful, Hitchcock inspired short starring Marion Cotillard of La Vie en Rose fame.

Best of the Week Vol.16

1. Sebastian Brajkovic has an amazing collection of oozed baroque style furniture.
2. Fans of Gem & The Holograms will delight in this reimagination of the ficticious rocker in "Back to the Fuchsia"
3. Most fabulous climbing wall EVER.
4. I'm really into 60's right now, so this collection of vintage fashion photography was sheer eye candy.
5. Wanna know what £30,000 can get you? These.
6. The I Can Read Movies Series is so rad.

Best of the Week Vol. 15

1. Sarlo rules. It's everything I could ever want for a creative space.
2. A few years ago, I read a book about photographer Man Ray and was introduced to his fellow creative & muse, Lee Miller. She led a very interesting life and is featured in an admirable women post on the Blood Roses blog.
3. Andy Julia's gorgeous online portfolio.
4. The visualicious Sabino Tumblr blog.
5. Chanel's Spring 2009 fashion show. I'll take it. ALL of it.
6. I don't know who "Rita" is, but based on this living room installation, I think we'd be good friends.

Best of the Week Vol. 14

1. Globamarama. Enough said.
2. One of my new goals in life is to stay at the Madonna Inn (no association with the or any other self-proclaimed Madonna). Each suite is entirely unique and overly styled — the pefect place for a weekend Holga shoot! Someday...
3. Minnie Mouse reimagined.
4. This bubblicious editorial is pure eye candy!
5. If I had these shoes, I would wear them every day.
6. One of many beautiful images on the Lolita blog.

Best of the Week Vol. 8

1.) Hint Mag had an beautiful photo feature on the "Happy House" of Siouxsie Sioux.
2.) Sexy tea set at Ruth Cross.
3.) My kind of...soiree. Chandeliers, short films and fashion @ Manoush party.
4.) 'Medic Esthetic' footwear by Gwendolyn Huskens.
5.) Dawn Cerny's delightful Pink Dot Girl.
6.) From Flickr fav. Lennah's current calendar project.