I want...

I am thinking I need this. Which is weird as I am so not an animal print type of person.

Feeling Flat

Last night at dinner MCB and I had a conversation about footwear. Yes, we are weird like that. Anyway, as the temperatures around here begin to dip already, we both realized that we would be strapping on our Sorels again quite soon. I was lamenting the fact that there is never a good time to be "cute" here - between the weather (be it snow or rain) and the terrain there is just no way you can wear cute shoes without absolutely ruining them. So, I am regulated to boots or weather-proof flip flops. So boring. And then today I run across these. How cute are these? To know that I can never wear shoes like this here kills me. Sigh.

Monday, Monday...

Trying to think happy thoughts this Monday. Top of the list? This scarf. This makes me happy.

Friday Faves

It is finally Friday - what a week! Hope you all are doing something wonderful with your weekends.
Get out there and enjoy yourselves!

If I had my druthers, I would be here - all. weekend. long.

Digging these scalloped shorts.

This minty fresh round-up is simply lovely.

I have posted this image before. A bathroom reno might finally be happening at the condo. Starting to pull together an inspiration file. Hex tiles and subway tiles are top of the list.

Not ready for fall just yet. But if I were - I would want everything J.Crew has in their fall lookbook.

And, MCB and I just started watching this. He is already addicted (I might be too).

Things I Am Loving (Friday Edition)...

Loving this collection of doors.

I just want to sit and be still. Here would be lovely.
[from: A Cup of Jo]

I want a collection of Turkish Bath Towels. Badly.

Loving every single piece that sfgirlbybay is taking with her to Paris.
I wish I were cool enough to dress like a Parisian.

I so want this to be true.
[from: that's happy]

I need to spend time at this pool. Or any pool for that matter, but this one is pretty dreamy.

Ridiculously excited for the Tour de France to start this weekend. I am seriously obsessed.
[from: CrowBiz]

Happy Weekend. Sorry for the lack of posts lately, life has been busy. 2/3 of us Blog Girls are getting together this coming week - I am sure fun posts will follow. YAY!

A Couple of Things...

Today...things I am loving. Like a lot.

Peonies...and in Paris no less. I want a big bouquet now.

So digging on this table. Mad over this.

This purse is swoon worthy.

Want. Badly.

This summer frock rocks.

Happy Weekend!

Sole Sister

I want. So badly. Incredibly awesome.

[via: Poppytalk - from: Free People]

Things That Make Me Happy...

I recently read a great article in a back issue of Real Simple all about taking time to appreciate things in your life. In a small side note caption in a much larger article, it mentions a woman who takes a week every year to capture the nitty-gritty of seven solid days of her life in order to celebrate the "everyday stuff." For some reason this resonated with me and I decided to take a week & photograph my favorite part of each day. It was a fun project...and helped me appreciate the little things that comprise a day and see them in new ways.
What things do you appreciate in your day?

Saturday: A snowy hike. My new favorite thing - this moss that grows on the trees that is the most amazing color of green. Apparently elk & deer snack on this throughout the winter for nutrients. It is by far my newest favorite discovery.

Sunday: Farm fresh eggs. Brown, white, blue. The colors are amazing & these eggs taste unreal.

Monday: Poetry. Read to me in bed. This particular book - a recent gift. I haven't read poetry since I had to in school for English class. I had forgotten how much I enjoyed poetry and I was surprised how much I actually remembered. Pick up a poetry book today - I promise you won't regret it.

Tuesday: Coffee. Well, this is an everyday favorite. Black. French Press. I cannot live without it.

Wednesday: A simple DIY. Seriously - it took mere minutes. A fun project. Sort of industrial bling. Dig.

Thursday: TAB Fashion Show. A huge annual event here in Telluride - all to benefit AIDS organizations doing great work around the world. The models are all locals who practice for months. The show is a huge production and is always a blast.

Friday: Gift wrapping. I don't know what I get a bigger kick out of...the wrapping or the gift inside. I love wrapping gifts - I always have such a great time. This gift...wrapped in newspaper with a grosgrain ribbon. The card...spray painted with chalkboard paint. Easy. Fun. Different.

I must admit - I had a little help in the photography department as I have come to realize that I am in desperate need of a new camera. So, this is a bonus photo - per request of my photographer. His favorite for the week - beer. Not only is this New Belgium beer his favorite, but he loves the graphic design and colors on the can.

To note: all photos treated by Rollip to give that "weathered" look.

I want...

No really. I do. Is this weird?
I rocked these growing up and want a pair to wear again. With shorts & such.
Too prep? Possibly.

[from: LL Bean - of course]

Currently Loving...

Is it 5:00 PM yet? I feel like today is simply dragging along. If your Friday is anything like mine, hopefully looking at some pretty things will help ease the pain and usher you into the weekend. So sit back and enjoy...it will be the weekend before you know it!

A lovely set of doors.


How amazing is this painted floor? Apparently this lady painted these incredible stripes herself...for about $100. Woah. Talk about an amazing DIY.


This I want badly.


Everything about this works for me. Hmm - maybe I need to get on ebay and start looking for old maps. Just lovely.


As if I wouldn't post open shelves here. Puh-leeze. Can't seem to ever get enough.


Hmm - thinking I am having a slight stripe obsession right now. I just ordered this. In gray. Apparently it has already shipped. Hoping it looks so very awesome on.


Come to me fringed chair. Because you rock.

Happy Weekend!

Bag It?

I just got this. On the fence about it though. I got it because it has three different straps - one for holding it with your hand, a shoulder strap, and and a strap to wear it messenger style. It is big.
Maybe too bland? Meh?

Currently Loving...

Are you ready? It is almost the weekend! TGIF. In celebration of a week well done, a few of my favorites from the blogs this week. Have the bestest weekend everyone.


And it goes on and on. Open Shelving. I just can't get enough.
[via: It's Mary Ruffle]


My motto for 2011.
[via: Abbey Goes Design Scouting]


Loving this so very much. An Awesome Book of Thanks


Ready for spring already. I want to look this fabulous...minus the socks.
[from: J.Crew]


Future crafting project.
[via: Simple Lovely]


Loving a spotted sofa.
[via: I Suwannee]


I should probably own this. High fives people.
[from: EmersonMade]


This bathroom is boomsticks.
[from: Lonny Magazine]


This speaks to me. It just does.
[via: It's Mary Ruffle]

It's back...

The Official Preppy Handbook. Yep. It's back. New & Improved. And better than ever.

In my bag of "must have" prepster tricks...

Lilly - of course.

Bass - only.

Lacoste - collar popped.

Mikimoto - duh.

LL Bean - monogrammed obviously.

What are your preppy must haves?