Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Summer Must-Haves

Above are my must-haves for the summer! I am just realizing these pieces go quite well together (minus the leopard hair flats?). Once I have all my necessities all I will need is a week long vacation at the beach! I was worried sitting inside behind a desk all day when the sun is shining and the temperatures are delightful would have me daydreaming far too often.

3. new glamour top, j.crew

Monday, April 11, 2011

Light Thoughts



My New Roots - How to Cook Quinoa from My New Roots on Vimeo.

After a weekend of heavy eating I am dreaming of a rather light dinner, such as this tasty-looking Quinoa.

(originally via designlovefest)

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Hoarder

I have always been a sucker for little pouches/cosmetic bags. Over the years I have collected quite a few in all different shapes and sizes, but apparently my collection isn't big enough. I tore this page out of a Barney's catalog awhile back that had three Italian-made Maria La Rosa pouches that I absolutely adore. I want them all and while I'm at it, I'll take one of everything in Maria's collection!

(via old Barney's catalog tear out)

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Cherio...

I'm off to work. And the top of the morning to ya! I'm pretending this guy is British. Doesn't he look rather dapper? And the glasses... they get me every time!

(via old postcard book)

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Monday, April 4, 2011

Monday Manners

Along with moving out of the parents house comes the urge to host fabulous dinner parties. But then life and reality set in and your frequently fabulous dinner parties that you have played out a million times end up happening, once, maybe twice a year if you are lucky. Regardless of the amount of times your dream dinner parties come true, a girl MUST know how to do it right... enters Manners by Kate Spade.

This cute little book has been my go to for numerous occasions. Kate Spade sums it best, "Life is a bowl of cherries - as long as you know what to do with the pits."

So here lies the answers to all your questions you may have about serving wine at your next fabulous dinner party.

Quantity - Estimate one bottle of wine for every two people. It's better than having extra than not enough.

Wine Glasses - Set out glasses for each type of wine you plan to serve.

Sequence - Traditionally white before red and dry before sweet.

Holding the Glass - For room-temperature wines, hold wine glasses or goblets under the bowl. Chilled wines should be held by the stem of the glass.

I hope Kate can help you out as much as she helped me. May your next dinner party be your best!

(text via Manners by Kate Spade and photo via)

Friday, April 1, 2011

Happy Friday!

I am hoping my weekend is full of fresh blooms, big beers, Butler Bulldogs, Carrie & Big, and blogging! I wish you all the same (plus or minus a few)