have a lovely weekend!

hey hey it's the weekend!

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what are you up to this very fall filled weekend? anything fun? the tree color in new england has been a treat this month! on my walk to work there have been trees that have literally stopped me, to pause and appreciate their time to shine! either bright yellows, reds, oranges...if you are being treated to fall foliage, don't forget to look up. :)

in between leaf peeping, you'll find me sleeping in, writing, and heading to ikea for a good hack. hoping that your weekend is everything you want it to be. and it's friday saturday, so some fun finds from around the world wide web:

weekend feels like this!

just purely loving this.

beaded love, these full moon two-toned earrings.

would love to put away these summer statement earrings.

i haven't bought a jean jacket in a while now, this one is on my denim loving radar.

i'd wear it with these.

how gorgeous would this look beside the fireplace?

the loveliest carafe.

and this one for a color pop!

utterly wow pies!

crushing on this rose glass & brass coffee table.

such a simply beautiful planter.

and whoah this plant is 💚

this indefinite vase is a show stopper.

this ombre prom dress, (i secretly want one!).

this before & after is STUNNING.

a suite sofa.

a seriously wow chandelier.

ooh and this persimon lighting.

could these be the most striking cocktail glasses you've seen?

how to appreciate the making of a chair.

this enamel cheese dome would make a lovely house warming gift.

really like this corduroy trench.

this ring is wow.

would be a super fun lamp in the right space.

this rocket storage for a kids room is just perfection.

a mind chill.

enjoy!

hello! happy weekend!

hey for the weekend! the sun is out, i'm not working and relaxing is the only thing planned...

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what are you up to? anything fun? i'm veeerrry much looking forward to having easy days this weekend. i see my saturday consisting of a walk to the library to poke, trying out a new gelato place that just opened up in my area and sipping red wine later, a good day :)

i hope that your weekend is everything that you want it to be. and it's friday saturday, so some fun finds from around the world wide web:

pretty for summer.

a summer skirt (that fringe!).

summer stealing!

do you read david sedaris? this podcast was super moving. & & his new book.

a cool concept, stand up desks. this one winning best design votes, here.

a 1920 brick cottage transformed!

wow spaces.

i'm still in the market for new bar stools, these are sweet.

this hex mirror is just gorgeous.

oh yes please...this sofa.

a funny little band-aid hack.

fun desk top erasers.

a cool kickstarter.

this blue dress.

decadent carpet.

yes to every room.

she's getting me excited to try crime podcasts.

a really great new active wear line find.

indie bookstores summer reading list.

i want to spend the weekend here.
enjoy!

have a great weekend!

it's already half way through the weekend, but i'm wishing you lots of relaxation and inspiration...

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what are you up to? anything fun? i'm in total slow mode, quiet hours, moving more purposefully, slowly, less distracted, more careful & present. i LOVE when you finally nail that feeling after a crazy long & busy week don't you?! it's the best.

i've also enjoyed visiting all of my favorite blogs, getting caught up and taking it all in. and it's the weekend! so some fun finds from around the world wide web:

so great, this a do it yourself plywood side table.

pillow love.

i would live in this muscle tee dress this summer.

the sweetest denim bikini for summer.

really liking this molasses fold bag.

oh, and wishing for this iridescent circle clutch.

the sweetest little baby shoes.

these botanical plates would be pretty for entertaining this summer.

a wild way to feel the weather all around the world.

feel like i would use this for everything really.

and keep scrolling, really precious kitchen basics all over the place on this site.

margaritas with beautiful flowers are just better.

they would be pretty in these.

a super fun reversable tote, it's both shiny & matte.

would LOVE to find this this chandelier.

this red clutch for summer.

how sweet & simple is this rainbow sweater? (i just ordered one!).

mad for this soft, white ruffle blouse.

stunning drawer pulls.

super cute overalls.

this 21 stripes collection is fresh for summer.

delish!

in complete and utter love with these dining chairs! see them in his amazing before & after galley kitchen.

i listened to this on the train the other day, heading into work. i have to say it was so sadly mind blowing...and has stayed with me since.

enjoy!

have a fun weekend!

whoah to this week (again) and the fast-paced nature of it...

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time to slooooooow down and enjoy a bit of down time. how was your week? do you have fun weekend plans? i have been itching to see this exhibit, though this is intriguing too. strolling museum floors, quietly, does something to me i have to tell ya, it's like a relaxation drug that stays with me a good lone while. i love that!

i hope that you have an fun weekend, whatever your plans are. and it's friday saturday: so some fun finds from around the world wide web:

another gorgeous rattan bag to die for!

how fun is this curtain tie idea?

a beautifully simple dusty rose one piece bathing suit for summer.

on the funky side, i just love this outfit.

describe yourself in two words!

a cool way to keep your bike indoors.

the most spectacular furniture line incorporating dyed sand. just wow.

have you been reading anything good lately? i just read this (i wolfed it down!). ny times review, here. the new yorker, here.

a simple way to stay off of your phone mindlessly. (via).

i want to be here just for those views! (and all of that pink!).

a very good sale on a pretty leather sofa.

i want this t-shirt.

really liking these stacked triangle shelves.

more etsy love!

this rose rose cake for mother's day would be a winner!

yum, girl scout cookies are now on amazon. (via).

their before & after kitchen makeover is perfection.

this tray table.

speaking of anthropologie, i keep popping in on my lunch breaks, and keep going back to this beauty.

a fun tassel cuff.

would be fun with this rafia tote.

a seriously pretty black outfit.

wise words from laura dern.
enjoy!

have a relaxing weekend!

happy friday friends! you've made it to the weekend...

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what are you up to this weekend? anything fun? i've been commuting to boston and reaaaally getting into some podcasts, so far these are my favorites. i find them inspiring, positive and they just get me in a great mindset to begin a challenging day. (if you only listen to one, listen to the spanx episode, sooo good!)

in between my new found podcast addiction, i'm shopping for some new bedding (my sheets and pillows need an upgrade), i'm finishing my latest tiny ship series, and will post pictures here. i'll be getting a few outdoor runs in and and sipping red wine at night. the usual stuff that makes my weekend relaxing ;)

and it's friday, so some fun finds from around the world wide web:

minimalist hair clips, etsy love.

even more etsy love.

for summer, yes to this rafia pouch.

like "floating linen on the windows of mediterranean balconies", this wall sconce is just really gorgeous.

so pretty for spring.

these are sure making me think spring.

oh my gosh, this horse in the studio, so fun!

velvet dress love.

i LOVE the striped rug in this dining room.

reaaaallly wanting these chairs.

stitched pillow love.

i imagine everything looks amazing through these pretty sunglasses.

a lime cream deodorant, has anyone tried this?

a sweet studio makeover, (that black bathroom is kind of neat really).

5 favorite food places in paris (and he should know).

the prettiest mirrors, maybe ever.

very cool ways of mixing old and new (and oh my gosh that dog!).

these pigmented polyester resin block sculptures are kind of stunning.

love this commercial service window.

enjoy!

have a happy weekend!

yeah for the weekend! has it felt like a long week for you too?

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and so as you shrug off the long week feeling, are you planning anything fun this weekend? i just started this book (which takes part in large on martha's vineyard) and REALLY like it alot. but i also love trying to guess the end of everything! and you guys, i made these cookies (without the frosting) this week and they are seriously amazing. i did find that they needed 12 minutes in the oven though.

i've been sewing away on my 2nd embroidery project, will share the final result on my instagram soon! i've also been running alot outside in the hot, hot weather and then eating fudgsicles in the shower to cool down. seriously:) i hope that your weekend is everything you want it to be! and it's friday, so some fun finds from around the world wide web:

has anyone tried this face highlighter? i'm curious.

mmmm, this watermelon salad looks delish!

terry gross has one of those voices (at least to me) that if i could only hear one, forever, on a deserted island, it would be hers. i love her interview the garry marshall, who just passed away :(

cool abstract rugs by patricia urquiola.

reeeeeeaaaaally like this crescent wallpaper by kelly wearstler.

this nude one piece bathing suit is gorgeous.

his cloud paintings are epic.

i've been trying my hand at embroidery these days. these are attention getting for sure.

a do-it-yourself leather plant holder.

can i please move into this madrid apartment?

gin & tonic sorbet? yum.

how about carrying around your laptop in a a vintage attaché case.

loving this before and after.

wow, the dresses in the 2017 lanvin resort collection are to die for. (that white one #20!)

gorgeous red foil ankle boots.

pretty versions of soothing white bedrooms.

the bubblegum forest has some fun colors in their wall weavings.

ok, hers are pretty fun too!

loving this bronze heel.

the prettiest casserole dish i've ever seen.

have a fun weekend!

it's friday, the weekend is right here, do you have anything fun planned?

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it seems to be feeling like spring across the entire country, so i'll be outside alot this weekend! i'm on the hunt for a new bicycle. it's one of those things i've LOVED doing since i can remember loving anything. growing up, outside, rain or shine i loved riding a bike. there's a fun freedom to it (not quite what you motorcycle guys/girls experience but still kind of a cool feeling). and i'm kind of old fashioned and not too picky in the sense that the bicycle does not exactly have to be tour de france ready, if you know what i mean.

i like simple styles, like this or this. i had a friend years ago, knowing i love vintage looking bikes, who pieced together one for me from parts of bicycles left at the landfill. cool right? so that's on the agenda.

and it's friday (again) so here's another fun line up of stuff i found while browsing around:

i want to give these soft perfume samples a try.

is it crazy that i really want this pink lightning bolt mirror?

& what about a rainbow mirror?

jewel is touring again. man i'd love to see her. are you a fan?

a beautiful bathroom makeover (those wall tiles!)

pretty gold X napkin rings.

if you're ever in stockholm sweden, why not do a rooftop walking tour? (i'd be scared!)

and if that doesn't scare you, maybe this will?

a cool palmyra lamp.

what a pretty outdoor view from this bedroom.

pretty candles.

a stunning before and after paris apartment.

& if you know this entire story, this home makeover is gorgeous in every way.

loving these new cabinets with old paintings.

possibly the sweetest food truck ever.

if you are entertaining, these look so fun for st. patrick's day.

my hair has almost always been this color (since i was born) but feeling like a change & thinking of switching to something like this.

wherever you go, whatever you do, have a fun weekend!

beachy pillows

i know that i've mentioned it before, but pillows are one of those little home accessories that can be easily changed out to freshen up any space...

and whether or not you are just in the mood to change up color palettes, or change toward a seasonal vibe, it's just SO easy to rotate out or purchase new pillows and often. keeping all of that in mind, this watery, beachy color palette inspired line currently being offered up by bonnie and neil over at koromiko is one to consider. enjoy!

monday & matureware

man oh man is this line of brass architectural hardware by futagami, a japanese design firm unique or what?

with a design nod to the past, the line is referred to as matureware instead of "hardware" which is kind of brilliant too. anytime you switch out dated or boring hardware matureware in your home, it can act as a quick and easy facelift for spaces and sometimes pretty dramatically depending on what you use and the look that you are going for.

this matureware line would be stunning against all white doors, walls or cabinets. and yes, i'm still on the white color palette kick. enjoy!

bien fait.

i go in and out of loving wallpaper. fluctuating between wanting everything soft and clean and white to thinking wow, but what about this...

the very special french, bespoke company bien fait ("well made" in french) is offering up a jaw-droppingly exquisite line of wallpaper that (drawing on scandinavian and japanese influences) will have you second guessing any question you have or had regarding papering that wall.

i particularly LOVE the fades (as in first and second image). stunning. enjoy!

superfront.

if you are looking for a creative start to the new year, this is another cool choice for changing up furniture that might otherwise be plain or even slightly boring in its original form...

and hey, if you can find a sideboard or bed frame at ikea that is affordable but you wish that it had just a little more pizazz (first of all, grab it!) but then...change it up a little with what superfront has to offer. superfront is a swedish company that is sort of picking up where ikea leaves off, offering you attractive knobs, pulls, legs and color options to make a simple piece more original, more your own.

i love changing out hardware on new or vintage pieces (cabinets too!). sometimes just the smallest changes can really transform a piece that you were otherwise ready to part with. pretty pegs is another one of my favorite go-to sites for the same thing except it is all about the legs. enjoy!

have a fun weekend!

it's friday and the weather in my part of the world has been pure indian summer...

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people are in shorts (in november!) and i saw a guy walking the other day without a shirt. crazy! but hey, i'll take it ;) and so with that it's hard to even consider christmas is coming (and winter weather. shhhhhh!). my mind is still in summer mode, can't shake it!

and i thought that since it was friday i'd throw a few more fun things your way:

free people is dressing up hair.

a cool way to display a world map.

now THIS is a large house.

an "infill house" between two houses.

it's like a bureau on a wall.

a really neat reacting flower installation.

wanting one of each of these.

such a pretty bathing space.

love the after in this before and after.

melanie rothschild is doing amazing things with paint.

really want this ring.

and this pin.

cool cracked log lamps.

have a good one friends! enjoy the heck out of your weekend...

ok, so i love this house.

this historic building in chihuahua mexico was restored and give a fresh, contemporary addition. the two together? perfection really...

the transformation was the result of the talented LABor Studio. according to the contemporist article, due to a number of older buildings in the historic district of chihuahua mexico being demolished to install surface parking lots (don't get me going!), the "population has migrated to the fringes leaving an empty housing stock." so what i really love about what LABor Studio set out to do was, through amazing design and thoughtful awareness of the very urban landscape, was "to demonstrate the possibilities of contemporary housing in the urban center."

to be an artist, a designer, an architect, is to be a visionary. to do something original, especially today, is difficult. LABor Studio has created something of a diamond in the rough. something spectacular. they have reintroduced gorgeous to the point where it sets an example that hopefully others will follow. enjoy!

p.s you can read more about this home and how it has many very "green" elements to it, here.