hi, how are you doing?

hoping you are coping your way through this funky fog. at the very least the summer is popping wide open and hopefully lifting all of our spirits with the sun and fresh air and promises of falling asleep on sandy towels and swimming and and yeah...

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have you gone through certain withdrawals since this virus started like i have? missing going out for a drink socially, people watching, combing through the amazing racks of used clothing at my local good will (and the one near my house is seriously great) for that hidden treasure find, popping into stores spontaneously, trying food from that restaurant that you were about to try for the first time, walking slowly through aisles of nail color looking for a new tone, sitting in my hair stylists chair and talking about whatever pops up that day and leaving feeling refreshed and amazing, all of those things. and then slowly the withdrawals wane and you begin taking pleasure in other things around you, inside and outside your isolation, because, well you have to, and then that becomes enough. this must be how the waves go if you were stranded on a deserted island. and maybe we sort of are right now. and maybe i'm a bit guilty (ok alot guilty) for taking all of those silly things for granted. i promise not to do it when we get back to it. pinky swear.

and some finds from around the world wide web. stay positive and think social drinking thoughts, it will all come.

would love to be quarantined here.

just put up this light over my dining room table. thinking this pendant for my kitchen window. or maybe this one?  ok, one more here. veerrrrry into the tiki woven look at my little beach house.

currently saving for this rug for my new living room, obsessed.

pretty front porch lighting.

bathroom dreams.

yum!

this colorful home makes me happy. those red floors! looooooooove them!

a pretty pendant.

pretty raffia wallcovering for a splash of color.

just bought these shoes.

these shorts, that color.

as we look to our vintage scarves and bandanas as masks, how about a bandana dresss, or a bandana top? very cool!

i just bought these dining chairs in the black finish with cary linen seats. can't wait!

love garance, and her podcast on sex and relationships during quarantine is a great listen, especially if you want to laugh (so many truths!, ha) :)

looking for memorial day sales, she's got you covered.

enjoy!

have a relaxing weekend!

happy may! i hope you are hanging in there and having a relaxing weekend (or best you can!)...

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what have you been up to with all of this time on your hands at home? i've been still taking a daily beach walk. looking for sea glass and bits of chips of old plates and tea cups (yes i find alot!) has been a much needed therapy session for me. i recently put in a seashell driveway (myself!) and have been throwing the bits of weathered colored glass into the driveway when i get home. slowly creating a kaleidoscope driveway which makes me insanely happy. hey, it's the little things right now right?!

i also just ordered a bunch of different canvas sizes and brand new tubes of paint. i have some old supplies too but want to prompt myself to get back to painting and right now, i have the luxury of an open ocean right down the street with ever changing weather to put onto canvas. i'll share a few when i'm done.

i hope that you too are finding ways to check it down, focus on the positive, tiny things that make you happy. they all add up :) and some fun finds from around the world wide web, if yer interested. take care!

love this.

i've been searching for dining room chairs. if you have too, here is a clever list of 30.

this image made me happy.

this makes me happy too (and hungry).

my next purse.

loving this mini tote for summer too.

we've got this. the entire website is the sweetest! i mean these bunnies!? :)

i just like her.

i might grab this beauty for under my new deck.

a pretty tumbler.

hey and since we are all having our drinks at home these days...this bamboo bar cart is to die for.

loving this outdoor rug.

i've been burning candles EVERY night lately. are you too? these are oh so pretty (and support small business).

love these, quarantine photographs by the day.

for a color pick-me-up.

enjoy!

have a fun weekend!

it's a hot hot weekend in new england. so i'm planning a few indoor activities. what are you up to? anything fun?

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i'd like to see this exhibit, sounds interesting! i'm plugging along on my latest sewing project and i hope to get an ocean swim in after the day cools down a bit.i'm also getting super excited about my upcoming trip here. cannot wait to take in the culture, the food, the music, just all of it.

wherever you go, whatever you do, have a fun weekend! and some fun finds from around the world wide web...

loving this beach towel.

yum, i want to make these this weekend.

just wow.

this feathers rug is another wow.

ok, one more. 👅

for fall, veeeeery into this leather shirt jacket.

for the bedroom, i'm currently in love with this line of linen bedding. & the prettiest bamboo fan.

light love.

just bought this surf's up pillow.

tile love.

this tressed palm tree lamp is flirting with me.

i hope to have a front porch soon. if so, i'd line it with these, how gorgeous on summer nights?!

fresh from france.

pretty in marigold.

and when you just want to where white.

more white gorgeousness. see it on her here.

wishing for this bamboo plant stand.

this too in bamboo.

these sconces have my heart.

and of course with the anniversary of making it to the moon, why not celebrate with these chandeliers.

in love with everything in her shop.

super inspired by all that they design.

enjoy!

hey! how is your weekend going?

how is your weekend? are you up to anything fun?

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i've been trying to slow it down this weekend, get outdoors to enjoy the spring air and disconnect a bit from all of my electronic devices. also shopping for spring blouses (i love the drama of this green organza blouse!) & eating pizza at my favorite joint. i hope that your weekend is everything you want it to be...

i also wanted to share some fab finds from around the world wide web, so here goes:

just bought this book, so good!

wishing for these platforms in putty.

such pretty knit french market totes.

loving this snug candle holder.

and this koppa wall basket.

dying to spend time outdoors, these atacama outdoor chairs would make me smile.

this ocean chair is pretty much perfection too for outdoors.

i just can't.

loving this quilt, like having ocean waves and wash all over your bed. these pillow cases would add for an extra dreamy beachy feel.

pillow love.

wishing i had room in my house for this daybed.

new blog love.

vintage chair envy.

this butterscotch metal bed is fun.

this home in provence is pulling at my when am i going to actually decide to go to france heart strings.

would make for a textural bedroom nightstand.

loving her painted lip series.

his black cloud series is stirring. how amazing if set against this wallpaper?

my favorite mirror right now.

this takes eating outdoors to another level. scroll down for recipes...i mean basil madeleines? uh yeah.

fun wrapping paper.

can we please talk about how gorgeous this couch is?

enjoy!

have the best weekend!

enjoy your weekend! what are you up to anything fun?

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i just adopted a puppy and named him jerry. he's been a life changer, forcing me off of social media, out onto my city streets to notice how fun running up steps can be, and sitting on the floor more, playing, sipping coffee slow and connecting with this little guy in ways i seriously couldn't have imagined. best choice ever.

so i'll be enjoying jerry this weekend, continuing my writing project with jerry on my lap, and finding a new set of stairs to explore.😊

wherever you go, whatever you do, have the best weekend! and it's friday saturday so some fun finds from around the world wide web:

these friendship necklaces are gorgeous.

do nothing for 2 minutes. try it!

wow this chaise.

lots of rug love here.

the prettiest outdoor chairs.

pastel pendants.

looking for a wow or unique piece for your home, lots of options here (those coffee tables!).

more coffee table goodness.

loving the look of this storage cabinet.

this tufted pineapple rug is fun.

pillow love.

for fall, i'd wear these these patent leather t-strap pumps wth everything.

subtly elegant, this monogrammed bag.

veeeery into stripes lately, just picked up this line & dot anna sweater.

drawn to so many beautiful ceramic pieces offered up by knotwork la, especially these rainbow on dark sky tumblers!  found (via)

accidents will happen...i love this! and the xray drawings?! wow!

enjoy!

have a happy weekend!

you made it! it's the weekend, hooray!

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what are you up to? anything fun? i'm an slowly getting acclimated to regular work days coming off of that lovely vacation high that i'm still secretly clinging to.

oh, and it's been nutty hot in boston, so...i'm planning on sucking up the summer heat as much as i can. hoping to hit the beach all day tomorrow and swim and swim and swim. in between beaching it, i will be finishing this book, working on my own writing a bit, and planning a sneaky weekend back here in the coming months. whatever you do, wherever you go this weekend, have a blast.

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

going crazy over everything here.

architectural building blocks for kids (or adults!)

speaking of kids, looking for the sweetest little goods line for them? this site is just gorgeous!

dave matthews doing a tiny desk concert? um, yes please.

a new take on the outdoor fire pit.

kind of like this hoop pendant from urban. would a cluster of them also be kind of cool?

coffee table love.

these cinemagraphs are fun.

this champignon chandelier is everything.

yum.

even more yum.

boozy yum.

gah! this entire house.

congratulations on your new furniture line!! you deserve it.

this styling is a dream. and ah, that lighting in the last photo, wowzers.

keep families together and this t.

can lounge chairs be sexy? yes.

good hats.

coveting this series two coffee table too.

ooh, these gorgeous triple petal earrings.

her woven tapestries are jaw dropping (and that color!).

this organic palms blouse is so perfectly summer.

wouldn't mind looking into this mirror every day.

enjoy!

have a fun weekend!

another busy week in the books, now time to sloooooow it down and take in this spectacular summer weather...

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what are you up to this weekend, anything fun? i'm plotting my upcoming vacation fun, (about to book a spa treatment/massage at one of my stops!, um yeah), i'm also on the hunt for another good summer read, thinking of picking up a crime novel, some good picks here. in between that, i'll be outside almost every other second, our heat wave in boston has officially broken!

wherever you go, whatever you do, enjoy! and it's friday saturday, so some fun finds from around the world wide web:

how fun is this do it yourself balloon centerpiece for a summer party?!

this geometric purse is preeeeety!

this camel feather pendant, oh. my. gosh.

wishing for these in light slate blue patent leather. which i'd wear with this outfit.

get in my closet.

ok, these too.

the sweetest carafe.

loving this quadratic shelf, to store & style all shapes and sizes of things.

just kind of like this.

a fresh take on the straw bag trend.

oh! and this fiji net bag is perfect for summer shopping or the beach!

his thread by thread installations are stunning.

a simple gold choker for summer.

cool coffee mug.

who doesn't need 11 ways to cook corn on the cob?!!

a dreamy beach styled gathering, with links.

thinking of this for my bathroom.

this hand dyed velvet settee, hey, a girl can dream.

outstanding in the field, would LOVE to go to one of these food tasting events, wouldn't you?

just a gorgeous clothes rack.

some yummy things to make for july.

cool convertible seating.

also loving this rattan snug chair.

i'm heading out on a southern vacation end of july, taking in this summer southern reading list for fun!

this strawberry topped clutch. 💖

and wasn't this just so fun?! i've watched multiple times :)

10 random spaces to love

i haven't posted a 10 random spaces to love series in a while. but i took a much needed day off today, and besides my own home, i could spend time today in any of these gorgeous spaces...

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how is your week going? i'd love to hear! enjoy!

found inspiration: earthy peaches & pinks...color & texture

super drawn these days to earthy peaches and pinks, those muted sunset colors that fill in all of the blanks...

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just saying...enjoy!

have a terrific weekend!

soooooo...was your week as long as mine?

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well we've made it to the weekend! so there's that... what are you up to? anything fun? i have a serious craving to get off the grid for a day, away from phones, social media checking, breathe fresh air, listen, not talk, look out. you will probably find me here one of the days, doing just that. 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:

these bookends, in pastel pink.

perfect. etsy love.

these look delish (even though it's not valentine's day).

ooh, so does this!

wow, this looks amazing to watch.

this rug would freak me out every day.

loved this "workout".

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this one too.

wanting this prism sun catcher.

leading into winter (dry) weather, i might pick up this nutrient mist.

i want every single blouse here.

more velvet crushing.

a pretty ponytail.

this rocky road tablecloth is everything.

i need this chair.

this chair too.

loving this floor lamp and that hot red cord.

new pillow love.

want to display your plants in amazing ways? start here.
enjoy!

have a fun (long) weekend!

what are you up to this long weekend, anything fun?

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it's feeling like fall in my part of the world. though there are lingering, warm summer days scattered in between...to cling to like gold! i am heading to the boston today, on foot, to check out some monuments, greens, be outdoors, slow it down by walking. can't wait!

i hope that your weekend is full of barbecues, family & friends and soaking up the outdoors, enjoy!

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

a pretty cool table lamp.

complete clog love.

as summer winds down, maybe we can cling to it a little with this :)

and this too. have you used it? i'm intrigued!

& ok, one more summer cling.

ok, crusty bread from paris shipped to your doorstep? yes, i'm in!

these silver dipped stools.

dining chair option love!

etsy love & would make a gorgeous infants crib mobile too.

really liking her oil sketches.

this white capri vase is perfection.

for entertaining, a very pretty cocktail shaker.

ok, i seriously want these for my runs!

there is something so perfectly elegant about a simple gold chain link cuff.

just SUCH a great bathroom.

my next coffee table book. um, this too.

wanting this double round mirror.

would love a pair of these basket chairs for texture.

how gorgeous is this waterfall inlay console table?

LOVING these travel coffee cups. and the colors!

want to help with the hurricane but don't know where to start? she has a great list. so does she.

current favorites from chairish

do you guys spend tons of time perusing the pages of chairish? i go in and out of checking in, seeing what's new (it can be overwheling!)...but his vintage sofa find on chairish sent me straight back to the site, to see what new finds popped out at me...

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these were a few new favorite finds of mine, all VERY random...as in i wouldn't put them all in a space together, but each one was intriguing to me while considering either commercial or residential spaces, in the right space, they are all equally special individually, they tell a story or they exist as serious wow pieces. that's what i love about chairish, it's a smattering of everything, across the board, like this post. enjoy!