have a cozy sunday!

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hi, here's to hoping you are cozy this weekend. digesting lots of holiday comfort food, adjusting to the seasonal change and getting into the holiday spirit. for some reason i'm not in xmas panic mode. i've slowed down this year, enjoying walking local main streets, and poking and shopping for more special gifts. it just feels nice. 

i'm also reading this cover to cover, mapping out our route, getting the main aspects booked (flight done!) like car rental, places to stay etc, then let the wandering in between begin. cannot wait!

and if you are doing some internet surfing like me, some fun finds from around the world wide web:

these terrazzo wall hooks. yes please. these are pretty too. 

i want this coat bad. 

a gorgeous floor lamp.

my next kitchen purchase. and who wouldn't want velvet oven mitts this time of year?

yum.

to add to my cheeseboard addiction. i really like this rustic version here too. 

this sherpa belt bag would make shopping easier. 

the color, pattern & texture of this coverlet. she has so many beautiful things here.

a beautiful footed bowl.

this betty sofa is pretty jazzy. that fringe! maybe pair it with this?

this banana bark chandelier is striking. 

a wow chair. a wow bench. 

a fun belt. 

loving the simplicity (and texture) of this malta basin. see it here too. (also wait for the terra basin at the bottom too!)

if you want unique dining chairs.

i'm not really a watch person, but this one is pretty.

her before and after bathroom makeover is eye popping. 

really liking this fern storage cabinet for my bedroom. i've been eyeballing this one too. 

how sweet are these wicker trees? pretty for a tabletop or mantel. 

speaking of wicker, total lamp love here. and the price is right! ok one more, a sneaky good find?

vintage love. more. 

this door. 

outdoor pool inspiration. 

indoor fireplace inspiration. 

enjoy!

happy long weekend!

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here's to hoping you are enjoying the heck out of your long weekend! i will admit, like many of us, i'm in a sort of reflective mode as of late. jarring events in this country force an introspection, to arrange and work through feelings, anger, confusion, you name it. 

i hope that you are processing ok. that you are finding beauty around you. for me that's staying outside as much as i can. taking in everything in and around me that i am thankful for and more. so you'll find me listening to the chirping birds that wake me up every morning. reading curled up on the deck, embracing the warmth of the sun and the weight that it feels like it lifts while dave brubeck on shuffle plays in the background. sipping red wine slowly. and floating in my silly inflatable pool. because why not. 

and some fun finds from around the world wide web: 

just bought this summer bag. ( came just as it looked on line and so fun!)

so much goodness in these spaces, those warm brown nut colors throughout, gah, so good!

rug love. more. 

levis love.

yum. 

loving this ventana glass display cabinet in classic black. this vintage cabinet is also stunning. 

this burl wood side table is special. and the pattern/texture it offers a space. 

i just really want this armchair. 

still mad for this ice blue fireplace frame. 

this brass sconce.

ha ha

wow lighting. 

a beautiful sofa. 

a dream coffee table. 

his stunning glass works. that pink prominent piece speaks to me (and i'm not really a pink person)

would be interesting in an entry way.

i started following her on instagram. her floral arrangements are captivating and perfection in so many ways. 

the sweetest summer cottage. 

gorgeous

hair goals. 

enjoy!

happy weekend!

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happy weekend! hope you are doing everything you want to this weekend! you'll find me spring cleaning the house, sleeping in and eating pizza at my favorite spot, because pizza 😁 i'm also transitioning into a new position at work, so preparing for that change which feels like a very right move. (don't you love that feeling when you can find it!?). 

i hope that you are in a good place too! and some fun finds from around the world wide web:

this beautiful lamp.

and love the simplicity of this side table.

all the gauzy curtains, all the archways. in love with these spaces.

like these summer sandals (not the price though!)

yum.

a cool sofa on sale. ok and this one in leather i really like.

i just bought this dress and really like it.

pretty marble bowls. this one is pretty too. 

these platonic sconces are wow.

vintage love. this too. 

this two piece for summer.

this denim shirt.

really like the mix of black and white meets color in this space.

a wow mirror. 

to celebrate women's history month.

this paper plant would be a pretty gift. these pressed flower cookies too.

i'm always trying to brighten up my desk. these note pads are fun.

this napkin set in orange.

loving this outdoor lounge set.

a pretty tank top.

a wow club chair.

gorgeous wallpaper.

enjoy!

happy winter weekend!

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popping on to say i hope you are enjoying the heck out of your winter weekend. i'm lunching it with friends, sleeping in, writing, sipping wine and just going slow. feels good. 

and some fun finds from around the world wide web if yer interested:

this steel firepit.

that red in the bathroom is making me crazy in love with it.

vintage painting love. 

i'm not a faux flower person, but this makes me happy. especially during a snowy winter. 

hilarious! i definitely need this app. 

i love a good frittata. 

how fun are her stitched tablecloths?

etsy love. more etsy love. 

a stunning headpiece.  these swan earrings are pretty stunning too!

yum.

want this dress. also making me want bangs again. 

this is pretty in ochre too. 

these sconces. wow. 

and i kind of like how old fashioned this wall light looks.

hands down the prettiest desk accessories. current favorite.

if i had the space (and the money!).

pretty little soap dishes.

i want these howdy socks for my cowboy boots. these are fun too. 

really like these outdoor chairs. wish they were available. this chaise is pretty too.

i'm in the market for a much comfier sofa. so many to choose from here. 

an interesting side table. this one too. 

loving the textural element this coffee table adds. 

this dress popped onto my instagram recently. how pretty.

enjoy!

stormy weekend views

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happy weekend! i hope you are cozy, relaxed and embracing the changing of the seasons. in my part of the world we went from warm bonus days in october to stormy seas, driving winds and a swift reminder that the atlantic ocean is indeed in charge. i love that.

these images were from a storm just a few days ago, one that is lingering still. one that has the atlantic still rearing its amazingly beautiful waves. these images are just down the street from me. my view whenever i want it. i feel lucky. i wanted to share. enjoy!

happy stormy sunday

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happy stormy sunday in my part of the world. we are so far, successfully dodging what was forecasted as a hurricane. we are experiencing fairly high winds off and on heavy then light rain and beautiful rolling ocean waves and all of that is making me slow down today and appreciate the power of nature and the beauty of where i live. 

what are you up to this sunday? i slept in late (much needed after a super busy work week), i'm working on a writing project and planning a late afternoon low tide boogie boarding session at the beach down the street. cannot wait. i hope that you too are enjoying this day in your own unique way. and some fun finds from around the world wide web:

how pretty is this tulip dress? (and on sale!)

i have a tiny yard, i so want to try this. 

looking forward to the good together house's on line store.

i have a definite pizza problem, might have to purchase one of these. 

pillow love.

summer sandal pretty and on sale!

a beautiful outdoor furniture line. 

this artist. i'm particularly drawn to this piece. 

yum.

gorgeous and scary all at the same time. 

a fun soapdish.

how lovely is her dress?

love this. 

her embroidery is inspiring me. 

this textural bar cart, so perfect for summer. 

how stunning are these pearl double drop earrings?

fun for the upcoming fall weather. 

loving boucle furniture these days? me too! she has a great list. 

vintage love. ok one more. 

this is still so fun. 

this ruffled sweatshirt. 

and if money was no object, i just might live in these dresses. for life!

tiered tart plant trays. 

enjoy!

happy weekend!

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hi! how is your weekend going? i just wrapped up a class and now feel like i have the summer to look forward to doing whatever the heck i want. plus we are all heading down that brighter road these days, coming out of the pandemic fog and lots of amazing goodness on the very near horizon. so there's that!

you'll find me planting some sort of bright colored flowers in my outdoor urn planters, sipping red wine (done) and back to working on my writing project full time. (will tell you more about that one day soon if you are interested). i hope that you are having a happy weekend. and some fun finds from around the world wide web:

love a good scarf.

might pick this up for quick runs to my local market.

ceramic love.

more ceramic love.

loving her curtain hack, thinking of trying it at my own beach house.

pretty pearls, pretty mother's day gift!

yum.

for summer. 

a gorgeous (recycled) fruit bowl.

beautiful mohair throws. i'm partial to the sunny orange. 

speaking of orange.

this spring blouse. okay, one more.

how lovely is this terracotta water pitcher?

etsy love.

just picked up this taper holder. 

might be adding this beauty to my bedroom. this is pretty too.

how fun is this artwork for a pop of serious color?

trying to decide on back deck seating (mine is tiny). thinking or rockers & these pillows?

this french lighting collection. this one might be my fav. 

this bag needs to be mine. 

how perfect is this rattan ottoman/storage piece?

enjoy!

hi how are you? have a happy weekend!

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i haven't posted in a while. there has been working remotely, and then working back in person, there has been a writing project that i'm getting nibbles on, there have been 3 hour walks on the beach, there has been research, there has been reading and a new boating commute, there's been painting purchases and painting with my fingers, there have been long nights looking at the stars, there have been dinners outdoors.

in between all of that, and like most of you, i'm fighting off a week of the blah's, paying attention to what it takes to make me feel less anxious, or happy or content. and then eating it or doing it or committing to it. how are you doing? i hope you are all hanging in there and finding spaces and places that make you happy. 

and some fun finds from around the world wide web:

etsy love, this neon waves sign. 

love this! spooky cheesecloth ghosts. simple and fun for halloween. 

such lovely lines.  

more lovely lines.

a vote diy.

a gorgeous lace blouse. 

the art of quilting. sooo worth the watch.

a pretty pitcher.

a beautiful barrette.

wow furniture. this block bench. oh, and this teddy chair too.

still want this  good luck zippo.

have you read this? i just ordered it.

i'm always a sucker for plaid. 

this tobacco quilt cover. & this tufted blanket. 

kind of a perfect leather sofa.

a seriously puffy chair. 

would love something easy like this, to get away. 

a neat little house.

enjoy!

happy weekend, happy father's day!

have a lovely weekend!

(photo: my dad)

to all of you dads out there, have the best father's day!. what are you up to anything fun? i've been beaching it like mad lately, swimming all weekend, watching the boats float or jet by and sipping some ipa's under a life is good umbrella. not bad. not bad at all. hoping your weekend is everything you want it to be. and just some fun finds from around the world wide web...

just bought this rug for my dining room. and i LOVE it. all of that color makes me happy.

remember these? just purchased a pair in white. these slides are tempting too.

i'm in search of an outdoor table to plunk summer drinks on, as combination of these instead would be so fun.

also looking for an easy outdoor fire pit, finding some great options here.

also how fun is this marshmallow twig roaster?

maybe the prettiest office chair?

a beautiful wrap vest dress. really like this too.

her dress. just wow.

how fun is this jello mold dress?

a pretty summer linen headband. this frayed denim one is pretty too.

i'm looking for a light bag to bring my paints and small canvases to the beach. this mesh baggu would work.

these vellum photo overlays are the best!

this bathing suit, one piece perfection.

for the love of ceramics. that speckled paint palette? yes please!

more ceramics love here.

this chain necklace is wow.

creole summer corn.

a pretty summer jumpsuit (and on sale!).

a gorgeous neutral couch with built-ins.

what are you reading right now? my next book purchase. this looks like a good read too.

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 happy weekend!

how are you? i'm on my second batch of homemade chocolate chip cookies in 2 weeks...

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but the first batch i brought to my new neighbors to hopefully cheer them up during these strange days. the second batch is to cheer me up! hey it's the little things right? our comfort things.

in between making cookies, i've been getting outside waaaaaaaaaay more than i ever could (don't worry, i'm walking the beach right down the street from me, it's private and almost no on around), feeding the birds leftover bread, i created a seashell driveway and am digging up my new little lawn to put sod down. what are you doing to pass the time? i hope you are safe and sound.

and some fun finds from around the world wide web if you are interested...

very cool white loafers.

an amazing before and after.

summer earring love. (if i could afford them, ha!)

a dreamy way to add to a headboard.

been living for his live instagram tv cocktail sessions.

during my stay at home time, i get outside for fresh air every day. dreaming of breezy patio days via this post.

could you cut all of your hair off? she looks beautiful!

reeeeeeeeeally enjoying these original artworks. oh, and the tiles too!

dreaming of one of her large deer bed photographs for above my sofa in the new house.

a dreamy dress.

the coolest outdoor fire place.

so much to love at the general store. especially this ripple pillow. & these clogs.

this would make a simple textural wall treatment.

if you miss simply walking around together, watch these.

beautiful ceramics.

in LOVE with these tent lights.

this beaded bow barette is everything.

i need this lounge/jogger set.

these shams for a beachy bed look this summer. these are kind of pretty too.

lace love.

just bought this denim dress (it's on sale!).

and finally, the best instagram site ever!

enjoy!

hi, how are you?

just checking in to see how you are?

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this quiet time we are all in is something that we have all probably never experienced in our lifetime. i feel like everything around me is on hold, when will i see my son next, when i can have new neighbors over for dinner, when will i get my hair cut again? some things (like trips to the hair salon) seem selfish but they were all of our little pleasures, our small luxuries during busy work months and long winter weekends. treats.

i started a large embroidery project a month ago that has sat since i moved into my new house. i'm in the middle of a large writing project that has gone untouched. i have not hung one thing on the walls of my new house. my basement is still in boxes. i think we are all in disbelief in some way that we have been forced to pause. it took me some time to understand that i HAD to. and so i literally did. i strangely put everything on pause to adjust. i've been taking long beach walks, turning off the t.v. and being quiet, listening to jazz music on repeat.

on my walks i see other people, alot of other people, though from a distance. everyone is trying to get outside, breathe in cool clean air. i see families, many more families than i ever have, walking together, staying close to each other, talking, protecting each other. when i catch certain people's eyes, we are all saying the same thing in one smile, hi, how are you? take care.

i'm getting ready to open some boxes now, to pick up my writing, to get my head back in some sort of regular routine, adjusting to this strange new existence that we are all in. how are you? if anyone would like to chat, let me know! find me on instagram and dm me to say hi. i hope you are well and finding activities that make you feel content and happy.

and some fun finds from around the world wide web if you are interested!

tote perfection.

goodness.

converse perfection.

because we are all for a while, bought this spring in france jigsaw puzzle.

also just bought this gorgeous wall sculpture. made me happy :)

it's still cold in new england, this looks cozy!

plush furniture is everywhere these days. how gorgeous are these chairs?

this plush line is to die for too. that couch!

i'm feeling the itch to bring more color into my spaces, step away from so many neutrals. this rug would do the trick.

loving the color & line in this lacquered pair as well.

we are all cooking at home more these days, so this line up of winter soups is on my recipe radar.

feeling crafty? this site has some fun craft/dyi ideas, like these origami easter bunnies.

i want a pile of these for summer.

concerts here, (my favorite venue) are on hold, but their pop-up virtual concerts are a treat for now!

enjoy!

happy 4th of july and happy week!

it's the 4th of july, what are you up to? anything fun?

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i have had a BUSY couple of weeks and so today, looking forward to plunking in the sand on the beach and being still. in between beaching it, you'll find me finishing a little painting i started, and finishing this book (toward a research project of mine) i hope that whatever you do today and towards the weekend, you have a blast!

and if you're interested, some fun finds from around the world wide web...

just booked a week here. have you ever been? i can't wait. staying here. looking to hit many of her suggested spots.

trying to decide which one of these hats to take on my trip, really loving them all but this one in particular.

just bought this little black dress. (secretly wishing for this one too!)

oh, and snapped up these shorts too.

how pretty is this wrap dress?

a genius do it yourself outdoor pool idea on a budget!

loving all of the pattern and texture in these spaces (that tub!).

in love with this rose suspension globe.

this rattan hanging planter.

it's apple pie season. this deep dish recipe looks mouth watering!

loving these jeans for summer.

a suede woven bed? yes please.

this jellyfish lamp, wow lighting.

more wow lighting.

drawn to the texture and shape (the stillness really) of this cement coffee table.

just a pretty gold ring.

over the MOON for this natural bent hand-made chair. but *cough the price...

a sweet embroidered smock dress.

i just left a job that i was very good at. i enjoyed this article as i challenge myself in a new role.

looking for sales this july 4th? she has some goodies.

enjoy!

oh hey, hi!

hey it's been a while! hoping you are enjoying the heck out of your weekend!

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i have been busssssssssy at work, it's that time of year at harvard. also changing jobs, so lots going on the past month! i may write a more personal post about that soon. i experienced sensations about job stuff/change that i didn't think i would. ok, enough about that for now.

my son is with me this weekend so we are off to the beach today to lay like a lump and watch the waves. that's it! and some fun finds from around the world wide web:

these pretties for the kitchen. and this pillow in pale pink.

veeeeeery into earthy sunset colors right now, so these sheets might be my next splurge. plus this furniture line, i could go crazy.

camping this summer? take along this suitcase grill.

yum.

this commencement speech is perfection.

these freshwater pearl drop earrings are gorgeous.

i'm currently reading this. have you heard him speak to oprah here? reminders we all need to hear.

and just picked up this book. can't wait. read more about the author here.

get married in a national park, amazing idea.

these pillow chairs are super fun for summer.

this floor lamp is a statement piece.

the most beautiful console i've ever seen.

a very wow kitchen table set.

a pretty kitchen backsplash.

loving this one piece swimsuit.

what? i want my office to feel like a vacation too!

are we forgetting how to cook our own food?

if you are in the mood for a chunky sandal, these are super pretty (but um, that price).

an oozy boozy gorgeous commercial interior.

such precious things here, my favorite is the noah the whale rattle.

omg these ice cream cones! i seriously want one!

enjoy!

have a fun weekend!

hey hey it's the weekend! what are you up to? anything fun?

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i'm off for a few days, soaking up some quiet time before a busy month of work ramps up. it's been grey and rainy for quite a while, usually this doesn't zap my energy but for some reason, it is. so to combat that i've been getting in some runs for energy, heading out to places that inspire me. might visit this, this weekend. and in between that trying to just relax!

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:

ooh, this wallpaper for a children's room. this one is neat too.

loving this flatware set (and it's on sale!).

shelving a different way.

just fun.

moon quilts, i want one of each.

pulling at my plant loving heartstrings for sure.

pure love for this sconce.

into this panton wire series (that last photo, the floating nightstand is a total yes!).

in the market for some unique vintage finds? head here.

for cinco de mayo, yum.

take a hike.

i love a good (gorgeous) bowl. everything here is gorgeous though, even her dinner napkins.

i've never been on the high waisted jeans bandwagon, but these i really like.

not sure if you want a one or two piece swimsuit this summer? this is a good happy medium, and on sale!

this rick top for summer. the gold lurex version is oooooh! 😍

these coffee tables.

& i could wear this all summer long.

i take a lot of photos on the train, but this one though is so great!

enjoy!

have a happy weekend!

what are you up to this weekend? anything fun?

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i've had a nutty week at work but have taken a long weekend off, much needed! i hope to work on some writing, get a couple of runs in and move slooooooow. sometimes it's hard to intentionally move slow, at least for me. so here's to trying and cheers to the weeekend!

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

man oh man do i love this red jumpsuit, please come back in stock.

staying on the jumpsuit theme, this is cute too.

can we please talk about this eternal dreamer sofa? wowzers.

and their celestial pebble single pendant is like finding the perfect piece of beach glass. gorgeous.

yum.

a pretty porcelain platter.

kind of funky but i like them. plus it's fun to play with the fabrics!

how about these nesting tables sitting right beside it?

loving this terrarium do-it-yourself! different size glass vessels arranged would also be interesting.

just bought this in black (shhh, it's from walmart & great price!).

pair it with these.

this coffee table.

what are you reading these days? i just finished this (awesome!) and thinking this looks intriguing. have you read either?

ok, this ceiling lamp & that color! perfection really.

and this outdoor seating line...i want one of each.

pretty much a wow stool.

this soft cylinders line is eye catching.

and it would have been my dad's birthday today, his absolute favorite day. happy birthday dad!

enjoy!