have a fantastic week!

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happy lead into fall, how are you feeling? i've been feeling very reflective, moving slow, sometimes frustrated by how much i'm not getting done in a day, especially when i've planned a very productive day full of creativity and progress on projects. hey, i'm sure you've all been there. but instead of beating myself up, i'm embracing the days and the process, what is meant to be accomplished will be. 

i hope that you start out the week embracing what you don't know is going to happen. sometimes the best moments emerge and changed paths are all that more interesting. 

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

so much lighting goodness here. but these swinging wall sconces are a dream.

just bought these sandals in gold. because, gold. 
 

seriously love these pop pop tables.

i'm not usually a pink person but i like this. 

speaking of colorful, this shirt makes me happy.

a pretty runner rug. 

go be weird, made me laugh.

yum. 

i love a good scarf. this one is fun. 

loving this clay pink linen bedding. 

just a pretty white vase. 

vintage love. 

i adore a nice easy dress to wear. 

i have a scarab necklace in sky blue stone, this one in gold is tempting. 

a different type of hot water bottle. 

brass on black. 

wow lighting. 

this leather handbag is lovely.

i rather like this chest of drawers.

fab furniture. 

pretty for fall.

for luck.

more yum, could eat these all. day. long.

haha, why every woman should own a pair of overalls. "overalls empower us to get work done." love that!

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!

currently coveting

currently coveting these beauties. taking my mind off all of the obvious things right now!

this tile by erica tanov.

this tilden dress for new year's eve. this is pretty too!

my next read. plus really want this cookbook.

these woven lights from caravane.

this perfect pie crust mold. speaking of pie!

melanie georgacopoulos's jewelry line.

loving his confinement strategies. remember to be good to yourself!

the dream coat (without *cough, the price). enjoy!

happy sunday!

hoping you are all having a relaxing & happy weekend!

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in between playing pool with my son, eating more slices than i should have at my favorite pizza place and getting a mammogram (rewarded myself with said pizza :), i've managed to get in a run and do some quiet time writing.

enjoy the rest of your weekend! sharing some fun finds from around the world wide web too:

this wave necklace.

i'd wear it with this ring.

i just liked this.

oh my goodness this too! yeeeeeessssss!

this ombre sofa is 💥

these blouses!

pretty cushions,

this popcorn grid coverlet would offer a much needed punch of summer color!

would make for jazzy dining chairs.

yum!

need a new good book? check out this interesting spring reading list.

pillow love.

the cutest overalls (that smocked back!).

loving this ribbon clutch.

wishing for this rattan lounge chair.

ooh and this pacha lounge looks comfy!

seriously hoping this skirt comes back in stock. how pretty?!

think i could live all summer in this navy number too.

want a pair of these in every color! (and they're on sale! so...)

summer cocktails in this set all season long.

statement lighting.

a wow mirror in marble.

enjoy!

have a lovely weekend!

what are you up to this weekend? anything fun?

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i'm taking my son to see this, this weekend. then we are grubbing down on pasta at one of our favorite little joints and getting even fancier by staying overnight in a new hotel. i mean rooftop heated igloos? can't wait!

but it's also a long weekend in my part of the world. so you'll find me writing, running, sewing and sipping some good red wine. yes! whatever you do, wherever you go, enjoy! and it's friday saturday so some fun finds from around the world wide web:

how fun are these cushion covers?

really like this stone vessel.

this jewelry line is the prettiest i've seen in some time.

too cool for stools.

this christmas tree blows my mind! LOVE THIS.

this lighting line might be my new favorite.

this chandelier is pretty darn eye catching too.

blouse love.

i've been bringing a variety of rice bowls to work, almost every day. this would be perfect for toting.

this porcelain bowl is wow.

this faux leather trench would be pretty for spring.

a pretty sweater for spring too.

she's gathered up some great president's day sales if you're in the shopping mood.

pretty in pink.

enjoying this new site find for sure.

i kept watching his trip to vietnam on his instagram stories. really beautiful (the fruit!).

loving these illustrations.

like a mirage.

looking to layer

the lovely french jewelry line lou.yetu is offering up some budget friendly options for layering (or lathering) yourself in gold...

i'm suuuuuper drawn to gold right now. it's timeless and always just so gorgeous. lou.yetu offers up rings and bracelets too, and trust me, these are all stackable friendly too! but the necklaces had me today. layer in lengths, texture, shape. i want one of each of these. see more here & enjoy!

have a happy weekend!

what are you up to this weekend? anything fun?

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i'm still in hibernating mode. it's stormy here this weekend and i find myself under a soft throw, reading this (i just started it!), binge watching this and sipping a glass of red wine slowly. not bad!

whatever you're up to, whatever you find fun this weekend, enjoy! and it's friday saturday so some fun finds from around the world wide web:

warm drinks for cold days.

to start the new year get rid of these 10 things in your closet. i loved this!

would love to try to make these this weekend. serious yum.

ooh this too!

can baking reduce stress? geez i sure hope so!

could you set your phone aside for one year?

and ok i know it's not pumpkin season, but this looks delish! i mean...grilled cheese croutons?! mike drop.

oh my GOSH this gucci wallpaper is wow.

this pink agate wallpaper is pretty darn amazing too.

gorgeous (one sale!) door knobs.

simple.

lounge chair love.

another one.

this headboard is 💖

this is what hope looks like.

speaking of women, this is very cool too!

stunning studs.

lovely throws.

how cool is this black on black embroidery?

hi!

hi! hey there! how is your holiday time treating you?

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this image about sums up my mood these days, comfort food, sleeping in, hibernating game strong. i've been lucky enough to have time off from work and with that, i've been writing, moving slow on purpose and luxuriating in hours of free time. sometimes that's what it's all about.

i hope that you are getting some rest and indulgent time to yourself this holiday season. and it's friday saturday so some fun finds from around the world wide web:

ok, this sofa needs to be MINE. plus love her design style.

crushing on these party dresses (ahem, hello new years eve!)

this constellation hair piece for a new year's eve party for the win.

a pretty gorgeous line of earrings.

these are gorgeous too.

this dining table is simply stunning.

i made these for a holiday party, yum!

brownie yum.

this fringed mirror is 👄

and this standing mirror for a bedroom? yes please.

cute.

super cute new year's do-it-yourself for kids!

this diy is fun too.

wishing for this camo cashmere scarf.

just pulled the trigger on this velvet maxi dress. plus the sale is AWESOME.

fun & etsy love.

enjoy!

have a fun weekend!

what are you up to this weekend? anything fun?

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i've been slow to the take on the holiday vibe. i feel like i've been kicking back thinking i have all kinds of time. but last night it hit me. i realized that this weekend i need to snap to and dive in! so i'll be heading out, trying to avoid the mall at all costs, in search of a few special gifts.

next year i'd love to try something different. pick towns or cities i'm not familiar with in my state. head to one a day at a time and only shop small and local. doesn't that sound fun? i've also planned a sneaky weekend here this month. i had to. cause...why not.

whatever you do, wherever you go this weekend, enjoy the heck out of yourself. and it's friday saturday so some fun finds from around the world wide web:

veeeeery into leopard prints this year for some reason. with that, reeeeeally loving this free people coat.

completely mad for these earrings.

want one of everything from this online shop.

a fun & thoughtful christmas gift idea (and inexpensive to boot!).

waiting for this to go on sale.

this grey diamond ring set is just wow.

loving this girls on tops t-shirt line, so fun. (plus etsy love!)

the perfect tartan button-up. this is fun too!

pretty little ashtrays.

an interesting line-up of audio books. wanting this book too.

so yummy, these biscuits!

nail color in "savory beige". yes please.

this knit hat.

these frosted bubble earrings for the holidays (or for a special gift!).

decorate the table with these cloud candlesticks. really just gorgeous! flanking this gingerbread bundt cake would make them look even better! wow this cake is😍

customize a phone case for a fun christmas gift.

would be simply beautiful wrapped around the christmas tree.

can we talk about how much i love this rattan bed?

i would live in this silk top. LIVE.

enjoy!

happy sunday!

what are you up to this weekend? anything fun?

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i'm trying to quell my panic at the nearness of the holidays. to head it off, i've started decorating super early, like last weekend, garland, sparkly strings and lights...trying to dive straight into the sensations of winter and all that goes with it. it feels pretty good actually! this weekend i've been shopping a tiny bit, grabbing ingredients to make these beauties for thanksgiving and sitting around in my slippers writing (the best!).

wherever you go, whatever you do, have a cozy happy sunday! & some fun finds from around the world wide web:

want a pair of these for every day of the week.

how fun are these pretzel stud earrings?

loved this, 10 questions that YOU should ask in an interview.

yum & yum!

salivating over all of the rich color, pattern & texture in these spaces.

loving these sour earrings in iridescent.

what a beautiful wall unit.

a super fun (& cozy!) striped sweater.

crushing on the look of this 1960's style sofa.

these mantis lamps are 💋

would make for a pretty kitchen table.

and love love love the texture these dining chairs would add!

currently my favorite bar stool.

adore the simplicity of this sunset rug.

a sweet vintage wave vase.

love every room of this compact coastal house.

lots of architectural inspiration here.

i'd like to try this do-it-yourself clay chime string for next summer.

william sonoma is killing it with these christmas holiday baking molds, loving this one and this one!

how fun is this brass door handle?

and about sex, i loved this piece.

enjoy!

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!

have a relaxing weekend!

as the end of the summer grows closer, what are you up to this weekend?

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i hadn't taken a real vacation until recently, and now i have a serious wanderlust bug. i'll be plotting my next trip...here might be next! i also hope to write this weekend, i really want to make fish tacos (i swear i could eat them every day!), and sip a margharita. i hope that whatever you do, wherever you go, you enjoy yourself!

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

a pretty little sofa.

not a huge desk lamp lover, but this one stopped me in my tracks.

also wishing this one wasn't sold out, just a precious little table lamp.

a dreamy bedroom.

would be fun to spend time in this villa, with all of that color!

wishing this studded hair clip wasn't sold out.

loving this linen trench.

i like these flats for fall. (the moonlight color is 💖).

ooh and this clog, great color, great sale price!

this floral blouse is just super pretty.

i LOVED reading the poisonwood bible by barbara kingsolver, so can't wait for this to come out!

these lemon napkin rings!

oh my gosh this platter!

you could do alot with this rattan daybed, like a blank canvas.

how about rattan cuffs?

a summer outdoor chair.

this layered choker.

sunset hues in this color block one piece swimsuit.

i like the bright in this.

the sweetest cherry phone case.

how about cherry wallpaper?

a wow rocker for kids.

completely coveting this maritime sheet set.

a gorgeous take on the gin & tonic.

enjoy!

happy mother's day weekend!

💓happy mother's day! to my guy who i love goofing around with (he can make the BEST faces)...

what are your mother's day plans? i am lounging around the house (rare!), but plan on taking a spring walk, shopping for a gift for a friend and watching this (go celtics! i hope that your mother's day is everything that you want it to be.

and for a fun weekend, some finds to share from around the world wide web:

these pink wedges are divine.

these black slides are super cute too.

gah! this white blouse is everything!

want this bikini.

i'm still a sucker for the pink phase we all just experienced.

a lovely bench loveseat.

a gorgeous summer dress.

this white velvet lounge chair is💋

this swirl pendant light!

for your desk.

soaps like crystals.

feeling this hair style.

vacation inspiration.

for the love of built in furniture.

kind of really liking this sun hat for the beach.

loving this do it yourself for the table.

this wooden still/side table is perfection.

etsy (vintage) love!

even more etsy love.

maps on walls are just so great.

ooh this wallpaper!

i keep hearing amazing takeaways from this book. have you read it?

bold in turquoise for summer.

just love this dress so much.

just bought airline tickets to here to start a summer road trip.

yum.

and for this weekend, i could use some forest bathing. it's a thing.

enjoy!

happy weekend!

cheers to a happy weekend!

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what are you up to? anything fun? i'm recovering from a failed hard drive on my laptop that sent me into a panic as i'm in the middle of another harvard course. in the end, some of my work was lost but i have been madly writing again this weekend to fill the voids. ugh. in between getting acquainted with my new computer, i'll be sleeping in, saying hello to a tall glass of red wine in the evening and watching spring pop up all around me.

i hope 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:

i ride the train ALOT to work, this is the first backpack i've seen that i would actually use (or like really).

a beautifully simple light.

a pretty little light and airy house tour.

ooooh and this, every single space, inside and out...stunning.

yum.

these colors make me happy.

wishing i could spend $640 on this bag.

makes me want bangs, again.

would make a pretty mother's day gift. these too!

these terrazzo wall hooks are everything.

do you love avacados too?

for summer, i'd wear this every day. this one too.

a summer clutch to die for.

custom paper garlands, imagine this for a wedding? etsy love.

really loving this rustic plank farm table for a small space.

enjoy!

hello! and happy weekend!

how are you?

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what are you up to this weekend? anything fun? i've been working on a creative project (will tell you about it soon!) and werk, werk, werk as well. i'm sure you are right there with me! anyway, i hope that you have some amazing, relaxing, do nothing, have fun plans for this weekend.

i am reading this book on the train to work, PURE LOVE. highly recommend. i've been on a pretty insane pizza kick lately, so hoping to branch out this weekend and eat something new and different! in between reading and eating (and red wine!) i'll also be enjoying this rather pre-spring weather we are having in february, the other day was 70 degrees. what?! but we'll take it!

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

the coolest dining chairs.

a very different look, but these are sweet also!

this mint/rose jacket is the bomb. even though (*cough) the price.

vintage love.

more vintage love, this knoll lounge.

the prettiest travel pillow.

lovely loafers.

this mirror forever.

this, in red & gold for a WOW piece in your home.

really want a collection of these casserole bowls.

yum.

a great little wine site. (great packaging/gift ideas too!)

pretty little rose colored glasses.

fun.

really like this dress for spring.

these beach towels are on sale, and pretty cool!

pop it in this tote (um, when it goes on sale).

oh, and if you love ted talks like i do, check this one out. slow t.v just might be the next big thing!

enjoy!

happy (long) weekend!

very much looking forward to this long weekend! what are you up to, anything fun?

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seems like january has begun chock full of positive energy. (i love that!) i have high hopes, lofty goals and managing the flow of all of that is something i am already trying to pace. i'm excite though, for this new year. it feels like it's going to be fantastic, don't you think?!

some things i'm looking forward to this weekend...i just signed up for a new writing course (just for fun!) which begins next week, i'm pampering myself tomorrow (hair cut and color) and hoping that it's not too cold to walk here (one of my favorite places to escape to locally and i always see deer!). in between that you'll find me trying to find a pub with a fireplace, sipping red wine and slowwwwwwwing way down. i hope that your weekend is everything that you hope it to be!

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

a pretty one piece to put away until next summer.

this is pretty too.

might need a pair of these for next summer.

speaking of the beach, if i had a beach house, this might be my dining room chandelier.

just bought oh joy's mulit-stripe phone case, hey gotta support the team!

gosh, her paintings.

serious flower power.

fun studs.

this clutch every day of the year.

a wow chair.

i love putting artwork in unexpected places,
like this. and this.

loving this woven headbaord (reminds me of those potholders you'd make as a kid?!).

speaking of woven loving.

etsy love.

i'm with her, and why she sounded so presidential.

cool stools.

these plaid leggings.

a pretty flush ceiling light.

pillow love.

leather perfection.

thoughts this new year.
enjoy!