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 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!

have a lovely weekend!

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i hope you are getting into the holiday spirit this weekend. i feel like i finally am. turning off the t.v. more, listening to music on my new blue tooth speaker (early xmas present. oh and the sound is GORGEOUS by the way) and taking short drives at night around our new neighborhood to see how everyone has decorated their houses. sometimes it's that simple. 

and some fun favorites from around the world wide web:

love everything about each space. 

love this!

npr's best books of 2020.

a fun diy, for little ones indoors.

my son is a tea lover. for christmas i just ordered this beautiful vintage strainer. 

ceramic love. hers too. ok one more.

make your own chandelier. i seriously want to try this. she make a pretty one.

a perfect planter.

how gorgeous are these knit blankets? liking this blanket too.

delish.

so many great bodysuits to choose from lately. i just bought this one.

this just makes me smile.

vintage love.

pretty layers.

loving this necklace too. all of her pieces really!

a pretty do it yourself for the holidays.

fun stocking stuffer.

a fun soap dish.

just ordered her book. how fun.

a funky kimono coat.

this vase and that deep gorgeous color!

pillow love.

just ordered these reading glasses. will let you know how i like them. 

enjoy!

have a cozy weekend.

do you feel reflective in january? i'm taking these weekends to soak up some thoughts about the future, of my health, my wishes, my dreams and how good do i want to be...

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i recently heard travis roy speak at harvard, and his talk lingered with me, and i didn't expect it. one sentence stood out as he looked over the audience from his now wheel chair bound body. he asked everyone to ask themselves "how good do you want to be?" sounds so simple right? but really, that one statement, for me anyway, was chock full of a multitude of questions to ask my inner self. how good do you want to be to yourself, to others, to your body, your mind, your career, as a mom, as a friend, as a human being. more to write on this topic soon, but passing along for food for thought if you are like me and finding yourself reflective this january.

hoping you also find yourself in cozy spaces this weekend. and some fun finds from around the world wide web:

and it's the lunar new year, what zodiac animal are you? i was born in the year of the horse.

entry way envy.

yum.

a pretty water bottle.

a pretty shelf.

just bought this coat, cause who can resist teddy material. here's another inexpensive option.

this baby knit one piece is precious.

fun.

also fun!

strangely fascinating.

a pretty tray.

loving this do-it-yourself project for the kitchen.

one for the romantics.

really like this basket weave tote. the cross body is pretty too.

i'm looking to replace most lighting fixtures in my new house. i find this company's prices very reasonable for what i'm looking for.

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!

a july vacation

i recently decide to fly to a few hot as hell southern states and take it all in for a july vacation. i'm sharing a few photos and links below, some of my experiences, thoughts and suggestions if you would like to hear.

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!

have a relaxing weekend!

it is the most perfect summer weather in my part of the world this weekend...

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fair weather clouds, warm dry air, i'm hoping for my first dip in the ocean which is always sort of life changing after a loooong winter. in between getting outdoors i'm in desperate need of a summer bag so shopping in in order. i'm going to make home-made fish tacos and this tart. what are you up to? anything fun? i'd love to hear! and it's friday saturday so some fun finds from around the world wide web:

ok, these look delish!

a super funky fun house tour.

serious pillow lust.

his mountainscapes! this one is my favorite.

whoah, this couch. get. in. my. house.

this blush side table is pretty much everything.

really liking the faded quality of these traces rugs.

how about these for outdoor chairs? lovely.

this blouse.

a pretty little table lamp in brass.

i wish i liked rum, because this looks yummy.

been booking connecting southern stops for a summer july vacation, just added this beautiful place to my list.

loving how they styled this art wall, so full of texture and pattern.

this is pretty too.

cuff love.

a very cool laser cut handbag.

this sunset rug is kind of perfection.

a stunning architectural sconce.

coffee table book love.

mr. rogers and why kind men freak us out. i cannot WAIT to see this, looks so good.
enjoy!

have a fun weekend!

what are you up to this weekend? anything fun?

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it's seriously (finally!) feeling like spring in new england, so i am definitely getting outdoors as much as i can. oooooh and i'm planning a road trip this summer, having fun putting the pieces together for that. i'm also heading to this event (john lithgow, how fun!) on sunday, looking forward to it!

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

still just love this, conducting only with his face.

a pretty pot.

these triangle hoop earrings, etsy love.

oh my gosh, love these too! ( but cough, the price)

ok, one more pair i'm coveting for summer.

fun photography.

pretty bun for summer.

so many pretty dresses this summer.

just ordered this, how cute?!

i want to make this.

about to try this natural deodorant.

yum. bringing back french bread pizza.

wow.

reaaaaally loving this ratan and raffia tote.

want need love.

not sure how comfortable they would be, but i really like these.

when you want alot of color, these are gorgeous.

these watercolor linen napkins are lovely.

a cool console.

interior eye candy tumblr site.

i really want to paint this.

wishing this wasn't sold out, want it BAD.

this salopette clutch is to die for. that color!

fresh & fun wallpaper patterns.

just love how all of these spaces are styled.

i adore perusing her finds...ready to pull the trigger on this little number.

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!

happy (easter) weekend!

hoping you all have a lovely weekend!

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whether your celebrate easter or not, here's to flowers, springtime smells, sunday morning breakfast and sleeping in. that pretty much sums up how i'll be enjoying this weekend!

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

love this marc jacobs resort 2018 line (all of that fringe!).

this furniture designer, i want one of everything.

a pretty spring heel.

a fun reversible coat.

wow to all of these spaces.

a pretty summer bamboo clutch.

basket love.

rug love.

really liking this terrace console.

how fun are these dolly cocktail napkins?

this blush leather lounge.

this little wall cabinet is cool.

this was my favorite yard game growing up. want to buy a house with the appropriate yard, just to play anytime i want to!

have a dog? loving these ombre leashes. etsy love!

just so good.

this too! i cannot wait!

dancing around the house part 16.

enjoy!

10 random spaces to love

after a suuuuuper busy work week, i'm seriously seeking quiet spaces. to check it down, to just be. here are 10 random spaces i could easily sink into this weekend...

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happy weekend! hoping your saturday is starting out a ok. :)
enjoy!

have a fun weekend!

happy weekend! are you in full christmas sprint or slow and steady wins the race mode?

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i'm in the slow & steady catagory, trying to not get overwhelmed, attempting to enjoy this month in a variety of ways. i bought a christmas tree on black friday to enjoy it for much longer than i usually do. i'm looking forward to snow (coming to new england today!) and i literally live in this chenille sweater every day after work. i'm also shopping slowly. putting extra thought into more personal gift ideas. how are you embracing the hectic christmas season? i'd love to hear!

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:

my kind of christmas ornament.

oooh what i could do with this space.

this headboard is everything.

if i had a newborn.

if i had a toddler.

amazing red boots.

these are gorgeous too.

yum, tis the season.

i prefer holiday garland over wreaths, this one is simply beautiful.

etsy love: how fun would these be on a cocktail party table setting?

be your own muse.

okay, just alot of cool stuff here (great gift ideas!).

patent leather snowboots? yes please.

couture poufs. loving the fringe!

sparkly flared trousers, because why not.

another reason to love going to bangs.

speaking of hair, these hair pins for a christmas party, so fun.

this mustard dress, with this gold purse.

it's about to snow in new england, but wishing for these for next summer.

eyeing this checkered blouse.

this fluffy dolman jacket really needs to be mine.

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.

do you own a home?

and if so, what was it you were looking for that sold you?

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was it the location that drew you to it? the style? or was it just a feeling that you can't explain, something that just pulled at you and said this is it, this is home? as i get older, i'm finding my tastes changing...and sometimes in pretty surprising ways. it's not that i've strayed too far from my original dreams or desires, but they have interesting twists now, views and attractions that my younger self would have never predicted.

i've never owned a home. and it's not that i haven't wished to, the right time, the right place/space just hasn't presented itself. or maybe i'm feeling a little less wanderlust and a little more planted. anyway, just thinking out loud. i'd love to hear your home buying feedback. enjoy!