Baaaaaaaaaaaags

Lately a few of you have asked me about bags. So I have been putting together a posting. Miss Z asked me about it today and so here it is....without further adieu:Cynthia Rowley, found on Shopbop.Tano bag. Love this blue!I love me some eggplant. Bag by Lauren Merkin.

Anna Corrina bag, found on Pink Mascara.
Goldenbleu clutch, found on Max & Chloe.Clutch by Israeli-born Magnes Sisters

Shoe-licious...

No more lusting. Here is my latest shoe round-up. Although, I have to say, not so impressed with the Spring shoes out there. Perhaps the summer season will grace us with something greater? Well, these few pairs at least, do do justice:All buttoned up. By Rachel Comey.Guiseppe Zanotti. Found on Footlux.

Perfect taupe color, and patent leather! Marc Jacobs, found on Shopbop.

Not a day in hell that I could pull these off...but I dig them. By Goldenbleu.

Still Lustful....And It's Wednesday

Today was supposed to be a shoe posting, but I still have a bunch of randoms that fall into my Lust category. So here's to another lustful day:

Just like a flea market display! These chalkboard book tags are found at Pottery Barn.

Your next DIY project: fabric-covered tacks. Damn. They're pretty little things, aren't they?

Time for a picnic! This lovely blanket by Sun Moon Lake is made from recycled cashmere.

Perfect date-night top for Spring. By Sonia Rykel found at Net-a-Porter.

Tuesday's Lust List:

My lust knows no bounds today! From jewelry to household, I'm out of control!

Type-writer style initial rings. I am OBSESSED. Brilliantly done by Camille Hempel.I'm such a sucker for these message necklaces by Jeanine Payer.

These milk bottles will definitely land up in my house at some point. I just love them. Found at Re-found Objects.Couch hammock by Bless. Isn't it ingenious? I always hated falling through the cracks of the traditional rope hammock.Beautiful antique armoire by Horchow.

Suiting Up

It was 86 degrees here today. It was hot. H-O-T. As in, get-me-to-a-pool-immediately hot. And it got me thinking. Summer is around the corner (or in some cases, may already be here!). Shouldn't we be prepared? I think so. Here are a few suits to consider:This suit is from Delias. So cute! I have been eyeing it for awhile.From Revolve Clothing. Simple flower pattern. But lovely.Another cutie! From Penguin, but found at Urban Outfitters. Not sure that the boyshorts style would work for me though.Great bandeau ensemble. By Victoria Secrets.

Something Old & Something New

I don't know about you all, but the wedding season is about to be upon us! And, if you are not in the wedding party, this can be a crucial time of year when you realize - this crowd has seen all your formal dresses....four times...in a row!
Well, don't be predictable. Show up in something different and unique. Here are a few dresses that you may want to add to your wardrobe this wedding season:I love this outfit by Myth & Ritual. It can be springy or wintery, depending on your shoe and jewelry of choice. Very sexy!What fun! This dress by Thai designer Nuj Novakhett is a knock-out.A total party dress by Anna Sui. Found at Active Endeavors.Try a kick of color instead of the usual black. This jewel-toned dress is by Mala Brajkovic.A great day time dress. By Tibi, available at Bloomingdales.And if you can't resist the all-black, here's a cute variation. By Sandro.

truly GIFTed

The holidays are coming up, and many of you may be guests at friends and family's houses to celebrate. Don't know what to bring as a hostess gift? Here are a few ideas:This is a great one! From Sur La Tabla. I have actually sent this as a gift, and my mother-in-law loved it! It's perfect because the little goats and cows are sticks with a wipey board that you can write the name of the cheese on. Brilliant.Another great one! From Hallmark. I personally don't love the ribbon they show here on the cake plate, but that's the best part. You can pick your own neat ribbon and weave it through. What's also nice is that this gift will probably be used to serve cake or something, while you are visiting.This is nice as a smaller gift, or an extra. These placemats are plastic and they come in many colors. From Howkins.




For the garden lover, these two bird feeders are very springy and could make a unique gift. Top by Red Envelope. Bottom by Eva Solo.

Primark! Where have you been???

Oye Vey. I just discovered Primark. Sort of Zara meets H&M....fabfab. Things were stable when I found out they only have stores in the UK , Spain and Ireland, but then....I checked on Ebay....And then there was mayhem! I mean this dress above is going for $9.72. What??? And the weekender bag to the right is set at $38. These are amazingly, ridiculous prices! Clearly I will have to show my support for the line so we can get a US based store....and don't you have to too? I think so. Here are a few more images to entice you!

Sprucing Up!

Sometimes you just want to add something new to perk up your apartment or house. Here are few cool ideas/pieces that will enhance your home!Slab wood placemats. Great idea! Literally find a trunk of wood and have it cut into slabs. Brilliant!
Another DIY - Have your dresser words of choice cut and then wood glue them to your dresser. This one is by Wary Meyers.Unique take on a bookshelf. By BlankBlank.This will funktify (thanks Car-) any habitat. Mod looking "Papa Bear Chair" by RESIDE.

Monday's LUST LIST......

Oh yes, feeling very lustful for these items today!Looooooving this dress by Requiem, found at Tracey Ross. Classic and perfect teal dress by Leyendecker, found on Shopbop.Tangler necklace by Dirty Librarian Chains. Love this with the charms all tangled, but I really do love every piece she makes!Very cool. I really like the olive color matched with cream. By Faryl Robin.

Kitchen-AID!

I love our new kitchen. We have a wall of windows. We have a chalkboard. We have pot racks. We have lots of plants. We have great black tile. All in all, we love it! But it's always good to consult other designers (or up and coming ones, B!), magazines and books. Here are just three other kitchens that I think are really inspiring:From Fearon Hay Architects - of course I love the whole chalkboard wall, but I think it super how they put the flat screen on it! Also - black walls: They show extreme confidence, and often glamour. I just think using them in a kitchen is brilliant and beautiful.On a total opposite note, this white kitchen (from Domino Magazine) is warmed up with this gorgeous extra-large fireplace. AH-mazing! (that's for you guys - J & RC!) Also, I am a big fan of the glass cannister collection lining the shelves - it adds a simple, modern twist to the space.Okay, so it's just a corner of a kitchen (found in Real Living), but I just love the use of the Train sign - or whatever it is. I think every room needs to have a surprise element. Yesterday I found a picture of a living room with a Juicy Fruit ad painted on the whole wall. Very cool. Maybe we can paint a bag of oreos up on my bedroom ceiling!