Monogram It

My favorite monogrammed pieces:

pillow | necklace | case | napkin | stationery | earrings

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My Grandparents

While I was home over Christmas and New Years, we started going through old photos of my grandparents. I remember seeing these pictures as a little girl, but I never really got how special they were until I got older. My grandfather was a U.S. Senator and throughout his lifetime got to travel throughout the world and meet some incredible people. He and my Grandma had the most incredible stories.  They've both passed now, but I love this piece of history that's in my family's past.

Jackie O.

Thursday Loves

pierced porcelain lantern | python tray | Van Gogh self portrait | studs | tote | octopus print | skirt | tortoise watch | lipstick | ampersand screen print

Darby

One of my favorite shoes is on huge clearance right now at J. Crew. {I have a slight loafer obsession.} And they're an additional 40% off which makes them about 60 bones. Get yours here. 

Secret tip: J. Crew re-stocks their inventory overnight/early in the morning, so if your size/color is out of stock, check back first thing in the morning when there may be a few re-stocked from returns. By afternoon time they're normally gone again!

Clean + Simple

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Get the look:

boucle jacket | white dress | plaited shopper | striped tee | tortoise watch | leggings | trench | lattice tank | pearl studs | pumps

Weekend Snaps

A few randoms through the iPhone:

01. Lace-sleeve top that I love. {Also love this similar one}.

02. Fresh satsumas from the farmer's market.

03. New lipstick that's the perfect shade of red.

04. Fabric for an upcoming project.

05. J. Crew bangles in pretty brights {loving the tangerine tango one}.

Weekender

I'm obsessed with this weekender that Six Twelve Place posted about a few days ago. It's a gorg bag {buy it here} but I think it may make a fun and simple DIY. 

A few other loves from this week:

+ This outfit put together by Mackenzie. {The skirt was purchased.}

+ A DIY gold chevron tray inspired by this one.

+ Must try this lemon tart with rosemary crust.

+ Obsessed with Christine's bathroom reveal.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Stalk Me

Have you heard of Currently Obsessed? Stalk my latest obsessions here!

Dream Kitch

I've found some common themes in the kitchen inspiration photos I've been saving: lots of light, a cool pendant or two, and lots of open shelving. I love Ikea's super affordable floating shelves {don't they look fab in Erin's kitchen}? And these lucite shelves would be a good option to get the look of the last photo. 

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Antique Finds

Along with my chalkboard frame, here are a few things I found while antiquing with my mom and sisters. 

01. A milk glass assortment.

02. Brass desk lamp {love the green shade}.

03 + 04. A full set of hand-painted gold china. I want to pair them up with this West Elm dinnerware to make it a mix of modern and classic. This set was $10! Such a steal.

05. Copper tea kettle. I want to eventually have a collection of all copper pots and pans. This is a start!

06. A bar cart! Finally! Spotted this in the corner of a teensy antique store and I'm obsessed.

Have you found anything good while out thrifting/antiquing lately? Do tell!

Uniform

blazer | tee | jeans | necklace | loafers

My uniform lately -- a boyfriend blazer, simple v-neck tee, dark skinny jeans, and my bubble necklace {obsessed} and leopard loafers to add interest. What's your go-to outfit?

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Chalkboard DIY

I found this frame while antiquing with my mom and sisters. A couple coats of spray paint totally transformed it! A DIY chalkboard was on my list of things to accomplish in 2012, and I'm glad to have something small knocked off my list. I'll be hanging this in our kitchen to keep track of grocery lists and menus for the week. 

P.S. More of my antique/thrift store finds coming later!

Monday Loves

A few cheery Monday things.

brass tiered pendant shade | The Perfectly Imperfect Home | scalloped stationery | bust planter pair | tulip table | fuchsia highball glasses {also love them in lime} | chevron tray | plaited shopper | polka dot tumblers 

 via my Pinterest board

Resolutions

I don't normally make New Year's resolutions, but I had several ideas that had been building in my head these last couple weeks. Here are a few of them:

Home

+ Update our dining chairs (I'm obsessed with these)

+ Create a gallery wall

+ Make a chalkboard out of an old mirror

+ Find and style a bar cart

Personal 

+ Workout 4-5 times a week

+ Drink (closer to) 8 glasses of water a day

+ Take vitamins everyday 

+ Read a few books a month

+ Be more bold about wearing lipstick and heels

What are some of your 2012 resolutions?

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