Two Thousand Twelve

A few 2012 highlights: 

Winter | I kicked off the new year with some resolutions {most of which I accomplished -- yay!} a few DIY's, and some thrifting finds from my trip home. I shared some fun family photos and a little tidbit of news about our exciting summer ahead! We had weekends filled with mini-dates and lots of good food {1, 2, 3}

Spring | We left for New York and pretty much fell in love with it right away. We saw a concert in Carnegie Hall, visited Central Park and the Highline, spotted Taylor Tomasi Hill on the street, enjoyed Fleet Week and Brooklyn, and soaked up NYC as much as we could. I did my first ever outfit post. We took advantage of being on the east coast and took a quick trip back home.

Summer | Matt's job brought us to Seattle for a few weeks {my first time there!} We loved Bainbridge Island, kayaking on the Fourth of July, and had a date on top of the famous space needle. I shared some of my recent eBay finds and also a fun DIY. I did a second edition of Insta-Outfits. We took total advantage of Washington's awesome scenery and things to do outdoors {1 + 2}

Fall | We celebrated our two year anniversary, I shared a few pictures from around our house, as well as another outfit post. I took a short and sweet trip home to visit with family and enlisted some help with my Craigslist chairs {more on that in 2013!}. We had a wonderful visit to central CA for some good friend's wedding and celebrated Thanksgiving and Christmas with family and friends.

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Thank you so much for following along during 2012! Here's to a very exciting 2013.

Merry Christmas!

I'll be taking a blogging break for the next little bit as I spend time with friends and family over the holidays, but I'll be back in the New Year. Hope you have a wonderful Christmas and happy New Year to you and yours!

xo

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Wednesday Loves

ny.11.#42 by Jennifer Sanchez | Elizabeth and James Fairfax Sunglasses | Dior Addict Lipstick in Fourreau | Barney's New York Zebra Cushion | 3.1 Phillip Lim Pashli Colorblock Satchel Anthropologie Artisan Mini Salt Cellar | J.Crew Everly Suede Pumps | Club Monaco Nicole Haircalf Glove | Dwell Studio Arion Lamp

A few super luxe last-minute gift ideas! 

New Fave

I came across the blog Paris in Four Months and am completely in love with it. I could spend hours looking at the gorgeous images -- it makes me want to go back so badly! Be sure to check it out if you're looking for a little escape. 

all images via Paris in Four Months

Wrap Skirts

I love that these wrap skirts have been popping up around the street style scene lately. I'd wear it during the winter with a Vince sweater, Commando tights, and a pair of Rag & Bone booties.

My wrap skirt picks:

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Black + Gray

Today I'm over on small shop, with a post on black and gray fashion for winter. Erika's blog is one of my favorites, I hope you'll stop over and say hello!

Wednesday Loves

ONE Michael Kors Metallic Coated Cable-Knit Sweater TWO Kate Spade Carriage House Earmuffs THREE Butter London Nail Laquer in Union Jack Black FOUR Gap Tartan Plaid Scarf FIVE J Brand 801 Mid-Rise Velvet Skinny Jeans SIX Ginette_NY Mini Diamond Puce Earrings SEVEN Chinese Laundry Danger Zone Pumps EIGHT Korres Lip Butter Glaze in Wild Rose NINE Overture Judith Leiber Alexis Minaudiere

Navy Velvet

Does anyone have any experience with velvet sofas? I'm looking for something dark (LOVE navy!) and that won't show every single fuzz and crumb. I think the look of a navy velvet sofa is so elegant but practical is important, too! 

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Around Here

I promised myself I wouldn't be behind on Christmas gifts, wrapping, and cards this year so any down time I have has been dedicated to holiday prep. We had a holiday party at our place this weekend and I love our leftover flowers (in a Nate Berkus vase). Every year we send out picture cards (from Minted) to close friends and family but these MoMA cards were too pretty to pass up!

And on two random notes: I'm loving these booties (also here) that I've been wearing with everything and these Kelly Wearstler pillows are my new fave. KW can do no wrong. 

Hope you had a wonderful weekend! 

Living Room by Kelsey Design

Today I have Kelsey here filling in for me. Kelsey is an awesome interior designer and has a beautiful blog. Be sure to visit her here! 

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Thanks for having me here today! My name is Kelsey and I blog over at Kelsey Design, a style blog both for you and your home. Natalie asked me to share one of my storyboard designs with you.We are moving across the country in less than a month and on my moving checklist was a living room design. {Priorities, right?} The last time we moved it took me forever to unpack and make the house presentable. I had too much that didn't go together and was completely overwhelmed. This time I am determined not to let that happen and make our new place feel like home as soon as possible. Plus, it is fun to switch furniture up. It also helps that we are only taking our sofa and bed- this leaves quite a bit of room for change.

I am going for a more modern look, but still my go-to black and white (and gray) theme. I've had my eye on that buffet for a while now and our new living room will fit it perfectly. It'll be opposite the sofa and the abstract painting. I bit the bullet and bought  black curtains!! I never thought I'd have black curtains, but I guess moving across the country puts curtain colors in perspective- it doesn't really matter, so just go with what you like. It's easy to tell clients that and now I'm liv-in' what I'm preach-in'. And if I have black curtians, I have to have velvet leopard throw pillows because leopard velvet and black silk are a match made in heaven. Period. I'm also incorporating other favorites- greek key, Jonathan Adler lamp, lucite, and some quirk- the hoofed end table. I can't wait to see it all come to life!

I love meeting and hearing from new readers so please stop by and say hi! And, Merry Christmas to you all.

xo Kelsey

sofa (ours is Bernhardt Interiors- here are some similar ones 1,2,3,4) / painting (I'm planning on doing a DIY) / lamp / rug / hoof table / coffee table / buffet / leopard pillow / black curtains / fur throw / side chair

Twelve Days of Christmas

Today I'm over on Ashlyn's blog, participating in her Twelve Days of Christmas series. Be sure to pop over to see all the sources for my ultimate wish list, and stop by throughout the week to see some of your other favorite blogger's lists! 

xo

Classic Sunglasses

{Ray-Ban Wayfarer Sunglasses}

{House of Harlow Chelsea Cat Eye Sunglasses}

{Ray-Ban Aviator Sunglasses}

{Karen Walker Number One Sunglasses}

{Ray-Ban Clubmaster Sunglasses}

Five of my favorite sunglasses that are worth the investment. What are your go-to sunglasses?

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