Cottage Love

As most of you know I'm planning to move within the next six months or so. (fingers crossed) This is exciting and scary on a number of levels. I don't have a huge budget for a home but I believe if I find a little house I can make it a beautiful spot for my children and me! I'd like it to be small in scale, and near the ocean. Any of these homes would be perfect! I've been holding on to the top image for years now and below is my newest favorite. I adore L.A. style bungalows or sweet cape styles that were built in the 40's-60's. Happy Friday!

This is my newest favorite!!

PACKING FOR ACK - DAY

I'LL BE HEADING TO NANTUCKET (ONE OF MY FAVORITE PLACES TO VISIT) IN A FEW WEEKS. IT'S STILL KIND OF CHILLY THERE DURING THE SPRING. THIS IS A SAMPLE OF WHAT ITEMS I MIGHT BRING WITH ME FOR DAYTIME. STAY TUNED FOR AN EVENING OUTFIT. IT'S A PRETTY CASUAL PLACE! (NOT QUITE AS CAS AS WHEN I STARTED TO GO 20 YEARS AGO, BUT STILL PRETTY LAID BACK)!

ACK DAY by julieatshelter featuring a stripe shirt

Organic by John Patrick stripe shirt
$255 - lagarconne.com

J Crew puff vest
$110 - jcrew.com

7 For All Mankind skinny fit jeans
€259 - veryeickhoff.com

Balenciaga flat shoes
$945 - balenciaga.com

3 1 Phillip Lim foldover tote
$750 - lagarconne.com

Alexander McQueen antique gold jewelry
$495 - forwardforward.com

Chanel chunky bangle
£485 - farfetch.com

Stella Dot pave jewelry
$34 - stelladot.com

Kate spade jewelry
$58 - endless.com

Jennifer Zeuner peace jewelry
$308 - jenniferzeuner.com

Mango aviator shades
£18 - houseoffraser.co.uk

Printed iPhone 4 case
$25 - jcrew.com

Cobalt!

I picked out a swatch for a client sofa yesterday, it's a deep cobalt blue velvet. Yum! I love the richness of this sapphire blue hue.

Really? Who looks this good? Obviously, Miranda Kerr.

via Bazaar

Elle Decor

Lonny

Bazaar

Elle Decor

In bloom

Flowers are popping up everywhere, especially after this amazingly early Spring we are getting in Boston this year! I'll take it! Have a great weekend!

Elva Fields

monogram ring?, yes please.

Olivia is just the cutest. Leopard + Floral = adorable.

Sponsor Welcome: Shades of Light!

I love Shades of Light. They are my "go to" for everything from chandeliers to table lamps. They also have great furniture pieces and rugs! Be sure to see their entire site for more amazing pieces. Here's a small sample of their diverse selection.

I'm dying to use this chandelier on a project.