Love the look

Color, color, color. I'll take some brights and warm, sunny weather please! I'm adoring all the colorful hues around the fashion world this winter, spring! Hopefully I'll be able to wear some of them soon. Today I'm wearing black leggings, a sweater and Hunter wellies! It's 39 degrees in Boston! Yikes!

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Designing Duo

I came across the creative home collaboration of couple Cinda and Mark Boomershine this week. Their space is unexpected, colorful and fun.  Cinda also designs and owns an amazing hand-bag, travel tote and accessories line aptly named: Cinda B. I pictured a few of my favorite pieces below. Read more and get all the "deets" on their home here. 

The charcoal trim and wallpaper look fabulous surrounding this banquette area.

The Cinda B. line

Shelter Loves..

My poor little blog hasn't received much love this week. I've been out straight. I had a photo shoot for a publication on Monday, followed by a quick trip to Chicago for a video Tuesday. I'm back in town, and am sharing what's on my mind this week.....

1.+ 2. I was sad to read about the passing of Lilly Pulitzer this past Sunday. The princess of prints + prep, was 81. I own just one happy, iconic "Lilly" shift dress. I may need to buy another for my collection or better yet track down a vintage one. The little girl versions are
sweet too. Dress link.
3. + 4. I wore a chunky necklace and a tweed blazer for both my video and photo shoot. They are perfect wardrobe staples. Flattering and functional, I wear both over and over again. I am obsessed with this necklace. It's been on my wish list for about six months! My friend wore hers when we went to the ballet the other night, it looked stunning.
5. I gravitate toward fresh, clean spaces this time of year. In a perfect world I wouldn't expose my television but sometimes it's the best option for the room.

Image via: Decor Pad

Shelter Loves

I had the opportunity to see Boston Ballet's Sleeping Beauty last night. It was a gorgeous performance. The ballerinas never cease to amaze me with their courus (ballet term), plies and pointe techniques. There is an entire glossary of ballet words and definitions, read more here. I'll have to admit, I can't wait to sign my daughter up. She wears tutus over her leggings all the time as it is!

Here are the details on this week's love list!!

2. I love entertaining friends and family. A party just isn't the same without a beautiful drink selection...
3. I'm ordering these pretties for my ACK trip!
4. James Perse : ballet top, is a summer staple!
5. I'm working on two kitchen projects right now. These black lacquered cabinets and classic pulls are so pretty!

Love the Look

I've decided to share another casual fashion post this week. I guess you know where my head is. I'll go with something frilly + springy next week, promise. I'm looking forward to wearing my colorful frocks and printed spring/summer pieces, but it feels more like February here lately. I also just realized most of my spring clothing is in storage; sounds like just as good an excuse as any to go shopping for some new attire! I also booked a trip last week for the Nantucket Wine Festival in May. I'll surely need a new wine tasting outfit.
I was inspired by the above photo but decided to tweak the look slightly. I don't really wear ripped jeans. I have one vintage pair and might throw them on once a year, if that. Wow, do I sound old? I do, however, like the look of washed out jeans, so I shared a J.Crew version instead.
Happy Wednesday! It's been a bit of a rough week. I'll be happy when cocktail hour rolls around. Cheers!

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Glamouricious

If you haven't had the opportunity to peruse Adore Home's April/May issue, I'd recommend you do! It's filled with fashionably inspired homes, closets and fashionistas. Angela Perikic's, owner of Glamourpuss Boutique in Australia, home especially caught my eye. She and her designer Greg Natale, pulled out all the stops on this glamour laden goodie!

The subtle layering of color, texture and pattern are pure perfection in this pic!

This chair, that paper??!! OBSESSED! Powder room maybe?? In my (hopefully soon to be) new home!

Angela's daughter's room

 For all the sources and more photographs of this house see: ADORE Magazine

Cottage Love #9

Not much makes this girl happier than the warm weather!! After a loooooong winter, it's finally getting nice in Boston. Beach cottage season is on the way and though I don't own a summer home, I thoroughly enjoy the benefits of living in a town on the water. 
I was reading Coastal Living over the weekend and came across the beautiful Amagansett, N.Y. cottage of Christiane Lemieux. She and her husband run  DwellStudio, the popular textile and furniture company.  I adore the ease and simplicity of this sweet home. When you live on the water, fussiness just doesn't make sense!

I apologize for the quality of this image, this is about the best I could do!

Images via: Coastal Living and Lucky Magazine