02 Saturday Feb 2013
i wish i had before/after pictures of this chest, but i sadly did not think that far ahead. just imagine it dark brown wood, with brass door-knocker style handles.
a fresh coat of white paint and clear knobs have made all the difference, and it is now much more in sync with my current decor style.
since the chest is right by my door, it is a landing spot for my keys, random odds and ends, and the jewelry i wear everyday.
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27 Sunday Jan 2013
since i wear far more navy than black at work, i have spent the last 4 months looking for shoes to wear with navy (besides nude). during the majority of that time, i was looking at navy pumps. i soon realized the problem with navy shoes though – since navy comes in so many shades, it was impossible to find a navy that worked with all my navy clothes.
enter my first pair of manolo blahniks. while randomly browsing the sale rack at a neiman marcus in mcclean, va (where i was for a wedding), i came across these gorgeous patent tortoise-shell print pointy-toe pumps. the 4 inch heel is sexy but still work appropriate and comfortable, and the colors will work with navy, black, gray, and basically every other color i wear.
oh, and they were 75% off. #shoegodsloveme.
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22 Tuesday Jan 2013
i tried cookshop for brunch the other weekend. although the wait was long, it was totally worth it. the food was absolutely amazing.
huevos rancheros
eggs with polenta
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15 Tuesday Jan 2013
i finally got around to taking some pictures of my new sofa. it is the liam sofa, by mitchell gold + bob williams. it is makes the exact statement i was looking for, with its clean lines, lush blue velvet, and brass nailhead trim. i am completely in love.
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07 Monday Jan 2013
blueberry scones smeared with strawberry jam.
used this recipe and substituted the strawberries with blueberries.
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01 Tuesday Jan 2013
hope your year is off to a great start! these are some remnants of my night last night…
(chanel woc, blue satin kate spade heels, j. crew pearl necklace, random makeup)
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27 Thursday Dec 2012
i am always looking for ways to incorporate the polaroids i have taken over the years into my home decor, and i have so far come with two.
first: put stacks of polaroids in a decorative bowl. it encourages both you and your guests to rifle through them on a whim, and relive some old memories.
two: arrange polaroids in a grid and frame them, using a simple black frame and a white mat. i used some of my favorite images from my trip to paris in september.
because i wanted to add some dimension, i loosely taped the polaroids down onto the backing, instead of glueing them. this will allow me to switch out the images later if i want, and gives the whole piece a more organic feel.
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20 Thursday Dec 2012
this is one of my favorite times in the year to be in nyc. the crowds can be intense, but the beautiful lights make it worth braving the crazy shoppers. here are some shots from my stroll down fifth avenue. (warning: picture heavy post!).
the cartier store wrapped like a big present.
a classic cartier panther climbing up the wall.
oh hello beautiful yellow diamond. 
i would love a christmas tree decorated with cartier boxes.
the bergdorf goodman windows.
the amount of detail that went into every window is just mind-boggling.
shoes and bags at the in the bottega veneta window made out of pastries.
the bulgari store with an amazing snake wrapped around it.
fendi wrapped with belts, and dripping with icicles.
massive wreaths on the wall of ferragamo.
harry winston with large (faux) diamonds on the windows.
a large star hanging in the middle of the road.
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15 Saturday Dec 2012
on a recent trip to bloomingdales, i discovered the perfect (for me) gray t-shirt. it is designed by celebrity stylist leslie fremar, and produced by fruit of the loom.
key features: 1) 100% cotton; 2) french seam running down the back; 3) thick enough to wear alone but thin enough to layer; 4) long length and 5) relatively inexpensive (3 for $50)
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09 Sunday Dec 2012
with the holiday season coming up, i have been looking for ways to satisfy my sweet tooth without indulging too much. this chocolate mousse does the trick, especially when topped with fresh blueberries.
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