The weekend is here!

Happy weekend! Rumor has it the sun is supposed to shine in New York. Such amazing news. 🙂 I’m excited to toast my friend Barb’s upcoming wedding with bachelorette festivities and more. She says ‘I do’ in just a few short weeks! I’m in the wedding party for this one, and I’ve been working hard to come up with ideas to make it as special as I can. Any suggestions? Would love to hear your thoughts. In the meantime, wishing you a wonderful weekend ahead! Here, to get it started right, a few happy posts from around the web:

Don’t forget the Tony’s!

A wine carafe I want/need/have to have.

Congrats Garancé! Love the play by play.

Lovely peonies.

Impromptu outdoor dinner.

Think pink.

A beautiful wedding. 

Outdoor space. 

Super summery pasta.

Gorgeous prints on the wall. 

(Image via Wit+Delight)

Paris in a box

This week, I’ve got Paris on the brain! Maybe it’s because we’re starting to finalize our itinerary for our trip this fall. Regardless of the reason, I love the idea of wrapping the magic of the city up in a box. Every item that’s included is so unique! From Paris versus New York (a book I recently bought) to the Eiffel Tower stamp and French macarons. Wouldn’t this make the best gift for someone re-locating to Paris? Better yet, you could come up with similar boxes for different places. Definitely a memorable way to say bon voyage!

(Images via You Are My Fave)

Dance party

Such great words of wisdom from NYC Taught Me — she suggests that every piece of clothing you wear should make you want to do a little dance. I agree! It’s such a good mantra to live by. I constantly feel like the outfit I wear has the ability to shape my day. If I’m comfortable in the clothes I pick out, everything else falls into place. If I’m not, I’m more fidgety, and less focused. Do you agree?

Now, tell me — what do you wear (a dress, a skirt, a headband) that puts an extra bounce in your step? 🙂

(Images via NYC Taught Me) 

How To: Beat the Rain

This week’s forecast in New York is rain, rain, rain. Yes, it’s tempting to wear sweats to work, but there have to be other survival tactics for this June gloom! When it starts to pour, why not duck inside a café and grab a hot tea or coffee with a friend? Better yet, opt for a sunny umbrella. Or a cute spring dress paired with a cozy sweater (and a pop of pink lipstick, too!).

What are your tips for perking up in the rain?
More rain here and here and here and here. (Plus: Rainy day optimism.)