Tulip wraps

March 15, 2012

Since spring is just around the corner, I have to ask: what is your favorite flower? I love tulips — red ones, yellow ones, purple ones, pink ones. They are so fragrant and pretty, don’t you think? 🙂 And how gorgeous do they look wrapped up in brown paper? I love this idea from Tokketok to wrap a bouquet of fresh blooms with a message, or a painted-on design. Quite a clever way to personalize the next bouquet of flowers you give!

(Images via Cargo Collective)

Pink Espadrilles and the Rainbow Hotel

March 14, 2012

Sure, daylight savings on Sunday was tough, but the warm, breezy weather this week is making the adjustment quite a bit easier to make. 70 degrees in New York?! I can’t get enough. 🙂 It’s inspired me to take inventory of the spring/summer fashions that are ready to come out of my closet, and make some tough decisions about what I should keep or toss.

One of my favorite items from summers gone by is a gorgeous pair of espadrilles that I bought while “window shopping” one day. But after years of wear and tear, the time has come to toss. I’m considering the replacement above — what do you think? Looks like I found the perfect place to wear them, too!

(Image 1 via Design Darling; Image 2 via A Cup of Jo)

SNL photo recap

March 13, 2012

I love the quirky humor behind these photos, each taken from the portfolio of longtime SNL photographer, Mary Ellen Matthews. Brian Williams will always be my favorite, but the creativity (and fun!) behind every single pose makes it clear why Matthews has been shooting portraits for the hit show for so many years. Browse through the rest of her portfolio here.

(Images via Jed Root)

City-themed wine totes

March 12, 2012

I love these city-themed wine totes from Maptote — don’t you? What a great way to bring a piece of home with you to the next party you attend. Totes are available for several different regions including Napa, Sonoma, Manhattan, and LA, and there are loads of different color options, too. What a chic and clever hostess gift to have on hand!

(Images via Maptote)

The weekend is here!

March 9, 2012

My dear readers, happy Friday! What do you have planned for the weekend? I have big plans to see Friends With Kids tomorrow. What do you think? Is this a film you might see? It looks so funny and I love the cast! Here, to get your weekend started right, a few happy posts from around the web:

Birth date.

Say hello.

60s nostalgia, a la Audrey Hepburn.

Emerging artist.

Kitchen art.

Movie night. (Plus, what I’m renting next.)

Take me there.

(Almost) springtime brunch.

Brigitte Lacombe, behind-the-scenes.

The best advice.

(Image via Note to Self)