You're prettiest when you're HAPPY.

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This is a lovely thought.

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happy fourth of july!

Wish you were here.

Fashion picks (clockwise): A.L.C. mixed dress; Sun hat; Solid Ruffle bikini; Mykita gold aviator sunglasses; Bettye Muller wedges; Kate Spade Make A Day Of It idiom bangle; Tory Burch Classic Tory Tote

(Love these)

I would love these in my life.

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Pretty Gold Jewelry

I'd like to wear a little more gold. I'm hot on Diament Designs...Libby understands gold. Check out her Etsy. I've seen her pieces in person: she wears them well- and you will too.

Knotted Necklaces (by Michelle Lane)

Designer Michelle Lane hand stitches light cotton into gorgeous necklaces. A bit nautical and easily dressed up! More here.

Because you cannot have too many knickers.

View more from Portland, Oregon's Makool Loves You here.
There's a blog too.

Growing collection...

(of pretty things. check them out at fig).

(finishing touches)

I've been a bit occupied with the idea of adding to my living space.

Here's the truth: we don't have a couch. Some guests have expressed a distaste for this decision. In part, I was quite inspired by a W feature on Klaus Biesenbach. Not quite ready for a couch, I implemented guest slippers. I think of them as sofas for your feet. Shouldn't every Manhattan apartment come equipped with champagne and slippers?

To begin, I thought of adding a bit of flare to my MacBook:

In the 80's, my dad smoked a pipe. He had quite the collection. When out sailing, he wore loafers without socks and cool sweaters. I'd like to think in the 00's he'd be utilizing this portable driver. In fact, I think I'll get him as well.

We have a bit of a chaotic wire situation in our apartment. These may put a bandaid on.

and finally...

(Solution?)

The space appears simple, clean and yet lived-in (giving our guests the comfort of a place to sit). I like the implementation of frames to cover the entire wall. We're already on our way with all white shelving, tables and desks. Could I keep a white couch clean?

Better in Polaroid Form (from Today Ilustrated)

Ordinary things are prettier in Polaroid frames. View more at Today Illustrated.

pretty blue prints

I offer you: hazy and pretty blue prints to get your weekend started. The weather is short of encouraging, but there's potential. For more, visit photographer abbytriesagain on etsy.

pretty thursday

It's gorgeous outside.
This weekend promises sunshine in the eighties.
BBQ's on the terrace. Central Park. Need I say more?

Images: Flickr.

from ohio: yellow finch designs.

Earthy and pretty: check out the handmade jewelry by etsy seller YellowFinchDesigns.
They're easy on the wallet too: $15-26.

pretty wall paper (from Julia Rothman)

The wellies initially caught my attention: the day commenced a bit on the wet side...I accidentally opened the umbrella inside my apartment, walked into the subway turn stile this morning:

"You forgot to run your cawwwd through!"

Thank you guy who hands out plastic bags to sell your gold jewelry in...(and I take to pick up my Pug's business).

Things are coming together. The rain has stopped. I enjoyed an excellent cup of coffee from Joe and came across this cute wall paper from Julia Rothman, it's all I need to be happy right now.

Leah Sakellarides (pretty things).

"Dark Matter"

-Hand wrought sterling silver band
-Large black Swarovski crystal stone measures 7/8"

"Mamba"

-Hand wrought and hammered hoop and components
-Oxidized copper plated carob leaf, Pyrite, Swarovski Crystal
-Oxidized sterling silver and 14K gold filled chains (the more tangled the better) -Adjustable from 17" to 19.5"

Death Valley jewelry designer Leah Sakellarides' work is featured in three stores in California, one in Louisiana. You can also purchase the bobbles on her website. Are they not wonderful?

stormy monday (images i love from .v)

photography by lina scheynius

fr. lolita blog- photographer/source unknown.

mystery photo- (delicious, no?)

photography by marcus ohlsson

fr. lolita


Wouldn't you like to be home with a bottle of Sanford Pinot Noir right now?

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jewels of new york: images that warm me

There is something sensual in Jewels of New York. The Brooklyn based blog is packed with lovely photos in moments you can wrap yourself in. Recipes are included with the sustenance images. Enjoy them here.

weekend approaching (have a lovely!)

sleep & cocktails: perhaps a little laptop in bed.

via: Living Etc (dot) com

pretty things: fashion toast

California blogger Rumi's Fashion Toast page is full of chunky heels (she does them well, a talent I must admit), sleek tights and slouchy tops. I'd like to know who takes her photos...talent and taste.