Smitten Sticks

1…2…3…say cheese! These whimsical Smitten Sticks from the creative minds of  Edyta Szyszlo and Vana Chupp bring a whole new meaning to the phrase “smile for the camera”…

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American Cupcake

How is it that the cupcake trend has been going strong for over ten years now?  I’m always amazed… and am currently dying to check out the new American Cupcake in San Francisco.  Lynn from Paris Hotel Boutique told me she thought of me when she wrote this post.  Cotton candy cupcakes, bubblegum cupcakes…so up my alley!  {Lynn knows me well!}

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Entertaining Jonathan Adler Style

I love entertaining my friends and now Jonathan Adler makes my job much easier {and more fun!} with his modern line of partyware!  Thank you to one of my favorite entertaining blogs, Hostess with the Mostess, for the fabulous find.  With tumblers, napkins, paper lanterns, and dessert plates all in Adler’s signature aesthetic, my next party will definitely shine in style…

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Erin Fetherston Resort 2011

Erin Fetherston’s Resort collection wasn’t as fantastical or dress-driven as previous seasons…but it was just as beautiful!

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Oooh Anna!

After watching Jean Luc Godard’s 1965 film Pierrot Le Fou, I became absolutely obsessed with Anna Karina, the star and also Godard’s muse. She is so beautiful- breathtaking actually, I could look at photographs of her for hours on end. I love foreign films and I highly suggest Pierrot Le Fou or Le Mepris (1963) starring Bridget Bardot (another favorite of mine)…

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Lonny June/July Issue…

Have you seen the Rikshaw Design feature in the new Lonny?  And the incredibly chic dove gray cowhide rug from Cost Plus World Market in Ellie’s gorgeous apartment re-do?  Or the zebra print iomoi stationery in the ‘We Went Mad For’ section?

I swear I’m not saying this because I personally adore Michelle and her crew, but this is the most gorgeous issue ever.  Congrats guys!!!  xx

Isabelle’s new novel!

Isabelle from the lovely Pink Lemonade blog just published her first novel, J’Adore New York.   If it’s anything like her blog, it will be incredibly charming and sweet…

J.Crew Bridal Boutique is Open!

Remember how excited we were about the J.Crew bridal boutique opening? Well, it’s finally open! Here’s a little peek…

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