Today I bought a coat from Hache. I’m riveted. It’s navy wool with a swing skirt, a beautiful belt, and a gorgeous, oversized cowl neck. I’ve been a fan of Hache for years now, admiring their casual yet ultra hip silhouettes. They’re smart. And so is their website. Check out their fashion video here.
And these photos … they’re so dreamy I almost want to frame them.
|| All photos from Hache. ||
Some of you may have seen + heard that our wedding was up on Martha Stewart Weddings today! It was such a fantastic feature, a truly wonderful trip down memory lane with a lot of added explanation. The inspiration was Glen Arbor, llamas, the rustic natural beauty of Northern Michigan, and of course, food + wine. We will cherish the memories and never forget them.
Of course waiting for the feature to finally go live was torture! We weren’t able to share our images until they had posted, so I can finally unveil some of my favorites. Here are a smattering of lovely compilations via our amazing photographer Cybelle Codish . For additional images visit Martha Stewart Weddings.
Oh, and tomorrow they’re posting our Friday night event ( a Michigan-themed Oktoberfest,) which took place at my grandmother’s lake house. We had s’mores, a campfire, wonderful local treats, and a folk band from Traverse City to get everyone in the mood. I’ll post that link via Twitter when it’s up.
|| All photos by Cybelle Codish. ||
My musical Monday picks are often inspired by songs I’ve been listening to over the weekend or during my drives for work. Today’s is something a little different, however. As I prepared and organized my new office for today’s photo shoot, I began appreciating how colorful, vibrant office supplies can truly transform your space. A little pattern here, a little color there, and you’ve created a lively environment ripe with good vibes.
Good vibes = good work in my world, how about yours?
So the challenge was … How could I tie my current obsession with office accessories to a fun + appropriate song? Why look to Dolly Parton for a little 9 to 5, of course.
1. Thomas Paul file folders (set of 9) / Amazon. 2. Suzy Jack pencil cup / See Jane Work. 3. New York 2011 Calendar / Anthropologie. 4. Clip notes in Bali blue / Vera Bradley. 5. Stikit tape dispensor / CB2. 6. The seven year pen / See Jane Work. 7. Polka dot pad set / Kate Spade.
8. Charles Pollock executive chair / Hive Modern.
I was fishing around Penhaligon’s for Bluebell images, when I saw this lovely ‘P’ graphic. Isn’t it swell? I have an affection for this letter (not sure why, perhaps in another life that was my first initial?) In any event, when I saw this example made from fragrance bottles, I knew I had to do a prints post around it.
1. TWS shoe / Camper. 2. Photo from Penhaligan’s. 3. White flora shorts / Topshop. 4. Clover large clasp purse / Cath Kidston. ||
I’ve talked before about my lack of collections and how envious I am of others. However, upon further inspection, I must admit that I seem to do a bit more collecting that I previously thought. In fact, if BCL has anything to say about it, I collect shoes, handbags, jewelry, magazines, office supplies, and, well … the list goes on and on. I do seem to like things.
That being said, I now admit I have a hankering for beautiful cosmetic bags. Do I collect them? Well, maybe. I know it’s kind of silly considering I mostly use them when traveling, but to me, small, useful pouches are perfectly necessary (in every color + pattern.)
From top left to right: Connect 4 Manuela bag / Kate Spade. Trina bamboo cosmetic case / Flight 001. Cosmetic case by Twelve / Flight 001. Middle left to right: Horizon canvas makeup pouch / Modern Radar @ Etsy. Poppy chan godly cosmetic case / Coach. 3-zip cosmetic case / LeSport Sac. Bottom left to right: Printed dop kit / Tory Burch. Cosmetic pouch / The Zappa @ Etsy. Marc by Marc Jacobs lips cosmetic pouch / Shopbop.
Today was a doozy. I pulled a ton of product + clothing for my three shoots this week, turned in a writing assignment and hounded BCL consistently via phone on the progress of our renovation (they started today!)
Of course while I was out, I came across many fun finds including these frilly, studded scarves by Tolani. I couldn’t decide which color I liked better, the bronze or the cream. What do you think?
|| Tolani studded scarves / Chickdowntown.com ||
My musical Monday’s post came to me today as I was driving from Chicago to Detroit for a photo shoot. BCL and a few of my friends of ours are huge fans of Phoenix and I’ve found that I’m also a sound devotee. In fact, one of my current favorite tunes is Rome from the album Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix. The song has this entrancing beat which makes long, boring roads seem a little less blah and such a fantastic theme for a gorgeous, gold-gilded post.
1. Brushed metal lantern / Pieces Inc. 2. In the Painters Studio by Joe Fig / Utrecht. 3. Arcadia fern glass / Barney’s New York. 4. Marni drop pendant necklace / Browns. 5. Wall flowers / Jayson Home & Garden. 6. Bamboo shell clutch / Vivre. 7. Eden Roc dress / Calypso St. Barth.
|| “Mouse” photo by Elle Moss via Etsy. ||
Today has been truly liberating in so many ways. First off, I cleaned my entire office in preparation for our big “renovation” which starts next week. You’ll likely become quite familiar with the “re-do” as I intend to photograph before and after shots of the room. While these surface changes have been constantly on my mind, they always seemed to fall to the bottom of my list. You all know how that is, right? So, when a few weeks ago I got a call from an editor friend who’d pitched our house for a regional magazine, I leaped at the chance to move forward.
Of course the afternoon wouldn’t have be complete without a few important finds. Under a massive stack of old Martha Stewart Weddings was one of my London journals. What an eye-opening hour of reading! Though I admit I was tempted to toss it after cringing over some of the most ridiculous, angsty passages (all to do with an ex boyfriend) it made me wonder if that would be like erasing a part of my past. So I’ve decided to keep it. In fact, I’m posting on one of my entries just for the fun of it. See below. I’m serious; I really did copy an excerpt from a book entitled, “Calling Romeo.”
Me circa 2002: I was reading a book today named Calling Romeo and was struck by a passage. The couple had broken up but was still in love. During this particular excerpt someone was giving the guy advice and I found it quite moving. The passage: Go on, tell her you love her. I’ve seen you these past months William, and you’re been a right miserable guy. Go on, swallow your pride. You’ve only got one life, lad, and it goes faster than you can imagine. If you love someone; whatever has happened, you can always work it out. Kind of lovely in a British romantic comedy sort of way, no?
|| Via Canadian House & Home. Photography by Angus Fergusson. ||
I clicked on Canadian House & Home today (one of my absolute favorite magazine websites) and immediately fell head-over-heels for this gorgeous kitchen. Wood beams are on my list of “someday I will have …” and these are particularly alluring with their beautiful rusticity. Of course every good room needs a fun style board to accompany it … and today’s includes these Nakashima chairs, which have this modern pioneer-ism vibe that I simply adore.
1. Vine pendant / Pieces. 2. Nakashima straight chair / Nest Living. 3. Dotty wooden placemats / Crate & Barrel. 4. Marc by Marc Jacobs boot / Barneys New York. 5. Simplicity lamp / Anthropologie.
I came across these beautiful clay pieces by Alyssa Ettinger a while back when I was searching for knitted coffee cozy’s. The Brooklyn-based ceramicist and former stylist, has an exquisite eye for detail and an even lovelier palette. For this “knitted” series, she incorporates large knit, cable knit and small cable knit stitching to achieve brilliant texture and delicacy. I mean, don’t you just want to buy loads of these tumblers and display them on a kitchen shelf? I think so.
|| Images from Alyssa Ettinger. ||