This Labor Day weekend we’re up at the lake house. It’s cold, windy + rainy so we’re A) playing cards, B) cuddling up in sweaters, C) drinking wine, D) reading books + magazines, E) eating (of course), and F) sharing a lot of laughs. Happy Labor Day. 1. Wool plaid blankets / Hen & Hammock. ...
Being that the past two “summer” trips that I’ve been on were to A) unusually chilly San Francisco and B) rainy, cold Maine, it seems appropriate that I feature two of my favorite fall coats in lieu of summer dresses. Afterall, as of right now (fighting through a Nor’easter in Kennbunkport and shivering through my ...
While in San Francisco last week, our dear friends took us to Omnivore Books in Noe Valley. What a wonderland for food enthusiasts! Touted as the place for new, antique and collectible cookbooks, it’s literally an emporium of goodies so vast and extensive I had a hard time deciding where to begin! They had it ...
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 ...
Today’s his + her post is dedicated to great fun + and even greater style. I’m a HUGE fan of ping pong (4). In fact, my family’s been hosting serious tournies for years at our lake house (5). The energy is rousing, the competition fierce. When it comes to resurgence, there’s nothing like vintage Bingo ...
After dedicating all of this past week to the 4th of July, I thought I’d take a cue from the premature fireworks exploding outside and spring a little vibrancy into the mix. Yes, today is a red, white and blue kind of day, but let’s not forget the jewel-toned, bright bits of color that’ll be ...
Oh how I wish I had an evening soiree tonight! I’d wear one of these beautiful Louis Mariette hair pieces with a long, sweeping Missoni dress and sandals. Very Amalfi Coast meets Chicago, eh? Louis Mariette is a wonderful, Malawi-born designer who launched in 2007. These sensational statement pieces play tribute to his love of ...
This past week our family had a rousing discussion on the merits of camping. “Blah,” I said, “show me the cabin!” However, after stumbling upon anorakonline’s amazing website, I might be a convert. Stylish sleeping bags? Check. Hip cooler bags? Check. What more could you ask for when camping (besides a bear free, bug less ...
Today I’m inspired by the beauty of quiet places and the sentiments in our hearts. I’ve been following Alicia Bock’s blog, Bloom-Grow-Love for a while now, ever since I found out she was a fellow Michigander. Her collection of vintage Polaroid prints-turned-note cards is especially magical, and the sayings are quite perfect. I love how ...
I grew up with wallpaper covering the walls of our house. In fact, I can remember going with my mom to the wallpaper store, bringing home those big chunky sample books, her cutting the pieces, getting the glue out, hanging it, and smoothing all the bubbles. I don’t remember a lot of bold paint colors ...