Category — All In The Details

With Spring in full bloom (plus or minus a little bit of sunshine and warmth in most states right about now), retailers are starting to push the biggest brightest bursts of floral pattern and I kind of love it. I usually shy away from crazy prints … well, other than leopard print (because that’s a neutral, obviously); but these floral prints, many with more muted backgrounds (for instance, I’m really loving those with darker backgrounds, like these 7 for all Mankind Jeans in Midnight Floral), are definitely the type I could get on board with.

Accessories: frieda&nellie Rhinestone Floral Paradise Bracelet // Johnny Loves Rosie Floral Garland Head Band // Tory Burch Robinson Middy Satchel // Jagger Edge Spring Fling iPhone 5 Case // Tory Burch Brigitte Cosmetic Case

Tops + Tanks: 3.1 Phillip Lim Floral Racer-back Tank // J.Crew Silk Bow Cami in Garden Floral // DOLCE & GABBANA Floral Silk Blouse // 3.1 Phillip Lim Racer-back Tank

Jackets + Pullovers: Rag & Bone Floral Bailey Jacket // 3.1 Phillip Lim Floral Printed Pullover // Rag & Bone Floral Bailey Jacket

Bottoms: Talulah Garden Daydream Pants // Rag & Bone Midnight Patrol Pants // PHILOSOPHY DI ALBERTA FERRETTI Floral Printed Pants

Shoes:  Anniel Floral Print Oxfords // Rag & Bone Leon Floral Flats // alice + olivia Dina Cherry Blossom Pumps // By Malene Birger Mansona Floral Pumps // alice + olivia Dina Watercolor Pumps // Rag & Bone Classic Newbury Floral Boot

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{By the way, that lovely watercolor flower image at the top was found via Pinterest, however I’m struggling to find the original source. I’ve tried TinEye, Reverse Google Image Search, etc. Any ideas? It would make such a picture perfect print!}

Holy cannoli, I’m freaking out over all of the heart-covered Burberry NYFW runway goods.  Snapped by Garance Dore during fashion week this year, the entire Burberry Prorsum Fall 2013 collection is stunning, but it’s the hearts that really got me.  A heart trench, heart clutch, heart blouse, heart panties – I love it all.

The Burberry hearts could also easily be recreated as a fun little DIY project.  All you would need is a heart stencil and some fabric paint (plus a pretty canvas – I’m thinking inexpensive trench, zippered clutch, or even this adorable color-blocked canvas tote from Old Navy) and you’re good to go.  (Remember my post all about DIY painting a clutch or handbag?)  Not that that will slow me down from dreaming of a Burberry heart trench in the least.

Images via Garance Dore // Burberry

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This Sunday night, instead of cleaning the house or running errands or catching up on all of the work I have, I played on tumblr (and it was perfect.)

Here are a few of my favorite details …

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Because sometimes dark feels good, and warm, and exactly what you need.  (Plus a side of cozy log cabin, rich black macaroons, gorgeous table styling, and a vintage pot of tea.)

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Oh yes, I’m that obsessed.  I thought my crush on chevron prints was a passing fad;  It’s geometric, and I never liked math much.  (Don’t I come up with the best justifications?)  But every time there is even a hint of chevron, I’m all over it like white on rice.  I actually think I’m starting to see chevron prints in the traffic patterns on my morning commute.  Help me, design gods.  I’ve come undone.

So drool with me, why don’t you?

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The title of this post summed up = I need a vacation.

Also, in attempting to name this color palette, I was thinking something lovely, like “salmon + blueberry” or “sunset + lavender”, but really, it’s pink + purple.  And I like it.

Those incredible-looking donuts sound just as amazing once you hear what they’re made of — they are actually homemade baked (feeling skinny already) chocolate donuts with blood orange glaze.  Make them.

And the sweet thank you notes – there’s a free download for those.

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