a different kind of sconce

You would never know these Restoration Hardware sconces weren't antiques! What a beautiful simple & clean design.

via Restoration Hardware

Makes my heart flutter

Do you ever see something and just get goose bumps because it's so beautiful? My absolute favorite bike shop has teamed up with my other absolute favorite brand to create an absolute perfect summer moment! Adeline Adeline + Kate Spade =

If you live in NY you must own a bike. This adorable little bike shop is super friendly and has the most beautiful bikes - they even have cute helmets! For now and my little vintage bike will have to do...

Stereo Lounge

If you haven't heard, Kips Bay is in full swing. Be sure to stop by and check it out. Don't forget to go all the way to the top, where you can get your groove on in this room by the talented Brad Ford!

photos via New York Times online.

Classic & Tailored

New York Social Diary recently did an interview and photoshoot with Jim Aman and John Meeks. Jim is the face of the design firm but together these two men can really pull off a great interior. Fun Fact: Jim, while working at Ralph Lauren was put in the "personal" department and worked on a couple of residences for Ralph. You can certainly see a touch of the RL style in their own home.








To learn more read the article at NYSD.

Images via NYSD, photographs by Jeffrey Hirsch

Grout never looked so good

When I usually approach a job with tile, I tend to focus on the tile more than the grout. This is a brilliant installation of turning that idea on its head by using the grout as the design element and not the tile.






Look at these options!

via Design-Milk

fantastic

it's been awhile

and I've been a little busy.

Let's just say I've been a little world traveler over the last couple of months (something I would rarely consider myself to be). Bachlorette party in Dallas, half a month exploring Italy and Paris, a long weekend in Boston, birthday, anniversary, birthday, brothers wedding in Dallas, and now back to New York. What a fabulous time it all was! Here are a few great shots to sum it up!

pool at the w in dallas

rome

inside the colosseum

the pantheon

the vatican

my favorite dome on earth.

florence

venice

gondola ride

the louve

notre dame

inside the notre dame

marie antoinette's estate (cinderella land!)

paris is always more fun with your best friends!

my parisian polka-dot scarf, i couldn't resist

paris

girls weekend in boston for the half marathon

my little brother (this is the first time i saw him
on his wedding day and broke out in tears!)

my new sister!! i'm a lucky girl.

cuteness!

the reception was beautiful

mom and brother

off to maui.. congrats guys!

wedding photos by David Edmonson

birchbox!

it's always so fun to try new products, but it adds up fast (and you really never know if they are going to work or not). well, here is your chance to get new products every month! birchbox sends a pretty little pink box to your house once a month with the latest and greatest beauty products, how fun is that? (and how cute is the box!)

Brad Ford

First off, love the name, I've always thought "Ford" as a last name makes you automatically sound so chic.
Secondly, love his style. Classic, clean lines, with a touch of flare.

images via Brad Ford