October 3, 2010
I’ve confessed my admiration for made by hank‘s bags before; the new bag designs with vintage doilies are no exception. I want!!
images via made by hank blog
September 22, 2010
I love a pretty clock. Find me a clock that looks the slightest bit retro and I’m pretty much enamored with it. I’m fairly certain that one (or both?) of these cuties needs to live in my home.
cubist retro clock in turquoise and chartreuse; found via Design Mom
August 3, 2010
T-minus nine days until my 30th birthday, people. NINE DAYS. Excuse me while I observe a moment of silence for my twenties.
*there they go…sniff, sniff*
Anyway, onto the more important issues: what I want for my birthday. Yes, I’m approaching 30 and I still make a birthday list. What? I’m not greedy — I just don’t want my loved ones to waste their money on things I won’t like! I’m being a courteous gift recipient by making a list.
In reality, there is really only one thing I want. And I can tell you now that it’s not gonna happen, but it’s the first thing I think of when I start dreaming of birthdayland.
I really, really, really want a digital SLR camera.
I love my Panasonic Lumix TZ-5, but I want a “real” camera. One that I won’t feel the need to replace in two years; one that I can build on and improve with lenses, that I can use to learn to be a better photographer. I’ll never be Annie Liebovitz, but I’ve always liked photography and I’m dying to learn more.
It’s not going to happen for my birthday, which is okay, and I’ll be saving up my own pennies to buy one eventually… so when that day comes, what should I get? So many choices! Tell me what you recommend and why!
July 16, 2010
I will have one of each, please.
All dresses via Modcloth
Geometric | Red Grapefruit, Mystery Writer Mini
Bold Prints | Neon Forest, Tiki House
Ruffly & Flirty | In a Blush, How Do You Teal
May 27, 2010
Sometime over the course of the last year, in one of my “I haven’t worn this in forever so it’s going to Goodwill” moods, I got rid of the two pairs of shorts I owned that aren’t running shorts. No, I hadn’t worn them in a while… but now I’m completely short-less! It took a 95 degree day on Wednesday to realize this. Oops.
While I normally prefer to wear skirts over shorts anyhow, I think I should still pick up a comfy pair or two to get me through the summer, especially since I’ll be spending a lot of time down the shore this summer at my mom’s new beach house. (Here in the Philadelphia area, “down the shore” is our way of saying “going to the beach.” It’s just how we do it around here; don’t ask me why.)
I am definitely not a fan of denim shorts. I have just never found a comfortable pair, so I usually go for lighter-weight fabrics for those super hot days. I like these Havannah shorts from Fossil, and I like that the pattern is a little on the dressier side… but I’m not sure the number of times I’d wear them justifies the $58 price tag.
I’m short (5’3″ on a good day) so finding the right length is key for me when it comes to shorts. I don’t need anything riding up all day, thankyouverymuch, but anything that gets too long just looks silly on me. These Perfect Khaki Shorts with a 5″ inseam from Old Navy might actually be close to perfect, and I like the neutral light gray. Plus, I can definitely handle $19.95.
While not as practical and classic, these Heatwave shorts from Anthro are damn cute and perfectly nautical. But again with the $58 pricetag… are Fossil and Anthro in cahoots?
Where do you find cute, inexpensive shorts that get you through the summer? (Oh, and I’m going to say it: I think capris are stupid. I just don’t like ‘em anymore. So please don’t even try to talk me into them.)
May 26, 2010
Oh my. These are just too cute. And about 90% of the people I know are going to need them. (Because I truly think only 10% of my friends and family DON’T have an iPhone. Yup, we’re all that nerdy.)
from Urban Outfitters, found via Duet Letterpress
May 13, 2010
This sweet polka dot swimsuit reminds me of one I had as a little girl… and I really do NEED another bathing suit before summer arrives. Really, I do!
via J.Crew
April 8, 2010
It’s that time of year again… the time of year when my favorite brands come out with new lines that cause me to swoon and wish I could go on a shopping spree. Fossil just keeps getting it right, and I have to say that everything I have bought from there in the last few years has held up beautifully; they are, without a doubt, my favorite wardrobe staples out of everything I own. I’m constantly impressed at the price points for the quality, too.
Here are a few more things I wouldn’t mind adding to my repertoire:
Alicia swim suit – $58
Eden top – $48
Liberty tote – $188
I’ve been on the hunt for the perfect brown leather bag… this might just be it! Sigh…
March 24, 2010
I have had to maintain a very high level of restraint during recent trips to Target. Oh, how I want lots and lots and lots of things from their new Liberty of London collection… but I don’t need anything, so sadly, it will all have to remain on my wish list for now.
A pretty little top – $19.99(It pained me to see this one in my size… they NEVER have my size left in the popular stuff!)
Clearly, I need a canister that matches my bedding…
… and a 2-tier dessert tray. For good measure.
