Image via Simone LeBlanc It's getting cold here in Boston....where can I get myself one of these?!  Hehe....just kidding.  It's way too subtle for me. I like to make a statement with my outerwear, thankyouverymuch. Image via Simone LeBlanc It's getting cold here in Boston....where can I get myself one of these?!  Hehe....just kidding.  It's way too subtle for me. I like to...

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1.      ASOS Wide Mixed Feather Hairband , $11 2.      Perforated Belt, $27 3.      Rhinestone Mesh Necklace, $34   4.      ASOS LUNA Glitter Toecap Ballerina , $35 5.      Furry Ear Muffs, $38 6.      Jocasta Ring , $40 7.      Faux Fur Vest, $44 8.      Crystal firecracker earrings, $45 9.      Long Sleeve Stripe Tee, $50 10.  Woven Leather Bracelet, $50 11.   Leather Zip Gloves, $53 12. ...

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This is Lauren, and she is fabulous. She needs to get a gig on HGTV stat...she is so cute and likable, and she has such a fun and quirky design sensibility.The gist of her "show" is to find clients through Craigslist, and then decorate their entire place with finds from the super useful site. In the vid below, she took a bare bones...

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1.       Organic Herbs De Provence, $8 2.       Organic Lavendar Flowers, $12 3.       Pink Himalayan Salt, $12 4.       Glass Juicer, $12 5.       Russian Matryoshka Doll Measuring Cups, $15 6.       Polka Dot Coasters, $20 7.       Set of Two Champagne Glasses , $24 8.       Monogrammed Footed Candy Dish , $25 9.       Sundance Suckers, $28 10.   Hand woven tea towel, $29   11.   Laguiole Cheese Knife Set,...

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Image via Tine K Stores have been hawking Christmas and Hanukkah wares for over a month now, but I don't get into the holiday mindset until after that Thanksgiving food coma. Laura did such a fab job capturing our special day With 2010 fleeting by with every passing second, I can't help but take a look back at the year. I am a...

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Photo via Flickr Happy Turkey Day, dear readers! Hope you have a fun day filled with family, feasting and the inevitable food coma afterward.What are you all thankful for? Here's a quick list of who I am thankful for in my ultra-fabulous life: To my hubby, pal, and partner-in-crime John - You rock, and I will love you always. I am thankful that...

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Images via AMradio on Etsy Vintage, cool, and the price is just right...AMRadio is a great Etsy shop for holiday gifts and decor that are entirely unique. Cha-cha-check it out! Images via AMradio on Etsy Vintage, cool, and the price is just right...AMRadio is a great Etsy shop for holiday gifts and decor that are entirely unique. Cha-cha-check it out! ...

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This little delight is definitely up there on my list of top 5 fave cookies - the combo of lavender and honey is so light and elegant, and it is a bit on the salty (vs sweet) side which I really enjoy. The hubby and I are completely addicted...he has already had 7 today! I brought these over to my sib-in-law's house a...

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My inbox has been flooded with emails from various publicists touting "modern and elegant" Thanksgiving table settings....but I was neither inspired or impressed with any of them. So I enlisted help from interior designer and friend Kyle Schuneman to create a beautiful and fresh Thanksgiving table setting. Yup, this uber-talented designer (who just so happened to be dubbed one of the "Next Wave...

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Welcome, StumbleUpon visitor! I'd really appreciate a 'thumbs up' rating on StumbleUpon if you like this page. If you want to stay in the loop with blog updates, feel free to subscribe to the RSS feed or "follow" using Google Friend Connect! Thanks! Want to change up your 'do? Look no further than this simple braided chignon....it's chic, looks pretty polished or unkempt, ...

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Image found here WISHING: For this amazing Chanel handbag. J'adore!  I have never seen this chevron pattern before, and it's a real treasure. Image found here  WANTING: To learn how to play guitar. John has been playing a lot this week, and has tried to teach me a few chords (with little luck...siiigh). One day I just might remember them and embrace my...

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I just want to scoop all of Kelly Bergin's designs up. Simple, elegant and modern...you can tell these are well-made clothes. My fantasy wardrobe is multiplying exponentially by the day...siiiigh. RESORT11 COLLECTION Really liking that split back top...reminds me of old school butler tuxedos from 101 Dalmations, haha! Also adore the long dress with the beautiful knotted tie at the hip. The silver...

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As I have said before, I have a serious soft spot for whitewashed interiors with lots of natural light....and these designs from Dutch decorator Tine Kjeldsen definitely do not disappoint! I am majorly obsessed.  This is interior eye candy, and I just can't get enough. Swoon! I normally gravitate towards white floors, but the contrast here looks amazing! Love the sparkly lampshades too....

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 I have a serious case of the "wants," and J.Crew's shoe department is literally giving me a run for my money. It is taking every ounce of discipline I have to not whip out the plastic and charge away. I REALLY hope these gems for my gams go on super sale pronto because I need these in my life RIGHT NOW!!! ...

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 I desperately need to get a hair cut, and am having a tough time finding a salon in Boston that is amazing but affordable. Any suggestions, Boston readers??? My hair right now is super similar to Sienna Miller's (left photo), and I am contemplating the 3 cuts to the right. I'm loving the idea of ombré color a la Lily Aldridge, a shorter...

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Found this blog through A Cup Of Jo, and the artist/blogger's observations are witty and entertaining....have already browsed through a few pages and had a good laugh. I love how he captured the essence of each and used a simple, clean graphic to tell the stories of these 2 fabulous cities. A few of his prints are even for sale...magnifique! Found this blog...

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As you probably just saw, I posted a super cool lady in a lively, color-saturated frock. I just imagined someone coloring her outfit in the most vibrant hues possible, making the colors pop against the grit and grey in NYC. Then I began wondering how artists, fashionistas, and crafters use colored pencils (is that weird to think about? Kinda...I thought so). I am...

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Image via The Sartorialist I just love this picture - it makes me happy. This woman's retro, punky style with a dash of cheekiness is just too fab. I tend to dress mostly in neutrals - black, grey, olive green, navy, creme- and this is a fun way to inject serious color into everyday dressing without looking like a clown. I dig it....

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Christmas cards - sometimes cheesy, always fun to get, and occasionally looking a little "mass market" and blah. While it's the thought that counts, why not send your friends and fam some unqiue, well-designed eye candy? I have rounded up some of my top picks for this season...get inspired, scribble your notes, and share some holiday cheer! On that note (pun soooo intended-hehe!),...

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Vince Sequined crepe T-shirt, $295 Opening Ceremony / Full Skirt, $276 Tights for Every Occasion in Family Dinner, $15 Betsey Johnson Calandra, $150 Kate Spade New York - Sugar Coat Square Curve Studs (Emerald) -..., $59 Bristols6 The Stylin Tape, Accessories for Women, $9 Eyeliner Makeup Revlon Matte Luxurious Color Kohl Eyeliner Black..., $5.99 Deborah Lippmann Nail Color, $16 Topshop Messenger Leopard Tassel...

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I love this concept - taking something mundane that is on everything that we buy, then making it pretty. Very Andy Warhol. These custom bar codes by Japanese company D-Barcode are genius! Wonder what custom barcodes for iconic brands like Gucci, Chanel, or Fendi would look like? Image via Fast Company ...

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Image via Flickr Celebrating my fabulous friend Emily's upcoming wedding int the Big Apple this weekend - it will be an epic bachelorette party, no doubt!!! So excited for Em and her hubby-to-be's big day in just a month or so from now...they are such an adorable couple and are perfect for one another. Just like peas and carrots. I am leaving you...

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