Man, this weekend was intense. Emotionally intense...lots of big decisions, fear, excitement, anxiety, bickering, frustration, gratitude, confusion. After compulsively checking Zillow, Trulia, Redfin, Realtor.com, and having our realtor comb the MLS for the last couple weeks, John, our lovely realtor and I ventured out with a long list of potential houses to buy. After touring 11 duds on day one, we invited my parents along to tour the next 7 duds with us on day two. We did, however, come across one gem that my mom and I totally had a crush on. A wonderful fixer-upper with so much potential on a beautiful lot. By 9:30 that night, it had 2 offers and was S-O-L-D. @@#$@%$#^$%^@. I can already tell this process is going to be a doozy.

What does this have to do with Nicole Hanley Mellon's amazing NYC apartment? Nothing. Abso-freaking-lutely nothing, aside from the fact that I'm so green with envy I'm seeing mustard yellow.

PS  Here's a neat diy felt 'craspedia' flower tutorial and a lovely dress in a matching yellow hue.

Images courtesy Vogue

tank // shorts // necklace // shoes // interior photo // washi tape // vase // table // nail polish

Some of my favorite spaces, places and outfits are full of "in your face" color. There's nothing subtle about any of them. Ironically, I am completely in love with mostly white spaces. Scandinavian anything gets my heart going pitter pattter, and those design-savvy Swedes certainly know how to use a light and neutral palette to their advantage. There's just something so beautiful about a totally blank canvas chock full of luxe textures like lace and metallic sheens, silvers, creams and grey. Of course, the sparkling diamonds, pretty mirrored pieces of furniture, high shine chrome, soft white and cream paints, and shimmery tailored shorts add some major elegance to the overall look. What are you more keen on right now.....kapow color or soft neutrals?

PS How adorable are those lovely initial diamond pendant necklaces from Benold's?! Reminds me a little bit of Carrie Bradshaw....and whatever Carrie approves of is good for me.

Hat: J.Crew (similar)  // Sunglasses: "Borrowed" from Mom (similar) // Top: Thrifted (similar) // Belt: Banana Republic (similar) // Shorts: H&M (similar) // Jewelry: Michael Kors watch, Dogeared wrap (similar), thrifted bangles & rings