Accidental Online Trip to Barneys

Have you ever gone onto Barneys New York website?  I accidentally, yes, accidentally went onto Barneys website.   Explanation:  I was looking for a dress for my friend, Nancy, saw a Thakoon dress on another website, wanted a better view, which led me to Barneys website. Anyway, upon going onto Barneys website, my jaw dropped and I said "holy sh#$!".  I saw the most decadent amazing dresses, jewelry, bags, shoes, etc.   I could seriously Pinterest just about every other item there.  My eyes are forever spoiled.  I fell in love with these items instantly...  If it weren't for the loads of laundry I had to do, my mind would have never come back to reality.  *sigh*

Aesa Brass Large Double Knot Bangle;  Thakoon Sleeveless Panel Dress;  Lito Ancient Greek Sandals;  The Row Lizard Metal Frame Clutch

Beautiful Spaces

My interest in interior decoration and design truly began when I first came across a magazine called "Domino".  I remember the first time I saw the magazine and its cover.  I loved everything about it.  I was so sad when I found out that Domino was shutting down.  But of course, as most diehard Domino readers know, the magazine has recently resurfaced with a quarterly issue.  It's not quite the same as what it once was, but I hope it will not be its last issue.  While Domino in its original form has disappeared, an online magazine published by some of the folks who worked at Domino came along.  That would be Lonny Magazine.  I've however, heard some rumors that Lonny is folding too... Man, I'd be so devastated if that's the case.  No other magazine has the same mix of fun, whim, sophistication, and practicality as Lonny does.  Case in point, look at these beautiful photos from the magazine's April & May Issue.  All the little details of these rooms are just so unique, artful, and beautiful.  These are truly my dream spaces.  Somewhere in my personal beautiful elysium...  

Tuesday Wake-Up Call

I didn't do my usual Monday "Wake-up Call" yesterday because obviously, it was Memorial Day and I stayed in bed until like 8:30 a.m.   But I'm a creature of habit and somewhat Type A, so here's the missed Wake-Up Call with this "BAM" kind of necklace. Doesn't this make you feel like Holly Golightly (Audrey Hepburn) looking into the windows of Tiffany's in what else, "Breakfast at Tiffany's". Happy Tuesday! 

Lanvin Boule Pearl Choker

A scene from Breakfast at Tiffany's

Life is Good

This past Saturday, I went out to the city with my husband, Randy.  The weather was perrrrfect!  Philly is where we met and dated.  So, it's always a treat for us to go out to the city together.  It really felt like the summer is here, finally.  The city was vibrant with people giddy with the good weather, wearing bright clothes, ordering lots of cool drinks, and local farmers selling fresh produce.  I was so happy to be out and about.  I wish there were more 3 day  weekends...

Fresh organic veggies out in the city

Sad and tired peonies.  Regardless I loved seeing them. 

I got me a little birdie . I'm calling her Tweetie.  She came from here.  That's a picture of my husband, Randy, when I showed him our new friend.  Tweetie now has a permanent home, top of the medicine cabinet in our bathroom.

I found these alphabet paperweights at West Elm for less than $2.00 each.  I grabbed them in just about every single alphabet letter.  

Today's Monday and I'm still in bed as I am writing this!  What a treat!!!!   

Weekend - watcha up to?

TGIF!  Can you believe it's Memorial Day Weekend?  I almost forgot that we have a 3 day weekend.  I so needed this as I haven't taken a vacation since December.  Other than one sick day, I have not taken one day off from work this year.  

As boring as it sounds, I am really looking forward to just chilling out. Taking long walks with my husband and puppies.  We'll be heading out to the city (downtown Philly) tomorrow as my husband needs a haircut.  He only goes to this one lady and she's in the city. I always tag along whenever I can - I go shopping while my husband gets his haircut.  Haha.   It'll be bustling with people enjoying this holiday weekend, which is always fun as far as people watching goes.  I will also be looking forward to having a little lunch in the city.  It'd be all the better if I were dressed in this beautiful Boden dress - see below!  

Have a great Memorial Day weekend, ladies and gents!  

Egg Veggie Fritta from Fitsugar; Greek Salad Bites from Yumsugar;  Strawberry Mojito from A cup of Mai (you have to check out Mai's blog  - she's got a lot of whim and talent!) 

Circle Applique Dress from Boden; Cat's Eye Sunglasses from Marc by Marc Jacobs (I have these and whenever I have them on, I get lots of compliments - "you are so glam!!"); Farmer's Market Tote from JCrew

Kitchen Toys

I love kitchen gadgetry. Notwithstanding my love for kitchen toys, I have to confess - I don't cook often or well.  It's really hard for me to work all day and whip up something that takes longer than 30 minutes (I can probably beat Rachel Ray at that 30 minute cooking thing she does).  I used to be more diligent about it.  I used to make kale juice or fruit smoothies in the morning.  I used to make summer rolls, sushi, roasted peppers, etc.  Things that took time - oh so precious time.  Although I don't put as much time as I used to into cooking (perhaps due to blogging!!) I still look for deals on kitchen toys.  Here are some of the toys I have or plan on purchasing in the future (if I ever have a kitchen spacious enough to store all of these!).

All of these can be found at Crate & Barrel

Column 1:  Breville Elite Juice Fountain (have!); Cuisinart Waffle Maker; Nespresso Citz Expresso Machin w/ Aeroccinno Frother (have - one of the best kitchen toy investments); Le Creuset French Oven (have and ditto the last comment).

Column 2:  Cuisinart Handheld Blender (awesome for really simple soups); KitchenAid Professional 600 Stand Mixer; Oxo Uplift Brushed Stainless Teakettle; Zojirushi Rice Cooker

Pretty Wedding Guest

If you have a wedding or weddingS to attend this summer, here's a pretty ensemble for ya.  The outfit began with the shoes.  Then I saw the dress.  And the rest came very easily.  

The purse - Tory Burch Perforated Logo Clutch; The shoes - Livia by Stuart Weitzman; The Dress -JCrew; The necklace - Jennifer Meyer Rose Gold Diamond Wishbone; The earrings - Beaded Cluster Drop Earrings by Tinley Road; The Ring -Ingot Ring by Trina Turk; The bracelet - Pyramid Stretch Bracelet by JCrew