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Otherwise known as,”Winter 2012 we are SO done with you.” If it’s 74 degrees here, 60 degrees in New York and Vermont has hardly any snow? I’m calling it SPRING. Even in the middle of February. WRITE IT DOWN. And since it’s now SPRING for all intents and purposes, it’s time to think turquoise. Let’s [...]

Powder rooms are little jewel boxes of homes meant to show off a little and while I love this one designed by Tommy Smythe, I think it may cause vertigo. I love the pattern, but I believe I’d rather wear that pattern on my SELF, care of the gorgeous House of Harlow 1960 accessories. House [...]

It’s no secret that I have a thing for paper – all its forms. Here are a few things I stumbled across this week that are all things wonderful in paper. Dinh Truong Giang’s origami is astounding. Go check out his other pieces. Good Ideas Glow in the Dark. Okay, this really isn’t a journal, [...]

Image via Pascal Champagne I have a confession to make. I am unorganized. I’ve known this for some time, but I wasn’t entirely sure I knew why I got this way or how to address the problem. And, to be totally honest, I wasn’t sure I really was all that interested in addressing the problem. [...]

Oh, YOU GUYS. My love of stationery and paper knows no boundaries, but LOOK AT THESE! I found them in lettergirl’s etsy shop. Each of these (and others!) are handcrafted at her studio and available in self-inking or wood handled styles. She can even make one using your own handwriting. Neat. Never again have a [...]

You throw the best parties, so your home’s exterior should be as interesting as you. Love the sophisticated, clean aesthetic of these tiles. From Heath Ceramics, $38 each. Available starting today! Share

Because if you’re going to eat a salad, it should be out of the most whimsical bowl on the planet. Bird Salad Bowl and Servers, Rockett St. George, £29.95 PS? You should spend some time over at Rockett St. George. It makes me want to move to the UK immediately and be best friends with [...]

Photos via Martha Stewart and Polyvore (ladyfairy) You can’t walk by a magazine stand or a store window without seeing spring’s biggest trend: color blocking. The technique is, as the name suggests, placing large, bold blocks of color next to each other and the impact is substantial. But why should your clothes be the only [...]

Who says your home and your wardrobe can’t be compatible? Even the walls can be inspirational! Marc by Marc Jacobs Yoyo Bag, $312.00 at Farfetch Share

Confession: I collect interesting or compelling shopping bags. I never intend to use them, I just really like having them. Sort of like a momento from a big or meaningful purchase. It’s a little nuts, but not. I never knew what to do with them – UNTIL NOW. I’m pretty sure I know what the [...]