I can't believe I didn't hear about this Ikea baking book titled Homemade is Best. The photography is so clever and inspiring. This is like my two favorite things coming together in one book, hopefully I can find an English version!

I loved browsing through all of these swing tags on flickr. We need to design our own for the small lines we're working on in school, and I'm almost where I want mine to be. There are so many options of shape, size, font, color. Such a fun final touch to work on that make your designs feel complete!

"Dorota, what part of J. Mendel do you not understand!"
                                                               - Blair Waldorf
Resort collection 2011

 

Some soothing light blues for stressful (but fun) times. I think I'll always love this color scheme because of how it makes you feel. Like fresh air and a cold glass of water. It looks great in any type of space, halls, bedrooms, even dining rooms.

1. Regretfully, I forget the source of this photo but I adore it.
2. Gorgeous bedroom by Samantha Pynn of Pure Design
3. Great artwork grouping by sfgirlbybay
4. Decorpad
5. Joanna Goddard's relaxing Manhattan bedroom

"I've never met a sequin I didn't like." -Rachel Zoe

1. Miu Miu glitter peep-toe pumps 2. Antropologie sweater 3. AE sequin party shorts 4. Club Monaco sequin skirt 5. Marc Jacobs Alexis clutch 6. Top Shop gold jacket

Just a touch of feather is what I'm liking right now. I love the way they make a skirt float, and add softness to a structured bag. I'm going to try and make a little clutch of my own to go with my small line I'm making for school.

Pretty kitchens! I want to bake in them.

Cozy things of fall. I wish I had saved the source of that beautiful bedroom, I love the softness built around that rough painted brick. Even the cracks are wonderful!
The gorgeous cashmere sweater is by Uniqlo, and cookies from new "book-azine" Holiday with Matthew Mead.

Whenever you're bummed, confused, or not feeling like yourself, just remember...

My new little black dress that I love very much by Esley.