DVF Home

I am in love with the shapes, colors, textures, materials and patterns of Diane von Furstenberg's new home collection!

(my personal favorite are the horn coasters!)

all images via

Check out the entire line here.

until next time,

g

Climb That Mountain!

Are you pushing through big projects?

Are you running purely on steam?

Are you finding this week to be onebig mountain?

Climb it!

(And ya know, watch this video for inspiration / daily cuteness therapy.)

May you get over your personal hump this hump day.

until next time,

g

Summer Guide 2011 by Book Report

Did you blink and Summer said, "hey girl heyyyy"?
(And does this chart look freakishly accurate?)

Need a helpful guide for what to do this summer in NYC? Want to know the best outdoor restaurants, bars, concerts, and festivals? Wishing for a summer playlist? Longing for suggestions on things like where to find the best burger?

Jess Latham, Vanity Fair's former special events manager, and Bel Linquist are about to save your day.

click here.

enjoy!

until next time,

g

Bloglovin'

Another way to keep up-to-date with your favorite blogs!

Follow my blog with Bloglovin

until next time,

g

Getting Through The Busy

I'm back in NYC and I've hit the ground running. While attempting to not completely drown in a busy week of work and class and errands and to-dos (do you ever feel like you need a vacation after your vacation?), I must remember to enjoy the little things that keep me going through all of the hustle & bustle.

Here are seven of those things:

1. New iPhone addiction - Words With Friends. If you're not familiar, it's like Scrabble for your phone and you can play against anyone with your username - a competition particularly enjoyable when you're playing against someone who has never played Scrabble before...Ahem! ;)

2. June online issue of Matchbook Magazine - endlessly inspiring!

3. Doodling a picture on my phone of a mom & daughter during my commute.

4. Daydreaming about the day I will have a need for pretty plates, like the ones from Kate Spade. Great new collection, huh?

5. Watching Bethenny Frankel on Jay Leno when I can't fall asleep. Among other reads (I'm reading way too many books at once right now!) I've started her book,  A Place of Yes - I really like it. You can read an excerpt here.

6. H.Wood Beauty Lotion Candles - it's exactly what it sounds like! Made of soy, shea butter, coconut & other oils, the candle burns and you can dip your fingers in the "wax" part and apply as lotion. Click here to take a look. I have the Blood Orange scent and I carry it around with me wherever I am in my apartment.

7.  Eating Pinkberry for dinner. It is what it is.

it's watermelon AND salted caramel flavors mixed.
topped with raspberries, watermelon, & mochi.
sounds crazy, but it's scrumdiddlyumptious.

If you're also going through a busy week, I hope you have things that keep you smiling, too!

until next time,

g

Hello From Virginia!

I've had a wonderful and needed escape these past few days.

I've seen trees.

And grass.

And I've ridden in cars that don't have meters!

I've gone to the local TJ Maxx and Dairy Queen. (oh, the things I miss)

I've seen Bridesmaids. 
For the second time.
(huh-lar-ious)

I've learned how to play Balderdash, relaxed both on rooftop and poolside, enjoyed fresh watermelon & homemade treats, and have even swung on a swing. (swinging, if you're not aware = guaranteed smile)

I've seen so many people that I love dearly and it's been absolutely incredible.

The reason I came home? My niece graduated from high school. Gasp!

Yes! She's not this little girl anymore. :( 

As part of her gift, I gave her these.

And now here she is.
A high school graduate! An adult! A little lady!

Love you, L. So proud of you.
And don't grow up anymore, k?
I will always be your "Ninny". :)

Do you need help with a graduation gift? Start with this.

I'm off to enjoy the rest of my time at home.

until next time,

g

June 2011 Desktop Wallpaper

Happy June!

until next time,

g