choose wisely.

Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about the people I surround myself with and I’ve been thinking a lot about this quote. I’ve encountered both of these kinds of people recently:  the inspiring kind and the draining kind.  I’ve realized who my real and true friends are. These are the ones who I can be open, […]

hallway fashions: preppy mcpreperson.

This outfit is incredibly preppy. More preppy than my usual look, but I was inspired by the lovely Joke of Tokketok Press.  I had the pleasure of meeting her the other day and she had on a similar gingham shirt tucked into ankle length jeans with flats and I thought she looked absolutely adorable, so […]

pretties.

A few pretty things…. this lovely color scheme. {Tec Petaja via Color Collective} paper jewelry. {Anna Gleeson via Of Paper and Things} watercolor. {Miss Capricho via Oh Joy!} a perfect bit of rosey wedding inspiration. {via Snippet & Ink} illustrated audrey. {via The Neotraditionalist} That is all. Hope your day is lovely. xo {Lauren}

random things i like.

Here are some random things I like: This Kate Spade skirt {via The Neotraditionalist} This aviary poster by Alice Melvin {via Mint} This J.Crew Dress and the cute leopard cub! {via The Neotraditionalist} This little, personalized tree in Sweet Paul Magazine {via Poppytalk} These Ulla Johnson belts {via Where the Lovely Things Are} This Illustration […]

morning inspiration.

Sometimes words are not enough to describe loveliness that is felt.  Here are some photos that have solicited such responses for me as of late.   {Marilyn via ? – anyone know where this is from?} {That Saturday via Pen.ny} {Charlotte Gainsbourg via Pretty Mommy} {Metin Demiralay via Design You Trust} {J. Crew via The […]

lumber jack & jill.

I’m smitten with this party. Like…head over heels. Trish over at Frilly Milly Events did such a fabulous job on this couples shower.   The theme was “Lumber Jack & Jill”.  How cute is that? Nothing screams “Fall!” quite like plaids and comfort foods. This party theme would also be perfect for a little fall fete don’t you […]