lil hoot

I'm so excited to share a bit of news with you. My dear and amazingly talented friend, Sarah, has started a new venture and blog. Sarah is the brainchild behind Lil Hoot . Lil Hoot offers creative, custom party planning. I've been to a few of Sarah's parties, so I can attest every detail is always magnificently covered, they are perfection. Along with her new company, Sarah is also sharing her secrets and ideas with you on her design blog. So be sure to pop over, you won't be disappointed. Welcome to the blog-world Sarah!! I can't wait to see all your genius ideas and beautiful events. 

www.lilhoot.blogspot.com

how cute

would a pair of these chairs from West Elm look:

painted in a fun shade like: pink!

lovely

My hair is as long as it's been in a long time. I'm currently loving the loose, braids, chignons and up-dos I'm seeing lately. I may have to give one of these a try soon.

To see a close up of instructions for #4, visit A Cup of Joe. 

 images: Duffy, Pinterest, A Cup of Joe

pour moi

I've had this post planned for a while but then I of course saw this archived image last week. {oh well that's the way it goes in blog world} I am sharing the post anyway. I am sweetly, smitten with the girly femininity of Rita Konig's bedroom shot above. I would love to incorporate those heart sheets into my fresh bedroom revamp. D. Porthault makes the version above and below but the sheets in the bottom image are from l. schweitzer linens, they are available for a fraction of the price.

Happy Valentine's Day!

I had an amazing time on girl's weekend in New York this past weekend, although two days is never enough. I've decided that I WILL live in NYC for at least a year at some point in my life. It may be in 20 years, but I will do it! 

I hope you enjoy your Valentine's Day! This will be my first one solo in a LONG time but I'm going to be thankful for all the love in my life; especially the sweetest of all, my children. Enjoy! 

xx, Julie

image: flickr.

I heart N.Y.

Off to NYC today to enjoy some much needed fun! Have a great weekend!

image: from Kate Spade's Things We Love Book { I must say I agree with most of their loves...}

Adore your floor..

I am loving Robyn Cosgrove's Alahambra line. The graphic patterns and punches of color would ground any room beautifully.

Black and White done right!

When designing with black and white, always be sure to add enough texture, dimension and material interest. If this isn't done the room and/or your outfit will fall flat! These examples are spot on. {I adore this final shot}. Hope you are having a great week.

Take Me Away - Palm Beach Style

Oh how I wish I were jetting off to Palm Beach this winter. Am I the only one with the winter blahs..?? It's been a long one up here in Boston. I'll mentally escape today instead. Let's break it down shall we?
The quintessential Palm Beach style is filled with lots of cheery details..
lattice
great colors like:
Pink
Turquoise
Coral - real and color
green
vintage prints
classic glamour
bamboo
awnings
stripes
wicker
lattice
rattan
shell motifs

images: Lindsey Coral Harper, House and Garden scan via Coco and Kelley, Architectural Digest, Tory Burch, Moodboard, Apartment Therapy, Meg Braff, Architectural Digest.

AND FOR FASHION

for fashion I think of:
Jackie O
Lily Pulitzer
Babe Paley
Oversized Shades
vintage prints
colorful head scarfs
Jack Rogers
cropped pants
chunky jewels
and of course color, color, color

One Quick Thing...

I am looking forward {as in, toward Spring + a fresh start}. I will absolutely be buying myself a new pair of light, slightly worn jeans! I love the look and most of Olivia Palmero's looks for that matter! Cheers to a new week and looking ahead {but also enjoying today}

images: J. Crew, J. Crew {scanned by me}, Pinterest