Shelter Loves

Happy Monday and Spring! The birds were certainly singing a bit louder this morning. It feels nice to kick off the week with a new season, knowing that warmer weather and longer days are ahead. I like to think that each new season ushers in a fresh start and mindset.

Today, I'm sharing what's inspiring me. Spring and organization are absolutely the theme here. Wishing you a wonderful day and week. xx

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1. I'm always inspired by fashion week street style. Right now, I've been pinning and eyeing wonderful floral, slightly Bohemian frocks and dresses
2. This one by Johanna Ortiz (I love all her designs) is on my wish list, along with this light gauzy pink version from Shopbop.
3. Let go of anything not serving you! I'm working on this myself.
4. Gabriela's home and cutting gardens in Mexico are both beautiful and inspiring. Follower her here, on Instagram.
5. Charlotte Rampling's style was both classic and sexy. I find myself looking to the past for design inspiration, her carefree, iconic style is a favorite.
6. Straw bags. I'm ready for a seasonal change.
7. I pair pretty feminine tops with jeans, shorts and skirts, all season long. This one would look amazing with white jeans.
8. I'm doing a closet and jewelry clean out this week. I'll be donating and consigning styles that I no longer wear or need. I've always wanted built in jewelry drawers. For now, I am going to order these jewelry drawer organizers for my bed side tables. I find I reach for the same pieces because they are what I can see. Image: Amber Interiors. Also, see her jewelry round up.

Spring does not truly begin in the Boston area until May but the temps will reach 50 degrees on and off, which makes this Northern girl, very happy. We're coming into, what we call, the "in between" season. I'm very ready to pack away the parka for lighter jackets and pretty sweaters. Today, I'm sharing my favorite early spring finds. Here's a selection on my wish list. ** Remember I am only shopping with intention now. Cheers, to Friday. xx

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Shelter Loves...

This post was intended for a Friday delivery but you're receiving it today instead. I hope your week and March are off to a fabulous start! Spring is ON THE WAY. Keep that head up, March ushers in positivity and feelings that anything is possible in life. I've begun to purchase concert tickets and consider an array of exciting summer plans. Have you?

Here's what is on my radar and mind.... xx

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1. Lee Radziwill's chic style along with her relaxed jeans.
2. Relaxed flare jeans, Mother never disappoints.
3. I'm making intentional purchases lately. This bag is on my spring hit list.
4. THIS.
5. Basically anything with fluting is speaking to me, along with this lovely hardware.
6. My shed is in desperate need of a revamp. It's first on my list of spring projects that I need to tackle. For starters, I am going to paint it Farrow and Ball - off black.
7. I love lighting and Finnish designer Paavo Tynell's designs. They are delicate, and beautifully proportionate. They also come with a price tag.

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Shelter Loves

Posting my loves for the week means it's Friday and I am winding down. I typically feel very productive on Fridays..Here's what I've been eyeing lately. Happy Weekend. xx

1. This beautiful camel Arne Norell chair - The Ari - Sweden, 1966.

2. John Lubbock.

3. The Paper Kites - I often work to this Australian band, their sound is moody and melodic.

4. Lizzie Fortunato jewels.

5. I often purchase shoes from European brands, I love the quality and fit. These versatile boots are on my winter wish list.  

6. Fluting details, especially when incorporated into furniture and kitchen designs. 

7. French designer, Jean Royere's elegant lighting designs from the 30's and 40's. 

Shelter Loves..

This color coordinated post was NOT intentional, ha! I grabbed my favorite snaps from the week and voila, very fall inspired. I am more of a perfectly imperfect person, anyway...Here's what I rounded up this week. Happy October.

1. The "charred" house trend, I'm liking it.  

2. Camel wrap coats and any sweater, coat, blazer with a belt wrapped around the waist. 

3. Tortoise cutlery...

4. YES! I always loved, Henry Miller.

5. Cashmere bralettes + fashion week street style. I have one on the way.... (Milan fashion week)

6. Fall and autumn decor that is not contrived...

Style Edit - My Fall selections

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September was very good to us in Boston. The weather is predicted to cool down in the next week or so. I'm trying to be deliberate about my purchases and honor mindful consumption. The goal is not to over buy but to continue to build a classic, updated wardrobe with an edge and good quality selections...Here are my choices for the Fall. I'm also loving sweater dresses and oversized shirt coats (as long as they are not itchy!!). xx

Nate and Jeremiah at home

 I mean who doesn't love this dynamic duo, they have wonderful style are fun to watch and their design sense is perfection. They have sold their home in L.A. and have relocated back to N.Y. Here's a peek at their newly renovated home in Montauk. Images via: Elle Decor. Photos: Richard Foulser

Shelter Loves...

I'm REALLY trying to carve out time to blog more often. I'm actually going to have the entire page revamped and that will entail moving the site, so stay tuned for more information on that development. I typically share what's creatively on my mind closer to the end of the week but it's coming to you today (because I had time). Hope you're enjoying this lovely September, it's so nice to see the award shows and Galas back in full swing. The Met Gala red carpet did not disappoint last night. Eek. 

1. There were a number of looks that I loved last night. I'm sharing my favorite. Kaia Gerber looked stunning and wore a classic ball gown, the best part? Her gown was a gorgeous reference to Bianca Jagger's Dior version, worn to the Met Gala in 1981. GAH. 

2.  Kitchens without walls of traditional cabinetry and upper cabinets. I also am loving square islands and am in the process of helping design an amazing kitchen. My wonderful client has style for days... 

3. Straw flowers. I picked a bunch over the weekend and they are making me very happy this week. 

4. Let go and enjoy the crazy journey. (I am working on this)

5. Dainty hoops. 

6. Plaster lighting, this is a Julie Neill creation. 

7. J. Crew  has a new head of women's design at the helm. Their site and pieces have been looking good lately. They also reworked their entire cashmere collection. It's lovely and so buttery soft. I picked up two new sweaters last week. I'll share them on Insta later today. This versatile zipper neck is next on my wish list. My goal is to make intentional purchases this Fall - less stuff but better quality. 

8. Mules! I rarely wear heels to project site meetings. I'm either removing my shoes on site or dodging electrical cords.

Style edit - Fall boots

I'm not quite ready for the summer weather to end but I do love an excuse to wear a pair of beautiful boots. I may even throw some on with shorts this upcoming weekend. September has been gorgeous so far! Today, I've rounded up some of my favorites for the the Fall season....xx 

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