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market edit // white pants

aka the fastest way to tonne goodman-ify it all – plus a few things on my radar: upcoming fall exhibitions, the best air-dry hair mousse, a capsule collection for a beautiful cause, and more.

maine recap, hamptons book signings, high summer happenings

and a no-fuss packing list + weekend itinerary

easing into summer

post design summit musings, planning for a trip to maine, sourcing for a c. 1700's connecticut farmhouse

take ten // the happy home book tour, thawing snow, palm beach sunshine

a brain dump of where i've been and what i've been up to and into the last three months...

everything i'd buy for a // tropical escape

transport me to palm trees and pink sand

gift guides–they're here!

all the things i want to buy for myself but will instead add to cart in the holiday spirit (and maybe for myself too).

week of outfits // site visits, cozy sundays and fall city days

everything i wore this fall

everything i'd buy for a // country house in connecticut

dreams of reclaimed wood, painted floors, a design studio in the garden and library with a wood burning fireplace included

take ten // flow state, the best exfoliating bar, cozy vintage finds

windows open, jazz in the background: a small slice of a workday.

monday musings // new interiors books, the coziest fall soup, rosemary everything + more

a few of my latest finds in the spirit of the season, for when it does decide to arrive

monday musings // bedtime routines, cult beauty favorites, and becoming a morning person

on the power of intention, my favorite cleanser for bright AM skin, ditching caffeine and more...

welcome back // fall fashion, gym essentials, the merits of a staycation

reflecting on my week with a free calendar + diving into fall finds

everything i'd buy for a // shingled saltbox on the bay

If I could transport myself to any house at any time, this would be it.

take ten // american vintage, the perfect boat shoes, what i'm planting in my garden this spring

April flew by in the blink of an eye

monday musings // spring cleaning, ionic column lamps, my favorite kitchen staples

cozy cleaning aspirations for a rainy monday

take ten // chinoiserie, perfectly patinated chairs, and blush for a windswept flush of color

All the spring things + a busy week

monday musings // navajo turquoise, faux bois garden benches, blue and white meissen

On a Wednesday, because, kid germs.

take ten // personal style, vintage italian silver, the silkiest mineral SPF

Happy first day of spring!

take ten // chocolate brown satin, vintage interior design books, watercolor 101

In the spirit of spring’s renewed sense of gumption - let's dive in.

monday musings // zinnias, vintage kanthas, the best glow in a bottle and more

I blinked, and now we’re ten days into March (What?!)