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Life has been crazy lately. Busy at work, busy at home, with little relief in between. I'm loving my new job and full immersion in our ongoing projects has been the best education. I feel so lucky...

May 9, 2013 Like

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saturday style

This has been a humdinger of a week (and I know I have no right to complain with all the other craziness that happened on the east coast). It was crazy busy at work, training a new employee (yay...

Apr 20, 2013 Like

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J. Crew: Pave vs. Pave

My love for J. Crew runs deep, it always has. I love the classic, preppy style and I've found my basics that fit me well. Everyone needs a go-to brand, and J. Crew is it for me. Sometimes a little...

Apr 18, 2013 Like

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Everyone has one: the outfit they grab when feeling uninspired and tired. I always reach for my khaki crops. They are slightly tailored and can be worn with nearly everything. These are a pair from...

Apr 11, 2013 Like

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Saturday Style

This has been a long week; one that, admittedly, went by quickly, but it was long nonetheless. Work has been a whirlwind, with projects getting approved and deadlines mounting. Planning has become...

Apr 6, 2013 Like

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Wearing: 4.4.13

Comfort rules on this Thursday! Also, I'm trying to get over the fact that my twins turn 21 today. My, how time flies... pants: j. crew skimmer / chambray: merona by target (in stores now and very...

Apr 4, 2013 Like

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Pinning: Bring me Flowers

image image image image image Via my Pinterest board...when all else fails.

Apr 3, 2013 Like

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Saturday style

This is today. I'm finally over the everlasting cold and have the energy to really enjoy a typical Saturday. I need to get out of the house and check out some sales and stores that I've hankering...

Mar 30, 2013 Like

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Swoonworthy: Elva Fields

I was going through my bookmarks, many of which I've forgotten about when I stumbled upon Elva Fields. I remember finding that site a few years ago and just going page by page, peeking at each...

Mar 27, 2013 Like

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Thinking about: Floral Flats

It's warming up, slowly this year, don't you think? Slower than normal, I think. I live in Southern California, for crying out loud, and I'm still wearing sweaters. I know I shouldn't complain. We...

Mar 26, 2013 Like

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Updating the decor

I've been wanting to redecorate for some time now. I'm over the light wood and pine we chose years ago, and even the colored walls are losing their appeal. My taste has veered to more modern and...

Mar 25, 2013 Like

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Weekend Wishlist

Gasp. I just came across these Rachel Roy sandals (currently 30% off), via Late Afternoon, and I'm speechless. And I love the way Liz paired them with a completely casual ensemble - the distressed...

Mar 24, 2013 Like

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Weekend Wear

This has definitely been one of those weeks. I don't get sick often (like, never) but I got hit hard this week. I've pretty much been home all week, with the exception of Wednesday when I thought I...

Mar 22, 2013 Like

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An intimate look: Kaufmann House

Remember my trip last month to Palm Springs for Modernism Week? And my obsession with the amazing and gorgeous Kaufmann House? Mid-Century Modern Freak was given access to these incredible photos...

Mar 21, 2013 Like

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Currently Coveting: Barney's shopping spree

This is what I love about the internet - endless window shopping. I've been home sick for the last couple of days, and to entertain myself (I'm not a t.v. watcher) I've been virtually walking up...

Mar 20, 2013 Like

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Trending: Patterned Pants

It's hard to not notice that printed/patterned pants are way big right now. They pose quite the conundrum for me; on the one hand, I love them. They're (mostly) very cute; can be dressed up or...

Mar 19, 2013 Like

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Currently Coveting on Etsy

Wow, there was an era where I spent so much time on Etsy. Towards the tail end of my business, I used it as my main selling venue when I was closing down my website. And besides selling, I did a...

Mar 18, 2013 Like

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This isn't your grandma's tea set

Oh, my. Bopping around the interwebs this on this early Sunday morning, and I came across this post on Design Milk featuring Reiko Kaneko's line of beautiful tea ware. I had long given up the...

Mar 17, 2013 Like

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A good dog

Yesterday we had to put our dear, sweet Candy down. It was a heartbreaking day. She was 13 (maybe 14; I'm sick to my stomach that I can't find her papers) and her health had been declining for some...

Mar 16, 2013 Like

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ootd 3.11.13

The day after the start of daylight savings always throw me off. First of all, it was 6 pm last night before I realized it. Not a big deal for most people, but I'm highly scheduled (in a good way,...

Mar 11, 2013 Like

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Can't wait for: Stella McCartney optical eyewear

I am a huge fan of Stella McCartney - couture, not so much; but accessories, they're a nice splurge. Lingerie, yes definitely. It's empowering. Yesterday I read that she is releasing a line of...

Mar 10, 2013 Like

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Spring Ahead: Outdoor Spaces

How is it even possible that we spring ahead tonight? We've had a very dry, but cold (for us) winter and I have to say I think I'm about ready for a little warm up. Last weekend was sunshiny warm,...

Mar 9, 2013 Like

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Jonathan Adler to collaborate with JC Penney

This could be major. I read on How About Orange this morning that Jonathan Adler will be soon be selling bedding, bath, home decor and more through JC Penney. Not much else is online, and it's not...

Mar 5, 2013 Like

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Outfitting a new office

I'm moving into a new office at the day job, and since I am such a visual person, of course I'm already designing it in my head. I'll be leaving my coveted marble top Florence Knoll desk at the...

Mar 3, 2013 Like

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Yay or Nay: a clear take on Eames

I work for a local high-end custom furniture manufacturer. We also handle classic modern restorations, and honestly, that is one of my favorite aspects of the job. I love seeing the vintage pieces...

Feb 28, 2013 Like

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Easy Vegan Pizza

The new shift in my lifestyle has been to cut out avoid sugar, dairy, processed flour and meat. This has been a gradual adjustment, over the last year and a half, in my quest to eat clean. I have...

Feb 25, 2013 Like

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Thinking about: Pink Skimmer Pant

I'm kinda crushing on these pink skimmer pants from J. Crew Factory. They're marked down just a tad right now, but I'm wondering if I can work them into my wardrobe with what I already have...

Feb 24, 2013 Like

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More from Palm Springs Modernism: Prefab Showcase

While in Palm Springs last weekend, we visited the Pre-Fab Showcase, and the Modern Living Expo was filled with all sorts of vendors and manufacturers I wasn't familiar with. Lots of gorgeous home...

Feb 23, 2013 Like

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Palm Springs Modernism Week

What better way to celebrate a mid-century birthday (yes, really) than with a visit to Palm Springs Modernism Week? This has been on my to-do list for several years, and we decided this would be...

Feb 20, 2013 Like

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Carrie Sommer

wearing, in hopes of sunshine.

saturday style

J. Crew: Pave vs. Pave

My Go-To outfit

Saturday Style

Wearing: 4.4.13

Pinning: Bring me Flowers

Saturday style

Swoonworthy: Elva Fields

Thinking about: Floral Flats

Updating the decor

Weekend Wishlist

Weekend Wear

An intimate look: Kaufmann House

Currently Coveting: Barney's shopping spree

Trending: Patterned Pants

Currently Coveting on Etsy

This isn't your grandma's tea set

A good dog

ootd 3.11.13

Can't wait for: Stella McCartney optical eyewear

Spring Ahead: Outdoor Spaces

Jonathan Adler to collaborate with JC Penney

Outfitting a new office

Yay or Nay: a clear take on Eames

Easy Vegan Pizza

Thinking about: Pink Skimmer Pant

More from Palm Springs Modernism: Prefab Showcase

Palm Springs Modernism Week

Valentine's Day Pick

N@NY

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