Black slub scoop neck from Zara / Striped boat neck from Zara / 3 t-shirts for girls from Gap / Gold cuff bracelet from three bishops (gifted) / Disco ball / Print from Book / Shop / Bike + tennis sh...
First up the acquisitions for the past couple of weeks... Here goes:Two "snake" bangles/horn bangle/metallic cowhide/vintage brass kangaroo box/necklace from We Never Sleep/black silk blouse ...
So there was a little note jotted on my calendar on February 1st that I could "stop doing Operation Simplicity". I had achieved my original goal of tracking my purchases for a full year, so I...
Étoile Isabel Marant dress... Tea (gifted), Fresh Sake candle, Silver "rod" vase, Issues of Kinfolk and Paper Mache Magazines While top and rust blouse from Club Monaco Orange and blue crewel...
image via the sartorialist
Lulu Frost 4 ring... F. is for Frank basketweave ring... Glass "pretzel" object... Zara skirt Three gold urchins (from lovely cousin Erin for Christmas) Blue and red t-shirt dress from Chance...
Leopard heels from from Bryan Sonia Delaunay book from Bryan... Necklace from the girlies...Odette ring from Bryan... Sweater from co-workers (so sweet!) Heath mug from my sis...Cozy slippers from my...
"To have to wait for something is what we all need. Slow yourself down and youll see so much more." The Goodwin Project... hugely inspiring and spotted via Elizabeth
image via piccsyAfter a weekend filled with board games and feasting and general merrymaking, we are refreshed and reinvigorated. Of course it helps that I managed to largely avoid the "Black Fri...
"Joy is not in things: it is in us."Richard Wagner...so simple but so true (this is usually the case, yes?)
Kinfolk Magazine...Which is really more a book than a magazine and is insanely lovely + hugely inspiring.Clockwise from top: J.Crew wedges, black poet sleeve top from Zara, black pleated chiffon mini...
photos by the awesome kelly christine...Wise words from the lovely Elizabeth of The Littlest:"when i close my eyes and think of happiness, i see myself riding my bike with my family, i feel sunsh...
Striped sweater from UO... Joie silk blouse (on sale from Barneys)... Suede wedges from UO...
More wisdom from Jeana Sohns closet visits:"If you arent completely and utterly obsessed with something, dont buy it. Whenever I spend even a second convincing myself or negotiating the purchase ...
Yellow tank for Millie from Peek / Suede booties for Millie from Target (two pairs in fuchsia and one pair in grey because she literally refuses to wear anything else) / Minikin "tutu" skirt ...
images via Jeana Sohn"Just buy a few things you love every year, no matter how much or how little they cost. Dont buy trendy pieces....stick to classic things that you can wear for a decade, put ...
"Poet" dress from Talbots (bought in navy and black...) Alice Waters book... Two glass candelabras from CB2 Little vintage fabric monkey for Audrey Stella and Dot "Sagittarius" charm ...
image via Heidi MerrickI love this post below from LA designer Heidi Merrick... Its bold, honest, and so, so right on. (Thanks Michelle.)"On my walk to the beach this weekend I ran to some old fr...
Purchases from the Pretty Mommy pop-up shop -- Rachel Rose silk tee, Object and Totem necklace, Upstate scarf, Clare Vivier blue pebbled flat clutch + white foldover clutch...Ace and Jig top... (Anot...
"Simple living is about living deliberately. Simple living is not about austerity, or frugality, or income level. Its about being fully aware of why you are living your particular life, and knowi...
Vintage Indian dress... More beads and supplies for necklace making Pillow cover from Knife in the Water... Turkish towels bought in Marfa... Chinati t-shirts for the girlies bought in MarfaVintage I...
image via here Oliver Gustavs home from Elle Decoration UK January 2010 via Joanna
Dress from No. 6 Shop in NYC... MCMC Maui Perfume Oil Skirt for Millie (bartered) + tank from Peek... Top from Urban Outfitters and black knit skirt from Ann Taylor Loft... A little trio of Jonathans...
Candies for giriles from Eataly/Mushroom clips for Millie from Thomas Sires/ Glass carafe and olivewood plate for me from Canvas Books for the girlies from Eataly (This is New York and The Silver Spo...
Anita Caleros home from June/July 2007 issue of Domino...image found via here“Mamah stepped down into the make-do studio to cool off. Frank had furnished it sparsely with objects that pleased him – a...
J. Crew tunic... New quilt from UO for girlies new shared bed... "Think-ets"...The best. toy. ever Canvases and paint for the girlies... Wooden beads and leather cord to make necklacesFinishe...
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When you think about your things or want to purchase something new, consider these parameters:It brings beauty into your life and stirs your soul.It supports a passion or hobby.It helps bring family ...
The initial impetus for creating this space was to track the progress of two of my 2011 goals:End the year with less stuff than I started it with.Only purchase things I know I will have for at least ...
Ermie "Huipil" dress... Clare Vivier "flower pom"...to tie on the handle of my LL Bean Hunter ToteScout and Catalog "Constellation" clutch... Little "horn" creamer (ab...
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