Melinda DiOrio

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A lifestyle blog from a Brooklyn-dwelling designer, with style tips, travel stories, recipes, DIY, and daily inspiration.

Melinda DiOrio

Friday I'm in Love...

This week's Friday I'm in Love post is a Food and Drink edition! Because who doesn't love food?? Healthy recipes, plus a spring cocktail, and some cute kitchenware is inspiring me to do some...

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You Can Go Your Own Way...

Sorry for the scarcity in my blog posts this week! My mom visited me this past weekend for Mother's Day, and I disconnected myself from social media so I could spend some quality time with her....

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I read a lot of different blogs, but, although I work in fashion, I've phased out of reading blogs by the "top" style bloggers. To be honest, I'm just a little bored with seeing outfit-after-outfit...

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I Like Big Books and I Cannot Lie...

If you follow my Instagram, you may or may not already know that I have a problem - I'm a book hoarder! I own somewhere around 600 books (I gave up counting a few years ago when I hit over 500),...

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The Met Gala: It's a Punk's World

Can celebrities live in it? Is it just me, or do we refer to the Metropolitan Museum's annual opening of it's fashion exhibit in the Costume Institute, with a different name every year? The Costume...

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So, This Is What I Look Like...

Ok guys, this post may seem a little self-centered, but I just thought you might like to see what I actually look like... I've realized recently, that in most of the photos I've posted of myself,...

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Friday I'm in Love...

The past few weeks I've been highlighting a few of my favorite online finds in each Friday I'm in Love post. But this week there's an artist that's so good, that she's got my full attention and the...

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NYC 1 Day Getaway: Beacon, NY

Looking for a quick trip out of NYC that's public transportation friendly? Why not hop on Metro North and head to... Beautiful spring weather and a much-needed fresh air escape inspired Taz and I...

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Mid-Week Inspiration Quote

I strive to live a full and well-rounded life, but the truth is sometimes I get held back by fear. Fear of change, fear of the unknown, fear of failure. Some of the things I want to do in life...

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Vibrant Vintage

Just because I love this image so much, that I think it deserves a whole post to itself... Emilio Pucci seated in front of his colorful collection of scarves in Belvedere, France 1959(Image from...

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Slow Motion Mondays

So I'm wondering today, how do you feel about... Are you a morning person? Personally I'm not. Or I am, but only after I've had a strong cup of coffee and a good 45 minutes to myself to prep and...

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Friday I'm In Love

Five things that were on my radar this week: These amazing photos of Smith Rock State Park on Bliss Blog. Seychelle's nature-worthy, braided t-strap flats on Article&. A dairy farm turned gorgeous,...

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Insta-Weekend: Chelsea Culture

Hey guys, if you follow my Instagram, you may have already seen these photos, but if you don't - I just wanted to share a few shots from my Saturday last weekend. My sister was visiting from RI so...

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Earth Day Every Day

"If people don't start changing their living habits, half the Earth will be uninhabitable by the year 2300." (quote via DoSomething.org) Image via earthday.org Ok, I realize I'm a day (+ several...

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Friday I'm in Love...

Friday already?!? (wink, wink!) Here's what's on my radar this week (a DIY, a freebie, a room, a bag, and a recipe)... The DIY Out with the mason jars and in with the tin cans! Try this quick DIY...

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6 Perfect Picnic Bags for Spring

(Photo by Apolis via The Daily Muse) This beautiful (and long overdue) spring weather has put me in the mood for a picnic in the park! I love a cute picnic basket, but let's face it, I'm not...

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Go All Natural & Eco-Friendly for Earth Day!...with The Gnarly Whale

Today I'm very happy to share a guest post from one of my favorite bloggers, Ashley of After Nine to Five. Just like many multi-tasking and super-talented ladies I know, Ashley is a blogger, a...

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Philippines Part 3: Manila

Today is the last post to our Philippines trip (start with part one, part two, and my 'favorite finds' to get the whole story). Our 10 day trip had begun in Manila and its surrounding areas (we...

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It's Saturday! What Are You Wearing?

(*Look towards the end of the post for a sweet Saturday deal!) In my fantasy world this spring, I will be wearing everything from Kate Spade's new Saturday line. I mentioned on Friday, my style...

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Friday I'm in Love...

My Inbox was full of inspiration this week, so instead of focusing on 1 of my favorite things today, I'm posting my top five. And they all have something to do with the letter... A new small...

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Philippines Part 2: Kalibo, Aklan

Philippines continued! After we left sunny Boracay and before we returned to Manila, we took a short boat ride to the nearby island of Aklan, and drove one hour to the province of Kalibo. We were...

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Spring Has Sprung!

Spring has finally sprung...or is it summer?? The temperature high in New York today is estimated at 78 degrees! One thing that had me thinking spring earlier this week were these Instagram photos...

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Philippines Part 1: Boracay

So its been two weeks since we've been back from the Philippines and I'm finally posting these photos. We had traveled to my boyfriend's home country to celebrate his mom's 60th birthday with a...

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It's A Spring Thing

Its finally starting to feel like Spring in New York! Which means its that time of year to do a little... I've already tackled my closet so I'm on to something a little bigger - my blog! Lately...

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Favorite Finds from the Philippines

My much belated Philippines post is scheduled for Monday, but in the meantime I wanted to share with you these little mementos I picked up from our trip: I brought back more souvenirs then usual,...

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Friday I'm in Love...

...with Mary Katrantzou's Spring 2013 purses. I love these foreign travel inspired, postage stamp & currency printed clutches! Katrantzou is known for her fabulous prints & colors, and these...

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Heart of the City

Welcome to: How Sweet it Is! When I moved to New York from Rhode Island in 2002 to attend Pratt Institute, I knew Brooklyn was the place for me. Brooklyn is a beautiful place to live, full of...

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National Treasures

Well I've still yet to give you guys my Philippines feedback (a little procrastination on my part!), but in the meantime I'm already on to daydreaming about my next adventure. Since Taz and I...

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Easter Egg Decorating Roundup

This post is a little later than I planned it, but you still have one day till Easter to make a few table decorations or Easter basket fillers! Here's a roundup of my 10 favorite DIY Easter Egg...

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Friday I'm in Love: Fab Finds

I just recently discovered Fab, an online shop that features products by indie designers & artists at reduced prices. Everything from clothing, accessories, home goods, to fine art. Their...

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Melinda DiOrio

Friday I'm in Love...

You Can Go Your Own Way...

Friday I'm in Love...

I Like Big Books and I Cannot Lie...

The Met Gala: It's a Punk's World

So, This Is What I Look Like...

Friday I'm in Love...

NYC 1 Day Getaway: Beacon, NY

Mid-Week Inspiration Quote

Vibrant Vintage

Slow Motion Mondays

Friday I'm In Love

Insta-Weekend: Chelsea Culture

Earth Day Every Day

Friday I'm in Love...

6 Perfect Picnic Bags for Spring

Go All Natural & Eco-Friendly for Earth Day!...with The Gnarly Whale

Philippines Part 3: Manila

It's Saturday! What Are You Wearing?

Friday I'm in Love...

Philippines Part 2: Kalibo, Aklan

Spring Has Sprung!

Philippines Part 1: Boracay

It's A Spring Thing

Favorite Finds from the Philippines

Friday I'm in Love...

Heart of the City

National Treasures

Easter Egg Decorating Roundup

Friday I'm in Love: Fab Finds

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