Often the photos taken by mistake, out of focus, or without purpose end up being my favorite. This is a little moment and preview of tomorrow’s post…
P dot s, the InPink giveaway winners were picked last week but there are too many to post here. If you won you will be receiving an email from their PR shortly.
One of my favorite birthday presents this year was from my friend Fatima. While walking through Nolita this summer we stumbled into Love, Adorned and I feel in love with this bowl. Fatima surprised me with it months a later. Isn’t it the epitome of simple glamour?
Ps, the winner of yesterday Aveda giveaway is Seema Patel. Email me your information so I can get you your Damage Remedy kit!
Having dyed my hair and then dyed it back. Over blow-drying, curling, and ironing it on a daily basis. Forgetting to cut it for way too long. All these have led to my hair being, let’s just say, not at it’s best. Then, I was invited to try Aveda’s new Damage Remedy kit. It was love at first condition.
Being such a fan, I arranged for a little giveaway.
Leave a comment and follow me on Twitter, Bloglovin’, or Pinterest to enter. I’ll choose 1 winner at random at the end of day (you must be an US resident to enter.)
I’ve always stuck with single flower bouquets because I assumed, probably rightfully so, I couldn’t replicate the professional type. But, when I got this floral design tool kit from Urban Petals and followed their tips (did you know you can add 1 t bleach and 1 t sugar to make your own plant food?!), I was pretty excited by the result. And best of all, it was surprisingly easy.
1. Choose 3 to 4 different types of flowers. I like to vary the textures but keep the color palate simple (1 color, white and green).
2. Trim leaves and cut stems to a height just above the top of the vase.
3. Create a tape grid making row and columns. Secure edges by taping perimeter just below the top of the vase. If you’re making a round, single flower bouquet, pull the flowers one-by-one into your hand keeping them the same height and then secure with a rubberband or wire.
4. Alternate flowers, branches, and buds.
5. Add fresh water as often as possible to keep your bouquet looking good and put in the refrigerator if you go away for a weekend.
Few things make me happier than a lazy Sunday, consisting of the Week in Review, scrambled eggs, Blue Ribbon‘s bacon/onion ciabatta and coffee from Prodigy (my block’s new amazing coffee shop). While I’d like to say I don’t pick up my phone or open my computer, I actually spend a lot of time savoring my favorite sites that I don’t have the time to look at during the week. Followed, of course, by a mid-afternoon couch nap…
{ White + Warren sweater c/o, Alexander Wang skirt, Oscar de la Renta clutch, Zara heels, Estée Lauder Teal Topaz polish }
I didn’t know how it was going to feel spending the weekend in hectic NYC after a slew of back-to-back trips. To integrate myself, I decided a calm night and cozy dinner would do the trick. I wore this ultra-preppy sweater and rocker inspired skirt Saturday night– an unusual combination that seemed to match my mood perfectly.
