I’m not feeling much like giving advice these days…instead I am dreaming of gold. I might have gone a little nuts while shopping.
Wicker & Sequins/Ring/Sandals/Bag

I’m not feeling much like giving advice these days…instead I am dreaming of gold. I might have gone a little nuts while shopping.
Wicker & Sequins/Ring/Sandals/Bag
Have you heard about these yet? I must get them. A pretzel cone + ciao bella dark chocolate sorbet = the perfect summer treat.


They also have a chocolate cookie cone, a chocolate chip cone and cookie cone with mini M&Ms.
Remember when I shared my best kept skin secret?
Well, I have a bit of an update. My skin has been calmer and I’ve had less breakouts. My skin feels so good– I want to use it all over my body!
As the seasons changed it started to feel a little…heavy. Around the same time I talked to my friend and found a way to get Shu Uemura in the U.S. (they now have this USA site–even easier!) so I thought I’d give it a try since it was the cleansing oil I wanted in the first place.
This one is a bit lighter and perfect for humid DC (when I went to Los Angeles, I took the Amore Pacific, since it’s so dry there.) In the morning I use Ultra Calming Foaming Cleanser by Aveeno, and between the two, my skin is calmer than it’s ever been.
Any one else have any secret skin care tips? xoxo
We are headed to Turkey soon– Istanbul and the Mediterranean Coast. We’ve heard amazing things from everyone who has visited. Do you have any advice for us?


This violet cake (with violet jam in the middle) would make a beautiful addition to a Mother’s Day home cooked meal. {via Every Cake You Bake}

When one of my friends in NYC had a baby, I really wanted to bring over food. (I have Southern roots–food is the answer to celebrations and tragedies alike.) I wasn’t able to get it together to do it, and I still regret it. So I love this thoughtful box for dinner for the family with a new addition.

To see the components, click here.
This gourmet state fair themed party is so sweet. What a great way to kick off wedding festivities.
{credit & event design: Santa Barbara Chic}
Being married to an urban planner, maps are a part of every day life. I try to find pretty ones– and I think these make the cut. {via Curious & Co Creative}
Aaron Straup Cope’s prettymaps via 20×200