Hunter + Jimmy Choo = I want to play in the puddles

Not available until June, but I can wait knowing I will never again have to buy rainboots. These are the perfect classics.

I've been neglectful, but inspired...

revere pendant lamp shopping in CB2 lighting

A few happy days spent at the beach (some of them rainy and windy...) got us inspired to make a few changes around the beach house before the summer lazies set in. The new dishwasher is less than exciting but highly necessary, but these bargain priced light fixtures from cb2.com will fit right in.

Beach-Up-Coastal-Classics - Beach Up Your Breakfast Nook - Photos - CoastalLiving.com

The perfect dining room for this fixture...

I can see clearly now..

....the rain ISN'T gone yet, but a girl can dream of a tan and a sunny beach.


Oh my Summer Chic! How fun would these be on the front porch of a modern farmhouse? Or a beach house living room?


All the function of a coffee table, but with a light and airy feeling. You can see the fireplace through it!

High waist skirts

www.jcrew.com


I'm totally into this shape. The high-waist skirt can be super-flattering. They can streamline your hips, and then you can pick your smallest spot and define your waist. The result is a classic look that can take off a few pounds. All the girly blouses that are available this season work fantastically with this look. Just find the classic skirt, and change the look with the top and alternating between boots and heels, depending on the season. My new fave cocktail party attire.

Add some sass for Spring

You don't have to start from scratch to look updated for Spring, it's all about the accessories. Banana Republic has great pieces to make you look fresh for Spring. How about a colored bag?
















Tory Burch always gets it right, this blue is IT for Spring. How fabulous is that necklace? White tank, ready to go.

Spring bookshelves

Oh how I love fresh, new books, especially cheesy paperbacks to read on the beach. It's always interesting to see people's bookcases, how they're organized, what they've read...sometimes the 'knick-nacks' are as cool as the books...












I love that the desk fits in the little nook in the middle. Wicker and bamboo furniture = SPRING!

A March Madness Friday

Even though today is the first day of Spring, there's still a chill in the air. On the first few sunny, warm Spring days, I've ventured into the white wine...but I think this weekend will call for red while we watch the NCAA tournament. This Malbec is an amazing deal - about $12 for an 88 point wine. And to sip it, I'll be wearing...
















Add some soft skinny jeans, and the Uggs might be pulled out for one more weekend - 70 degrees next week!