.ikat at Anthropologie

Have you guys seen the ikat collection at Anthropologie? Because it is *gorgeous*...

.etsy finds, valentine's day style

So, Pinterest is still the love of my life, but I can waste a fair amount of time on Etsy.

mini sewn paper hearts

aquamarine

felt owl

jewelry tree

A guy doesn't even have to get me jewelry on Valentine's Day -- I'd totally settle for this jewelry tree.

P.S. I once asked a guy for "something shiny" on Valentine's Day. He got me a silver toy car. A Hummer.

I. Can't. Make. This. Shit. Up.

P.P.S. Kat...(she witnessed that Valentine's day tragedy)....I hope you're laughing right now.

tuesday dose of cuteness

Aaaand for the cat lovers, although I'm pretty sure the cat in the box is suffocating..  oh well.

lazy afternoon

Sums this afternoon up quite nicely. via I Love Charts

why is it still winter

Yes, these are S/S 2011 looks from Stylein, but I am SO bored with winter clothes that I'm hoping to draw some inspiration from S/S looks to get me through the next few months. This New York City weather isn't helping matters. I feel like I've been in boots, a parka, and an oversized scarf since December. Fashionable, no?

Back to these looks. If you didn't know.. black, tapered trousers and I are quietly having a thing. It's getting rather serious.

Off to search for a perfect pair...

sites i'm currently loving

Over my prolonged absence from the Internets, I've been quietly stockpiling cool sites to share with you. Here are a few to tide you over.

1. http://myspoonful.com/
Indie music of the day, plus a free download. What's not to love?

2. http://www.houzz.com/
An orgy of home design inspiration. Seriously.

3. http://www.nowness.com
An online, luxury magazine by LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessey). I may be a bit behind the times on this one, since it did launch a while ago, but it makes me feel uber cultured and fashionable when I read it. Try it. You'll see.

4. http://matchbookmag.com/
Their tagline is "Field Guide to a Charmed Life" ....I don't think I have to explain why I'm already a little obsessed.

a sneak peek

Did you miss me? I wish I had a better reason for my ridiculously long absence, but I don't. Life got busy. What can I say?

Lovely readers, thanks for your patience as I moved cities, started a job, and then got an apartment! It's been hectic and fun, and now I'll *hopefully* be able to devote more time to this blog moving forward. I know -- there are all those bloggers out there who can have babies or buy a house and blog about it as it happens. Apparently, I'm not one of them.

Obviously, a lot has happened since we last talked. Most importantly, I moved into a new apartment. I'm still waiting on a few pieces -- like my Parson's desk... sigh -- so I'll hold off showing you the room until it's finished. However, here's a sneak peak!

xo