Hot Knots

At first, I wasn't too fond of this whole nautical movement. The anchors and everything seemed so...1995 or something (I think I used to have a huge anchor necklace...gross)

But then I really started falling in love with all the sailors knots. It's so preppy and refined yet rugged and utilitarian.

And oh so classic.

{Charles Fradin Letterpress Stationery, napkin holders from countryporch.com, headband from fengjunk.com, necklace from Anthropologie , doormat from L.L. Bean, knot ring by Everlon, dress from neiman marcus, wallpaper from Jonathan Adler, purse with knot clasp by Bottega Veneta, belt from Anthropologie, bracelet from thevamoose via etsy, knob from Anthropologie, Maison Martin Margiela ring, invite from Boatman Geller }

Ruffled Feathers

When I was a wee little thing, I couldn't get enough of girlie stuff. Barbies, jewelry, dresses, ponies and ruffles.

Then something happened around junior high. I hated all things girlie. Began wearing blue jeans, simplified my design sensibilities, and started listening to Jimi Hendrix.

None of those things have changed, except the ruffles part. I think I started my love affair again when I saw that fabulous episode of Sex and the City. You know the one. Where she spies a pair of Christian Louboutin ruffled shoes in the window and seductively whispers, "Hello Lover."

And WHO can forget that Versace Couture dress from the last episode...

I love a good ruffle.

And I love a good ruffle on top of another ruffle.

So here are my favorite finds that have not just one, but many beautiful, girlie ruffles. Embrace the girlie!

{ here's the how-to for the pink ruffle cake }

{ ottoman from Layla Grace, shower curtain from Anthropologie, Valentino dress, ruffle skirt from Diane Von Furstenburg, towels from Neiman Marcus, Eva Longoria in a Marchesa gown, curtains from Urban Outfitters, bedskirt from Layla Grace, Funktion apron, Jim Hjelm wedding gown, bib necklace from a common thread via etsy, ruffled white comforter from Urban Outfitters, pic via Martha Stewart Weddings, cake from Bobbette and Belle cakes, jacket from Anthropologie, wedding gown by Vera Wang, jumper from Urban Outfitters, cake with instructions from Martha Stewart Weddings }

Pink and Poppy

I love this color combo. It's so youthful, yet sophisticated at the same time.

{tart paperie pink pagoda invitation, dress from Neiman Marcus, invitation by iomoi, Kravet website, vintage Cabaret poster, pic via makingitlovely.com, print from 1st Dibs, matches by iomoi, pics via martha stewart weddings, Christian Louboutin Georgineta pumps, pic via designspongeonline.com, cake pic via martha stewart weddings, Checkerboard sweetheart announcements, vintage apothecary jars from 1st dibs, MOR blood orange soap, Midori blossom favor bags from Barney's, pic via martha stewart weddings}