Objects in Color

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Today I'm thrilled to participate in Objects in Color, the new series by Brynn of chartreuse & a twist. I have always loved Tiffany box blue, which is really a blueish-green if you ask me, and have been seeing it pop up all over the blogosphere lately. A few years ago Ian gifted me a Nixon watch in this exact shade and I can't wait to pair it with new items this spring, particularly a pair of cropped jeans.

Days.

Well said Mr. Twain.

Barbie Gets Art-y

{Johannes Vermeer}

{Pablo Picasso}

{Vénus de Milo}

{Andy Warhol}

French artist Jocelyn Grivaud uses Barbie to make tributes of famous works of art by everyone from Vermeer to Warhol. How cool is that? I was never big on Barbie growing up, but this is rad. Yep, I just said rad.

{Spotted on because im addicted}

Pinwheel.

How was your weekend darlings? This weekend we had dinner with Matt's parents, went to the zoo and took family photos (pictures soon). Oh and I made these pinwheels as favors for Mila's birthday party. Aren't they sweet?

Head over to Oh Happy Day for instructions and to download the super easy template!

Monday Morning

{A good reminder}

{Amazing lashes + nude lips}

{Have you tried the new ballet-based classes that are all the rage? I just started going to Xtend Barre and love it}

{What do you think of the peplum trend? It may be hard to pull off, but when done right - like above - I think it's perfection}

{I'm not sure if I would ever chose this in real-life, but it's charming nonetheless}

 Well, it's Monday again, but we really made the most of the weekend. Friday night was spent sipping margaritas and trying the best chicken tortilla soup I've ever had. A pretty perfect date night if you ask me. 


After a long run and some blogging time in the morning, Saturday was spent celebrating our friend Cooper's birthday. It was 80 degrees out so we took advantage by popping some champagne and enjoying it on the water. After mai tais and burgers (it was quite a decadent day!) we called it an early night. 


After getting the usual non-glamorous Sunday to-dos (groceries, laundry, cleaning) and another long run (we're running a 10K next weekend) out of the way, we spent Sunday walking Torrey Pines for the Farmers Insurance Open. How was your weekend?

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Hello, Weekend!

Alexa & I swapped places today so she could share her gorgeous Friday's Fancies post. I decided I would keep with her tradition and post a travel photo from my own archives, because what better way to start the weekend than wanderlust?

This photo was taken during a day trip to London when I studied abroad at Oxford. London quickly became one of my favorite cities (and I don't think I'm alone here) on day trips with Jacqueline, during which we'd shop on Portabello Road, wander around Notting Hill, stop into Top Shop (the one in Piccadilly has a vintage section!), drink hard cider and visit the Tate Modern.

Without further ado, here are this week's links:

Alexa & I can't wait to meet fellow southern California bloggers here next weekend.

If I were taking a trip this weekend, I'd love to pack my things in this sparkly weekender, spotted on SIX TWELVE PLACE.

Speaking of sequins, stripes and sequins recently celebrated its second birthday! Congrats Grace!

Did you see this baked potato bar over on A CUP OF JO? Our friends Michelle & Tommy had one at their engagement party but instead of baked potatoes it was mashed potatoes - served in martini glasses!

Speaking of delicious-ness, Marissa over on the boot recently visited a croissant factory. Let the drooling ensue!

Have a lovely weekend, and don't forget to enter this giveaway!

P.S. Courtney of suttonrow won our Rifle Paper Co. giveaway and posted this photo of her calendar. Loving her clutches and chic storage!

Friday's Fancies

Happy Friday darlings! Kirby and I are so happy to be joining into the Friday Fancies fun!  My inspiration came from my wall actually (which I stare at a lot in place of actually getting things done). You see I have two incredibly gorgeous paintings by the talented Peggy Wolf hanging above my dresser and I'm just mesmerized by both the colors and the expressions on the womens' faces. I quickly scurried to Peggy's site and found the above print, which I am now obsessed with.  The woman pictured wears bows, and boas and big, gaudy rings and colors that don't sync and yet she looks dazzling. Her outfit consists of black lace, polka dots, gold, teal and sparkling yellow and red... and I'm pretty sure if I met her, I'd never forget her.

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