an elephant by my side

clutches are definitely a favorite. i love their simplicity -- yet ability to be a statement piece. how sweet are these metallic animal pouches? the hedgehog + elephant are my favorites, if i had to choose!

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hand dyed obsession

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hand dyed and made to order. what's not to love?

is there anyone else?

• who is excited for fall - because it means jumping in piles of leaves, snuggling by the cozy fireplace, mulled apple cider and road trips just to see the leaves change.
•  who cries a little while watching reality stars experience heartbreak and bullying for all of the world to see.
•  who wishes she had a zen space all to herself. who can imagine + outline the entire space -- someday!
• who thinks making the bed is the easiest, yet the hardest thing to do.
• whose eyes swell up at the thought of all acts done with love, courage and selflessness -- no matter how small.
• who wonders how life can be so crazy chaotic, but so good at the same time.
• who gets cranky when hungry and has learned to travel with a granola bar at all times.

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summer's end

hello, dear friends. how was your weekend? mine was very relaxed. the mr. was out of town, so it was just myself, weber + little fête. we spent time with my darling sister and then went to an antique open air market on sunday. last night, the mr. came home after a week away. (we really missed him). my older sister (who is getting married at the end of the month) came home from paris, where she lives. it was so wonderful to be reconnected to two people whom i love so dearly. it was a wonderful summer weekend. autumn is in the air, though -- and on this monday, i'd rather be frolicking in the soon to be leaves than sitting inside. xo

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friday favorites: crunches for cupcakes

i am sooo excited to welcome melissa of crunches for cupcakes today. she is one of my dearest friends and i am sure that you'll love her as much as i do! she's spunky, fun + cute! what's not to love? be sure to check out her blog where she captures daily adventures, food + fitness, fashion and travel. oh, and lots of cupcake love.

melissa's favorite things! 

♥ my welsh corgi, miles: from his fox-like face to his hamster butt, i'm completely in love with my corgi, miles.  he may often act like a cranky old man, but he still melts my heart every day!!

♥ disney world: i'm a child at heart.  i love the spirit of magic and fantasy that is alive in orlando, florida.  walt disney world is the one place where i can escape all of my troubles.  with just one wish upon a star, i can make my dreams come true.

♥ photography: my new found hobby. i love capturing images of beautiful flowers and memorable moments.  photography has given me a new way of looking at the world!

♥ wine: i enjoy sipping cool glasses of sauvignon blanc in the summer and savoring a buttery malbec during colder months.  often consulting the book fear of wine, i like to learn about varieties of wine from around the world.

♥ traveling and exploring new locations: the best adventures are unplanned!  i love driving through foreign countries, not knowing the language or where the road will take me.  i even have fun finding new places to explore in and around my hometown of boston.

thanks for sharing, melissa! xo!

country road

there's no denying it: i am a country girl at heart. 

i love everything about this rustic wedding -- and hope to recreate some elements at my next dinner party. i only wish we had space in our kitchen for our old farm table (which is currently on our back porch).

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days filled with floating in the ocean

ah, it was a tough vacation, but someone has to do it, right? the mr. and i had such a fantastic getaway to montego bay. it was everything we needed + more. already starting to plan our next vacation!