outdoor entertaining with Anthropologie

straws/tumbler/tapas plates/ikat napkins/air plant pods/ethnic plates/striped napkins/shakers/hammocks/pot holder/berry basket

My favorite things about summer entertaining is all of the colors displayed across the table; no one does color better than Anthropologie. I've curated a collection of my favorite bright and bursting pieces that are sure to make any table shine. For an instant party, just add good food and great company!

the weekend update

We've been watching an unhealthy amount of SNL, ever since we got Hulu Plus and our apple TV (hence the title of this post). We'll be putting our TV watching on hold now that the sunshine is out. Our summer will be full of craft fairs, farmers markets, local restaurants and artisan boutiques.

This weekend, just like the one before, Alex and I took the train into the city. We went to The Art Star Craft Bazaar and did some good old-fashion exploring. We stumbled upon a small boutique, where I purchased the the most gorgeous handmade necklace. It's only between a few hours, but it's quickly becoming my favorite piece of jewelry, one holding great memories.

a weekend well spent

Happy Monday, party people! How was your Cinco de Mayo? Alex and I had a lazy Sunday, due to an eventful Saturday. With the first peak at sunshine, we took to the city. The day started with a little thrift store shopping - over sized cat portrait anyone? Then we had a light snack, while listening to a free Atlas Genuis and Family of the Year concert. The day had little sprinkles of exploring and shopping built into as well. It ended with us eating cookies for dinner on the sofa - a perfect weekend indeed.

april instagrams

And that, my friends, was pretty much how my April went.

wishful wednesday: perfect pieces for summer

necklace/ scarf/ earrings/ v-neck/ swimsuit/ lipstick/ clutch/ shorts/ purse

My birthday may be five months away, but that doesn't mean I can't treat myself early. I'm adding these goodies to my summer shopping list (and you can too).

ten things for friday

blouse/ maxi/ sandals/ iphone case/ notebooks/ striped dress/ necklace/ keds/ multi colored maxi

If money were no object, I would own all of these things. But until I'm a millionaire it's all just wishful thinking.

getting dressed

look one: dress/ shoes/ necklace look two: dress/ shoes/ necklace

look three: dress/ shoes/ necklace look four: dress/ shoes/ necklace

look five: dress/ shoes/ necklace look six: dress/ shoes/ necklace 

A statement that you often read on this blog is "I love spring" and you better believe that I stand by what I say 100%. I totally embrace waking up from the winter doldrums and putting on a cheery dress - nothing lifts my spirits more. I've been stocking up on great warm weather items at places like Anthropologie and Target. I love mixing high and low priced items to get an affordable, put together presence.

Spring is a busy season, one full of graduations, weddings, festivals and picnics. Don't get caught not looking the part! Dresses are easy to pull off. You can pick up some wonderful textured, printed and color pop dresses anywhere. Pair them with a statement necklace, fun shoes and you're good to go!