DEAR GINGHAM

oh, gingham.  how I adore you.

classic.  timeless. familiar. charming.

a breath of fresh air.

via Matchbook Mag

via Elle Decor

via Kirsten Kelli

via Nick Olsen

via Domino

via Trad Home

via House & Home

via decorpad

We have these sheets in the new MBR.

Super soft and they make me happy.

The spring uniform.

get in my home and on my body.

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GIFT GUIDE: LITTLE GIRLS

It is very hard for me to restrain myself when it comes to buying girly giftys.  Santa only brings 3 things per kiddo to this house, so that helps keep us in check.  Of course, mom and dad can add a bit under the tree, but we attempt to not be excessive.

1. I've been swooning over the Penguins classic book collection for a few years, as I know they would look beautiful in c & p's room, but now that they can read, I truly think this is a gift we can all be excited about this year.  Haven't decided whether I'm going to swing for the motherload {170 for set of 10, domino} or this set of 6 for 105, Barney's New York

2. Rings sweater by Stella McCartney, 34, Gilt Groupe

3. Animal Pendant, 18.50, Crewcuts 

4. My girls are obsessed with Shopkins.  They both got the ice cream truck {18.99, Target} for their recent birthday and they love it! {thanks, Nancy-pants!}

5. Six-String Acoustic Guitar, 55, Nordstrom

6. Plush Crown Ear Muffs, 9.95, Nordstrom

7. Make Your Own Glitter Snow Globes, 25.50, Nordstrom

8. Pom-Pom Tutu Dress Up Set, 60, Barney's New York

9. Playable Art Ball, 34, Barney's New York

10. Giant Coloring Roll, 29.50, Nordstrom

11. Unicorn Light-up Slipper, 24.95, Nordstrom

12. Mermaid Excavation Kit, 21, Gilt

13. Yep, my girls are still digging on Boo, and I must admit, I'm quite smitten with his dance moves, as well. Dancing Boo, 56, Nordstrom

14. Flower Basket Artfolio, 20, Barney's New York

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THE BIG APPLE OF MY EYE

We had many adventures this past week during C & P's April break . . . We squeezed in a brief trip to one of my fave places on the planet.  

Every time I visit New York, I'm desperate to bring a bit of it back home with me. 

1. NEW YORK, NEW YORK PLATE

2. BUNGALOW no. 9 CANDLES

3. NY GRAPHIC HOODIE

4. NEW YORK JACKIE BOOK

5. came across the lovely VERRIER BOUTIQUE as we were leaving grand central - adore their sparkly designs and will be purchasing a glittery print for C & P's room.

6. and of course the best thing you can bring home from NYC are the memories . . . we loved seeing MATILDA on broadway with Auntie Genine, and the train ride was fun, too.

*rainbow tix image via

Phoebe says her fave song from the show is 'WHEN I GROW UP' - which obvs makes me cry. Perhaps it was the swings, but I'm hoping it's a little bit more than that.

Thank you, Auntie Genine, for the wonderful trip, and thank you, Mom, for exposing me to Broadway & the other magical experiences the big Apple has to offer, so many times when I was young.

And thank you, New York, for never ever disappointing.

DEAR LILY JAMES & RICHARD MADDEN

If you haven't seen Cinderella yet, you might be thinking I'm a big Disney tool right now. 

I assure you, this movie is legit.
run don't walk . . .
bring your sons, daughters, husbands, parents, girlfriends . . . go solo if you must!
It is visually stunning, with a lovely message for all.  

A classic fairy tale, modernized to perfection.
Oh, and these two. . .

these. two.

Vanity Fair shows the making of Cinderella's magnificent costumes

 

I want in on this hug.

buying this print for my girls' room . . .

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