a brand new week + a winner . . .

Happy Monday! After a fabulous trip to Dallas this weekend it's nice to be back home and settled back into the daily routine. Some highlights from this weekend were the beautiful Belmont Hotel where we stayed, the incredible food we had at Bolsa and Oddfellows, shopping at some of Joslyn's secret spots around town and going to the Dallas Museum of Art. The best part though was spending some quality time with Joslyn and her family. After going over to her house on Friday night I was incredibly inspired by her home that I wanted to copy everything she's done. I'm in awe!

Now for the winner of the Estée Lauder giveaway . . . . CONGRATS Viviana!

Don't worry readers - I've got another amazing giveaway going live on Wednesday! Believe me, you won't want to miss this one.

Have a lovely week!

Photo by Caitlin Flemming

I'm Loving . . .

With Fashion Week rapidly approaching it makes me start thinking about all the cozy knits that are in store for this fall and winter. Can't wait to wrap myself up in them.

I fell in love with this necklace by the lovely Joslyn of Simple Lovely and her girlies - I'm crossing my fingers this turns into a budding business! Can't wait to get my necklace in the mail.

Herringbone floors have always had a special place in my heart - this image completely won my me over.

This casual look is definitely going to be making an appearance on the weekends this fall.

Do you ever long for having days to just sit at a table to drink a cup of coffee and write down inspiring ideas? I cherish those moments and hope to have some time this weekend to relax and get re-inspired.

Photos: 1. unknown (anyone?) 2. J.Crew 3. Simple Lovely 4. Exquisite Surfaces 5. wit + delight 6. The Makers

she's simple lovely . . .

Words cannot describe how much I admire Joslyn from Simple Lovely, her blog name depicts her perfectly. When I first met her at Alt this past January I thought "hot damn, I hope I can look like her after I have two kids" and it doesn't stop there, she has an awesome career, a beautiful home and a KILLER wardrobe!

I feel lucky to call Joslyn a close friend and when she asked me to guest post about my favorite things I was elated! Pop over to check it out, I promise you'll fall in love with something.