riotous ruffles...in fashion + form

Over-the-top ruffles as seen in one of my

all-time favorite shows, 'Sex in the City'.

Here Carrie Bradshaw in Paris!

Love this room, so simple but made whimsical + soft

with ruffle bedding + fun pillows.

Some ruffle inspirations I've gathered,

from Valentino to Urban Outfitters to Patagonia. See links below.

I love all the blush, cream + gray tones recently found in fashion...

...and the home

1. Ruffle Necklace by Maneggi at Etsy

2. Valentino Glam Stones Frame Clutch, see on Fashion Handbags New

3. Badgley Mischka "Randee" High Hell Ruffle Flower Sandals, Bloomingdales

4.Lora Paolo ruffled hoop earrings, Bloomingdales

5. Born Crown 'Ambrosia' Flat, Nordstrom

6. Pelage Jacket, Patagonia

7. Ruffle Layer Dress + Chino Ruffle Jacket, Crewcuts

8. Jessica Simpson Girls Slip on Boot, Macy's

9. Piazza Knit Dress, Garnet Hill

10. Worlds Away Capiz Lotus Pendant, Candelabra

11. Waterfall Ruffle Curtain, Urban Outfitters

12. Scallop Edge Mirror, Wisteria

13. Fringe Linen Pot Holder, Wisteria

14. Bone Photo Frame, Wisteria

15. Waterfall Ruffle Duvet, Urban Outfitters

16. Mixed Media Shag Rug, Urban Outfitters

Let's not forget what is does for dessert!

lonny magazine

Proof that an online magazine can be fabulous!

check out Lonny

house+wears: colorblock

It's great to use art for a pop of color

in your house + wear brights to celebrate summer.

This colorblock Lilly Pulitzer Bowen dress looks like it's

inspired by Mark Rothko's 'White Center' painting.

happy 4th of july

Our barn.

Hipstamatic iphone app.

our lovely soiree 8 years today

8 years ago today I was getting ready

for our wedding on Martha's Vineyard.

Place cards strung on a clothes line.

The perfect casual beach house.

Invitations edged in sand.

Save-the-date packets making it easy

for guests to make arrangements.

6 years of working in a florist pays off,

I made my own centerpieces.

Our perfect bridal party: my sister + Pete's 3 kids.

This photo was used in a 'Destination Weddings'

article in Cape Cod Life.

Pete + his girls.

My nephew Jack, our ring bearer

The night was perfect!

We still talk about it.

flower girl fun

My daughter Ruby was a flower girl

in her cousin's wedding this past weekend.

She looked adorable in her Pila Crewcuts dress.

She caught the bouquet!

Those poor single girls will have to wait a long time...

She boogied with her sisters...

and got a little wild!

She had a blast!

With her 2 sisters, Claire + Halle.

'colorsplash' app used.

top totes

Love these coated canvas & leather trim

totes from Jonathan Adler.

Great pockets to keep you organized!