Guest Post: Sarah from Haute Design...

Sarah from Haute Design's signature beach look is elegant–chic... a little nautical and a

touch of elegance! (images via Mario Sierra, Garance Dore, Ralph Lauren}

Anthropologie faves: 
Chain of Events Bikini
Heliconius Top 
Sea Crown Knob
Stowaway Necklace 
Swirling Seas Knob

Guest Post: Mary from Tulips + Flight Suits...

Mary from Tulips + Flight Suits was seriously on the ball, she emailed me and offered up this beach style that I adore, introducing me to a few new online shops that have great accessories;) Thanks Mary!

straw tote from Madewell

cute bibb necklace from Terrain
Glace flower bikini from J. Crew
Sewn beach pillow on etsy

treat your teak furniture oil from Terrain
double deck beach chair from Cox & Cox

Guest Post: Lori from Automatism...

Lori from Automatism is kicking off the next two weeks of Guest bloggers I have lined up to share what their favorite beach style is...I'm so excited Lori joined this mini-series. I LOVE her style;)


The seaside themed bedroom of Matt Albiani

Bell Jar Table Lamp by West Elm (sadly no longer available, but you could DIY the idea)

Pearly Knitted Open-Ended Necklace by DAY Birger et Mikkelsen. Available from NET-A-PORTER.

Vintage seaside photo postcard, available from happysteiler on etsy.

Vintage Penguin of Cold Comfort Farm by Stella Gibbons

Natural White Finger Starfish Magnets (Set of 6) from beachgrasscottage on etsy.

Metallic Beach Cardigan from J.Crew

Happy Friday + Giveaway Winner...

Hope you all have a great weekend! Congrats to Anna for winning the Tucker Blair Polo giveaway;) 


Guests next two weeks: A few of my favorite bloggers are stopping by to show us their beach style, lucky me, lucky you!


Lori from Automatism
Mary from Olivet
Lana from Lanalou Style
Alexis from Fern + Feather
Krystal from The Lovely List
Kirby from The Short and the Sweet of It
Mary from Tulips + Flight Suits
Sarah from Haute Design
Keely from Luxe + Lillies


{image via nice shrubbery}

Al Fresco in NYC...

There are so many lovely restaurants to visit in NYC, and in summer months an outdoor spot in the back garden or on the curb is covetable. DailyCandy just posted their list of favorite places to dine Al Fresco this season! And you can revisit my list too;)

Summer Menu Friday {Grilled Steak, Veggies, Apple Crisp + Pomegranate Orange Coolers}

Time to hit the grill and cook up some delicious veggies, flank steak and cool off with a refreshing drink;) These recipes are mouth watering!

Grilled Tequila Lime + Garlic Flank Steak

Pomegranate Orange Cooler

Grilled Balsamic Veggies

Grill Baked Apple Crisp

NYC: Laundry Stork...

Are you scheduling 'laundry night' and dreading it all week long? It is top 5 on my list of least favorite things to do. So, that's why I'm sold on this idea...wash, dry, fold, delivered!

The Laundry Stork offers a way to pick up, clean and deliver laundry and dry cleaning. They are the only service in Manhattan that offers 24-hour turnaround eco-friendly laundry service and 48-hour turnaround GreenEarth dry cleaning service. 

Why else you should love this, they are truly environmental friendly:

Detergents: Offer multiple detergent choices, including non-toxic, biodegradable and fragrance-free.
Hangers: They encourage you to include your hangers in your bag for pick-up so we can return your clothes on recyclable hangers, thereby reducing the 3.5 billion hangers that fill our landfills every year.
Packaging: Using dual-use bags, which serves as your dry cleaning bag and garment sleeve, drastically cutting down on the estimated 300 million pounds of single-use plastic bags from dry cleaners that go to our landfills every year.
Washing/Drying: High efficiency washer / extractor machines are designed to minimize water usage while our oversized dryers allow for maximum air flow.
Dry Cleaning: They use green earth dry cleaning, the leading alternative among environmentally-safe dry cleaning methods.
Location: The cleaning facilities are located nearby to minimize our carbon footprint and we try to serve customers that are already located within our pick up and delivery areas.
Transportation: Prius hybrids and the new Ford Transit Connect are used for transportation to and from our dry cleaning facilities.
Donation: They donate at least 1% of our sales to "1% for the Planet" -- a network of over 2,000 environmental organizations worldwide. We are also in the process of initiating a clothing donation program for customers that wish to give used clothes to those in need in the area.

10 Things I Loved This Week...

Nitty Gritty on Wit + Delight
25 Today on Oh, Hello Friend
Summertime Glassware at Gathering Spriggs
Love Love Love on Fern + Feather
St Helena Olive Oil Co. on Simple Song
JCrew July 2010 roundup on Moodboard
Ex Libris collection on Hollister Hovey 
Some DIY on Brunch at Saks 
Spotted and Hearted on You Are My Fave! 
Vintage Pink Obsession at Lobster + Swan

Striped Staircase...

Let's sit at the piano and sing a few tunes...this hallway with painted white floors and colorful staircase is grand! {image via mary ruffle}

Chic Camping Gear...

Well, these moulded beech wood and leather camping pieces may be out of my price range, but I can still admire;)

Tauba Auerbach...

Love paintings by artist Tauba Auerbach that I discovered recently. Colorful and bold!

Tuesday Giveaway: Tucker Blair Polo...

Having a fantastic giveaway today;) It may be late for father's day, but for any man in your life, that has a sporty side, I'm guessing he will be very excited about this polo from Tucker Blair. A perfect present for summer days on the beach, the city streets or kicking it in the country. For a chance to win, 'like' Tucker Blair on facebook and comment here by Friday (click title of post to comment). I'll be choosing the winner at random selection. Ps. Their needlepoint belts are my fave. Thanks for participating.

Light Gray...

This icey blue shade of gray is beautiful, from drapes to tufted chairs and ominous artwork as a back drop - I am loving this room. {Elle Decor via Greige}

Just a Reminder...

How lovely to to be reminded every now and then, that you are wonderful;) {image via brown button}

What's Your Beach Style...

Channeling Wit + Delight today for Breezy Beach Style. I'm queuing up a few guest posts for the coming weeks and asking 'What's Your Beach Style?"...care to share?

Happy Summer Solstice...

It's officially summer, hooray + it's a hot day in NYC. Hope you are celebrating, I'm looking forward to pomegranate margs at Agave happy hour in the west village to toast to a happy summer season this eve. I plan on capturing many of it's special moments and am looking for a new camera...any suggestions on what kind to buy? {image via fern + feather}

French Party Kit...

PetitMoulin's Etsy shop has a 24-piece French themed party kit that is precious!

Hamptons Getaway...

Just a few snapshot of my weekend, via iPhone so bare with the grainy quality;) 

What better way to spend a sunny weekend on the east coast, than jetting off to a beachside getaway in Amagansett with 10 friends? I may have gotten a little too much sun, but between, cooking up a storm - French Toast with fresh berries in the morning, Pulled Pork and homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches for dinner, playing tennis, lazing by the pool, taking a long walk on the beach and stopping into the best seafood lunch spot - it couldn't have been better;) Thanks to all the chefs and hosts.

Summer Sequins {Part II}...

I wanted to do this two-part, because J.Crew has everything sequin a gal could possibly dream of...so I had to make them their own special collage;)

Taking a Moment...

I need a few days to regroup, have a great rest of your week and a wonderful weekend! I will see you all on Monday. {image via lovely and true}

Jetlag + Good Friends + SF Highlights...

I am tuckered out, but loving my time in SF. I can't decide which way it is harder to travel and catch up with sleep - but my experience says East to West. I'd like to lay in this cozy bed! 

It has been just amazing weather, pinch me for how lucky I get everytime I visit. Sunny and 70s. I am shacking up with one of my best friends' in the world and her hubby and black lab. You know the kind of friends that think of everything...I had flowers next to my bed this morning and a pack of travel tissues because my allergies have kicked in this past week. Their guest room bed is even more comfy than mine at home and I have taken great walks with the pup in the Presidio and on the beach. Not to mention our offices here are in the best location and the crew is so nice!

Heading to the East Bay on Sunday was such a treat, I felt spoiled hopping from Piedmont to Orinda hanging with friends and their little babes, two more days to go and I'm already homesick for CA and missing everyone.

I don't have many pics to share, but I snapped a photo of Saturday's visit to Hog Island Oyster Depot, oysters and wine was enjoyed by all!

Tonight - I get to meet up with fellow blogger and favorite, Caitlin from Sacramento Street. Can't wait to exchange ideas over vino at a new spot in Pac Heights. 


PS. Since I'm traveling the TUESDAY GIVEAWAY resumes next week and you will want to stay tuned, because it's a great one from Tucker Blair;) Cheers + Have a lovely day. {image via design sponge, sacramento st}

Summer Sequins {Part I}...

Glitterati, it's summer and sequins are everywhere. I love a hit of sparkle...stay tuned for {Part II} next week! 1. Calypso Clutch 2. DVF Top 3. Cocktail Dress 4. Elizabeth + James Skirt 5. DVF Flats

Striped Tank...

A perfect picture that captures summer, and a cute tank that I can't wait to get;)

Song of the Day...

Mykonos by Fleet Foxes

Miette Baking Classes...

If only I was here in San Francisco for an extended stay, I'd sign up for this 3 week cake class at Miette in Oakland, and become a cake decorating extraodinaire!

Colorful Geometry...

Geometric shapes have been all over the fashion and interior scene lately. I love this wallet from Poketo. SO colorful!

Summer Menu Friday {Light Pizza + Berry Goodness}

Every Friday this summer, I'll be sharing yummy recipes. Many summer days are spent grilling outside but there are still delicious and simple dishes that are fab off the grill too! This shaved asparagus pizza recipe followed by Strawberries with Pimms and Vanilla Ice Cream makes for the perfect light summery evening menu.

Secret City Gardens...

I can imagine eating a summery evening meal in this secret garden space. lit with candles and white lights. I got very jealous when I saw the Modern Townhouse Garden roundup on Remodalista. I crave having outdoor space every day in NYC!

Sweet Office Space...

I love this office space, accesorized with colorful art pieces, I could stare at the wall all day! {image via stephmodo}

Happy Friday...

I'm off to San Francisco for the weekend and will be there most of next week, working out of our offices on Maiden Lane, enjoying the sunshine and friends and blogging of course;) Hope you all have a great one. xo {image via naturally nina - flickr}

10 Things I Loved This Week...

Here's my Card - a South African travel guide company that is dreamy on Lanalou
A shop guide for Pop - father's day gifts on Oh Joy!
Take Me Out to a Ball Game party inspiration on Finer Things 
Bardot in Blue inspiration on this is glamorous 
Emersonmade goodies on Not Your Average Ordinary 
Inspired space on Thoughtful Day 
Del Mar Guide and Trunk Show on Fern + Feather 
Five best and worst Glee performances on NY Mag 
16 Summer Fashion ideas for under $50 at DailyCandy 
Romance and Celebration + guest post from Dress Design + Decor

Boyfriend/Girlfriend Collection...

LA Designer Rachel Pally teamed up with boyfriend Kevin Circota to create a menswear-inspired-womenswear line that "defines the new urban hippie, where the city meets the beach." The Boyfriend/Girlfriend line launching this fall 2010, was inspired by "Love, fun and the pursuit of the perfect shirt," which comes across in their casual lookbook and the Sunny Sundays video of the couple cruising on bikes in Venice Beach. The collection will be available on Shopbop and Singer22 in coming months and I can't wait to channel my inner hippie when it does. Check out their interview on d~luxelist.

Lovely Lounging...

Sitting pretty on these lovely couches...I could gab for hours with girlfriends. Which one is your fave? {images via lonny, mary ruffle}

Look of the Day: Zoo Party...

This would be a wildly fun outfit for tonight's Central Park Zoo Party.

1. Tibi Cally Lily Floral Dress 2.  Elizabeth and James Bar Earrings  3. JJ Winters Blue Clutch 4. Prada Cut-out Bootie

Tatine...

Tatine is a small artisinal candle studio, passionate about designing and handcrafting candles "produced live in the studio, loud music, soft light...candles from a rock and roll heart." Love this, it's like poetry.

DailyCandy Summer Reading...

How fun would it be to be in a book club with the DailyCandy editors? The next best thing: they rounded up their favorite reads in the ultimate Summer Reading List; from vampires to romance, to tragedy and triumph there is something for everone, go check out all 16!

Rustic Italian Mini Bar...

At the last Sunday Suppers gathering a la Rustic Italian theme; they created a make your own Martini Bar with Vodka, Vermouth, soda water, dirty water, and various favorite garnishes (olives and twists of course)! You also might completely die over the pasta frittata recipe and flatbread. Carbs are my weakness...

Summer Themed Online Market...

At first I was just admiring the eye candy of pretty images, then I dove in and discovered little mini shops of lust-worthy items on Poppytalk's summer themed marketplace.