project gadabout: blogger bio

my glamorous gadabout week has arrived and i am so thrilled to be guest blogging all week over at project gadabout! today is my mini bio and a summer cocktail that poppy has dedicated to myself and the lovely napa valley, go check it out! xo

polish paper chandelier

i must make one of these whimsical polish folk art chandys for my dining room. like...seriously. there are some fabulous examples around blogland, but i'm thinking huge and primarily yellow just like this little baby.

i'm off to buy craft supplies...

bhldn | party decor

i am completely smitten by the new party/wedding decor section over at bhldn. bunting, glitter, paper poms, pin wheels and cake-to-go boxes? YES PLEASE.

postcard birthday poster diy

i stumbled upon this darling birthday idea from jordan over at oh happy day - what a sweet/thoughtful little project. click here for detailed instructions...

currently pining over...

sky lanterns. today i saw the hangover part 2 and though it was formulaic, it was hilarious. at the end of the movie they released these gorgeous fire lanterns into the sky - it was the one thing that really stuck with me and now i'm seriously determined to use them in my own wedding! so. pretty.

image: unknown

a simple kitchen

when i saw these images of ashley helvey's perfectly pared down kitchen, i immediately went to my own kitchen to edit, purge and reorganize. wouldn't you love to wake up to this charming space?

infatuated.

via: hair romance

fabric and handle

my trusty cognac leather bag is in shambles so im currently shopping around for a replacement. i'm in love with the simplicity of these bags - linen, canvas and leather? yes please. did i mention the leather straps are adjustable too? nooow...which one do i choose?

garden rose

dear friends, i've been m.i.a. recently (and i soooo apologize) so i wanted to pop in to share something that totally brightened a dreary, stormy and grey beginning to the week...

behold...the flower of my dreeeeams...the most deliciously fragrant blush pink garden roses grown in santa rosa by this little lady. thank you silvanie for sharing with me! these lush babies are currently resting on my dining table. yummy. xo

scenes from sunday

ahhhhh sundays...

mine included half of the day spent lounging with jason (which is rare due to his work schedule), multiple recaps of the royal wedding, a leopard print manicure, a hodge-podge arrangement filled with floral from our yard (in my new calypso for target teapot!) and a wonderful evening happy hour with a dear friend including calamari, lemon drops and girl talk.

the weather was absolutely gorgeous here today and we still have our windows open at 10:45 - summer is on its way and i can't wait! hope you had a wonderful weekend - xoxo