Hello, Gorgeous

Few words can describe this rose beauty by Kelly Wearstler.

Matte Black Nails

beyond.

image via bleach black

Trashing Emails

I feel liberated!  Say goodbye to all my unread Gmail messages.  10,000 to be exact!  In the trash they go, but how long will my inbox be clean for?  TBD.

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Orange Nails

No time for blogging, but I couldn't help but send an S.O.S. for this nail color name.  Does anyone know?  xx

J.Crew Fall 2011

This collection exemplifies all the things I believe in.  Hello, animals, stripes, poppy colors, and pretty pants!

Inspiration: The Great Gatsby!  May need a re-read to refresh my memory...

Rooftop Gardens

I really want one to plant some rosemary, lavender, and tomatoes. Bees and bunnies included.

photos the selby

Hello, Friday

Friday is finally here!  Any good plans this weekend?  I'm working on some projects for school and work, but hoping to get in some R&R at some point.  "Hoping" being the keyword!  Here's a tiny list of my weekly round-up of favorites this week:

This list of the 50 most stylish New Yorkers is dead on.

How amazing would a dinner on this train be?

Swooning over these dreamy shots taken by an 18 year old!

I'm with you on these Zara picks, girlfriend.

Super fun wrapping paper for anyone!

photo via flickr

Inspiration: Dhurrie

Dear Dhurrie Sofa,
You are too cool for words.  I think you would look really neat in my future living room, navy walls and all.  Throw some jewel-toned pillows on you and call it a day.  How's that sound?

Xo,
Val

Cube Mate

Kind of obsessing over this Rubik Bracelet at Maryam Nassir Zadeh.  Not only is it super cute, but I would imagine it would help distract you during a very boring business meeting.  Hooray!  And, if you can't lay down $368 for it, there's always the original:

Up, Up, and Away

Just a few weeks ago I saw Up for the very first time.  I cried until my eyes were puffed, and hours later, decided I needed to own it, and watched it again only 12 hours later.  Now, weeks later, someone posts this real life experiment based on the movie!  I am beyond.  How fun would it be to be a part of this?

via eugene/my modern met

Redonk

Made to order: holy cow.

CHL

Cutie

Ooshie wooshie woo, aren't you a little cutie?

Catherine Lender

That Dress!

Blake Lively, I have no words.

photo Refinery29

Cloak Me Up

Snuggie-esque, but 5x cooler (and 10x more $$$). Probably not as warm, but still, who needs warmth when you look this adorable?

Lindsey Thornburg

Dear Snow

Enough is enough. You can leave us alone now.

All the best,
Val

A Newfound Respect for Lauren Santo Domingo

LSD has a set of Andy Warhol's and a record collection to die for. She even says that there are no iPod docks or CD players in their home! I think I like her even more for that...not to mention, she commissioned that adorable Lego bulldog by Nathan Sawaya (bottom right).

via Love List / Vogue

French Country Lived Happily Ever After with Gothic

Red toile wallpaper is so genius here.  If you notice, only the one wall is papered--the others are all white.  See that in the mirror?  What an amazing way to add quick charm to a room!  AND, I think I found that wallpaper!  Wooo.

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