Changes!
Lots of exciting changes are happening for me right now! I spent the weekend switching my site over to its new home, hosted on Squarespace. So from now on I’ll be blogging at www.dreamsandjeans.com! I hope you’ll all follow me over there!
Image via Caitlin McGauley
Friday Favorites
+ anxious to see Page One, a documentary about The New York Times
+ an apartment tour with Jenny Kang, fashion editor at AOL/Huffington Post
+ a new favorite blog, Destined to Design
+ shameless self-promotion: one of my projects was featured on designworklife (thanks again Courtney!)
+ if you haven’t started watching Millon Dollar Decorators – you must – and you also should check out Kelly’s weekly post about it – so hilarious and spot on!
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Summer Nails
It’s rare that I come home from running errands without picking up a new polish, but lately I haven’t added any to my army collection. Here are some shades I’ve got my eye on for the summer…
Essie Lilaclism / Butter London Lady Muck / Essie Absolutely Shore
Art to Outfit
I saw these great abstract works from Sally King Benedict and fell in love with her color palettes! They’re perfect for summer, so I picked some fun summer pieces from Madewell that coordinate with the palette.
Silk Intermission Top / Coral Cove Suede Shorts / The Crosswalk Sandal / Perfect Racerback Tank / Soft Silk Boyshirt / Morning Dew Bracelet
Shore Scenes
I recently got back from a family vacation on Long Beach Island in New Jersey. It was full of sunshine and lots of relaxing!
Emma Reddington
I can’t stop looking at Emma Reddington’s home, which was recently featured on Design*Sponge. It’s light and airy, even in the rooms with darker walls. I love the combination of natural materials juxtaposed with modern furniture designs like the white Bertoia chairs. I want to move right in!
Images from Design*Sponge, taken by Kristen Sjaarda
Monday To Do
Some fun things on my to do list today:
Finish my last weaving project [a Navajo-inspired rug]
Start playing around with watercolors – something I’ve been dying to do for a long time
Spend some time outside!
Matchbook No. 04
Matchbook Feature
Water for Elephants
Last night I finally went to see Water for Elephants, which was wonderful and definitely lived up to the book; I would not have changed a thing! I could not be more obsessed with the costumes (designed by Jacqueline West), especially those on Reese Witherspoon. I highly recommend the movie, even if you haven’t read the book!
Monday Brights
It’s rainy and gray out so here are some fun things to brighten up your Monday!
Ban.Do Pop Flower / Clare Vivier La Pochette / OPI Cajun Shrimp / Bend Farmhouse Chair / Madewell Pocket V-Neck / J.Crew Cece Ballet Flat
I’m Baaack!
As promised, I have returned to you and with a couple of announcements to share!
1. My portfolio is finally finished and is on its way to NYC to show to design professionals. If you’re in the city, you can attend the show at Lubin House or see my portfolio online!
2. I’m excited to say that I am now available to do custom blog designs! Headers, backgrounds, Twitter icons/backgrounds, Facebook pictures, etc. Email me at dreamsandjeans@gmail.com for more information!
Look out for another exciting announcement later in the week!
Meet Carl
I’m breaking my radio silence to bring you the video my class produced for our upcoming portfolio show in NYC in May – I hope you enjoy it and pass it along!
If you’re in NYC and are interested in attending our portfolio show here are the details:
Tuesday May 10 + Wednesday May 11, 2011
10 AM to 7 PM
Lubin House, Syracuse University in New York
11 East 61st Street, New York, NY
(between 5th Ave and Madison Ave)
Now back to work for one more week!!
Can’t Stop
I can’t stop thinking about this image! I’m obsessed with the unexpected combination of stripes (even the shoes!). Get the look by pairing striped pieces that have a “stripe” in common i.e. black in this case. So chic!
Image via Stockholm Streetstyle
Kate Spade + Adeline Adeline
I’ve been secretly craving a bike from Adeline Adeline ever since I saw their line of goods last year. It comes as no surprise that Kate Spade has teamed up with the shop and collaborated on a Kate Spade bicycle! And how sweet is the promo video!
The Cut Exclusive: Kate Spade and Adeline Adeline.
Images via Adeline Adeline
A Brief Hiatus
I have a confession. I have too much going on right now. My final portfolio is due on April 27 and until then I am busy busy wrapping up projects, having them photographed, and designing my portfolio. This book is the culmination of three years of intensely hard work, and on top of that I have other classes and obligations to attend to.
In short, I just can’t do it all, and right now my blogging has to be put on the back burner. I’m not disappearing completely, I’ll still be around and posting from time to time but I just can’t keep up with my usual schedule.
See you in a few short weeks — hard to believe I’ll be just about done with college & on my way to graduation!!
Airy Goodness
I’m obsessed with the look of Jess Loraas’ apartment featured yesterday on Design*Sponge. Modern, but with a light, comfortable feel to it. How cool is that wall-size map of Paris in the bedroom?
High Street Market Vintage
I’ve been a longtime fan of Kelly who runs the High Street Market Etsy shop which is stocked full of amazing vintage finds! She just added some new stuff to the shop so check it out! Here’s what I’d love to buy if I had my own place…
Currently Wearing
After seeing this image on Pinterest I decided to spice up my typical one color manicure with an accent of gold.
OPI Glitzerland and A Grape Fit!
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