If I lived here...

If I lived here, in this restored east coast mansion, I'd live a chic and busy life.  My husband and I would run a law firm together.  We would have met during an intense mediation on opposing sides, but our chemistry couldn't be denied (can you tell that I just read a chick book...yes, yes, I did...and it was goood).  Any who - we wouldn't have any kids because our evenings would be full of our dance lessons, cooking classes, and romantic nights out.  Not to mention late nights in the office...but it helps to have the one you love there beside you.  (but seriously can't stop the chick novel thoughts).

We would love to restore and flip old houses - making trash to treasure for others to love.  Our vacations would be spent sailing around the world and stopping to golf and drink martinis with country club folk.  I'd speak a total of 3 languages, he only 2...naturally ;).  My style would be sophisticated, feminine, and super elegant.  My husband would be a combo of prep and country...'cause of course he has to have a little cowboy in him!

I really could go on and on...and watching Love Actually at the moment is both distracting and fueling the fantasy here! Must go enjoy my Ehlers Merlot and the best movie ever! Adios!

Thank you Apt. Therapy

This made my day.  I wish I had thought of it first.

ApartmentTherapy.com

Back from Vacay

My quick trip to TX was wayyyy too short, but I definitely took the rest of the weekend to relax and get life together.  Have a happy Monday everyone! Here is a little inspiration to get this week started.

FSF by Curt Sousa

Starring Asos Skirt

I have just ordered this skirt and cannot wait its arrival! I have begun plotting the possibilities....

Skirt: Asos

Shoes and tops: Shopbop

Jewelry: Dannijo

If I lived here...

 

If I lived here, I'd be wanting to have children, but wondering how to child-proof the place.  My husband and I would live in Lake Tahoe; he would craft custom snowboards, skiis, wakeboards, etc, and I would be a physical therapist.  We'd spend hours upon hours outdoors: hiking, skiing, boating, camping, and more.   At night we would challenge the other locals to pool and ping pong, but no one would stand a chance against us.  For fun we would brew our own beer and host big BBQ's.  We'd even have one of those giant screens and projector for outdoor movies.  The fireplace would be in the center of the house and made of giant stones warming all rooms at the same time.  Hot chocolate with whipped cream would be a staple in the winter time, along with spike Wassail of course.  My style would be fairly clean, not a ton of accessories or anything...just letting the fab clothes speak for themselves.  Doesn't this life just sound fun and cozy??

 

Tickled My Fancy

Random images I've collected that inspire me from the past week or so...

 

 

How I wish....

Some of these might just actually make it to the closet - thank goodness for ASOS being pretty affordable!

items from ASOS, Shopbop, and Gilt

Double Wish List

I am in NEED of sweaters 'cause it is gettin' chillllayyy.  Yippeee!  So in my search, I have fallen for these pricey ones.  Available at ShopBop and LaGarconne.  

My family has begun the Birthday/Christmas questions early this year, but shockingly I can't make up my mind!  Here are some contenders...

FSF by Curt Sousa

Midweek Mash

A Napa Story

 

pics by Jennifer Franco Photography

Clothes:
Sweater: Vince
Blouse: LF
Jeans: AG
Shoes: Top Shop (similar here)
Necklace: Flea Market