COBALT ACCESSORIES

I've long been a fan of the color cobalt (I did this post back in Jan about it) but was primarily thinking of it as a great color for a wall or piece of furniture. Recently I have been noticing this color in accessories for the home. These are easier to commit to than an entire wall ;-)

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NATURAL BEAUTY

Today on Honestly WTF they shared these prints by Kari Herer and I had to put them up here. They are so beautiful and simple but still interesting. With these prints on the wall who needs fresh flowers?

SUMMER READING

I never get the chance to just sit down and read. Most of my "extra" time is dedicated to my blog (like right now) vs reading a book. I actually love reading. When I get into a book, I tear through it. So I will go through periods where I read like a crazy person then dont read for months! 


Well I want to change that. Right now I am reading "Cleopatra" and it is an intriguing read. I love to read books about historical female figures. I am also planning on re-reading parts of the Happiness Project to refresh my memory on a few things I learned. Lastly, my sister gave me the Gilt book to read (signed by the author!) and I am looking forward to diving into that. I am looking for a few more recommendations...

Any other mindless, fun summer reads that I need to take a look at? 

HYDRATE YOURSELF

With the warm temperatures creeping up on us (well, not in SF) its time to hydrate yourself. Luckily having a chic water bottle is easy. I just picked one of these bkr bottles up this weekend and I am throughly enjoying it (in Julep). Not only is the design gorgeously simple and iconic (and comes in a rainbow of colors!) but the company also gives back with every purchase. 

Which color would you pick (there are even more colors on their site)?

SAILING WE WILL GO

Okay so I did a nautical post last week too...see you may not know this about me but I used to teach sailing for 6 years when I was growing up in Seattle. I have amazing memories of floating in a motorboat on Lake Washington surrounded by little sailboats. We would jump in the lake when it got hot. I practically lived in my swimsuit and board shorts the whole summer. It was a pretty awesome job. 


So now when summer comes along I have this incredible draw to the water--as if it isn't summer without the sailboats and the lapping waves and the smell of gasoline (its a weird association I know). These images give that sense of contemplation and comfort that being out on the water provides. 


What I wouldn't give to be on a big wooden-decked sailboat cruising around the Mediterranean...for now I will settle for these beautiful pictures.

 

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EAST COAST PREP

I was in DC this weekend for my sister's graduation. For some reason when I am on the East Coast the preppy-ness seeps into my outfit selections. This week has been nothing but pink button-downs and mint v-necks with pearls and heavy gold bracelets. What can I say? I am a prepster at heart.

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TROPICAL WATERS

I have always been drawn to the water. Perhaps I should have been a Pieces instead of a Leo. The beautiful colors of the tropical waters create such a tranquil color palette of sandy neutrals and bold turquoises. 

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