pink paint.

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i recently borrowed an issue of house beautiful magazine from my mom that had a whole section on decorating with pink. now, i can't get all those gorgeous pink interiors out of my head!

i love the idea of orchid pink, almost verging on lilac, walls. paired with crisp white trim and taupey-grey accents, i think it could be so beautiful and sophisticated... dare i say even a bit parisian?

what do you think... are you brave enough take the plunge and decorate with pink? and how do i convince my husband that we need a pink room in our house?

missoni for target.

the missoni for target launch was so huge it crashed the target website for most of the day tuesday, leaving many eager shoppers in the dark. luckily, i went to my local tar-jay at 8 a.m. and was able to score some amazing designer loot! and don't tell my husband, but i may have also ordered a couple more irresistible pieces once the site recovered from the rush of traffic. here's what i picked up...

clockwise from top left:

tote bag; glass jar candle; black and white patterned blouse; silk scarf; one-piece bathing suit; silk pajama shorts; black and white ottoman pouf; men's chevron socks

friday fave finds.

1. prize ribbons from the curiosity shoppe

2. tassel-back wedges by dv dolce vita

3. layered tank from anthropologie

4. color angles brooch by lepidoptery

5. farmhouse lounge chair from yliving

6. vintage graphics from vintage me oh my

7. ladurée macarons poster via

8. geo scarf by echo design

friday fave finds.

1. my dream bedroom, via mila keln

2. diy christmas light artwork! via apartment therapy

3. photograph via dress design decor

4. lovely floral platter from anthropologie

5. wish bracelets by ayofemi jewelry

6. watermelon mojitos, photo via bippity boppity boo

7. photograph via ein sommernachtstraum

8. missoni swimsuit, via net-a-porter

happy july and happy weekend!

a delightful dining room makeover.

love this gorgeous dining room makeover via addicted 2 decorating. the turquoise piano is one of the best things i've seen in a while... i totally want one for myself!

friday fave finds.

1. geometric patterned blouse from anthropologie

2. ruched maillot from j. crew

3. anchor necklace from yellow heart art

4. nautical-inspired handbag by fred perry, via zappos

5. navy velvet settee via home portfolio

6. rue de la lune photo by magalerie

7. crown and laurel wreath pillows from helkat design

8. puppy peacoat from rover

weekend project . . . plant an herb garden.

there's nothing quite like a handful of fresh herbs to brighten up a summer meal. i've always wanted to grow my own herb garden, but years of apartment living with no outdoor space didn't exactly help me develop my green thumb.

now that i've got a house and a yard, i'm ready to take the plunge! i have the unfortunate tendency to kill every plant i touch, so i'm taking a bit of a shortcut and using some herb seed bombs i purchased from visualingual. such a fantastic idea for the novice gardener!

hope you have a fantastic weekend... see you on monday!

p.s. no fave finds today... they'll be back next friday!

party decor by bhldn

bhldn, sister shop to perennial favorite anthropologie, recently released a lovely decor collection. perfect for adding that handmade touch to parties and weddings, even when you don't have the time to do it yourself!

friday fave finds.

1. photo via we heart hair

2. box of colorful paper twine from bhldn

3. lace-up wedge sandals by loeffler randall

4. playful orange boyshorts from victoria's secret pink

5. painted vintage picture frames from mandolin goose

6. metal scroll chair from anthropologie

7. every day is the best day gocco print by heather jeany

8. image via deja vu vintage

wordless wednesday.

via bunting boutique.

sneak peek... my living room & dining room

this will be the last round of house pics for a little while... enjoy your sneak peek into my living and dining rooms!

i love my living room chairs! i've been obsessed with the ghost chair for years, and i'm so happy that i finally own one. the pillow is from karen hilton, a long-time etsy fave based in london. i also love the exposed brick wall and our newly refinished original wood floors :)

my mantel. the rustic wood is totally different from everything else in the room, but i liked the contrast so i decided to keep it. the super bright artwork is by kathryn dilego, and the ampersand is from tucker reece. the round mirror was a diy project... it started as a colorful magazine frame from urban outfitters, which i painted matte white.

the dining room, my favorite room in the house! the color palette is so calming (compared with the crazy brights everywhere else in the house!). i was inspired by paris, so i decided to display some of my favorite photos on the far wall. the pendant from shades of light was a pain to install, but i love it! the feather tray is john derian for target.

i've been completely obsessed with using ceiling medallions as wall decor since i first saw it in a home decor magazine years ago. i'm so glad i decided to try it out in the dining room! the medallions are from architectural depot. i'm also really pleased with the paint color... it's called sharkey gray, and it is from martha stewart's paint collection. the perfect taupe-y, mushroom-y, warm grey... just what i had in mind.

well, that's all for now! i'm actually planning on re-doing my living room in the near future, so hopefully i'll have some new stuff to show off soon :)

friday fave finds.

1. vintage spoon garden stakes from hammermann

2. linen and lace dress by bayou salvage

3. vintage trophy from sara kate studios

4. concrete planters by a.t. designs

5. ballet-inspired sneakers by bensimon via words, a blog.

6. vintage tolix chairs via porchlight interiors

7. succulent wall via cactus blog

8. ceramic candles by astier de villatte

9. vintage horseshoe collection from laurel leaf farm

stumped.

is this not the most adorable little side table ever? it's tough to pick a favorite, but i'm leaning toward the lavender.

from twinkle twinkle little one.

sneak peek . . . my new & improved kitchen!

here it is... your sneak peek into my freshly painted kitchen...

i know you can't tell much from this little corner, but trust me, the new paint does wonders for my little retro kitchen! the walls were previously a dingy, flat, stark white. the color we chose really warms the space up while still keeping it bright and fresh. the rest of the space is still a work in progress, but i have tons of amazing ideas.

another project i've been waiting to reveal... my chalkboard fridge! the appliances that came with our home aren't exactly what i would have chosen, but they are fully functional so i can't justify buying new ones. the one thing i really hate is the ginormous black fridge that you walk into as soon as you enter the space... so i decided to spruce it up with a coat of chalkboard paint! what do you think? très cute, no?

another fun little project... my diy mason jar soap dispensers! such a sweet detail to add to the farmhouse kitchen vibe i'm aiming for. this project was soooo easy... check out the tutorial from girl in air here.

here are some other elements i am hoping to incorporate into my new and improved kitchen....

1. adorable vintage bird egg prints i purchased from vintage foster care.

2. i really want a schoolhouse ceiling light like this one from lamps plus.

3. i've been debating over what chairs i want to use for our tiny eat in space... i think i've decided to go for a french-industrial look with these stools.

4. a pink teapot! from reston lloyd.

5. i bought this vintage street sign ages ago from bella lulu vintage, and now i finally have a place for it!

6. my sister gave me this retro clock, and it is absolutely perfect for the space.

7. i just ordered this repro holophane glass pendant for above my little eat-in table. from rejuvenation.

8. air plants! i would love to see a row of these little beauties on my window sill. these ones are from air plant supply co.

9. i've been eying this vintage metal tray from vintage now & then for a while now... and i finally have an excuse to buy it :)